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Christian Faculty Network Distinguished Lecture Series "Voyage into Light: A Non-Rational Quest for Meaning n Dr. David Erlandson Professor of Education Administration, TAMU Thursday, February 1 5 ,h 7:00 P.M. Rudder 601 This presentation traces one professor's life time search for meaning — a meaning that encompasses both the physical and interpersonal world as he experiences it, reaches beyond the space and time limitations of traditional science, and is responsive to reality that exists beyond the reach of his physical senses. This quest leads to an understanding of God and the universe that governs every aspect of his life, including the way he does research within his own discipline. Page 4 AGGIELIFE Wednesday, February) THE BATTALION ■Wednesday, F~ - In love and out of money Valentines can be great without costing a Mi By Meussa Sorola-Bilano The Battalion It’s Valentine’s Day in Aggieland, and hearts and cupids are plastered everywhere. With so much pressure on couples to go all out on what is supposed to be the most romantic day of the year, working together to make the day special can make it even more passionate. However, the holiday should not be about money, and, since cash and Aggie Bucks may be running low for some at this point in the semester, students should consider other opt tions to make the day special. ^ Aggies can save money and enjoy' the day with their sweetheart by go ing on a picnic. When people say “picnic” in Col lege Station, they tend to think of Re : items. He suggested that cheese and crackers could also be taken. “I don't think it’s so much the eating as it is the experience,” O’ Kane said. O’Kane said a bottle of wine for those over 21 would be a nice touch. If the weather is bad, take the picnic inside. Clear out a room and place lighted candles everywhere. They do not have to be expensive scent ed ones; cheaper tea-light candles will work just as well. Another alternative would be to cook dinner together. All week long, the Food Network has been running i Grou JOE PEDENfTNtB* AUSTII tories, Mot reignited it; cohol-relat Membe] lawmakers make iteasi alcohol test “It seem mentum fi MADD’s p victory last to lower tl | from . 10 to “None o search Park. College Station also 1^ shows with Valentine’s themes. The Wolf Pen Creek, Central Park and Hensel Park, to name a few. This year Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of the wefek, so almost everybody has class. If getting to a park is impossible, try having the pic nic on campus. The mall in. front of the Academic Building, the grass by the O&M Building and O.R. Simp son Drill Field are some places cou ples can get away for a quick picnic between classes. If there is time, Lake Somerville is a 30-minute drive away. There are many different picnic areas with views of the lake where watching the sun set would be really romantic. The menu for the picnic doesn't have to be extravagant. Simple, in expensive items can still set the right mood. Ryan Vandergriss, a produce clerk at a Bryan grocery store, suggests produce items because they are cheap. “You can’t go wrong with straw berries,” Vandergriss said. “The clos er we get to Valentine’s Day, the more we sell.” Vandergriss said grapes and fruit -trays would also be nice for a picnic. Casey O’Kane, store director for a Bryan grocery store, said ready-to- go foods are also popular picnic ! 4' I * Bring your teaching degree to In California you'll have more choices for school locations, teaching environments, climate, sports, entertainment and places to live than in any other state. And you'll be welcomed with open arms and minds eager to learn. We need you here. To learn how easy it is to get here, call toll-free 1-888-CalTeach or visit our website at www.calteach.com. • Competitive starting salaries and benefits • Smaller class sizes in schools statewide • Housing and cost of living incentives • Strong community support for teachers • Beautiful and diverse climate and scenery Ciilfyuch Left Coast. Right Job." Food Network’s Website, www.foodtv.com, has links to special Valentine’s menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. The site also has a section on preparing foods believed to be aphrodisiacs. Bobby Flay, host of the Food Network’s “Hot off the Grill,” sug gests making the meal a hands-on experience. “Anything you eat with your hands is definitely romantic,” he said. On the Food Network Website, chef Sara Moulton, host of “Cooking Live” and “Cooking Live Prime time,” said cooking someone dinner is a great gift. • “What’s really romantic is to make that person's favorite or most requested dish,” Moulton said. Some of the menus may sound re ally exotic, but consider this: The price of the ingredients is probably the same or less than the cost of eat ing in a restaurant. Advantages to cooking at home include no wait for a table and no need to leave a tip. Dessert is critical for any roman tic meal. Strawberries and whipped cream are a simple treat. Cakes are one of the least expensive desserts to make; cake mix and frosting cost less than $5. Valentine’s Day could be a Roughh East Texas their propo Some m en driving a last sessioi such issue; Medicaid, < But drui Tw in "Idrunkdrivi time for a couple to make some. | terested in i they have never had before. Background music helps se mood for the dinner or even tk nic. CDNOW.com has a Valet section with selections ranging Marvin Gaye to Madonna toR Sinatra. The music does noth; be sappy love songs. Again, i meal, try something different [ For some, there is a lotofpresi to make the day special. Elizabeth Ellis, a juniorEt | major, said she thinks Valet- Day is really important forals girls. "For girls, it's more [impor; because you want to be with one who is romantic,” Ellis si don't think it’s as big a thk guys.” Ellis said the real meanil Valentine’s Day has been lost. “Today all the holidays fe turned into buying things,”sh Ellis said Valentine’s Day not be about spending money. "The point is to spend til gether and showing yourlovefe another,” she said. Be honest with one anothei pecially if money is a conaj There is no need to be shylf splitting costs. No onesRoul tallying up who bought wh whom. The main idea is to wort gether to make this ValemesOI a memorable one. acc cMofie. 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