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The study by the Task Force on College Drinking estimated that drinking by college stu dents contributes to 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assault or date rape. Also, 400,000 students between 18 and 24 years old reported having had unprotected sex as a result of drinking. Motor vehicle fatalities were the most com mon form of deaths caused by alcohol. The sta tistics included college students killed in car accidents if the students had alcohol in their blood, even if the level was below the legal limit. Students who died in other alcohol-related accidents, such as falls and drownings, were included. Those who died as a result of homi cides or suicides were not. “This study provides alarming evidence of the devastating impact that college alcohol abuse is having on students, campuses and communi ties,” said Education Secretary Rod Paige. “The statistics are sobering — and we must work to change the culture of acceptance of high-risk behavior as a rite of passage.” The task force of researchers, college presidents and students was convened in 1998 by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health. Heavy drinking is believed to be more of a problem among college students than with non students the same age. A 2000 Department of Health and Human Services survey found that 41 percent of full-time students aged 18-22 reported that, within a month of the survey, they had had five or more drinks on at least one occa sion. That figure was 35.9 percent for nonstu dents or part-time students. The same survey found 62 percent of full time college students had a drink in the previous month, compared to 50.8 percent of their peers who were not full-time students. Task force members said the study was the most detailed look ever at the consequences of college student drinking. Researchers integrated various databases and survey results to reach their findings Chief researcher Ralph Hingson of the Boston University School of Public Health said he believes the estimates are more likely to be to conservative and overstated. “I think actually getting the numbers out will help the public understand that this is a very large problem, per haps a larger problem than people might have otherwise thought,” he said. Andersen Continued from | empaneled March 1 Houston to investijl collapse of Enron.ij papers said the gn proceeding with ap( investigative steps.” The accounting has been under scnitil Enron’s bankruptcy J 2, the largest corporal-1 in U.S. history, legislative proposal^ been circulated in I. The Securities and Ev Commission is civil investigation and Andersen. Duncan is believed!;, first person in the case, struck a deal with prose] Lawyers for Anders Friday at the Department to negotiat) tlement, but no reached. It was unclear- future settlement irej were planned immediaJ The charge Andersen is set fort] May 6. Bolivia Zontinued from pa; cids can finally recogd igain.” Quiroga was elecie,| iresident of Bolivia in $ 17. he was the younce:I ^resident in Bolivia's hr] He has a legree in industrial I leering from Texas ! md a master’s degrsj iusi ness administration! st. Edward’s Univei Quiroga said he wanisj children to receive a education because oeople are not usnl .terunt vned. kids getting a chance tog good education that my [ ents gave me here atA&! he said. “They won if asked stereotypical put’ t i o n s a bout their couwwn 1 asked how the country progressed.” Quiroga has also recei the World L« der Tomorrow Award fnwi World Economic For# Davos, Switzerland. Band Continued from page 1A college bands. Two have had experience with military bands. “Band directing is a lot dif ferent from being a music teacher,” Kibler said. “The Aggie Band is one of the most unique college marching bands in the country, so it helps if they bring military experience to the job.” In addition to overseeing the Aggie Band, the director will be the head of the University Symphonic Band, the University Jazz Ensemble, the Aggieland Orchestra, the University Concert Band and the University Campus Band, Kibler said. The director will also serve as the head of the new music program. Because the director is involved in many facets of Texas A&M culture, the search committee is composed of a diverse group of members, Kibler said. Members of the committee represent the Corps of Cadets, the student affairs department, the College of Liberal Arts, the Athletic Department and current and former band members. Chip Wenmohs, band com mander and a senior finance major, said he is looking for a director who will preserve the band’s rich traditions. “I’m looking for someone who can work well with the cadets and fits in with our tradi tions,” Wenmohs said. “I want somebody who understands the uniqueness of our band and keeps it alive for future generations.” Carter Continued from page 1A Williamson County cast 7,682 votes in the runoff, while Brazos County cast 6,838 votes. Kent said the runoff’s rancor would not hinder Brazos Republicans from uniting behind Carter and working with him once in Congress. Carter said he had no hard feelings toward Wareing or the Brazos County GOP leadership, and said he would work hard to represent the region in Congress. “I’m very excited to be the congressman for Texas A&M,” Carter said. Wareing, who had said win or lose, he plans to buy a home and settle in Bryan, backed away from that pledge Tuesday. “We’re going to take» time off and then decide"’ to go from here,’ WarewL **I’m very excitd to be the congressman^ Texas A&M. lohn art Republican Congress®' Can#' Hey OFF CAMPUS AGGIES: Want your security deposit back? Give your management company proper move-out notice IN WRITING-check your lease for how many days in advance of your lease ending you need to give them (usually 30- 60 days) ♦ On the move out notice make sure you include a forwarding address ♦ KEEP A COPY OF THE LETTER. 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