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august 29, 2013

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“Well, people make mistakes, but we’re all Aggies and we have to support. So all I have to say is I’m ready for Aggie Football.” Claudia Meza, sophomore political science major

“The problem with Manziel is that he shouldn’t be treated like that. They should let him play because that’s his only way of creating fans to get himself promoted and make his way up. Get up to where his dreams are, make it to the pros.”

Johnny Suspended

Campus reacts to investigation result Sean Lester The Battalion

exas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will be a spectator for Saturday’s season opening game against Rice, but only for the first half. A&M and the NCAA announced Wednesday in a press release that while there is no evidence Manziel received money in exchange for autographs, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner will be suspended for half of the football game against Rice on Saturday. Manziel was ruled ineligible after an “inadvertent violation regarding the signing of certain autographs,” according to the press release. See Manziel on page 3

Victor Duron, freshman landscape architecture major

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presidential search

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Bow tie sized void to fill in Aggieland

Reliving the march

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The Battalion he hunt for University President R. Bowen Loftin’s replacement is now underway, as A&M System Chancellor John Sharp announced Wednesday the names of nine committee members who will search for presidential candidates. The Presidential Search Advisory Committee — made of seven voting and two non-voting members — will nominate three applicants by February, said Reid Joseph, Student Body President and non-voting member. The three nominations will be presented to the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will then make a final decision. According to a University press release, the search process will be guided by Kenneth Kring, co-managing director for the Global Education practice, who has experience placing more than 250 executive positions.

Joseph said the voting members of the committe are made up of faculty, administration and former students and were chosen by the University system. He said they will consider numerous characteristics in applicants, but the exact qualities they will look for will not be finalized until later this month. “I can tell you without a doubt we will be looking for someone who lives, demonstrates and has had a life-long commitment to the six core Aggie values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service,” he said. Joseph said although he is unable to vote, he will still partake in all discussions. “I act as the voice of the student body and it’s quite an honor to do so,” Joseph said. “It’s an extreme honor to be on such a committee and to represent the students on it, especially when it’s such a high-profile position such as the University president.”

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Do you consider your first week of school a success? Photo Illustration by Tanner Garza — THE BATTALION

memorial service

Funeral plans scheduled for Reveille VII ‘First Lady’ memorial breaks tradition Kadie McDougald The Battalion

COURTESY

Reveille VII, retired A&M mascot, died in May due to pneumonia after complications from emergency surgery.

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memorial honoring retired Reveille VII, who died in May, will take place Sept. 6 in Reed Arena, with notable changes from past Reveille funerals. The past memorials for the “First Lady of Aggieland” were on Kyle Field and organized by students. They have included a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps and were followed by the burial of the mascot in front of Kyle Field. Reveille VII’s memorial will contain a moment of silence instead of a prayer and will not be followed by a burial, due to plans to exhume

Students gathered at Rudder Tower on Wednesday night to relive the March on Washington. The event featured the reenactment of famous speeches and songs performed 50 years ago.

former Reveilles during the Kyle Field renovation. Jake Lawson, senior agricultural communications and journalism major, said he didn’t understand the reasons for the changes. “I honestly think they should keep it traditional,” Lawson said. “Even with the renovation, I don’t see why they can’t hold it in Kyle Field. If we’re a traditional school and we like to keep our traditions, why would we change that one? That’s one of the biggest ones.” Jonathan Bezile, freshman mechanical engineering major, said he understood the location change and why taps could be inappropriate for Reveille VII’s service, despite tradition. “They should keep the tradition See Reveille VII on page 3

trends | 4 Interning for Disney Students share their life changing experiences after working as interns for the Disney College Program this past summer.

trends | 5 New hospital opens in CS With the new Scott & White hospital now open, volunteer and part-time job opportunities have opened up for A&M students interested in the medical field. Former students and CEO Jason Jennings share insight into how this influx of jobs will affect A&M and College Station.

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