Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (June 27, 2002)
To place a classified ad: Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn t sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. AUTO 1988 Honda Accord LX. 4-dr., auto., pow er windows/ locks, 111 ,000-miles, runs great. Need to sell before 7/4. $1200/080. 862-9058. 1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. Automatic power windows/ locks, $3,300. 693-4080. 1992 Mazda Protege- 4dr., auto., good in terior, $900/080. 691-6437. 1995 GMC Sonoma. 5-speed, tinted, CD player, a/c, $4,400 693-5650. 1999 Black Pontiac Sunfire. 2dr, automat ic, 27k, $8,000. 979-695-7772. Police Impounds! Cars from $500. For listings, 800-319-3323 ext.3782. BED AND BREAKFAST Brazos Bottom Plantation Home available for A&M events (home games, parents weekend, graduation), weddings, week end get-aways. For information/ reserva tions call Rebecca Sicilio Lewis,’70, 979-' 696-0091. CHILD CARE Childcare in my Southwood Valley home. CPR Sfirst aid certified. Ages 18mos. &older. Please call Maria at 694-8240. DJ MUSIC •‘Party Block Mobile DJ**- Peter Block, professional/ experienced. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693- 6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com EMPLOYMENT $250 a day potential/ bartending. Training provided. 1-800-293-3985 ext.542. FOR RENT 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 696- 2038 2bdrm/2bth on Autumn Circle. W/D, se curity system. Call 696-0616. Do you have canker sores? Have you had canker sores in the past? If you answered yes to both questions, you may qualify for a research study with an investigational drug for canker sores. We are currently looking for people who: • Are 1 2yrs of age and older • Are in good health • Do not smoke or chew tobacco • Are not pregnant or breast feeding • Get canker sores that take up to 5 days that heal • Have a canker sore that developed within the last 36 hours You must be able to return for daily visits for up to seven days. If you qualify, you will receive compensation for participating in this research study. If you are interested or want additional information, please call: J&S Studies, Inc. 3201 University Dr. E, Ste. 475 Bryan, TX 77802 979-774-5933 FOR RENT 1bdrm/1bth apartment for sublease, avail able 7/12, Signature Park Apartments, $730/mo. 774-9333. Ibdrm/lbth sublease, Aug.1 -Apr.7 Col lege Main, $430/mo. with cash incentive. 260-2031. 2bdrm/2bth apartment, available now. 3bdrm/2bth new duplex, available August. (979)696-1176. 2br duplexes, houses, and fourplexes for August!! Central a/h, w/d conn., fenced yards, great location, prices range from $465-$700/mo., PETS WELCOME. Call for details. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com 2yr old, 3bdrm/2bth duplex in Rock Hol low, w/d hook-up, fenced yard, $1000/mo. (979)324-7729. 3/2 Nice duplex in CS. w/d, available Au gust, $1100/mo. 690-3771. 3bdrm/ 2bth duplex, very nice, w/d, lawn service, shuttle route, no pets, $975/mo. 691-0304 or 571-6020. 3bdrm/2ba, 512 Kyle, new ac, bike to campus, $1100/mo., 690-0480. 3bdrm/2bth house +small Ibdrm apart ment on 3-acres. 903 Krenek Tap, $1250/mo 693-1448. 3bdrm/2bth RockHollow Duplex, $950/mo., includes w/d, on A&M bus- route. 979-822-9265. 3bdrm/2bth, 1250sqfb, newer, food pantry, extra storage, signing bonuses. 694- 0320. 4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connections, fenced w/lawn care provided, close to Post Oak Mall, PETS WELCOME. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com All price ranges. A great deal for Ags. No Deposits! 1,2,3 bedroom properties. Great locations all over town. Summit. 777-3371. Assorted 3br houses for August, central a/h, w/d conn., fenced yards, all applian ces, PETS WELCOME, prices range from $675-$850/mo. Call for details, TCP 979- 775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com Awesome Historical Home, 2400sqft, 2/2 w/large master bdrm &office, c a/h, w/d conn., ALL WOOD FLOORS downstairs, 10ft. ceilings, 2 antique clawfoot bathtubs, 2 stall garage, fenced. TCP 979-775- 2291 or after hrs 979-777-3332. Brand New Sun Meadows Duplex, 3/2. Call Yulin 846-2894 or 764-9021. Do You Have Athlete’s Foot? If you are 18 years of age or older and have itching, scaling and red ness on your feet, you may quali fy to participate in a 6 week long medical research study using an investigational topical medication for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Eligible volunteers will receive up to $80 for their time and effort. For more information please call: J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Dr. E., Ste. 475 Bryan, Tx 77802 Answer to previous puzzle A;mp L I E uTzjz NiGIl eJrIa WAN N.G L E FOR RENT BIG 4/2, central a/h, full size w/d connec tions, all appliances, shaded fenced yard, storage, carport, PETS WELCOME. TCP 979-775-2291 or visit www.twincityproperties.com Brand new 3bdrm/3bth duplex, w/d, secur ity system, close to campus. No pets.' $1200/mo. 936-525-7135. Brand New 4bdrm/2bth, 2-car garage, at 3512 Wild Plum in Sun Meadows Addition. Available in August. Small pet ok. $1450. (979)220-4005. BRYAN: AVALON APTS. $99 deposit w/approval. Pool, laundry, cent. air. *1bdrm $395, *2bdrm $575. 822-7321, 800-440-7332. Cash incentive upon move in! Apartment available for sublease in Sterling Universi ty, 9-month lease, 8/2-5/3, $405/mo. Call for details! Natalie (281)827-2322. College Station 2/1 duplex. Fenced, w/d connections, new carpet, $550/mo. 1508 Pineridge. 979-693-4840. College Station- 4-plex, 2bdrm/1bth, on shuttle, water paid. Microwave, ceiling fans. Sign 1yr lease & receive 1-free month. $425-$450/mo. 690-6155. Country house 4bdrm/2bth, central heat and air, fenced yard, room for 4-5 stu dents, about 10 minutes from campus, available now, $1200/mo, +deposit. 778- 0833. CS 4-plex studio style, 2bdrm/1bth, no pets, shuttle route, $475/mo. 731-8951. CS 4-plex, 707 San Pedro, 2bdrm/1bth, w/d included, water paid, no pets, $575/mo. 731-8951. Duplex: nice, near new 3/2, w/d, yard care included, on shuttle, no pets, $ 1000/mo. 846-5722. Duplexes- 3bdrm/2bth, fenced, w/d, se curity system, lawn care. Call 696-0616. Female roommate needed ASAP! Brand new townhome, close to campus, 3bdrm/2bth, $400/mo. (281)363-5058, (713)254-7046. First month discount, nice 2-1 duplex, shuttle, lawn maintenance, $575/mo. lacewell® 1scom.net, (817)975-0802, (903)742-0160. Garage apartment, $290 deposit, $290/mo. Utilities paid except electricity. Ready 8/25. 903-822-8203. New townhome unit, 2bdrm/2bth, w/d, walk to campus,306 Cherry, $750 -(-utilit ies. (713)978-6630. Nice Ibdrm/lbth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $500/mo 776- 6079. Nice 2bdrm/1.5bth, CS. $600/mo, paid water. Patio, shuttle, w/d connections, close to campus. Available now. 229- 7601. Nice 2bdrm/1,5bth, spacious, close to campus, available for August, $600/mo. 776-6079. Nice 2bdrm/1bth duplex, fenced yard, fans, w/d connections, $600/mo. Availa ble now &August. 776-6079. Room for rent. Call for details, 979-823- 2026. FOR RENT Nice 2bdrm/1bth, spacious, close to cam pus, available for August, $550/mo. 776- 6079. Parkway Apartments. Lease today, re ceive $200 Aggie Bucks per person. Call 693-6540. Prelease for Aug-10. 2bdrm/1.5bth 2- story house. Fenced, w/d connections. 400 MacArthur, $725/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, 2bdrm/1bth duplex es, 3-locations, w/d connections, fenced. $525/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August, 2bdrm/2bth. w/d con nections, fenced, good location. University Oaks, $680/mo. 693-1448. Prelease for August. 2bdrm/1bth 4-plex. w/d connections, water paid, 609 Turner. $425/mo, 693-1448. Sublease available, Ibdrm/lbth, w/d on site, bus route, $393/mo. 696-1833. University Place condos, 4/4 with all ap pliances. Pool, hottub, volleyball. $1300/mo No smoking/ pets. Available Aug. 690-0545. Washers & Dryers For Rent. Don't buy, rent a washer & dryer, $28/month (plus tax). UniversityLeasing, Local, Faster. Better! 764-3902 www.universityleasing.com FOR SALE 1997 Windsor Mobile Home for sale. 16x80, 3bdrm/2bth w/nice appliances &8x16 deck, located in Oak Forest Mobile Home Park. Call 587-1054 ask for Gene. $30,500 negotiable. 3bdrm/2ba, 2-level deck, on 1.85 acres. Listed $60,000. By owner. 691-8775. Brand New Wedding Gown, never worn, white satin like bodice, ballgown tule skirt, semi cathedral train, $500/060. (281)686-6324, (979)779-7226. Entertainment Center, solid oak, lyr old, fits 27” tv in 29”x29’’ space, glass en closed stereo cabinet, D/W/H= 17754749”, $200. 979-693-2008. Sofa $50/OBO; Printer $30/080. Call 822-8516. HELP WANTED $$$Dancers, dancers, dancers$$$. Flexi ble hours. Silk Stocking 690-1478. 18+ only. A fun, prestigious teaching position. Some evenings SSaturdays. Must have had driver’s license 4+years. No criminal record. We train. $7/hr. 693-9294. Attention Recent College Graduates: The Liere Agency, one of the largest providers of Personal Lines insurance in the Brazos Valley, is looking for a recent graduate who would like to have an outstanding ca reer opportunity in College Station. The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills, a successful work history, and the ability to learn in a fast- paced environment. The position offers a starting salary range of $20,000-$24,000. Please send resume to: The Liere Agen cy, 1101 University Dr. East Ste. 100, Col lege Station, TX 77840. Yeast Infection Study Females, ages 18 and older are being recruited to par ticipate in a research study to compare two research medications for the treatment of a yeast infection (vaginitis). , If you are currently experiencing vaginal burning, itching or irritation call for more information. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $150. J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 3201 University Drive East, Suite 475 Bryan, Texas 77802 HELP WANTED Need Civil Engineer for Construction Esti mating. Fax resume to (817)358-0003. Part-time Receptionist, Cosmetologist, Es- thetician &Nail Tech. Call 695-0327 or fax resume 680-0258. PT/FT Customer Service Representative positions available. Good pay, benefits and terrific bonus program. Apply in per son at Advantage Rent-A-Car, 1710 S.Tx. Ave. in Bryan. Square One Restaurant now hiring kitchen staff. Will train. 361-0264. MOTORCYCLE 2001 Buell Blast, Red, 500cc, Vance &Hines exhaust, 600 miles, $4100/060. 690-6339. . J PETS Adopt Pets: Brazos Animal Shelter, 775-5755, www.shelterpets.org AKC Labs -parents hunt. Wormed & 1st shots, black & yellow, $250. 764-9339 or 778-1020. The Cats Cradle has a great selection of cats & kittens for adoption! 979-820-0599. We are Siamese, if you please. Kittens 10-weeks. Mom seal point. Dad blue point. $100. 979-272-1223. REAL ESTATE Executive style townhome. 2/2.5/3.5. Formal living and dining. Enclosed court yard. Loads of storage. 775-9269. $145,000. House for sale in Edelweiss Subdivision. 4bdrm/2bth, 2-living &dining, 2040sqft.. 2- car garage, security system &sprinkler system. Call 979-696-1176. New 3/2/2, custom built, on 3/4-acre. 15- min. to campus. 979-776-0014. ROOMMATES 1 M/F roommate needed, 3bdrm/2bth house, shuttle, fenced yard, $320/mo. + 1/3bills. 775-4043,219-0941. 1-Female fall/ spring. 2bdrm/1bth trailer, brandnew. Great Deal. $400/mo utilities paid. 979-695-0550. 1-M Roommate needed ASAP, $250/mo. +1/4bills, 3bdrm/2bth house, w/d. 680- 0576. 1-Male roommate needed. W/D. share bathroom, 5-min. from campus. 690- 2418. 2-M wanted. 3bdrm/2bth house. No smokers. $300/mo. +1/4bills. W/D. 979- 764-6031. 2-male roommates needed, 4bdrm/2bth house, furnished, fenced yard, patio, fire place, $275/mo. +1/4bills. 979-774-4105. 2-Male roommates needed. University Place Condos, 4bdrm/4bth, 3rd floor over pool and volleyball court. $425/mo., all in clusive. (512)350-8616c. or (979)764- 3009h. C.S. female needed, new 3/2/2, shuttle, w/d, cable internet, $375/mo. +1/3bills, 695-8074 or (210)862-2236. Duplex- Bryan, 5mi from campus. August lease, w/d, fenced yard, $287.50/mo + 1/3util. 774-1551. F-roommate wanted. Quiet 5acre 3bdrm/2bth country home w/pond. Imi from campus, $325/mo. 979-595-1213. Female roommates, $300 share utilities, DSL, walk- Blinn, shuttle- A&M. (979)774- 7242. M/F-roommate needed, Aug- May15, 2/1 4-plex, shuttle, C.S. $275/mo +1/2bills. Call Jarrod, 979-324-8159. Male Roommate needed. Large 3bdrm/2ba, walking distance to campus. 979-260-3939. Roommate for new 3bdrm/2bth house, Rock Prairie area, $450/mo., unfurnished, $475/mo. furnished, 1/3bills. (979)324- 0872. Roommate wanted for fall. Female stu dents only, Ibdrm/lbth, $400/mo utilities paid. Walden Pond Complex. 696-0857. SERVICES AAA Texas Defensive Driving. Lots-of- fun, Laugh-a-lot!! Ticket dismissal/insur ance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W- Th(6pm-9pm), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6pm-8pm) &Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside BankofAmerica. Walk-ins wel come. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. Free Pregnancy Test; Hope Pregnancy Centers, College Station 695-9193, Bryan 846-1097; Post Abortion Peer Counseling 695-9193. Newsday Crossword SOUNDS GREAT by Bob Frank Edited by Stanley Newman 11 Increase 40 Sea flier gradually 42 UNC athlete 12 Choreographer. 44 Child-care Twyla ACROSS 1 In the style of 4 “See you later!” 8 March honoree, for short 13 Coptainer cover 14 Stratford’s river 15 Laura Bush’s maiden name 16 Driver’s woe 18 Cayuga relative 19 Cut through 21 LAX posting 22 CHiPs star 24 Exaggerated 26 Advertising vehicle? 27 New Guinea seaport 29 Otherwise 30 Do an editor’s work 32 Persian religion 34 Author Wister 35 Bogart role 37 Homeowner’s pymt. 41 Strongman of myth 43 More equitable 45 Creature comfort grp. 47 Video game letters 49 Lincoln’s concern 50 West African republic 52 Deadlock 54 HS math 55 Cut down 57 One behind the other 59 Picnic drink holder 62 Make amends 63 Maple genus 64 Ring refs call 65 Permitted 66 Mouth off to 67 “I told you so!” DOWN 1 ’36 candidate Landon 2 Small, in Dogpatch 3 Not inflexible 4 Short snoozes 5 Like some college walls 6 Of a major trunk 7 Unique fellow 8 Popeye’s “adoptid infink” 9 Lacrosse team 10 Makes ones case 17 Cut off 18 Porker’s pad 20 In the lead 22 Rioja region river 23 Vast amount 25 Cut out 28 Dishonor 31 Class for new arrivals: Abbr. 33 Pajamaed publisher’s nickname 36 Former world airline 38 Divides in three 39 Storms and Prizms helpers 45 Richard Boone, in The Robe 46 Yuletide treat 48 Sand, essentially 50 Brazilian seaport 51 Elemental suffix 53 Blends sound recordings 56 Tarbell et al. 58 Crime lab study 60 Maui music-maker 61 Usher’s creator CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2002 STANLEY NEWMAN 6/27/02 We have exciting opportunities available in the Bryan area for the following positions: Store Managers & Assistant Store Managers Do you have the determination and initiative to maximize the customer experience and maximize profits? customer You must possess 2-5 years' retail supervisory experience and strong communication skills. y You'll enjoy a business casual environment and a great compensation plan. Join the BLOCKBUSTER team and watch yourself grow! Please apply in person at the local Blockbuster store or forworn , SOUA2116A- FaxjS12) 477-2734 or email ,o: southern.areSlSCTe^com Vm ATTN: , httn//i apply0nlineatthef0li0win g Web address ya 50 http.,/land,ng.un,cru.com/asp/partners/jobredirect asp ? iobid=29013 ‘ For more information please visit- www.blockbuster.com Blockbuster Inc. Is an egua, opportunity employer and pfemotes a smoke tree and drug free environment 8 Thursday, June 27, 2002 Job Hunt Continued from page] cooperative education internships at Texas A&M career center, said despite economic downturn, empl merit opportunities are stillava able for graduates. “Overall, many of our s dents in engineering, accoumir computer science and liberah are being recruited,” she said Boenna said students need understand the realities of current job market for the field industry they are targetin which means fewer offers,ofn for less prestigious jobs at lov pay and with greatly reduc extra incentives. In th las leai lampus Ixists e’ “They need to realize ilSaken tc they may not get their dreami is for th dream salary or dream locaiiilazing i but at least they are get! I The employed,” Boenna said. “M|kggieUi might have to start off inalesJ clearly position in their chosen fieldrAf “boy work their way up for mJ Rent's a years in the organization.” - cadet b Pleasant wants to go ir Accurre broadcasting, and said he stanAommu sending resumes to televisiAhat the stations as early as March, ('should i “I’m still looking and lu Iftht become a little discouraged I Aant tha just not going to give if Pleasant said. “I will continue be persistent, and all I can do pray that things fall my waysooc “1 worked very hard to get: college degree and I want toll able to use it,” he said. The bad economy is all effecting students who are uv) ing to find part-time work! summer jobs. Christina Rodriguez, aser. history major, struggled just find a summer job in Cote: Station. Rodriguez said shek applications to 15 retail storei Post Oak Mall in CollegeStao; in early May and has noth: from any of the employersyii “I was very frustratedbeca my money situation was fC desperate,” Rodriguez sat: wish the places I appliedfo' more aware of my situation would be more considera iscove riembei or anc nivers Inform : Is swep continu ent tra oust m present: getting back to me andJ reservesth know if they had any openings. Rodriguez finally got ^ for a job she applied fot on\® She is now going to wo Martin & Associates, a comp®: that sells Cutco products. “I applied online on Juneli and within two hours they go*L contact with me, and I wasintefiOCjrc viewed four days later and hired,” Rodriguez said. |' Boerema said using maj respon. resources will certainly ! 'une 26 c. seniors find jobs in time bet 1 graduation. * disagre “Utilize all of the resourc|rogram < available at the career center:ions, but all of the networks you haw II leave tl she said. “Don’t wait unti jo others, last minute to look for soniefc The ma, whether it is a summer jo 5sue h e full-time job.” hou d b L >eople at ssues, an hould hi HIV ;ood i° b 1 ’togram Continued from pag e istead of it is not a big deal to them. Howeve people who are at risk for p 1 esponsib infected are changing to 111 ather exj sexual minorities (rather heir homosexuals). People are iskead o fighting and we are not mn irogram any headway.” , -hildren Additional locations f^ Tpressio include the Brazos Valley ight to e Department and Health tor md tole Testing is done on the Have it e campus every week on Th urs yay, jt st from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at jot Nicke Health Center in addition'0 Th, s prc national testing day. Grift' ‘ ibout tol “I encourage people t° c ontrover out and get tested. We will easonabl with bells on,” McClure salt 0 |. non _ c hing on places NEWS IN BRlEf *rammin£ tot have 10 Pakistani soldie|J4ersiai killed in gun batti^ to l - * n (AP) >aren t W ISLAMABAD, P c aklst n a "||j g e,f.l>ould nc Acting on U.S. "Tj jo Hf Nickt Pakistani soldiers raicie .^ontrover: Qaida hide-out near ^ ^ion. if border, setting off a f mature that killed 10 Pakistani vork, and two suspected benefits the terror network, otti the paren suited fo Wednesday. . v A 15-year-old foreign 6 captured following * e T e! dan to ste battle, which began late near the border town ° v£ Pakistani officials said. ,, most of the fighters, be i - be Chechens, escaped ' darkness early Wednesday-