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It's the decision to quit smoking. Some find it one of the most difficult tasks they have undertaken, while oth- [ershave no trouble quitting “cold turkey.” Steven Roberts, a junior biomedical sci ences major, said he quit smoking almost [effortlessly. “It didn't take much. I just one day went, ‘I (don’t want to smoke anymore,’” Roberts said. Roberts said he started smoking in high (school because it “just seemed like the thing to do.” He said non-smoking students sometimes have a hard time understanding smokers’ men- [tality because of health risks. Allison Klinger, a sophomore anthropology imajor, said she has an easier time understand ing why older generations smoke than she does understanding why her peer group smokes. Klinger said most of her father’s family, as well as her maternal grandparents, smoke. “I can understand (my family members) [smoking, though. They were of a different (time.” she said. “But unfortunately, I also have the habit different ways to quit smoking a couple of friends who smoke. I've never understood how they can get satisfaction from it. I am fortunate enough that my friends show me enough respect not to smoke when I'm around or to go outside to do so.” Klinger said not smoking is something she is passionate about. “I believe smoking is a disgusting habit. I really don't understand how in today's world people can continue to smoke,” Klinger said. “I don't know anyone who doesn't know the hazards that it creates, not only for the smoker, but those surrounding them. If you truly care about someone, how can you expose them to the dangers of secondhand smoke? It's crazy.” To promote the decision to stop smoking, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout, an event that chal lenges people to stop using tobacco for one day every year. The event, which became nationally recog nized in 1977, is held annually on the third Thursday of November and will land on Nov. 21 this year. According to the American Cancer Society Web site, many people who participate in the event never smoke again. The Web site reports smokers are most suc cessful in quitting when they use nicotine replacement therapy (such as the patch or gum), counseling, guide books and the encouragement of friends and family members. People who quit smoking often go through various withdrawal sypaptoms such as depression, frustration, anger, sleeping problems, restlessness and an increased appetite. However, the A&M Heath Center Web site reports a smoker’s health begins to improve within 20 minutes of smoking his last ciga rette, and continues to improve as time passes. As a recent non-smoker, Roberts said he would tell anyone thinking about smoking to consider the consequences. “It's the dirtiest habit I could have ever picked up,” Roberts said. Roberts said he quit smoking for two reasons. “Chicks don't like it when guys smoke,” Roberts said. “And it's kind of gross.” Jessica Reinders, a senior agricultural devel opment major, said Roberts’ theory is correct. “I would never date anyone who smokes,” Reinders said. “Spend some money on dates and not your smoking. It’s really not attractive.” 8 Mile soundtrack stays at album chart's top spot NEW YORK (AP) - The bad boy rapper beat the boy band member in the bat tle for the top spot on the album chart. The soundtrack to Eminem's movie 8 Mile remained at No. 1 for a second week, despite competition from Sync's Justin Timberlake. EMINEM 8 Mile sold about 508,000 copies for the week ending Sunday, bringing its total to 1.2 million, according to industry figures released Wednesday. The movie opened at No. 1 at the box office this past weekend, grossing about $51 million and drawing strong reviews. Timberlake's solo release, Justified, was a close second in its first week in stores, selling about 439,000 copies. The R&B-tinged album has gotten generally positive reviews, though some have criticized him for ripping off Michael Jackson's sound. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Bobby Brown ordered to stay in Ga. until trial DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Singer Bobby Brown must stay in Georgia at least two more weeks until a trial on charges from a 1996 traffic stop, including drunken driving. State court Judge Wayne Purdom on Tuesday set a Nov. 25 date for the trial and issued a contempt citation for failure to appear in court five years ago. Brown, 33, did not go to a hearing in 1997 on charges of driving under the influence, speeding, failing to maintain a lane and having no proof of insurance. Youth Council launches "Hip-Hop for Peace" NEW YORK (AP) — Hoping to improve hip-hop's image, the Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council launched the Hip-Hop for Peace project in memory of slain Run- DMC disc jockey Jam Master Jay. "We hope to improve the image of hip- hop and unity within the hip-hop com munity," Youth Council chairman Charles Fisher said Tuesday. "We always point fingers for who's at fault for all this vio lence. We're all at fault. We all must take some responsibility." Jay, whose real name was Jason Mizell, ?r LAPDs th as ced toj'ai (AP)-Two for :ers weie W ay to a to pay Jess man tte m duty in 1$ ne, 36, ^ pock, 30, ate to five used of W' ?n bythrowirf quad caf an 3 Los Angela was aM handgun an charged imprison^ public £ luthority. o accP ; a gun enses. ] Sin& u , hp f3 CAR-POOL CARKGAG® a PROIKnNGOVHtOlJRIW 693-9905 CARP00L thanks Adam Harkrider Adam Kiehne Adam Link Adam Mauer Adelina Rosenthal Adrianna Trevino Adrienne Wingate AK Evensen Alex Cruce Alexander Mijalis •Alexandra Salinas Alice Logan Allen Rogers Allison Nelson Amanda Cavazos •Amanda Milstead Amber Hunter Amy Sinks Amy Callais Ashley .Aldridge •Ashley Mire Audra Forcht rkn Beegle Uen Carter fenGeib Uen Skew Bayles Brannaka Bl Braaten Bobbi Mever Brad Schaefer Brandon Davis Brel Beavers Brettne Vitek Brian Brendel Brian Bruno Brian Worthy Bridget Saunders Brittany David Bryan Barton Bu ek Bailey Buck Barner Cule Harfoush Cameron Sims Candice McDougal Jake Tappan Kimberly Riedel Molly Videtto Candice McFarland Jason Tanton Kristen Halbrook Monique Sadler Carrie Tatom Jay McKenzie Kristen Perry Nathan Gatewood Cat Jacobs Jeff Boutin Kristi Dunn Paige McGee Chad Zinnecker Jeff Leins Kristi Heard Pamela Dixon Charles Collins Jeff Kutac Kristin Baden Peter Rega Charles Dougherty Jenna Fenoglio Kristin Cunningham Priya Damle Charlie Whitaker Jennifer Wilson Kristy Hoffman Quinn Tolbert Cheryl Nienhiser Jessica Cardenas Kyle Arrington Rachel Alderson Cheryl Winkler Jessica Copeland Landon Eskew Rachel Hollon Chris Collins Jill Ahrens Laura Monroe Rachel Wells Christian Hans Joey Mims Laura Parsons Randell Smith Christina Suhor John Hershman Laura South Richard Kamprath Clark Smyth John Hildebrand Lauren Arquilla Richie Rockwell Cody Calame John Pierson Lauren Barbier Ricky Cronin Cody Landers John Westerman Lauren Waterfield Ricky LaMantia Cory' Rackler Jonathan Given Laurie Ledbetter Robert Massingill Courtney Vogelsang Jonathan Hewlett Laurie Newton Robin A1 dredge Curri Elliot Jonathan Shilling Lee Carson Ross Cooper Daniel Pinkerton Joon Yoon Leslie Dorsett Russell Robben Dave Nickell Josh Marion Libby Vary Ryan Alexander David Frenzel Josh Middendorf Lindsay Minor Sara Langlitz David Tomczyszyn Juan Rosas Lindsey Copeland Sarah Boylston Derek Clark Julie Coffman Lisa Agee Sarah Carpenter Derek Fay Julie Ramirez Lisa Ramirez Sarah Duran Deyra Galvan Julie Williams Lisette Blasingame Sean Leonard Dirk Dunlap Julie Wright Lucas Fried Shae Stelzel Drew Jones Juliet Garza Lynlea Dickerson Shannon Adair Eduardo Ortiz Justin Clark Marci Lemaster Shiva Yazdani-Beioky Elizabeth King Justin Fojtik Margaret Fraser Siegfried Meier Eric Martin Karrie James Marlena Flores Stephanie Huebel Erin Burrows Katie Beard Matt Carwell Stephanie James Erin Kearney Katy Lauden Matt Cutter Stephanie Lopez Erin Kennedy Katy Merck Matt Sumbera Stephen Zabel Evan Sunwall Katy Peterson Matt Boumeuf Steven Moore Felix Arnold Kelli Christiansen Matthew Kainer Susan Talley Geoff Keogh Kelli May Max Hengst T.J. Weatherly Greg Stanley Kelli Morris Meagan Sumbera Tessie Aguirre Gregory Knell Kelly Germann Melanie Vinson Timothy Pool Gregory Mills Kelly Gingerich Melissa Carpenter Vivek Gulati Heidi Stephens Kelly Wilson Meredeth Tergerson Woei Ming Hershel Patel Kerah Eldredge Michelle Moreau Yancey Price Jace Campbell Keri Schadler Mike Hopkins Zach Odom Jackson Hildebrand Kerry Bodnar Min Park Zachary Sugg Jacqui Bourland Kevin Bernal Molly Manning Please always drink responsibly and designate a driver or call C ARPOOL. For more information please access our Web page at: http://carpool.tamu.edu LORI GREEN • THE BATTALION was shot execution-style on Oct. 30 in his Queens recording studio. No arrests have been made. The project has four elements — a code of principles for artists to follow, a mediation board to deal with conflicts between artists, a media complaint review board, and a task force for gun, prison and drug law reform. The music industry and hip-hop artists will be asked to sign a memo randum of understanding to indicate they support the project. Economic pressure would be placed on those who don't sign, Fisher said. ' mm Lots O Laughs f \t t. >•' In the basement MSC Film Society's Aggie Cinema Presents: ALL NIGHT LONG Austin Powers in GOLDMEMBER FVee Bowling in the theater at 8:30pm Only $1 until ID JFree Milliards Free Dance ARE YOU FUNNY? Come prove it!! Make us laugh & win $250 in our open mic comedy contest in the f lagroom FREE FOOD all night long! live Music in The Zone Plaza featuring Two Spy & MSC Town Hall’s For more information contact 845-1515 Dance Revolution Free Popcorn &Soda Arts & CTraftSi 4 g|| I ' ' ijili . - T ■ • f—- - ?WP1 iyL IM1 Check-in locations around the MSC Friday, November 15 8pm - Midnight Yell In the MSC
