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Quiet confidence Senior pitcher Mel Dumezich has boosted Texas A&M softball to new levels behind her three no-hitters. Her leadership earned the Aggies a 19game win streak to start the season and a 26-2 overall record.

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Israel sends mixed signals Ahead of President Barack Obama’s arrival on a Mideast mission, Israel’s new government sent mixed messages about pursuing peace with the Palestinians Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said to parliament that his hand is outstretched in peace and that he is ready for a “historic compromise,” but one of his closest allies called hopes for peace “delusional.” Well aware of the large gaps between the sides, Obama has been careful to lower expectations for the visit, which begins Wednesday. Associated Press

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A&M women score No. 3 seed in NCAA tournament Charity Chambers

The Battalion ccording to Texas A&M women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair, music sensation Alicia Keys’ popular song “Girl on Fire” applies well to a group of players he’s developed throughout this past season. “You know that song that Alicia Keys sings,” Blair said. “I think our girls are on fire right now.” Despite losing four of their final five regular season games, the No. 9 ranked women’s basketball team surged to Texas A&M University’s first-ever Southeastern Conference title on March 10, de-

feating Kentucky 75-67 in the league tournament championship game. On Monday, the squad awaited their postseason fate at the Cox-McFerrin Athletic Center. The athletic department hosted a selection-show watch party on the team’s practice gym floor and, with a packed house, patiently anticipated their NCAA tournament seeding. Texas A&M, who will host the first and second rounds at Reed Arena, earned the No. 3 seed in the Norfolk Regional and were paired with No. 14 seed Wichita State to kick off the tournament. Big East and ACC tournament champions Notre Dame and

Duke were slotted as the first and second seeds in A&M’s region. “We are excited to be in the NCAA tournament again,” junior center Kelsey Bone said. “And we’re excited that we’re hosting it again.” A&M is only one of four teams to gain a No. 4 seed or higher for the past seven consecutive years. Led by Blair, the Aggies will be making their 10th all-time NCAA tournament appearance and hope to bring home their second national title in three years. Senior guard Adrienne Pratcher said she looks forward to seeing everyone come out and support them in the first and second rounds. “I’d like to see all of you guys here for the first and second rounds and in Norfolk as we continue our journey,” Pratcher said to the crowd. “We hope to see you guys for our next six games because Kristi [Bellock], Cierra [Windham] and I plan on playing six more games in our career.”

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The Battalion ore than 2,000 uniformed cadets file in at 7:10 in the morning. Their day started an hour ago, with physical training, roll call and a ceremony to honor the American flag. Trays in hand, they are hungry for breakfast. Within 20 minutes, the cadets are seated with full plates of food, and after another 20 minutes, everyone has finished and is ready for class. For students not in the Corps, Duncan Dining Hall isn’t a popular place to grab lunch. For the Corps of Cadets, Duncan is part of daily routine. Located at the back of the Quad, Duncan is the primary eating location for cadets who gather there for two mandatory meals every weekday. Some cadets complain about the

food in Duncan, but Shaun Bruner, sophomore history major and member of A-Company, said the complaints have less to do with the food and more with being a freshman in the Corps. “If you hear a cadet say he doesn’t like Duncan, it’s probably because of the way he had to eat [freshman] year,” Bruner said. There are rules cadets must follow. Freshmen stand at attention with their trays until everyone shows up and must ask the highest-ranking cadet at the table if they are allowed to sit down. Freshmen also set their place settings in a particular way, as well as eat at attention, which means sitting up straight and not looking around. Finally, freshmen ask permission to get up and then clean the table after they eat. See Duncan on page 6

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(From left) Freshman aerospace engineering major David Moore, freshman computer science major Terry Renfro-Pihut and freshman aerospace engineering major Adam Magera talk about their day over dinner Monday evening at Duncan Dining Hall.

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Senior agronomy major Blake Yount disposes of some trash on the way to class using a “Big Belly Solar Compactor” Monday afternoon near Rudder Fountain Plaza.

Interns promote attitude of sustainability on campus Tyler Webb & John Rangel

The Battalion he term “green” is an often politically charged word that the Office of Sustainability at A&M works to neutralize, while encouraging and equipping students with the means to help sustain their environment. The office promotes sustainable practices in everyday life — most recently the installation of water refilling station across campus. Interns in the Office of Sustainability will host two on-campus conferences on water conservation Wednesday and March 20. “We are taking the opportunity to make sure the students know where these stations are so they cannot waste resources on water bottles,” said Cam Bartzen, intern and junior environmental studies major. “We also want to discuss the importance of water sustainability and put into perspective just how valuable a resource it really is.” The office is celebrating its five

year anniversary this month and Kelly Wellman has been head of the office since its formation in 2008. She makes an effort to refrain from using the common phrase “going green” when describing the purpose and function of the office. “Going green is not necessarily a bad statement,” Wellman said. “We just tend not to use it here because it can be something that politically polarizes people. Being sustainable is an idea meant to cross political ideologies because when you’re being sustainable you’re balancing the needs of people, planetary resources and financial resources.” The office describes sustainability as responsibly preserving the planet’s environmental, social and economic resources to promote the full prosperity of future generations. “People tend to make the jump from sustainability to recycling,” Wellman said. “While recycling is a very important piece of sustainability, serving as an example of conserving a resource, it is a very small sliver See Green on page 6

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Volunteers from the 40 Days for Life campaign stand in protest of abortion outside of a Planned Parenthood facility in Bryan. and treatment, contraception, cancer screenings, pregnancy tests, abortions and other services. “Most of the people that I’ve talked to have been there for other services,” GoodrichGazda said. “It’s been really neat to talk to them because a lot of people that go there aren’t even aware that it’s an abortion facility and they never would have gone if they knew. I’ve witnessed a lot of conversations that have really caused them to think about what they’re planning to do and hopefully giving them the courage to make a different choice.” Coalition for Life has people from 25-30 parishes that help with sidewalk counseling, many are college students. Madelyn Rodriguez, junior history major, has been counseling for about a year. “I’ve always been actively pro-life, but [until I started counseling] I’d never seen anything like this,” Rodriguez said. “I would do anything to help them. It’s difficult on the sidewalk because you have about a 10-second window to reach them. Once they get out of the car you are kind of

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tion.” Griffin said the relationship between Planned Parenthood and the Coalition for Life started out rocky, but has evolved into coexistence, both accepting that the other is not going anywhere any time soon. “At first they would actually come out and yell at the volunteers,” Griffin said. “In the recent years they’ve come to just accept that we’re not leaving. I think as long as we don’t bother them, they won’t bother us.” Sidewalk counselors and those involved with 40 Days for Life said the campaign has already made an impact. “During the first campaign alone there was a 28 percent drop in number of abortions,” Goodrich-Gazda said. Other cities followed suit and eventually coordinated campaigns to happen at the same time as in Bryan-College Station. “There is so much good that is coming from the sidewalk counseling,” Rodriguez said. “As long as there’s a need I’ll be there.”

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Charis Cranford, sophomore psychology major, eats a snack off campus Monday afternoon.

Off-campus dining offers healthy alternatives in the microwave, and you’re ready to eat.” Another thing students should check according to Windham keeping the whole label, not just inating healthy off campus isn’t as daunting as dividual items such as calories or fat content. She some students may think it to be. It all boils also suggested shopping the perimeter of the grodown to the little choices, substituting French fries cery store. “Remember to shop the perimeter, where all for a side salad or going for the grilled chicken your fresh fruits and vegetables, your milk and instead of a greasy hamburger. In 1973, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet- cheeses and your meat are,” Windham said. “Evics initiated National Nutrition Week, a campaign erything inside the perimeter tends to be your designed to educate people about developing prop- packaged foods, packed with tons of preservatives.” Sharon Lowe, junior univerer eating habits and enjoying sity studies business major, said healthier lives, expanded into she tries her best to avoid the a month-long celebration in “If you bought a pizza for 1980. Student Health Services dinner, instead of eating two inner aisle, and to make healthier choices. dietician Meghan Windham or three slices, maybe eat “I eat a lot of soup and fish said she wants to help spread just one and pair it with a too, and try to not buy a lot the message of healthy eating side.” of junk food when I go to the to Texas A&M students and healthy — Meghan Windham, Student Health Services grocery store,” Lowe said. prove it’s not hard to make dietician Maci Hurley, junior politihealthy choices while eating cal science major, said to eat out. “I would suggest looking at the menu and the healthy, she prefers simple things, like soup or salad. “It seems as though most of the restaurants nutritional information online if it’s available, and try to evaluate beforehand,” Windham said. “Go around campus have menus with these options,” for the ‘b’ words: baked, broiled, braised. When- Hurley said. “Choosing less salty and fatty foods ever you can, substituting vegetables or a side salad and replacing them with greener options is the healthiest way to go.” instead of fries is always a good choice.” Windham said although it is easier to make Windham said it’s not hard for students to eat healthy even when ordering in, suggesting to stu- healthier choices while staying in and cooking your dents an easy and quick way to get their vegetables, own food, it depends more on what you eat, not even when eating something every college student where you eat. “At home you definitely have more control over eats: pizza. “If you bought a pizza for dinner, instead of what goes into the food, like salt and butter and eating two or three slices, maybe eat just one and fats,” Windham said. “I do encourage students to pair it with a healthy side,” Windham suggested. learn to cook at home and to try and make healthier “I recommend the frozen, steamed vegetables in a choices, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t bag without the sauces. It’s quick—a few minutes eat out.”

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Quiet leader drives success Courtney Wiederkehr Special to The Battalion

he No. 5 Texas A&M softball team started the season with a 19-game win streak and has only two losses. A part of this success can be credited to senior pitcher Mel Dumezich, a four-year competitor who has established herself behind three no-hitters. Up until this season, Dumezich had never pitched a no-hitter. She pitched her first career no-hitter Feb. 20 in a 3-0 victory over Stephen F. Austin. Senior catcher Meagan May said she didn’t know Dumezich had never pitched a no-hitter, because Dumezich had always been so consistent. “I guess she’s just had a lot of onehitters that we’ve forgotten about be-

cause it feels like she’s been throwing no-hitters for four years,” May said. Dumezich doesn’t see her no-hitters as just a personal accomplishment. “As long as we win, it’s good,” Dumezich said. “As long as we’re doing good, I’m good.” Dumezich, a senior sports management major, grew up the younger sister of three athletic brothers in Northern Indiana. Her brothers played football, basketball and baseball in addition to wrestling, and the competition carried over to Dumezich. “Everything was a competition,” Dumezich said. “That’s where my competitive nature comes from.” The senior pitcher’s competitiveness leads to compusure on the field. Many teammates look up to Dumezich, and

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Senior pitcher Mel Dumezich has accounted for three no-hitters this season and has led Texas A&M to a 26-2 record.

her quiet confidence to lead the team, saying her presence is enough to inspire great play. First baseman Cassie Tysarczyk said Dumezich drives the softball team with her competitive nature. “She has a calm presence about her when she’s fired up,” Tysarczyk said. “It’s very confident, not cocky. She’s never cocky. She’s one of the most confident people that really drives our ball club.” Despite her humble demeanor, Dumezich holds an 18-1 record while on the mound while also contributing a .292 batting average, good for seventh on the squad, with 21 hits, six home runs and 23 RBIs. May said Dumezich is very much respected by the rest of the team. “Mel is pretty quiet. She is one of those people that when she opens her mouth, you listen,” May said. “She gets really fired up for games, but not in a way that she gets really loud. You can just feel it with how she is with her presence.” Several members of the team credit her success partly to her preparation habits. Dumezich spends several hours watching film on opposing hitters and May said teammates have to be her “sedative” for off-the-field studying. “She will go find something on every person in your line-up,” May said. “If there’s a YouTube video out there somewhere of that person hitting, she’s going to find it. She’s always stressing about anything that could possibly be stressed about.” A&M softball stands at 26-2 overall and 4-1 in Southeastern Conference play after a series sweep of Arkansas during the weekend. They will visit No. 6 Tennessee for another series Friday through Sunday.

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$1100 Pre-lease, Brand New Gorgeous 2/2 on Northgate, walk to TAMU, granite, hardwood floors, free Wifi/Cable and W/D, call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. $295 Prelease, All Bills Paid, 1-room in shared furnished apartment, Call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. $395 Prelease 1/1, 2/1 and 2/2. Free WiFi/water/sewer. On Northgate, on shuttle. Call Maroon & White Management 979-422-5660. $850 Pre-lease, 3&4 bedroom houses, W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Available May or August. 979-693-4900. 2, 3, 4, &5 bedroom houses, condos and duplexes. Now preleasing for May and August. 979-776-8984. 2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes. Very nice, garage, on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August. Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585. 2/1 CS duplex, available May and August, pets allowed, privacy fenced backyard, tile floors, blinds and ceiling fans, W/D connections, lawncare and pest-control included, E-Walk shuttle route, $675/mo, 979-218-2995. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq. ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. bus-route. $600/mo. 210-391-4106. 2bd/2.5ba unique floorplans w/balcony views of Kyle Field. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, W/D, designer ammenities granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com, www.aggielandleasing.com, 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba unique floorplans w/balcony views of Kyle Field. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, W/D, designer ammenities granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com, www.aggielandleasing.com, 979-776-6079. 3-3.5 newer luxury condo available behind Texas Roadhouse, granite, huge kitchen, W/D, bus route, best landlord in town! $1275/mo, 817-437-9606.

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FOR RENT

3/2 duplex, 1922 Holleman Dr. West. Available August. Great location, wood floors, tile, new carpet, newly updated, fenced backyard, W/D, shuttle, bike to campus. Pets ok. $1095/mo. 979-731-8257. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com

College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft. Newly remodeled! New stainless steel appliances, tile, cabinets! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $1,000/mo. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.

3/3,3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250-1400sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320. www.luxormanagement.com

College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft. Newly remodeled! New appliances! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $850./mo. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.

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4/2 and 5/2 houses, CS, available June/August, updated, all appliances, great backyards, large living rooms, W/D, close to campus, no pets. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 979-731-8257. 4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Houses, Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320. www.luxormanagement.com 4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, on shuttle, student community, $300/room, Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849. 4bd home built 2008, 3 rooms available June1st, two at $525/mo. (shared bathroom), one at $600/mo. master bedroom with bath, all bills paid including wifi, 361-463-1515 or publisher@rockportpilot.com for more information. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, granite countertops, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com Brand New, 4bd/4ba houses. walking distance from campus, AAF 979-693-4900. 4bd/4ba private bathroom, $325 per room, Summer $260 per room, Wood/tile floors, large living room, new refrigerator, w/d, central a/c, walk-in closets, on shuttle. Student community, large pool, basketball court, sand beach volleyball. 979-574-0040, 281-639-8847. 5/4.5, like new. High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras. $1750/mo. Preleasing for August. 979-229-6326. See photos and info at www.texagrentals.com Apartment for rent 2bd/1ba, $475/mo, $350 deposit, 903-244-5951. August Leasing. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com Available now 2/2 duplex, fenced yard, pets ok, great location, and on shuttle, $700/mo. 979-693-1448. Available now 3/2 house with two car garage, remodled on inside, large fenced backyard, stainless appliances. 1708 Treehouse Trail. $1300/mo. 979-693-1448. Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900.

Duplex, CS, nice 2bd/1ba, 3-minutes from campus, W/D, remodeled, fenced front and backyard, beautiful with many extras, one week free, $570/mo, 979-422-3427. Free locatoring service, Houses Duplexes and Apartments, 979-693-4900. Great 4bd/2ba house in popular area. 400 Pronghorn Loop. W/D, refrigerator, large fenced backyard, 2-car garage. Available June. $1650/mo. Call Joey at 979-218-4091. Horse Lover’s Dream. 3bd/1ba, covered carport on 4acres wit pond and horse facilities. Minutes from TAMU. Recently updated all appliances including W/D. Pet and livestock friendly. Available August. Rent $1399/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984 Immediate move-in’s and pre-lease fall. Free cable/internet ! Spacious 2bd/1ba. Close to campus, on shuttle route. Large kitchen with full appliances. W/D connections. Front and back patios. Ceiling fans. Hillstone On The Parkway, 528 Southwest Parkway. 979-693-6102. Open 9-4 Monday-Friday. hillstoneonthepkwy@yahoo.com Just available! Close to campus, College Main and Eastgate areas. 2bd/1ba., some w/dishwasher, 1-fenced, some bills paid. $325-$450/mo. 979-219-3217. Large 2bedroom with office or 3bedroom. Recently updated, fenced, 2car carport, W/D, biking distance to TAMU. Rent $750-799/mo. Available August. 4units available! aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984. Large 4bd/2ba with gameroom. Granite, 2car garage, large patio/deck, fenced, updated. Lawncare included. 1404 Dominik. $1799/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984. New Renovations! Large 1800sqft house, 4bd/2ba. 2-car garage, storage shed, eat-in-kitchen, diningroom, familyroom w/fireplace. Tile floors, laundryroom with W/D, 2 refrigerators, large patio, fenced yard. Lawn maintenance, pestcontrol, wireless, cable. Windwood. $375/room, 4rooms available Aug.2013. 832-326-3215. Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 loft, 2/2, 3/3. Granite, ceramic, w/d, walk-in closets, cable and internet, shuttle. $820-$1560. Broker owner 979-777-5477. Nice! 4/2 2013-Rayburn. $1550/mo. Available Aug1st. Call Scott at 979-229-5007.

FOR RENT Northgate. Newer 1/1, 2/2, 3/3 and 3/2. Washer/dryer. Walk to campus. Summer and 1 year leases okay. aggievillas.net. Call 979-255-5648. Now Leasing and pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Spacious floorplans. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Now preleasing large 3/2 duplexes, May-Aug leasing options, off of Holleman, on shuttle, view duplexes seven days a week, 979-774-4575. One month free rent on efficiencies and 2-bdrms, great move-in specials, free cable and ethernet. aggieapartment.com. Tamu shuttle route. 979-693-1906. Pre-lease 4 and 5 bedroom houses, available August, great floor plans, close to campus, updated, W/D, all appliances, no pets. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 979-731-8257. Pre-lease for May or August 2/2 Duplex with large fence backyard. Pets ok, walk-in closets, great location, and shuttle. $775/mo. 979-693-1448. Sublease room in 4bd house, April through June30th, $350 +utilities, 936-499-7183.

FOR SALE Like new, Senior boots, custom Holicks, approximate size nine, field style with laces, includes bags, $675, 979-968-8610.

HELP WANTED Administrative assistant to work full-time w/benefits. Good computer and phone skills are a plus. Contact 979-574-3910. Ags! Looking for summer work? Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com Be a Ninfamaniac! Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant has immediate openings for Servers and Hosts. Apply at 1007 Earl Rudder Freeway South. EOE. Cheddar’s and Fish Daddy’s now accepting applications. Apply within, University Dr. Child Care FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan. Christopher’s World Grille is now hiring Waitstaff, Service Assistants, Hosts and Kitchen Staff. Please apply at 5001 Boonville Rd., Bryan. City of College Station SWIM COACHES, WSI’S LIFEGUARDS NEEDED!! $8.5/hr Apply online at csjobs.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3540 (Certification Classes Available) EOE. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.

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HELP WANTED Data entry w/excellent computer skills. Part-time, South College Station. 979-574-3910. Desire: perfect/refine existing Web/Power Point presentation, $200, 979-574-3145. Immediate opening. Energetic, high-energy office assistant for tele-marketing and busy real-estate office. 12:00-5:00pm. Call 979-693-3700 and ask for ext 437 Industrial Engineering Intern Position for Local World Class Manufacturing Plant, student must be proficient in VBA, project driven, creative and adaptable, 15-20hrs/week, $12/hr, call 979.778.8677 ext.113

HELP WANTED Stoney Creek Ranch Christian camp, in New Ulm, TX is hiring energetic college-aged students who have a love for Christ. Needed Spring and Summer 2013. Must be willing to serve, make positive impact on others, be enthusiastic and be fully involved in the fun-filled camp experience, and create safe and supportive environment for all user-groups. Seeking candidates interested in becoming ropes-course certified and/or lifeguard certified. If interested, contact Michael Riedl, Camp Director, michael@stoneycreekranch.org, 806-407-1945. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid survey takers needed in College Station. 100% free to join. Click on surveys.

PETS King Ranch Turfgrass has immediate part-time opportunities for experienced farm laborers. Responsibilities include general agricultural duties associated with sod farming such as equipment maintenance and operation. For consideration, call (936)825-6330 or apply in person at 28132 Tom Moore Rd. Navasota, Texas 77868. EOE/Drug Free Workplace. Little Guys Movers now hiring FT/PT employees. Must be at least 21 w/valid D.L. Apply in person at 3209 Earl Rudder Freeway. 979-693-6683. Lochow Exotic Game Ranch part or full time staff. Flexible hours with school schedules. Must have experience with Tractor work. Duties include feeding exotics and horses, shredding , mowing , minor equipment maintenance, cleaning up grounds and barns. Must be able to take responsibility for ranch when owner not present. References. $12 hour in Milano . jlochow@lochowranch.com 512-484-1535 Lochow Ranch need horse exercise/rider and trainer. Set your own hours. 8 horses total . Reining horses all sired by world champions. Basic training on 22 month old colt. Regular Grooming , work with ferrier and vet. $50 half day $100 for full day , Milano jlochow@lochowranch.com 512-484-1535 Looking to hire highly skilled web creator and graphics designer. Send in resume to myoung@gatewaygamer.com with previous work attached. Call 512-567-2480 for more information. Part-Time helper for draft department, 20hrs/wk, flexible schedule. Pre-employment drug screen. Apply at Jack Hilliard Distributing Co., 1000 Independence Ave., Bryan. PT leasing agent, Saturdays a must. Call 979-693-1906.

2 male Yorkie puppies, 2-3lbs, 4mo. old, $800, linda_d_54@yahoo.com, 979-324-2866.

REAL ESTATE B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Michael McGrann TAMU ‘93 Civil Engineering 979-739-2035, mike@aggierealtor.com Nadia McGrann 979-777-6211, Town & Country Realty.

ROOMMATES 2-rooms available in 4bdrm home off of Graham. Female, non-partiers, mostly furnished. $450/mo. 903-456-6543. Female roommate wanted, $499/mo utilities included, pets welcomed, call 281-380-8428. Need female roommate, 4bd/3ba, 2400sgft house, Dove Crossing, huge closet, $450/mo, 713-516-2044. Roommate wanted, $450/mo +utilities, 3bd/2ba condo, front parking, call 713-858-1740. Roommate wanted, $450/mo 3bd/2ba condo, front parking, on A&M bus route, call 713-858-1740. Roommates needed 4bd/2ba home with large backyard and new flooring. Pets welcome. Call if interested 361-463-6763. Three roommates needed. 4bed/2ba. 606 Abbey Lane. College Station, 77845. For more information, 817-915-9258.

TUTORS Need a Tutor? Friendly, helpful one-on-one private tutors for all subjects at TAMU/Blinn and Sam Houston State. Check us out at www.99tutors.com, 979-268-8867.

WANTED VENDORS WANTED- Show, tell & SELL yard ART, decorations, plants & Growers for April 20 GARDEN PARTY. Apply by 3/30/13 to Clovercochran@yahoo.com.

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