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MarcliJ Tria on seri Rollins Band Get Some Go Again CD Courtesy of Dream Works Records The name Henry Rollins brings many things to mind to many people. “Singer, author and spoken-word artist” (Well, if one uses the term “singer” loosely.) “ "Big angry guy.” “That guy that sang that ‘Liar’ song.” Rollins, while fronting the Rollins Band, continues to try to be all these things to all people — only he tries to sneak it past listeners, as he does on the last track of this CD. “Illuminator” is ac tually a spoken-word piece, backed by guitarist Wayne Kramer, a drummer and a. saxophonist, who noodle away as Rollins rants in a manner that can best be described as intellectual pro-wrestler meets television evangelist. The best line he spouts: “It’s disgust ing like, huge Godzilla-size disgusting.” The songs have the sound of the usu al Rollins-fare: guitar and drum driven powerhouses, topped with angry, thought-provoking lyrics. But Rollins does falter on at least one song, “Change it Up” — which sounds like a quasi-rap song and contains the worst lyric on the album: “He’s a loser, honey, leave him!” It’s too bad there isn’t a sequel to this song, after the girl leaves her undeserv ing partner. Rollin’s could have spouted. “You go girl! Kick him to the curb!” or “Lose that zero and git you a hero!” While there doesn’t seem to be a stand-out track like “Liar” that will get Rollins back in heavy-rotation on MTV; the album is “illuminating.” And it’s not like he wants MTV’s stamp of approval anyway. (Grade: B) OBAN PBtICnTJ The album includes gueststatsi pro-wrestler Diamond Dallas Pag: band The C ’hieftains; the cartoon da ter. Grape Ape; and Freddy Prinzel of Dow/; to You. Prinzeis featured®; hilarious song, "Highway 40.” Brak, who reveals in the linaiiots y| K , |V ^ l that his real name is Voldemar HA io Rcsciu j |/ sings mid speaks random andsom® unintelligible tilings. Fans of Brak will enjoy the h®;: HOUSE Irifteraccus ial killer ask lanned for 1 udge in his tailed Tuesi election anc :ase not be c though it fal Is short of the usual Bne ^ al | ier ] K ! that fans expect Various Artists Brak Presents The Brak Album Starring Brak CD courtesy of Cartoon Network Disappointingly, this albumdoesii Resendi/. a ■Veronica Serrano The odd and innovative Cartoon Net work show “Space Ghost: Coast to Coast,” a talk show hosted by animated characters, has created a cult following and three CDs. This third album. Brak Presents The Brak Album Stoning Brak, centers around one of the main characters of the show; but I can’t remember which one ... contain favorites like "On the Street “Hi, my name is Bingo. I liketoclim things. Can I have a banana? EekEel. 1 lowever, the album does conta good, if simplistic songs, including"! Brakiachi,” “I’m a Cucumber,” Like Girls.” Overall, this album is entertaink! not enough to spend as much as n® CDs are cost these days. Look for the mp3s online forarot laugh and a small slice of wackmess courtesy of Brak and featuring Brak (Grade: B-) —Kyle Ilk Commission Continued from Page 1 “The candidates are responsible for their staff mem bers breaking or [for] going by the rules,” Jenkins said. “Other staff members and other candidates are also al lowed to fill out a violation form. Anybody who thinks there has been a violation ... can turn in a violation form.” When filing for candidacy, part of the filing fee is used as a deposit for campaign violation fines. Jenkins said af ter the campaigns are over, any money the candidates were not fined is returned to them. However, if the candidate's deposit does not provide for all citations, they must pay the difference. Jenkins said the campaigning process has has been bet ter in some ways this year, but that the candidates them selves are going out and seeking violations for their op ponents. Jenkins said this is especially the case with the SBP candidates. Candidates are prohibited from campaigning in the Memorial Student Center, the Rudder Complex, class rooms and the Student Services Building (Koldus). Can didates can speak to organizations who meet in those buildings, but wearing t-shirts and distributing campaign materials in those buildings is not allowed. The Election Commission, does however, allow t-shirts, stickers and buttons to be worn in classrooms. Texas A&M election regulations defines campaign ma terials as “anything distributed for the purpose of solicit ing votes for a candidate.” All candidates are required to submit campaign materials to the Election Commission for approval prior to its distribution or display. The Election Commission can police the campus for campaign violation and take appropriate disciplinary ac tion. Jenkins said she personally reviews each violation form, calls the appropriate people if there is a discrepan cy, and then assesses a fine. She said some of the accusa tions have been thrown out because they were unfounded violations. Jenkins said the amount of active campaigning seems normal this year, but she has seen student body president candidates standing around campus to make themselves accessible to potential constituents. Candidates have also spoke at more meetings than they have in previous years. The Internet is setting more than one precedent during elections this year. Not only is this the first year for online voting at Texas A&M, but Jenkins said this is the first year that all SBF’ candidates campaigned with a Website, and this resulted in fines for two SBP candidates. Brandon Garrett. SBP candidate and a senior inter national studies and economics major, and Sehiefelbein were both fined for premature posting of their campaign Websites. Garrett said his website came online by accident on March 19. His staff had ordered the domain name regis tration, and it was not scheduled to be available before that date, but was brought online by the Internet domain name providers. Brad Littiken. a sophomore agricultural systems man agement major, has been campaigning for theofticc of stu dent body president. He has posted flyers around campus and drawn on the sidewalk with chalk to campaign for his race to obtain the office with write-in votes. Because he is not officially on the ballot, Litteken can not be fined by the Election Commission. “As far as I know, this is something he and his bud dies got together and are doing,” Jenkins said. “He is not a serious candidate. He is a big joke from what I un derstand. I have told him that he is hurting the other candidates because someone may seriously think he is a serious candidate.” Littekin admitted that the entire campaign, was in fact, a joke. He said he is not even eligible because ofhis GPR. “It started out as a joke in the dorm, and it ballooned from there,” Littekin said. “I think it is hilarious that sev eral of the candidates are just s—tting in their britches and that they think 1 am going to take over the SBP elections. I can’t believe they are taking this serious.” “Most people don’t see how serious of a thing it is to run for student body president,” Jenkins said. “He is mak ing a mockery of all the work they have put in for a year.” The election information and election fines are posted in the window of the Student Government Association of fice in the Koldus building. Facilities dnesday, Ma iuiy pool as: in his trial or ;on-area ph; She is on Continued from center will be used for all student-athletes,mi football players. Groff said it is important to have a places^ ically designed for academic needs. “We had improvised at Cain Hall and taken of the space that was designed for other thins made i t our academic center for lack of any other: to do it,” Groff said. “Our real need is to get the: together where all athletes can utilize the space. Tire second step, Groff said, will be to eft the lower deck of the south end zone. The lowers seating will cost approximately $8 million an! crease the capacity of Kyle Field by 6,000 to I The third stage will be adding a seconddd the south end zone which would add an addf 4,000 seats. Ultimately, Groff said, the fourth stage add a third deck to the south end zone similar: one at the north end zone. However, plans fe| fourth stage are very preliminary. Work on the Football Complex and Ac: Center has not been initiated yet, Groff said, bee they money has not yet become available. Another project that has been approved isa: scoreboard at Olsen Field for the 2001 season Groff said that plans are not far enough; with the scoreboard, but he estimates a cos around $300,000. The scoreboard wi 11 be interchangeable wit jumbotron from football to where thejumbotr© be moved from football to baseball dunngthesfit Work on all other projects will be assessed^ funds become available. So far, “The Championship Vision”has® around $18 million — $13 million ofwhicil* come in the form of pledges and commitment! million ofwhich was loaned to the project from 1 12th Man Foundation. Jack Little, the recently retired CEO of Shell* voluntary leader of “The Championship Vision”* he hopes that the capital campaign can hew up by the year 2001. pected of kil twoinlllinoi in an intermi 99. He becai killer” becau tracks to the At a 45- held vvhi filling out elsewhere ir inal Justice Judge Willi ruling on Me to drop the i Harmon, fendant’s o jury' selectic His coun Tanner, sa would prefe: lected from like the idea indicate they for the death questioning, tended, won knov records, or \ not check th sendiz, stanc bench, said, kind oferim the America] their minds; Harmon, ty prosecute jury pool lat Advisers Continued from Page 1 Bassichis holds a different opinion. “The more you know, the better you can be as an ad viser. I think a faculty member would be a much better adviser because they have a better understanding of the courses, requirements, etc.” Littleton said that faculty advisers are typically bet ter equipped than staff advisers. “Faculty advisers are usually best in the academic area because they have helped develop the curriculum, but they usually don’t have time to learn all the Univer sity requirements. Staft’advisers have sound knowledge of University requirements,” she said. “They know more of the rules and policies than the faculty do. I’d like to see them working hand in hand. One needs the other to do the full job for the student.” Although opinions differ about which type of advis er is better qualified to advise students, both Weichold and Bassichis believe there are some qualities an advi sor must have in order to do their job well. “To be a good advisor, you must be compassionate,” Bassichis said. “1 would like to see an individual who cares about students and has students’ interest at heart, knows Uni versity rules, and student rules. An adviser should be knowledgeable of any requirements for a particular de gree program,” Weichold said. According to the Revised Academic Advisor Career Ladder, a document released by the Human Resow* Department at A&M, the lowest level of education n*' essary to be an academic adviser is a "bachelorsdes* or any equivalent combination of training and exp® ence.” It also states an experience requirement “knowledge of higher education.” This is required® the position of Academic Adviser I. “A&M would not hire an adviser unless they had® experience and training. I have known secretariestl* 1 have been in a particular department for so long tl knew that department’s regulations better than the fr uity, and the secretary didn’t necessarily haveai degree,” Littleton said. “It would be appropriate to someone with the correct combination of training®'' experience. PRESENTS April 1 7:00 pm Rudder Auditorium nBdVOl’ags STARRING: AMC/ZOA • ZX/AXQ • AAA/OA© • B0IT/KA© • ZTA/HKO • AXA/KA Will honor any tickets purchased for fall performance. Tickets s 6 - Available at MSC, Wehner, or any Chi Omega. WILEY LECTURE SERIES Memorial Student Center The Waking Dragon Perspectives on U.S. China Trade Relations A panel will be discussing the future of U.S. China trade relations and the stake that each nation holds in developing working relationships to promote a cooperative foreign policy along the lines of political, military, and humanitarian interests. March 31, 2000 8:00 p.m. Rudder Auditorium $7 for students, $10 general admission wiley.tamu.edu This program is presented for educational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement of perspective. The views and opinions presented in this program do not necessarily represent the views and iBi(iiiii(|(iiiBi oigirTic>rn^>Mhe^Memo^^ Jt Tr