The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, October 26, 2000, Image 2

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Non Mia Culpa
by B-Hippie
To help compensate for
grades, athletes are offered anai
resources to help them succeed;
dents, said Wally Groff, directo
Athletic Department.
The department employs si
time academic advisers anc
ate assistants to monitor all
deinic progress.
Groff" said that low graduate
especially in football, are|
suit of athletes leaving college: gy Justin Ga
sports professionally.
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i had a girlfriend
JUST LIKE THAT.
I DON'T
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"College is supposed lo, . |K(
you to make a living, Grofty ! 1 h
you look at Aaron Glenn, he lef! jd ar ^ ness 1 d.
with the New York Jets, and he
ing $3 million. 1 don't sees are eageily e>
wrong with that.”
Groff pointed out that at most popular
graduation rates have improved
cent years and that academics
sidered when recruiting athlete er to invoke s
Despite recent improver w h e re screarr
Childs said, the demands ofo:
s[X)its competition create asite
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alumni wants;
— Wally (
director of
Athletic Departi
When you're injured or sick, you don't want just any
clinic or doctor. You demand a clinic that offers the
kind of flexibility your busy schedule requires. And a
board-certified physician, the highest credential a
doctor can receive. So when you need health care -
urgent or otherwise - give us a call. We have the right
doctors with scheduling that fits your needs.
BRAZOS
PHYSICIANS
GROUP
providing medical care for all ages
512 Holleman, College Sfafion
979-693-3313
1301 Memorial, Bryon
979-776-7700
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30-7:00 Friday 8:30-5:30
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Safurday 9:00-12:00 (Acufe Illnesses Only)
Affer Hours: 361-5174
which universities must recnii
dents who tire not academicall;
petitive. Schools then spend con
able resources helping those sto
succeed, with mixed results, he
“That’s the issue, and lots
question whether it’s worth it,”!
said. “For some universities, it
big money, so each school has toll
that decision.”
Groff defended the recruit^
process and said lower acade niil
dards for athletes are necessn
A&M wants winning sports tea
“If we want to field mmfe.
teams, we can he like Ricmdtaf.
of our athletes with 1100 SAT set
but that’s not what the alumni*
he said.
Campus Calendar
Thursday
CBAHiEfS
Texas A&M Roadrunners will
meet for daily runs at the 12th
Man statue in front of the Zone at
Kyle Field Monday through Thurs
day at 6:30 p.m and Friday at 5
p.m. All skill levels are welcome.
For more information, contact
Chad Henderson at 764-8637
female billiards player from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. in the MSC Flagroom.
For more information, contact Ja
son McConnell at 693-8353.
For more information, contact Ligia
Alvorado at 775-5755.
Wednesday
Monday
The Navigators will have its week
ly rally with worship and small group
Bible study times in Koldus 110 at
8:30 p.m. For more information,
contact Steve Rizzoti at 847-0953.
The American Society of Mechan
ical Engineers (ASME) will have a
guest speaker, Bentley Nevada, at
6:30 in Richardson 114.
The Society of Hispanic Pro!
sional Engineers (SHPE)
having a general meeting in
er 163 at 7 p.m. There
guest speaker from General B
trie and free food.
The Texas A&M Storytelling Guild
will hold an organizational meeting
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sto
rytelling Center on the second floor
of the Evans Library. All interested
storytellers are welcome.
Saturday
Tuesday
The Texas A&M Pocket Billiards
Club will be having an exhibition by
Vivian Villareal, the No. 4 ranked
The Aggie Road Runners will have
a Fun Run in support of the Brazos
County Animal Shelter from 8:30
a.m. to 12 p.m. The group will
meet at Messina Hof in the Garden
District in Bryan. The run is direct
ed by Aggie Alliance and the Bra
zos County Animal Shelter and
hosted by the Aggie Roadrunners.
Zeta Tau Alpha will be hosting Hal- (
loween on Sorority Row. Come and
join us from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All of
the children of the Bryan-College
Station, and their families, are invit
ed to attend, and the admission is
free. There will be Halloween activi
ties and games. For more informa
tion, contact Sarah at 694-6821.
Project Sunshine will hold a
eral meeting at 8:30 p.m
der 601. For more informal
please contact Elizabeth Flei
ty at 260-2683.
The Pre-Dental Society will i
Dr. Joseph Berrung, with the
SC San Antonio Dental Brandi!
speak at 7 p.m. in MSC 292B.
more information, contact
Richie at 696-2041.
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Plus, this week 103.9 the X is picking up the cover
for all guys till 1 1 p.m.
Don't forget!
oz.
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7*
Come out and
experience live music
featuring
Full Aquarius!
Remember, we have the
best Martini’s in town!!
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Thursday is ladies night in
the Sportsbar with 2 for 1
appetizers for ail ladies
until 9 p.m. Plus, the
Sportsbar has happy hour
everyday from 4 till 8 p.m.
with FREE POOL!
Hey, don't forget the Saturday
morning tailgate party!
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
1. You must be a degree-seeking student with at least 95 cumulative undergraduate credit hours.
2. Transfer students need 60* hours of credit at Texas A&M University, or degree must be conferred and posted.
3. You must have a cumulative 2.0 GPR at Texas A&M University.
4. You must be in good standing with the University. (No outstanding parking tickets, blocks, etc.)
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GRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS**
1. Your degree must be conferred and posted on SIMS or if you have completed all degree requirements, you may present
an original letter of completion from the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. You must be in good standing with the University. (No outstanding parking tickets, blocks, etc.)
PROCEDURE TO ORDER RING
If you met all of the above requirements and you wish to receive your ring on Dec. 7th, visit the Ring Office no later than
Oct. 26th between 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. to complete the application for eligibility verification.
Return no later than Oct. 27th, 8:30-3:30 p.m. to check the status
’ of your audit and if qualified, pay full in cash, check, money order,
or your personal Discover, Visa, or Mastercard (with your name
imprinted).
Rinq loans are available to qualified and currently enrolled students
at the Short Term Loan Office, Room 230, Pavilion. Please visit the
Aggie Ring Office before applying for a Ring Loan.
* You may qualify with 30 A&M hours, instead of 60 hours, if your first semester
at A&M was 1993 or before.
* *See our website for complete details or call the Ring Office at 845-1050.
The Association
OF FORMER STUDENTS
505 GEORGE BUSH DR.,
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