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The Battalion
Page 3 A • Thursday, November 14, 2002
Students share
By Denise Schoppe
THE BATTALION
It's not a decision to be made lightly. It has a
lirect impact on one's health, and is often a
(struggle from the first moment. 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."
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Adam Kiehne
Adam Link
Adam Mauer
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Adrienne Wingate
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Alice Logan
Allen Rogers
Allison Nelson
Amanda Cavazos
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Amy Sinks
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Bayles
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Charles Collins
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Jenna Fenoglio
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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.
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