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lGGIELIFE HE BATTALION 5A Monday, January 14, 2002 Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Rebecca Wells Harper Collins Rebecca Wells brings the colorful southern Louisiana town of Thornton and and its vivacious southern people to life in her book, Divine Secrets of the Ya- Ya Sisterhood. The story focuses on the sometimes dysfunctional and sometimes humorous relationship be tween an ornery mother, Vivianne (Vivi) Walker and her middle-aged daughter Siddalee (Sidda). Sidda is a successful play director in New York City and constantly attempts to conquer her fears of rejection by her mother and the uncertainty of love. Confused on how to research the new play about women and friendship she is about to direct, Sidda calls her moth er for advice. Vivi reluctandy sends her daughter die Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya’s, a scraplxxik spanning six decades diat Vivi and her friends kept to chronicle their lives. This lxx»k is an emodonal journey through die lives of four best friends, Vivi, deensy, Caro and Neice. Wells does an exceptional job of making their journey and experiences believable. It is easy to identify with the women in the book be cause of their different characteristics and personalities. This is an entertaining and emotionally rousing read. Readers wall have to call their mothers after the Ya-Ya’s are done with them. (Grade: A+) —Beth Muldoon \ fs NEWS IN BRIEF Lord of the Rings tops box office sales for fourth week LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Lord of the Rings: [The Fellowship of the Ring was in first place for fthe fourth weekend in a row, grossing $16.2 million and pushing its total take to $228.3 mil lion, according to studio estimates Sunday. A Beautiful Mind, which stars Russell Crowe jin the true story of a schizophrenic math genius, [expanded to wide release last weekend and held its second-place spot with $15.8 million. In contrast to those Oscar contenders was Or- \ange County, which stars Tom Hanks' son Colin ; Hanks as a student who goes to wild extremes ^to get into Stanford. The film opened with $1 5.1 million over the weekend. Overall the weekend's top 12 films grossed an estimated $89.9 million, down 14 percent from last weekend and down 28 percent from the same weekend last year. 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, $16.2 million. 2. A Beautiful Mind, $15.8 million. ?>. Orange County, $'\5.'\ million. 4. Ocean's Eleven, $7.5 million. 5. The Royal Tenenbaums, $6.4 million. 6. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, $5.5 million. 7. Vanilla Sky, $5 million. 8. Kate & Leopold, $5 million. 9. Gosford Park, $3.8 million. 10. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, $3.4 million. STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE Texas A&M University Groups for Spring 2002 at the Student Counseling Service Part of the Division of Student Affairs Henderson Hall 979-845-4427 www.scs.tamu.edu Texas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the princi ple of diversity in all areas. In that spir it, admission to Texas A&M University and any of its sponsored programs is open to all qualified individuals without regard to any subgroup classification or stereotype. Women’s Issues Group Mondays 2:00 - 3:30 PM Come together with other women and work on becoming the woman you’ve always wanted to be. Improve your self- confidence, assertiveness, and relationships by sharing and processing with other women with similar issues. Facilitators: Mary Ann Covey & Lori Tagger Biofeedback Workshop Mondays 3:00- 4:30 PM One-session workshops that give an introduction to relaxation techniques, including how biofeedback aids in relaxation. Individual follow-up consultation is available. Facilitator: Steve Wilson Eating Concerns & Body Image Issues Group Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 PM The purpose of this group is to provide information and sup port for those who are trying to overcome an eating disorder. Group will also discuss topics related to eating concerns such as the development of trusting relationships, expression of fellings, and management of stress. An individual meeting with a group leader prior to attendance at group is required. Facilitators: Debbie Rabinowitz & Amanda Samson Multicultural Issues & Relationships Group Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 PM The purpose of this group is to increase awareness of multicultural issues and improve communication and self-con fidence when dealing with multicultural relationships. Group topics may include, but are not limited to, cultural shock; cul tural, religious, and social differences; and bi-cultural/ multicultural relationship issues. This group is open to all stu dents. Facilitator: Gisela Lin Conflict & Loss in Relationships Group Mondays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This group is for students who are currently or have previously experienced conflict in interpersonal or romantic relationships, or who have recently experienced a loss of a meaningful relationship. Facilitators: Brian Williams & Tom Burdenski kinko's Student Appreciation Days The first Tuesday and Wednesday of school. Free food and drinks! Come and see us to for your student discount card! Bring this ad with you for discounted express color and black and white copy prices. 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Offer subject to change and ends 1/31/02 venjon wireless Authorized Agent (#2) Post Oak Mall, College Station / Between Ritz Camera & Waldenbooks 979-680-8600 Spring 2002 Groups Academic SURVIVAL Series Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 PM Need some help surviving the academic transition from high school to college? It’s not too late to get prepared to meet the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE...ACADEMIC SURVIVAL! Before the “tribal council votes you off”, attend this Tuesday series from 3:45 - 5:15pm beginning February 19 and ending April 23. Screening before February 18 is required for participa tion. Facilitators: Patti Collins & Carla Hilland Older Than Traditional Age Group Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM Group participants are typically 25 years old and above. Each member is asked to demonstrate his/her commitment to the group through regular attendance and active participation. Group psychotherapy is utilized to assist older than traditional group members in dealing with such issues as anxiety, de pression, motivation, and isolation. This group works to cre ate a safe environment in which each member is free to work on his or her unique concerns. Facilitators: Robert Carter & Debbie Rabinowitz Interpersonal Growth & Exploration Group Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This psychotherapy group is for students who desire to live more authentically with themselves and relate more genuinely with others. Group members will be helped to explore self-limiting life patterns and share themselves with others through honest self-disclosure in a safe, support ive atmosphere. Facilitators: Ron Lutz & Bai-YIn Chen Anxiety Group Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 PM An interpersonal group for students who suffer from general or social anxieties. Students will be able to work on the impact of anxieties in their lives, as well as explore the interpersonal meanings of anxiety symptoms. Facilitators: Carlos Orozco & Amanda Samson Empowering Yourself Group Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 PM A group for women and men with sexual molestation or as sault iin their past. Identifying and exploring aftereffects of abuse will be the focus. Dealing with relationships, building self-es teem, and gaining power are emphasized. Facilitators: Nancy Welch & Lori Tagger Academics Anonymous Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM Motivated to improve your academic performance but find it difficult to be consistent in your efforts? Join this 9 week sup port group on Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm beginning Janu ary 30 and ending April 3. Not only will you learn effective study strategies, but you will also get support from others. Topics may include procrastination and building academic con fidence. Screening before January 29 is required for partici pation. Facilitator: Patti Collins Non-Traditional Women’s Group Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This therapy group for women 23+ allows each member to enter the group with her own unique issues and share, pro cess, and problem-solve within a group context. This group can help individuals who are wanting to develop healthier ways of dealing with the stress of school and work, relationships, personal problems and family issues. When we begin to talk more honestly with others, we can often find new ways to deal with the problems we face. Facilitators: Amanda Samson & Carta Hilland Dissertation/Thesis Support Group Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM This group is for graduate students who are struggling with the process of writing a thesis or dissertation. Group topics include issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety, goal-setting, and bureaucratic struggles. Facilitators: Brian Williams & Debbie Rabinowitz Career Exploration Group Thursdays 3:30- 5:00PM This is a 5-week group beginning on March 21, 2002. It is designed to teach participants how to make decisions. Group participants will identify their interests, skills, work values and personality characteristics; research the job market and occupation. An Initial appointment with a career counselor is required. Facilitators: Michele Amerson & Carla Hilland