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I / .is.s/, a Hrofa said he didn't# n take pictures, hese pictures ^ lie world see ere,” said All# ty off 13 employs reopen until a ins. volunteerk arpenter, said have not ma was wondering how many Battalions are produced each day and where the money comes from to [fund the printing. Thank you, Emily Robbinson Dear Emily, To answer the first part of your question, I asked Robert Wegener, general manager of Student Media in the Department of Journalism. "We print 22,000 Battalions every day in the fall and the spring semesters," Wegener said. “In the summer, we print 11,500 every school day." During special events, such as the upcoming 125th anniversary of Texas A&M, more papers will be printed because of more demand, Wegener said. To answer the second part of your question, about 99 percent of the funding for The Battalion comes from advertising. The rest comes from you — the student — on your fee statement as part of the Student Services Fee. Each student pays on 50 cents each year to The Battalion, Wegener says. What a deal! Thanks for the questions Emily. Keep the questions coming!! What's your question? Something about Aggieland you've always wantedto know? Ask Aggie! We'll do the research for you. Email: AskAggie@lJiebatt.com DAHLIA DENTON • THE BATTALION Bad weather can bring on the blues and limit activities, but there are ways to brighten a gloomy day By MlCALA PROESCH THE BATTALION It is the unconquerable force that shad ows students and seems to surface at the most inopportune times. It causes torture between classes, cancels sporting events, and evokes cold and cranky behavior. While the rain can be a nuisance, it does not have to dampen one’s days. In College Station, the climate can be sunny one minute and raining the next. Although it tends to annoy people who get drenched on the way to class, some actually welcome the rain. “It may sound weird, but the rain actual ly makes me feel happy,” said Bryan Cassidy, a freshman general studies major. ‘'It’s a nice change from it being hot outside all the time, and you can always go to class and have something to talk about because people can relate to it.” While dismal weather may put a damper on some outdoor activities, there are plenty of things to do while it is rain ing outside. Being stuck indoors can give people a chance to revive old board games that have been gathering dust in the closet or curl up with a favorite old book. Some people get creative, using the time indoors to catch up on an abandoned scrapbook or explore the Internet. “Sometimes when I am stuck inside, I like to try to plan my dream vacation on the Internet [and decide] where to go, where to stay, what to do,” said Erin McCrory, a sophomore general studies major. ”1 know I may never get to take it, but it’s fun to dream.” Many students use the rain to escape studying, opting to sleep instead of doing homework or going to class. “I do not even try to study when if is rain ing, because I know that it will just put me to sleep,” said Travis Collins, a sophomore computer science major. If you are feeling brave enough to ven ture outside, then you could take some time to rediscover the charms of the Bryan-College Station area. To break free from the repetitiveness of a steady diet of Ramen noodles, consider traveling to downtown Bryan to sample one of the old specialty food shops. There are also other interesting places to explore in the area. If you are looking for fun, organize a group of friends and go to the movies or to the bowling alley. The Benjamin Knox Art Gallery provides a pleasant change of scenery, and the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History and the Messina Hof Wine Cellars offer a taste of culture. For those people who do not mind get ting dirty, there are also a few outdoor activ ities that are fun in the rain. A group could get together and play a sloppy game of tack le football, which is always more interesting when everyone is wet and muddy. Kevin Crenshaw, a senior telecommuni cations engineering technology major, offers another unique suggestion. “When you are really soaked, find a nice long patch of green wet grass, get a long running head start and see how far you can slide,” Crenshaw said. Though the rain may be pouring down outside, the day does not have to be a loss. Whether starting a new project inside or playing outside in the rain, there are many ways to make a rainy day both interesting and enjoyable. s not lost, ire fighter fe’ll just movei as we can. I'm at cheer tori; id someone." ] ark City resid* aid he will notgi* I not move away.| ) Years ion Editor )pinion Editor i Editor Sports Editor Voducer r. Radio Producer lioto Editor Graphics Editor aphics Editor Webmaster through Friday during the summer is A&M University. TER: Send address College Station, W its at Texas A&M lent of Journalism, ie: 845-3313; Far: ,thebatt.com or endorsement by call 845-2696. For 5 Reed McDonald, 845-2678. as A&M student to )ies25$.Mail sub- ter, $17.50 for the :over, or American Sponsored by You are invited to a Special Screening of Serendipity ifilltli Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Rudder Theater ’ir Students may pick up passes at the Rudder Box Office several days prior to the screening. Admission is free! Please arrive early! 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