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Additional drafts 500 min. v.- - - X the Best Deal Under the Sun at University Commons? 4 Htl/2 15;> 1 li $350 per person 1,200 sq. ft. approx. 1 2 l5tI/2 15a 11 $415 per person 900 sq. ft. approx- 2 1501 1/2 15a 111 $410 per person 890 sq. ft. approx. ♦Axid $5 for 3rd floor ♦ ♦ Fully furnished Individual leases Free Ethernet and cable plus HBO in every bedroom Free computer lab with high-speed Ethernet Full size washer Sc dryer Microwave, dishwasher, disposal Sc icemalcer On A&.M bus route lO minutes from Btinn Free video rental library Electronic alarm system Lighted tennis, volleyball Sc basketball courts . 24 hr workout facility Great roommate matching service 2 swimming pools Sc Jacuzzi 24 hr emergency maintenance Sc management Resident events with free food at least once a month Ping pong, 2 pool tables, darts Sc fbosbal! 7W* win KA*t rwe p/>ee*/is to kato: wtet wow* walw** MttlWCC TO m /v\All STUDENT HOUSING AT ITS FINEST Mow Leasing for -tHe Fall. 950 Colgate Drive - Fax 764-1077 - www.universitvoommons.oom Ihc ttiTiMate fixpeaence Is your organization planning a retreat, event, or traveling this semester? Are you unsure of how and what to plan? Do all of the rules and procedures maXe your head spin? Do you want to know what resources are available to you and your organization? Then The Ultimate Experience 2.00? is for you! Several workshops, ranging from "The Ultimate Service Project" to "The Ultimate Retreat," will be made available during the spring semester to help guide your organization through the event planning and implementation process. The Ultimate Retreat Is your organization planning its annual retreat; is your leadership tired of the same old retreat location and activities? Join us and discover how to plan the ultimate retreat. This presentation will cover all the various places available to host retreats, suggest team-building activities, aid in the development of agendas that will help your leadership development and much, much more! January 27, 2003 at 5:00-6:30pm & 7:00-8:30pm, MSC 228 April 14, 2003 at 6:00-8:00p.m., MSC 228 Campus Resources/Renting Vehicles Discover how to tap into the various resources available to students at Texas A&M University. This presentation provides students with a rare opportunity to learn about the significant number of resources on campus that can be utilized when planning meetings, events, philanthropies, and trips. Also, become familiar with the process of renting vehicles. February 10, 2003 at 6:00-7:30pm, 228 MSC How to Get Sued During this short seminar, participants will learn about the basics of tort law, the elements of negligence, and how they can take proactive measures to help protect themselves and their organizations. February 6. 2003 at 11:30-1 :OODm, 228 MSC The Ultimate Event The Ultimate Event is a high-energy, interactive program focused on expanding student knowledge about planning a successful student organization event. February 25, 11:00-1:30pm, 507 Rudder For Advisors February 27, 6:00-8:00pm, 231 MSC, For Students The Ultimate Travel Experience Most student organizations travel each semester to organizational retreats or conferences and many are unaware of system policies and university resources. Come learn how to travel safely and learn about the resources available to you when traveling for your organization. March 3, 2003 at 5:00-6:30pm & 7:00-8:30pm, 707 Rudder Fundraising Does your organization have to limit its activities and membership because you simply do not have enough funds? This seminar is designed to instruct students on how to raise more money to host or attend events. This interactive session will help you expand your fundraising and collection ideas. January 30, 2003 at 6:00-8:00pm, MSC 228 The Ultimate Service Project How to do meaningful service and connect your service experience to your everyday life in order to continue making a difference every day!!! February 19, 2:00-3:00pm, 144 Koldus February 19, 5:30-6:30p or 7:00-8:00p, 146 Koldus Enhance Your Organization by Assessment Professionals from the Department of Student Life Studies will provide resources and strategies for effectively using assessment in your student organization. April 24, 2003 at 6:00-8:00pm, 228 MSC VoV student Activities 3^4 / V AVM t >.»<•?'if i If you have any questions, please call Risk Management Services at 458-4371. WORj Monday, January 27, 2003 THE BATTALU Israel cracks down on Gaza expecting election day attack By Mark Lavie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM — Israel locked down the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Sunday ahead of its national election to keep out Palestinian attackers, after a large-scale military incursion into Gaza and warnings that Palestinians may try to disrupt the voting with violence. About 26,500 police and sol diers were deploying to guard against Palestinian attacks dur ing the Tuesday voting, police spokesman Gil Kleiman said. There were general warnings of attacks by Palestinians over the next 48 hours, but no more than usual, he said. However, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday that there has been an increase in warnings about possible attacks by Palestinian militants during the election. “The defense minister emphasized that Israel is in the midst of an ‘assault of terror’ in the run-up to the election, and the scope of the warnings and the attempts to carry out terror attacks is very high,” a Cabinet statement said. On Sunday afternoon, Israel imposed a blanket closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip, bar ring all Palestinians from enter ing Israel and confining most to their communities. Israel has enforced stringent travel bans on Palestinians since the outbreak of fighting, but Sunday’s restric tions, to be in effect until Wednesday, impeded movement even further. The military said the Allenby Bridge between Jordan and the West Bank and the Rafah cross ing between Gaza and Egypt would remain open. Palestinians drew a connec tion between the Israeli election and a large-scale Israeli incur sion into Gaza City early Sunday in which 12 Palestinian gunmen were killed and 67 wounded. Palestinian Information Minister Yasser Abed Rabbo said it was part of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s re- election campaign. The Gaza City raid began shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, and ended Sunday morning. After Israeli troops withdrew, about 30.000 Palestinians joined the funeral procession for the 12 gunmen killed in the fighting — the highest death toll in Gaza in five months. Those killed included members of the security forces and various Palestinian militias. The raid came in response to the firing of crude, short-range Qassam rockets at the Israeli town of Sderot in the southern Negev Desert, near Gaza, on Friday. “The Israelis will pay a heavy price for every drop of blood shed last night.” Abdel Aziz Rantisi, a leader of the Mediterrant/an Scu Gaza City Israeli troops killed 12 local gunmen and wounded 67 Palestinians in large-scale assault RafatT EGYPT 101" V lediterranean Sea LEBJ X ISRAEL/ .SYRi West Bank \ JORDM Detail , Rartiallah Jerusalem Gaza Strip m—m 0 25 is SOURCES: Associated Press: ESRI itreets once a y he streets for elves,” Ray sa Frustrated v Islamic militant group Ham told the crowd at the funsi "Our battle will comic, until we uproot this Zioc occupation from our h land, no matter whatthes '"'The Israeli mililary s aai ace of broad . b forces “raided dozens of 1x4 ings used as weapon-produce workshops,” destroying eqfflj merit. Also, soldiers blewupn houses belonging to militrl However, four more Qasa rockets were fired at M Sunday, causing no damage; injuries. If you ever able bill, you’ pod folks in nonth for 70 idditional $25 internet access, How do the -JGdr ’Haifa lational averag Because the rovides cable ires that also own of 14,00( roftt from the osts. Utility supei nates that sini able in 1989, noney has sta night have 1 elecommunica jften don’t offt ireas like Glass “It’s like an Venezuelans await currency NEWS IN BRIEF CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) —Venezuelans awaited details of new currency controls, while pro testers continued to press for the ouster of President Hugo Chavez in a nearly two-month-long strike that has severely hampered the economy, although oil production was slowly increasing. Chavez last week suspended foreign currency dealings through Tuesday and said he would announce new currency controls to halt the rush of nervous Venezuelans trading in their cur rency, the bolivar, for dollars. Details about the new controls and even when they will be announced have not been revealed, but there are fears the government will largely limit the availability of dollars to Chavez supporters while cutting off those taking part in the strike, which began Dec. 2. Production and Commerce Minister Ramon Rosales said dollars will be guaranteed for food and raw materials for agri culture, health and education. U.S. military plane! crashes in S. Korea SEOUL, South Korea (AP) U.S. military reconnaissaffi plane crashed in South Koreai Sunday, the South Korea) Defense Ministry said. "We are receiving reportstM a reconnaissance plane oftlij U.S. military has crashed, ministry spokesman said condition of anonymity. V have no further details yet." J Lee Ferguson, a U.S. militaf spokeswoman, said she hadit information. he country, 5 |iow provide tel chools, city £ perations, up r go, according ower Associat Some utilii cratch. 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