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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 22, 2001)
October 22jj onday, C) ers nty nd messages i: ; with ''pen mg beliefs... ring their true want people to n discovetiw ng- i teacher and« ng up, lifehasiu the playoffs dm ack university iccepts the offer tied for a movie rg- eld,” Adjei have writtenor acceptance and t Freshman follies Students share embarrassing campus moments By Jennifer Denton THE BATTALION Being surrounded by new teson a campus rich in timeless ditions can be intimidating for s'Aggies, but no one said sur fing the first year was an easy k.During this time, many want te school is a[n thing more than to fit in and unpublished.lt long to the Aggie family. Many football playet shmen will conclude their first ol whohasscltl ar forever haunted by embar- in every direct sing moments no friend would *■'’ 'them live down. Stephen Perry, a senior speech leges todropoi mmunications major, arrived in illege Station after attending r tt thCamp in 199K. Armed w'ith nfolds, Bowsers °f his luggage and with his 1975, has wit her by his side. Perry had no er. Darker Skit ^ for sleep. He had to go migh his new student orienta- restless and half-hearted. not easyforAij ”I was really tired after Fish imp, so I told Dad that 1 was going to go to every meet- gonly the mandatory ones,” iry about publisS py said. Sleeping the way through ast of his orientation. Perry nonths just pro: ^i^ l ater how important nose meetings w ere. Perry was unaware until his phomore year that he had a cur- tecause of my n ' u i uni t0 h°l low. thought we just took raveling to people in crisisl it spill aftertk •cumstance an emotions .) complete middle of thed Adjei said. “1 n survive on pie for writers ir means to hep lurchase his ston riling a book is I tct is itsownrewt classes we wanted until we were here long enough to get a degree" Perry said. “No one told me as a freshman, and I never talked to an advisor, so 1 was surprised my sophomore year when someone told me I had to follow a specific cur riculum. 1 should have gone to those meetings.” Unlike Perry, most freshmen realize the curriculum require ments from the beginning, but that does not stop them from commit ting other acts of humiliation. Chris Maupin, a junior indus trial distribution major, frantically was trying to finish his homework on a Sunday afternoon. He went to the civil engineering lab to work on a project. The doors were unlocked and the lights were on, so without hesitation, he entered the building. “No one else was there, but it was only two o’clock, so I sat down at a computer to begin my lab,” Maupin said. He entered his username and password, but the login was incorrect several times. Disgruntled and tired, Maupin decided to leave and finish the project later. “As I was leaving, 1 walked out the doors and all of the lights started flashing and sirens were CHRISTOPHER YOUNG • THE BATTALION sounding” Maupin said. “I had set off some kind of alarm in the building.” Scared and afraid of authori ties, Maupin ran back to his dorm and has not been back to the civil engineering computer lab. Like Maupin, virtually all campus neophytes have fallen victim to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Jason Rathke, a sophomore general studies major, moved into his residence hall the Wednesday before classes began in Fall 2000. He quickly experienced the night mare of parking on campus. With herds of freshmen moving in and not an empty parking spot in sight, Rathke faced a common dilemma on A&M’s campus. “I had no idea where I could park legally; all I knew was that there were no empty parking holes in sight,” Rathke said. “Finally, I found a spot in a yel low lot by the Corps dorms.” Rathke parked and slowly moved his belongings into his dorm. The next day he went out to the parking lot to get his car and to run errands, only to find the car missing. He called his cousin who was an upperclass man and knew the ropes. She quickly unmasked the Parking, Traffic and Transportation Services (PTTS) as the force behind the towed car. “I did not know that the yel low lot was only for teachers, (because) I did not know what any of those colors meant,” Rathke said. “I could not believe that they towed my car on my first day at A&M.” After Rathke had been blatant ly introduced to PTTS, he picked up his car and the charges were removed. “I was new here. I did not know the regulations on parking, but now I am cautious about See Follies on page 6. INTERN ABROAD SUMMER 2002 *LONDON, ENGLAND *DOMINICAN REPUBLIC *SINGAPORE INFORMATIONALS Oct 17 7-8:15 pm MSC 228 Oct 18 7-8:15 pm MSC 228 Oct 23 8:30-10 pm Rudder 404 Oct 24 7:15-8:15 pm Wehner 135“ mi L. T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness http://ltjordan.tamu.edu •A. To inform us of your special needs,call vj 845-8770 or stop by MSC 223-1. 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At T/XNTIJ Outooofrs re:osf>orts . r/\ im u . e: d u Try The NEW West Side Entrance! •Easy Access!—The Rec Center is open as usual, please exer cise caution around the construction site in front of the Rec Center. On-campus students are encouraged to use the bus system to get to the Rec Center. Rec Members may enter the Rec Center through the Backyard West Side Entrance (facing Reed Arena) Monday—Friday from 11:30am-l 1:00pm. For the most up-to-date campus parking information you can call PTTS at 862-PARK. Get Results With Fitness & Classes •HALF PRICE SALE-Unlimited Fitness Passes—Only $25, avail able at Member Services. You will have unlimited access to over 90 fitness offerings a week! Aggiebucks Accepted! •'jump Start' YOUR Fall Fitness Goals—Begin your healthy lifestyle with: 1 personal training session, fitness profile, nutri tion consultation & more for only $30! •Personal Training Sessions—Check out our competitive rates starting at $30 for two sessions for one person. We also offer partner rates. Drop by Member Services to sign up today. •FREEl-Healthy Living Lecture Series—All of these programs are FREE, you are asked to arrive in room 281 Rec before 5:30pm, no late admittance. Wednesday, October 24—Designing A Strength Training Program Get Your Sport On With Sport Clubs •Interested in competitive sports? Check out http://recsports.tamu.edu/SportClubs Fall Days With Golf • Discover Us On Campus—Pro shop hours are from dawn till dusk, seven days a week. Tee times are taken one week in advance. Friday's and weekend tee times fill up fast, so call early to reserve your time. Golf carts, pull carts and rental clubs are available for nine or eighteen holes. The TAMU Golf Course also has handicapping service available through the USGA. •Golf Lessons—Single and group lessons available for beginners to those looking to improve skills. Rates are a very competitive $30 per individual lesson or $50 per group lesson. Discounts are available for 3 lessons or more. Contact Rick Kahlich at 845-1723 for more information. Open to the public! We are located on the southside of the A&M campus. Call the Pro Shop at 845-1723 & visit us online. Make a Splash With Aquatics • NEW-MASTERS Swim Program—Workouts are tailored to meet the individual's goals, whether you seek to increase your fitness, improve your stroke or have a desire to compete. Morning and evening practice times are offered as well as a Saturday workout. $50 for 25 workout passes. Program has just started, get involved now. •NEW & FREE!—Polar Bear Club—The 'Polar Bear Club' is a self- paced aquatics fitness program. Designed to motivate all lev els of swimmers and water exercise enthusiasts in a fun, sup portive environment. To sign up ask ANY aquatics staff mem ber. After completion of 100 miles or 100 hours of work out—you will be inducted into the club-great prizes will be given away in May 2002. Explore With TAMU Outdoors • Rec Rock Show—Bouldering Competition—Show your skills off on Tuesday, October 23rd. The $5 registration starts at 6:30pm that evening and the competition will run from about 7:30—10:30pm. Open to Rec Center Members. • Making Memories!—Backpacking Trip—Join TAMU Outdoors on a backpacking trip to the Texas Hill Country. We will spend the weekend exploring the Good Water Trail, which winds around scenic Lake Georgetown. Hurry, registration closes on Tuesday, October 23rd! • Rio Grande Thanksgiving Trip—Join TAMU Outdoors for a Thanksgiving Break and get away from it all on the Rio Grande River.We will canoe the scenic wilderness of West Texas, hike through side canyons, explore the desert and sleep under the stars. Register through November 9th, travel November 21-25th. Price starts at $241 for Rec Members. Upcoming Event Registration Event Date Rock Climb/Anchors Now—Oct. 23 Oct. 26—28 Backpacking Trip Now—Oct. 23 Oct. 27—28 Intro Rock Climbing Now—Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Rock Climbing Day Trip Now—Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Spring Break With TAMU Outdoors •Spring Break 2001-COSTA RICA ADVENTURE—Experience the beauty of Costa Rica as you hike, mountain bike, raft, sea kayak, horseback ride and explore during this Spring Break Trip. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd. Please call TAMU Outdoors for more infor mation at 845-4511.