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6A Friday, April 5, 2002 ■tern A TH E BATTaM e BA ti NEWS IN BRIEF Sierra Club says many plants, animals in troubl SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Many of the plants and animals first reported by ft and Clark expedition nearly 200 years ago are on the decline in the West,Hit Club said Thursday. Of the 122 animals discovered by Lewis and Clark, at least 40 percent arej designation warranting concern and protection, the club said. "There is no better way to commemorate the upcoming Lewis and Clark bicec than to protect and restore wild America," said Mary Kiesau of the environmenta: The report offered sweeping recommendations for preserving plants andanir Rate Continued from page 1A A facility study done in 1996 by out side experts concluded that the resi dence halls have $26,436,257 in dif fered maintenance. Renovations such as roof replacements, air conditioning and heating systems and electrical lighting are needed to bring the residence halls in line with current safety codes. With the money the Department of Residence Life expects to have avail able, an estimated 18.49 percent will go to the residence hall to cover debt serv- JANKARA ice, 18.19 percent will cover Afghanistan renovations. 6.56 percent to coil plies, repairs and maintenance percent to cover ethemet and cab! ices, 2.6 percent for telephone an! percent for security. In Fall 2(X)0, residence hall increased by 7 percent and 5 pen: Fall 2001. Compared to other Big 12 Sd the University was ranked fifthi campus i ts. The Univers—. Colorado ranked first with a a huge pi rate foi 2001-2002 A* r,m,J 0L1 S h wlm Texas wa lister we as to take internatic te and said ntries wot [the fight a, h of opium jKarzai arriv kemment p tivation of rce of inco the UnivervL ranked second. felta|™ ,ss "’ u p Fexas Pech. Iowa Stale and toil l. We f kct Trkey to cm KRT CAMPUS President George W. Bush announces Thursday that he will send Secretary of State Colin Powell, left, to the Middle East to help peace efforts. Bush demands military halt Israel allows U.S. mediator to meet with Arafat Results Continued from page 1A regret running and enjoyed the campaign. “It was definitely an amazing experience." Lima said. Erin Bennett defeated NABLUS, Vest Bank (AP)—Israeli tanks lightened their chokehold on the West Bank’s bigest city, and battles raged Thursday at nearby Palestinian refugee camps. The United States intensified its involvement by sending a mediator to meet Yasser Arafat and ordering in the secretary of state. Presient Bush demanded that Israel halt its weeklong military offensive and pull out of Palstinian territory. Prime Minister Arie Sharon avoided a direct public response. “Operation Defensive Shield will continue,” his office said in a state ment, although officials said it was not a reaction to Bush’s announcement. Ahmed Qureia, speaker of the Palestinian parliament, praised Bush for urging an end to the Israeli offensive. The fall of Nablus on Thursday put six major West Bank cities and towns under Israeli control, with only two left unoccupied: Hebron ad Jericho. But Israeli tanks, helicopter gunships and soldiers struggled to wipe out pockets of resistance and flush out hundreds of militants holed up in one of Christianity’s most sacred sites, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Five Palesiinians were killed Thursday, including three gunmen and a man who worked as the church's care taker and bell ringer: Samir Ibrahim Salman, a Palestinian Christian. The 45-year-old man was shot in the chest while waking to the chuch, said hospi tal director Peter Koumr. Palestinians also accused the Isaelis of blowing open a metal doog leading to a courtyard in the ancient basilica. breaking a pledge not to damage the church, built over the traditional birth place of Jesus. They said the troops fired inside, wounding three people. The Israeli military denied the accusation but prevented reporters from reaching the church to assess the claims. Reporters have been ordered to leave all six West Bank towns seized by Israel. Amid growing world concern that the tensions could spark a regional conflict, a European Union mission arrived and asked to meet with Arafat — a request the Israels swiftly denied. U.S envoy Anthony Zinni.who met with Sharon on Thursday, was given permission to visit the Palestinian leader. Sharon had initially turned down such a request by Secretary of State Colin Powell. Jon Kleckley in the runoff for Class of 2004 president with 1,223 votes (57 percent) to K leek ley's 924 votes (43 percent). Stephanie Goodman was elected Class of 2004 vice president, receiving 1,124 votes (59 Senate Continued from page 1 would encourage senators to take on a more active role within the Senate. “We have a motivation problem,” Carlton said. Senator Daniel Pearson, chair of the Student Services Committee and a jun ior political science major, expressed concern that the legislation would tax an already over-worked Internal Affairs Committee. He added that the committee might face problems in deciding how many points senators would need to earn. “A lot of discussion can happen before we come down to a vote,” he said. Bte w: Ighanistan percent) to Chriy l continuali Fanner’s 767 votei j ts percent). lainst popj ( urt Steinhorsi cu jtj va tio n at the runott eleciu [he smugglii Class of 2005 pita Id trading with 1,352 votes(i' t,' Karzai sa cent) to Jared Gri J |iews conk 1.087 votes (45 peJ te with Pl in linister Buie :evit. Responding to fears that this leB Ecevit sa tion would permit senators to skipnpirkey, whit ings and make up points mother^ Carlton said the new system wouldn meetings “no more optional” I already are. The bill was sent to the Rules Regulations Committee for review. In other Senate business, a tea) tionment bill was proposed by Sena morphine a po) Bobby Williams, a graduate student,!' ngmated in would grant graduate students two se 0 la sait 11 v “ on the student senate. The cltoiteoff seats was not based on any W"* a a j'k"'' .,,,,1 would make tha u«l ,.»n.Ko« J P dent senators 60 Wtlliw ail B )leM , ) ha| Tu lulls will be voted on at ilrirt» on ,,, peac;ek( Senate meeting. milita ihe countr mcipleto lead Karzai playe< ipleme n te easures to ha itppy cultivatk [tderU.S. pres: >uld share its Last wee ken :ized 7.5 toi Northgate Parking...No Problem North gate Parking Rates Have Been Slashed!! Some of it is even free! R; 10 Bars fR)^ V* ANY 8 Restaurants VJ V ANY TIME ALL IN ONE BLOCK TIME 713 PARKING SPOTS IN THE COLLEGE MAIN GARAGE and now easy to use PARKING LOT BEHIND NORTHGATE NOW EASY AND CHEAP TOO!!! NORTHGATE, TEXAS ■ «»«i«» Adpndgy - i- Jm y- u Where Aggie Tradition Lives” 10°/, ^9)260-30