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Show University of Texas president to speak at A&M commencement By Christy Hoppe KRTCampus writer Somewhere in Texas, swords are being beaten into plowshares and lions are lying with Iambs. At the very least, longhorns are lying with collies. Texas A&M University said Monday that University of Texas president Larry Faulkner will deliver the commencement address May 10 to A&M's master's and doctoral degree candidates. The Aggies and Longhorns have been cross-state rivals for more than a century. Tennis SO 90G A&M spokesman Keith Randall confirmed that the announcement was not a misprint. "We've had UT presidents speak here before," he said. Indeed, but it was prior to recorded history as far as commencement speeches go. The A&M president's office has kept track of such things since 1963, and could find no other UT president on the list of esteemed commencement day speakers at College Station. Even so, "When it comes to this, rivalries are cast aside," Randall said. Faulkner, who has a doctorate in chemistry from UT, said he is pleased to make the speech, which he hasn't written yet, but it "will have something to do with the need to adapt in a changing future." He do.es know one thing: the opening quip is unlikely to be an Aggie joke, he said. Speakers at other A&M commencement ceremonies May 10-1 1 include Karen Hughes, top aide to President Bush; U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas; and state Rep. Myra Crownover. But Faulkner's address brings out talk of a long and storied clash between the burnt orange and maroon. UT's mascot, Bevo, originally got continued from page 5 and other students were very friendly, helpful and made the transition easier. "Dana Delancey was a good example, I learned a lot from her," she said. Like Steenkamp, Smith said she does not see her family as often as she would like. Smith will make the two-day trip home to Austrailia this summer and is looking forward to it. "I miss the laid-back people at home," she said. Smith said she is unsure about what to study, but is considering communications and has a goal of improving each year in tennis. Smith said she also has advice for foreign students. "Definitely train before hand, be prepared, focus in school, and take one day at a time." You can leave a message for correspondent Laura Robinson by calling 626-7983. i$ nulls WHAT A YEAR! WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? SEEMS AS THOUGH WE WERE JUST IN FALL TRAINING. . .AND NOW THE END DRAWS NEAR. YOU'VE BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AND YOU HAVE TRUELY MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF MANY. THANK YOU TO ALL THE RESIDENT ASSISTANT STAFF FOR ALL YOUR TIRELESS EFFORTS AND RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY WE STRIVE FOR. YOU'VE MADE IT FUN TO BE HERE! SINCERELY, JASON AND WSU HOUSING. i Aere are you going to be between 3 and 5pm? How about "The Pie" Stxxdy Hour Specials 3-5pm 7-days a week Slice of Cheese Pizza .99 16oz. Fountain Soda .49 12oz. Draft- Micro .99 w The Pie 42nd & Harrison Blvd IT'S his name after Aggies steered the UT Longhorn out of town in 1915 and branded it "13-0" - the score by which the Aggies had defeated the Longhom football team. UT students retrieved the beast and evened the score by transforming the branding marks into "BEVO." UT students have since dognapped the Aggie mascot Reveille, a collie, and the back-and-forth is part of Texas lore. Faulkner said he does not believe he is being lured into Aggieland and said he has no fear of a branding. The fact is that he and A&M president Ray Bowen have become friends and mutual admirers. Bowen extended the personal invitation for Faulkner to speak, Randall said. Faulkner said he and Bowen have worked together and spoken frequently about competing not against each other, but competing with each other against other national universities for distinction. "It's fine for us to be rivals in lots of ways. But our focus needs to be on the fact that we' re trying to do the same work in a national context," Faulkner said. He said he expects that he will receive a cordial reception from the several hundred graduates and their guests. Of course, among the doctorates, many will be looking for jobs. mm 1 I i rirrmW, MMftb AH- Rlro yjgwisfimqton 621-4752 Sate Ends rTUtafo Press!, J ty A S S O C I AT I O Ng S Horn what w cm Ho lot you.Qursjssc.a,ly trained t&xi. ers find and tag afly pwss refe-renc to your sublets. The I .articles are then mailed, faxed or you can utilize mr new CD ROW service. Cal Utah Press Asstxfetkn kg mom mfowm-1 f Jkftfws-y 71111? , A if J m rues imiTim mm uih! m w mimm Nursing in the Air Force: exciting, rewarding, the best. Best facilities, best benefits. Travel, training, advancement and 30 days of vacation with pay; plus you may qualify for a $5,000 bonus. If you're a registered nurse, Air Force Nursing offers the best of everything. To request additional information, call l- 800- 423-USAF or visit a1rforce.com U.S. AIR FORCE CROSS INTO THE BLUE |