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ball. What happens during the halftime of a Fightin’ Texas Aggie football game can be just as phenomenal as watching 22 helmets collide on Kyle Field. Aggieland residents already boast of the formations at the north end of field, but now they can share their opinion with the rest of the country. The NCAA’s online “Battle of
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the Bands” contest aims to decide which university band can hold the title of “best halftime show” for the 2012 football season. Six bands have been chosen, each with its own unique traditions and difficult maneuvers, and online polling will decide the winner. “The presence of the Aggie Band at a [football game] has a huge impact,” said Peter Schneider, senior kinesiology major and executive officer of C-Company, a band outfit. “Aggie football wouldn’t be the same without it.”
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Schneider said the Aggie Band represents the “true essence” of a college band because it plays a direct role in the stadium atmosphere and gameplay. Schneider said few other bands can claim the ability to make more than 70,000 students stand up, chant and sway, boosting morale both in the stands and on the field. For Alexandra Gonzalez, junior agribusiness major, the long-standing traditions of the largest military band in the country, coupled with the difficult formations, make the Aggie Band stand above others. “The Aggie Band’s precision, military history and ability to maneuver in ways that seem virtually impossible are what make it the best in the country,” Gonzalez said. “I’ll never know how they do those crazy maneuvers, but they amaze me every time.”
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At the 2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl, the Texas A&M band performs its halftime show, which was nominated by the NCAA for “The Battle of the Bands” competition.
Dessert before dinner Sean Lester: A&M can walk over Rice, but enjoy the cupcake while you can
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Freshman economics major, Brooke McGee, reads one of the posters that form part of the March on Washington exhibit Monday afternoon in the MSC.
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ifty years ago, 300,000 people marched on Washington as the civil rights movement fought against the segregation and unequal treatment of minorities that was still embedded in various state constitutions. Throughout this week, the Woodson Black Awareness Committee (WBAC) is hosting an event titled “Celebrating 50 years: The March on Washington Exhibit” that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 1963, during which Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I have a dream” speech. Not only does 1963 mark the year Dr. King and 300,000 other citizens peacefully protested the infringement of rights, it also represents the first time Texas A&M admitted black students and women.
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The significance of this date and its importance to both the University and the nation is not lost on the organizers of WBAC’s commemoration. “It was a major moment in history,” said Lyndon Pryor, Program Advisor for the WBAC. “The March on Washington encapsulates what the Civil Rights movement was and had come to be.” A walk down 12th Man Hall in the MSC reveals a series of board presentations highlighting important milestones in the Civil Rights movement, provided by the WBAC. The presentations depict the Civil Rights movement as it occurred on Texas A&M’s campus in the 1960’s. Aja Holston, senior political science major and chair of the WBAC, said the exhibit in the MSC allows students to actually walk through See Washington on page 3
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Freshman wide receiver, Ricky Seals-Jones, and the rest of the A&M offense will lend a combination of speed and size to Kevin Sumlin’s system.
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The Aggies hold a 50-27-2 advantage over the Owls from Rice. This week, as they enter the unfriendly confines of Kyle Field, the Owls are a “cupcake” if there has ever been one. And with See Cupcake on page 4
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(Top) The March on Washington exhibit will be displayed in the MSC throughout the week. (Below) Students walk the hallway showcasing the March on Washington in the MSC on Monday.
The exhibit [in the MSC] gives students the visual education part of the program, and Wednesday will be the theatrical part. People can not only read what happened, but walk through and experience it.� — Aja Holston, senior political science major and chair of the WBAC
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and experience events that to some may be just a piece of abstract history. “[These events] are really important to reflect upon,� Holston said. Such events highlighted in the exhibit include The Battalion’s coverage of the past debate in Student Senate on the desegregation of Texas A&M. After a lengthy debate, the article reads, the senate voted in favor of desegregation. However, the article also references a student body poll in favor of continuing segregation. Cristian Rodriguez, freshman architecture major, said this event shows the importance of remembering how the country has evolved. “I think [the event] is good because it reminds people of what has happened in the past,� Rodriguez said. On Wednesday, the WBAC will put on
“Voices from the March on Washington,� an interactive event at 6 p.m. in Rudder Plaza that aims to show students what it may have felt like to be at the March. “The exhibit [in the MSC] gives students the visual education part of the program, and Wednesday will be the theatrical part,� Holston said. “People can not only read what happened, but walk through and experience it.� The event at Rudder Plaza will feature current and former students reenacting speeches and songs performed during the March on Washington. Holston said the event is not only about commemorating an important milestone in US history, but also in the history of Texas A&M. “The March on Washington was one of the largest non-violent acts of Civil Disobedience, and a student should be able to reflect on the progress that we have made, and the progress that we still need to accomplish,� Holston said.
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once he has it. Also in the receiver position are Sabian Holmes and LaQuvionte Gonzalez, who are Continued from page 1 capable of outrunning an entire team and will receive hand-offs in the form of sweep opponents like UTEP and Sam Houston on plays from the slot receiver positions. the schedule, Rice won’t be alone. We haven’t even begun to talk about the Fresh off a 7-6 season a year ago, the Owls A&M offensive line, which together (five compete in Conference USA and appear starters total) weigh more than one female to be a team on the rise. But they won’t be giraffe or a Holstein cow. The starting ofcapable of rising above the quality of play fensive line will average 306 pounds each on the SEC offers and the combination of size, Saturday. speed and anger Texas A&M will bring The defense will be equally impressive Saturday. with speed coming off the end from Julien This year’s Aggie football team could be Obioha and in the defensive backfield from the biggest and most athletic guys like De’Vante Harris. in school history. We’ve seen The A&M defense under what Johnny Manziel can do Mark Snyder may be younger, when he hits his stride, but but they are quicker and getit’s those around him who ting bigger daily. will devour this cupcake Before you The thing many won’t opponent and many more to factor into the likely shellackcome. Remember, it wasn’t know it, the cuping A&M will put on Rice long ago when Cyrus Gray cakes will be re- is the anger aspect. You see, and Christine Michael saved placed with meat we only briefly mentioned A&M in the fourth quarter Johnny Manziel. from an upset defeat against and potatoes While he too has the FIU in Week 3 of the 2010 in the form of speed and elusiveness to burn season. defenses, Manziel will be SEC opponents Take this year’s runplaying angry. Allegations ning backs for instance. Ben and it will no have swirled around him all Malena is the consummate longer be a mat- season long about wanting pro, and while his numbers out of College Station (but ter of strength may seem average, you may not meaning it) to bolt for the remember a particular run and speed but, NFL. With the latest autoagainst Florida a year ago instead, who graph allegations, analysts have where Malena made a Gator safety look like a penny on wants it more.” been led to doubt A&M’s quarterback. the Wellborn train tracks. If we learned anything from Backs Brandon Williams a year ago, you just don’t and Trey Williams were both doubt Johnny Manziel. The reigning Heisfive-star recruits out of high school running man Trophy winner will prove you wrong, a 4.4-second 40-yard dash with ease. Throw and in impressive fashion. in 230-pound red zone threat Tra Carson So as the Rice game approaches, I invite and ask yourself: Would you want to chase you to enjoy a cupcake this coming steamy these guys on Kyle Field in the 100-degree Saturday. Take a moment to savor all the weather? Though I’ll stick to watching wonderful toppings and icing on the cake from the stands, feel free to volunteer if that while you’re at it. sounds like fun. Before you know it, the cupcakes will be Why would A&M even want to throw replaced with meat and potatoes in the form the football with that kind of running talent? of SEC opponents and it will no longer be That’s where it gets really fun. Not only a matter of strength and speed but, instead, does A&M return 6-foot-5, 225-pound receiver Mike Evans, but in last week’s prac- who wants it more. tices true freshman Ricky Seals-Jones was getting first team reps. Sean Lester is a senior Seals-Jones, the cousin of former NFL agricultural communicastar running back Eric Dickerson, reported tions and journalism to camp at 6-foot-5, 240-pounds. Imagine major and desk assistant defenders trying to intercept or deflect a pass for The Battalion sent his way, much less bring him down
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1. Seventeen players on the two-deep depth chart are first-year athletes with Texas A&M; of the 17, four transferred last spring from junior college while 13 are true freshman enrollees from the 2013 recruiting class. 2. While no true freshmen took over starting positions on the depth chart, one junior college transfer — Tommy Sanders — maintained his slot at outside linebacker after earning the position last spring. 3. Sophomore tailback Brandon Williams — who sat out last season due to his transfer from Oklahoma — plugged in as one of the secondteam running backs despite missing a heavy majority of fall camp with a foot injury. Nicknamed “Slim” by his teammates, Williams stands out
as one of the quickest players on the team, logging a 4.4 second 40-yard dash time last spring. 4. Junior free safety Clay Honeycutt launched himself into the starting position after his strong performance during fall camp, surpassing junior Floyd Raven Sr., who has been stand-in starter at safety since the spring. Raven is suspended for the opener against Rice. 5. Notable Absences: Junior wide receiver Malcome Kennedy, who has evolved into Johnny Manziel’s “bail-out” option during fall camp, and true freshman and 6-5 230-pound Ricky Seals-Jones. The depth chart included a tight end, meaning the fourth receiver spot was left out.
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The Texas A&M men’s and women’s cross country teams, led by head coach Pat Henry, each earned third-place rankings as the preseason South Central Region standings were released Monday. The team begins its season Friday in Waco for the Baylor Bear Twilight Invitational. Just Henry ahead of the Aggies, Arkansas and Texas held onto the top two spots in both the men’s and women’s rankings, respectively.
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Students gain real knowledge through simulated trials Kadie McDougald
The Battalion ith the many informational meetings taking place this week for the hundreds of organizations on campus, some prepare to attract students interested in pursuing law school. Texas A&M Mock Trial and Moot Court are two separate organizations that fall under the Legal Education Group for Future Aggie Law Students, or LEGALS. Bryce Buchmann, senior political science major and president of LEGALS, said the goal of both organizations is to promote students’ interest in law careers and educate them on laws. He said although Moot Court and Mock Trial are both LEGALS organizations, and each groups’ members are also considered LEGALS members, there are some differences between the two. “Moot Court is more similar to a Lincoln-Douglas debate,” Buchmann said. “There are only two people in a group [and it’s] more sitting down and studying the law, so it may take a deeper knowledge. Mock Trial is almost more theatrical. It’s a performance; you already know what’s going to happen. There are six to 10 people in a group so you have to work together a lot.” Buchmann said students interested in law will find LEGALS extremely beneficial. “LEGALS provides a lot of networking opportunities here at A&M and around the country,” he said. “You’ll meet law students from all over. If you’ve thought about going into law as a career, this would help.” Brenton Cooper, junior economics major and member of Moot Court, said members have mock Supreme Court arguments over pre-determined, fictitious cases. “We’ll go before judges and we’ll argue against another team,” Cooper said. “The winner is determined by the judges based on who gives the better argument.” The Moot Court teams travel to law schools across the country and are judged by a panel of current law students and law professionals. “Being at competitions is really fun and it just gives you a rush of excitement,” Cooper said. “It’s a chance to be in a situation where you have to use critical thinking, have to use speech and argumentation to do well.” Ben Shreve, senior political science major and treasurer of Moot Court, said the members of the team gain opportunities to hone their group communication and every-day life skills, all while preparing for law school. He said the competition team won several tournaments last year and was invited to a national tournament in Virginia. “We’re eyeing nationals, but we’re also just taking everything one step at a time,” Shreve said. “Right now our focus is on bringing in new members.” Despite some of the difficulties the group may face, Shreve said he is grateful for the relationships he has formed.
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Mock Trial is almost more theatrical. It’s a performance; you already know what’s going to happen. There are six to 10 people in a group so you have to work together a lot.” — Bryce Buchmann, senior political science major and the president of LEGALS
“I like the camaraderie,” he said. “There are very focused, intelligent students, and it’s a lot of fun to bounce ideas off of each other.” For students interested in either organization, Shreve said he encourages them to attend the informational meetings at 9 p.m. on Sept. 4 in MSC 2503, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 5 in Rudder 302 or at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 in Rudder 308.
“Come out and give it a shot,” Shreve said. “It’s a lot of fun and it’s a great experience. If you have any interest in not only practicing law but business and any public speaking, or convincing someone else of your point, it’s extremely helpful.”
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