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Additionally, a block will be placed on the student’s account which will prohibit registration in subsequent semesters and receipt of official transcripts. Student Financial Services Student Accounts and Billing P. O. Box 30015 College Station, TX 77842 979-845-8127 sfs@tamu.edu Citations: Section 14.15 of the Texas A&M University Student Rules states “The student must have settled all financial obligations to the university.” Chapter § 54.007 (c) of the Texas Education Code states “A student who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semester may be denied credit for the work done that semester.” Tuesday, February 25, 2003 Fish by R.DeLuna The Wedding Specialist j Party Time Rentals 11816 Ponderosa, College Station 696-5555 * 1710 S. Texas Ave.. Bryan 822-55551 THAaDCS FoR A&fZEElfitO To G>H/£ ME A RETRESHE f? 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Rec fee NSisS PSllHtiOn by J2sh Darwin Soldier Continued from page 1 him there in January after giv ing birth in December to their first child, Hanna Marie. Mrs. Moor told The Journal- News that she expected her husband to come home around 10 p.m. Friday, but she fell asleep waiting for him and was awakened by a knock on the door after midnight. She opened the door to find a chap lain and a casualty officer who gave her the news. “They told me that he had passed away,” she said. “I was in disbelief. It never occurred to me he would be gone .” The investigation is expect ed to take one to three months to complete, Harris toid The Journal-News. The Criminal Investigation Division has started initial questioning that will continue for about a day or so, then the U.S. Army Safety Court from Fort Rucker, Ala., will begin conducting an on scene investigation for about two weeks, Harris said. “We will have a full account that will take a couple of weeks then we’ll issue a full report,” he said. The Journal-News reported Moore was a 1996 graduate of Hamilton High, where he par ticipated in football, wrestling and track. He was named co- Most Valuable Player in wrestling and was named First Team Greater Miami Conference in the 171-pound weight class in 1996, accord ing to the school’s yearbook. In addition, he was voted the foot ball team’s most efficient run ning back. Continued from pagel raising this fee,” said Dai Pierson, president of the Grata Student Council. The CSC, after Corrington make his case forik fee hike last week, passedare» lution urging students to vt down the proposal. Corrington said the recreate: al sports department would nedi $10 fee hike every three years! cover inflation and new If students approve the incres this week, the weight roomexp* sion is expected to be complete by 2006, and the Penbeiti; expansion will be doneby 200i Student worker wage increar es are necessary, Corringit: said, because the department having difficulty recruiting i keeping students in skilled poa tions such as medics, aerok instructors and intramural cials. With about 1,000 st workers, the recreational spoil department is the largest studei employer on campus. Students can vote Feb. 26-21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at I Memorial Student Center, the Rer Center, Evans Library, Wei Campus Library, the Block Building and the West Library. Students can also vote o-| the Internet at http://vote.tamu.edii| Corrington said the new increase would generate tey comparable to the revenue asf' by the recreation fee University of Texas at About 70 percent of students use the Rec Center at least once semester, Corrington said. D 1SCOV eResearch Inc. You may qualify for a clinical research study if you have any of the following conditions: NECK OR BACK PAIN Recent onset of muscle pain in the neck or back with spasm (involuntary contraction) Must be 18 to 75 years of age Up to $100 paid for time and travel FACIAL ACNE • Male and Female 12 years of age and older • Have mild to moderate facial acne • Reimbursement for time and travel (979)776-1417, or toll free (888)436-9586 Medical assessments, study-related diagnostic tests, and investigational medication are provided to qualified participants at no charge. 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