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Inclusivity simplified Rainbow Resource Fair brings LGBT-friendly groups under one roof

Lindsey Gawlik

Special to The Battalion

he GLBT Resource center, in conjunction with Aggie Allies, held its first ever Rainbow Resource Fair this Wednesday, showcasing 20 different organizations and groups that provide support and services to the LGBTQ community. The intention of the “inaugural fair” was to raise awareness both for students in the LGBTQ community and the allies of these individuals, said Sidney Gardner, program coordinator for the GLBT Resource Center and organizer of the event. Gardner said she hoped the event would be one of many to come. “I think that [the Rainbow Resource Fair] has been a success for us this year, so we hope to have it again next year as well,” Gardner said. “I really want to see this event grow, to get more organizations and departments involved. We had a lot of groups reach out to us this year, but next year I would hope to see more diversity with even more groups

I really want to see this event grow, to get more organizations and departments involved. We had a lot of groups reach out to us this year, but next year I would hope to see more diversity with even more groups attending. It would be nice to have more academic groups involved.” — Sidney Gardner, program coordinator for the GLBT Resource Center and organizer of the event attending. It would be nice to have more academic groups involved.” George Cunningham, former president of Aggie Allies, said the choice to take part in the event was simple. “We used to have a kickoff event for Aggie Allies and it is great because allies get together in the new year, but Sidney Gardner from the resource center came to us about this opportunity and we figured it would

only amplify what we had already been doing,” Cunningham said. Approximately 100 attendees participated in raffles, ate free food and See Rainbow fair on page 4

campus news

Service to honor the late Reveille VII A memorial service will be held for Reveille VII, the official mascot of Texas A&M from 2001 to 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Reed Arena. The ceremony will include remarks from University President R. Bowen Loftin and Student Body President Reid Joseph in addition to a performance by the Singing Cadets. As all former Reveilles will be exhumed for Kyle Field renovation, the burial of Reveille will be held at an undisclosed later date.

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(Left) Stephanie Davis and Kari Keller work for the Student Counseling Service and run their booth at the GLBT Rainbow Resource Event in the MSC on Wednesday. (Right) Roman Nardozza, junior marketing major, and McKay Walsh, first year grad student for counseling psychology, discuss GLBT topics with students.

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Sororities to show spirit through soccer Tyler Webb

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he Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC) is exhibiting its Aggie Spirit by teaming up with the athletic office for a sorority night at the women’s soccer game against Baylor on Sunday. All 13 sororities under the Panhellenic Council are invited to wear letters to the game for a free entry. “We’re partnering with the soccer team and head coach G Guerrieri to increase the excitement about Aggie athletics and show support for our Aggie women’s soccer team,” Schneider said. Although this is the first time the CPC

has coordinated this event, Schneider said she would like to see it become an annual tradition. “It is our hope that this becomes an annual event because it is such a great opportunity to display our Aggie Spirit,” Schneider said. “It allows us to play a prominent role in supporting women’s athletics and generate a sense of community within our Panhellenic chapters.” Casey Doyle, the assistant director of marketing for the Athletics Department, said Guerrieri expressed interest in the CPC and its strong voice on campus. “When I started a month ago, Coach G believed a partnership with the CPC could be beneficial because of its large presence on

and off campus,” Doyle said. “This gives us an opportunity to draw students to the game who would not normally attend.” “We’re really looking forward to the soccer game and hope all the games have similar attendance,” Schneider said. Junior Bethany Nolan, a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha chapter, will be attending the game and is excited to see a night dedicated solely to Panhellenic sororities. “Many athletic events offer a Greek night but this will be the first event dedicated specifically to Panhellenic sororities,” Nolan said. “It’s evident Coach G is seeing the spread [of CPC]. He knows we will go out and tell people about the game.” The Aggie women’s soccer team will kick off at 7 p.m. Sunday at Ellis Field.

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Expectations rise for second SEC season Sean Lester The Battalion

exas A&M’s first SEC Championship came in cross country a year ago when Henry Lelei won the 8,000m conference race. While Lelei will forever be remembered in A&M history, the Aggies are now learning to live without the champion. “We lost our best runner, Henry Lelei, last year so this year it’s going to be fun,” said junior Isaac Spencer of A&M’s 2013 men’s squad. What I do like is everybody works hard. No one is messing around.” The A&M team was pegged to fin-

ish third in the first rankings of the South Central region. Both the Aggie men and women competed over the weekend at the Baylor Bear Twilight Invite, a meet that has challenged the team in the past. While neither Spencer nor senior Amanda Jenkins competed in the event, Jenkins said the meet was a chance to knock the rust off from summer and get back into the familiar routine of running. “We definitely saw some of our girls knocking the rust off and some girls who may have been a little disappointed with their performances last year — they have had

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great summers and have improved so much,” Jenkins said. The Aggie women were also picked to finish third in the region, setting up high expectations for a team that returns four of its top five runners, Jenkins said. “As a team we have come in third at regionals last year and the year before but we are a little tired of third place,” Jenkins said. “As a team we’re looking to do better than third and make it together to the nationals meet.” The Aggies will next compete at the Rice Invitational in Houston on Sept. 13, setting up a run toward the SEC Championships that begin Nov. 1.

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TxDOT regulates cellphone use Drivers in Bryan-College Station and around Texas will now be able to show proof of insurance to police officers with a cellphone thanks to law changes made by the 83rd State Legislature. Using a cellphone to show proof of insurance does not, however, imply effective consent for officers to access a driver’s phone. Also, drivers will no longer be able to use phones in active school zones when a reduced speed limit is in effect, and must now move over or slow down when approaching a stationary Texas Department of Transportation vehicle with emergency lights on.

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Mustang Aggie Law Day is an event presented by the SMU Dedman Aggie Law Society and is open to all current and former A&M students who are interested in law school. Aggies will get the chance to connect with other Aggies who are current SMU Dedman Law students. Take part in a tour of the SMU law quad, a current law student Q&A session, and a preview of a first year class. Lunch will be provided. Bring your friends and family!

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S. Grant Carter, biomedical science major, Jeff Ostrich, public service and administration major and Antonio Martinez, junior finance major, socialize at the GLBT Rainbow Resource event in the MSC on Wednesday.

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spoke with campus groups such as OPAS and the Student Health Services along with representatives from local communities of faith. Dan DeLeon, the pastor of Friends Congregational Church, said he was at the resource fair to announce to students and faculty there are resources for them in local faith communities. “If there are LGBT people in the community who are wanting to ask questions about their faith, learn more about how religion can be something they don’t have to hold at arms length, well we want to be a part of that,” DeLeon said. “They are part of the family. Without them, the family is incomplete. To churches who condemn LGBT communities, we disagree. We are neighbors [with the LGBT community]. Thanks to churches who do this, we have to be more intentional in our efforts to show we accept them.” The Rainbow Resource Fair was also attended by five guest administrators who introduced themselves and applauded the LGBTQ students and supporters. “I have been at the University approximately 19 years and never before have I seen a resource fair like this celebrating and acknowledging and welcoming LGBTQ students,” said Becky Pettit, associate vice president for Diversity. “I think the University is more welcoming. I think we have progressed

They are part of the family. Without them the family is incomplete. To churches who condemn LGBT communities, we disagree. We are neighbors [with the LGBT community]. Thanks to churches who do this, we have to be more intentional in our efforts to show we accept them.” — Dan DeLeon, pastor of Friends Congregational Church as an institution and I think we are living the Aggie values.” After introducing her own partner of 15 years, Pettit said she hoped students who were afraid of coming out know there are safe places on campus where they can go to feel accepted and comfortable. “Hate is not an Aggie value and every member who attends this institution is a part of the Aggie family,” Cunningham said. “This fair is acknowledging and validating every member of the Aggie family. LGBTQ students are a part of the Aggie family.”

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UPCOMING

ALBUMS SEPTEMBER

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Album releases capture all listening palettes David Cohen

The Battalion ith the summer — and the catchy tunes that accompany it — coming to an end, students are anticipating upcoming albums from their favorite artists as the release dates near. Closely following their favorite band’s progress through the entire journey of recording an album, students are curious if the final product will meet the lofty expectations created by music critics — and sometimes even the artists themselves. “I’m really excited for the upcoming Arctic Monkeys album,” said Daniela Garciacaro, junior international studies major. “I really like

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their music because it’s a strange collaboration where everything seems to come together perfectly.” To anxious followers, albums and concert tickets become more than just a product, to the point where they become an integral part of their identities. Despite the extended gaps between the release of new material, fans remain eager for content. “I don’t think the Arctic Monkeys’ new album will be very different,” Garciarcaro said. “But that’s a good thing, because they’ll have all the same qualities that keep them together.” As the reactions to new albums from peers and critics start to take form, the publicity can capture the attention of potential followers, regardless of the artists’ size and influence within

the music industry. These smaller independent bands can be more experimental in the scope of their music and appeal to very specific niches. “I like MGMT because they try different things,” said Michael Mayfield, senior mathematics major. “I’d be happy if they tried something really weird and started attempting new types of music.” Unexpected changes in lineups can become the main point to draw fans back to the music. As the musical taste of the general public changes from genre to genre, the uncertainty and potential of the new content can attract and keep attention. “I prefer bands that don’t do the same thing every single time, because that gets really boring,” Mayfield said.

Within established groups of music, artists such as Avicii that have refrained from releasing albums can create a significant amount of hype to promote their entry. “I’m really excited for the new Avicii album,” said Katie Gourley, senior political science major. “He’s only released singles up to this point, but I like his songs.” New releases from artists can generate interest in similar performers or entire genres. “That pretty much got me into the whole EDM [electronic dance music] scene,” Gourley said of Avicii’s music. “He was like my gateway drug to EDM.” Graphic by William Guerra

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Lucia Hodgson, who is from California, specializes in areas of literature that include childhood studies and transatlantic slavery. What has been your most life changing moment?

have a lane to yourself. I like to swim late at night and I just really love it. Are you married or dating anyone? If so, is that difficult with the amount of teaching you do?

LH: Well, taking this LH: I am in a job has been life relationship with changing. I had never been to Texas and I someone who lives had to adjust to Agin California and it’s gieland. But I think been, so far, imposoverall I have been sible to convince pleasantly surprised him to move to because I do find that College Station. I can be myself here If you are not an even though I may academic or there not be what people is not something expect. We do have within the Univera reputation as a Jenna Rabel — THE BATTALION sity System for you University in general of being conservative or deeply religious to do, or you really love Aggie footand I am neither one of those things, ball, you know, how would I convince but students on the whole have been someone my age to want to be here? very accepting of me as a person. I think that is an issue for a lot of faculty here. It’s a small town with 50,000 What has been your most people under 22. Sometimes you just embarrassing moment really feel your age, like you’re just as a professor? part of a minority of strange creatures LH: I had a cold and I had taken medifrom the later walks of life. cine and I was kind of groggy and I kept What do you do for fun on the looking at my watch and I was thinking weekends? class was going to end soon. I just kept talking and talking and students kept LH: I do yoga and I swim or I read somefidgeting and I was like, “Well we have thing I don’t have to read for my work. I 20 more minutes” and a student finally also go to First Friday and sometimes I said, “Class was over 10 minutes ago.” go to The Village. I was like, “Oh god, why didn’t anybody Why, do you feel, is a major in tell me?” English important? What is your favorite part of LH: I think being able to read critically, Texas A&M? think critically and write well are exLH: There are many things I love about tremely versatile skills that will benefit Texas A&M, but my favorite thing anyone in any circumstance. I also is the natatorium. I love to swim. It think we can learn so much from the relieves stress and we have an amazliterature of the past about the present ing natatorium. We have tremendous and how the past continues to sort of pools and they are clean and beautiful haunt the present, if you will. and if you go at the right time you can

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