Q:What are you doing over

summer break?

Daniel Callahan

freshman chemical

engineering major

“I’ll get a job, go to community college to get some credit hours out of the way and go to the beach.”

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Katie Foxsophomore mathematics major

“Lots and lots of classes and catching up on everything and hanging out and having fun.”

Stephanie Doughertysenior international studies and

Russian double

major

“I am interning with Sen. John Cornyn in Washington, D.C.”

Travis Jerniganjunior construction science major

“I’m going to stay here and work; I’ve been working on the YMCA renovation, and take one class.”

“I should be spending it in Houston. Hopefully I’ll be taking online classes, but for the most part, just working.”

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Laneisha Johnson sophomore supply chain manage-ment major

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Fish Camp prepares to welcome class of 2014

Texas A&M University will prove again that every-thing is bigger in Texas as students will welcome in the largest freshmen class in University history with the larg-est student-run orientation program in the nation.

Fish Camp, a time-honored Aggie tradition, serves to be one of the first introductions that many of the incoming freshmen have to the A&M’s traditions, spirit and family.

“I think Fish Camp is a really good opportunity for freshmen who maybe haven’t grown up with the tradi-tions to learn the traditions, become familiar with them

Melissa Appel Special to The Battalion

Values ◗ Development◗ Integrity◗ Compassion◗ Unity◗ Continuity◗ OutreachFor more information visit http://fi shcamp.tamu.eduSee Fish Camp on page 5

No Silver Taps in May

Although it is a timely tradition, Silver Taps does not take place every month of the year, instead it coincided with the student academic calendar. The tradition takes place during the fall semester, September through Decem-ber, and the spring semester, February through April.

There is no Silver Taps in January

because of the Christmas break, and there is no ceremony in May due to finals. Students who die after the De-cember Silver Taps are honored at the February service, and those who pass away after the April Silver Taps or dur-ing the summer will be honored at the September Silver Taps in the fall.

If no student dies during the pre-vious month, the Silver Taps service

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Graduates have options in repaying loan debt

When the class of 2010 bids farewell to A&M next week, more than half will be leaving with both a diploma and a stu-dent loan by which to remember their education.

Joe Pettibon, assistant provost for stu-dent financial aid, said A&M students graduating with loans have debts averag-ing $21,000. Pettibon said these students should not worry about immediate action.

“Most of the loans have a six-month grace period so you don’t have to start payments the day you graduate,” Petti-bon said.

When planning for the conclusion of this grace period, Pettibon said there are numerous options for graduates to consider.

The standard plan divides payments more than 10 years, which equates to monthly payments of under $200 for those with $20,000 in federal loan debt. However, there are alternatives for stu-dents who experience difficulty meeting these payments.

One option for students may be to de-crease payments by extending the length of the plans beyond 10 years. However, Pettibon discouraged students from doing

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Photo illustration by Jeramie Heflin — THE BATTALION

Oil and gasThe petroleum engineering department at A&M has ranked fi rst in undergraduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, and since 1930 has awarded more than 4,000 bachelor’s degrees. The degree program prepares students to enter the oil and gas industry in three possible areas: drilling, production or reservoir engineering. Senior petroleum engineering major Michael Sollee is prepared to work in July for Anadarko Petroleum Corp. in Denver, Colo. “Everything I’ve learned at A&M I’ve used for internships,” Sollee said. “Going into different jobs that I’ve had, I’ve found that it’s been a lot easier to adjust than [for] other interns because of the schooling I’ve had. It’s

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Summer fi lms pick up old storylinesThis summer some of the most anticipated sequels will hit theaters near you including “Iron Man 2,” “Toy Story 3” and “Sex and the City 2.”

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Editor’s noteThe Battalion’s fi nal issue for spring semester will be Monday, May 10. Publication for the summer will resume June 1.

ConsultingEconomics, engineering, fi nance, sport management and other majors allow students to enter fi rms as consultants. Consulting encompasses a wide range of fi elds in which A&M graduates are considered experts. The academics and extracurricular experiences of students in these majors

AccountingThe department of accounting is globally recognized. It is ranked 14 in public undergraduate programs by U.S. News & World Report and 10 globally by Financial Times. The Professional Program of Accounting within the major is responsible for allowing students to graduate with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, participate in an internship and leave campus with a job. Senior accounting major Will Gullette will graduate in December and begin working at Deloitte & Touche. “The PPA program was especially helpful in securing an internship, and I got to tailor my classes to the specifi c area of accounting I wanted to go into,” Gullette said.

MilitaryThe Texas A&M Corps of Cadets has existed since the University was founded and has produced more than 43,000 commissioned offi cers. While not everyone in the Corps is required to enter the military, many A&M students are contracted before graduating.

Gullette is specializing in management information systems, one of the seven tracks available within the program. He said the program helped him prepare for his career. “We have a really good accounting department and really good professors that help prepare us for that,” Gullette said.

Senior history major Zac Clark will be moving in June to Norfolk, Va. “I think A&M has prepared me very well for going into the military,” Clark said. “My experiences and training in the Corps gave me a lot of leadership insight about how to lead a group of people. The traditions of A&M have instilled a lot of pride in me. Clark said he does not know what he will be doing on the U.S.S. Ross — the ship he has been assigned to — but says he is prepared. “I really

feel like having come to A&M I have an edge over a lot of people,” Clark said. “I know I’ll be working for the

betterment of the ship and the crew.”

allows for a broad area of knowledge that can feed students into fi elds that might not match their degree plan. Senior biomedical engineering major Leigh Sinclair is beginning

work as a consultant at Quorum, a company that provides computer software to the energy industry. “I have done a lot of engineering classes,” Sinclair said. “I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on the overall problem solving mentality that you need to have,

and I think that’s one of the most important things that companies look for in engineers when they’re looking for consultants.” Sinclair

said her extracurricular involvement has given her more practical knowledge. “I was really

involved in MSC OPAS, so I went through all the leadership positions there.”

been honestly pretty easy, in terms of internships. I go into an internship prepared. I owe it to A&M.” Sollee said through his previous work experience he is confi dent his degree will make him successful after graduation. “The petroleum engineering department’s so good that they can prepare us for everything that we need to know.”

Graduates from Texas A&M enter four main industries after graduation: accounting, military, oil and gas and consulting.

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1 Dead day party

Josh Abbott Band and the Kyle Bennett Band will perform at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hurricane Harry’s.

3 Cap and gown pick-up

Students who ordered a cap and gown may pick it up starting May 10 in the MSC Bookstore.

Doctoral students in the College of Archi-tecture and College of Education Administra-tion teamed this year to learn the process of designing schools.

“It is a collaborative effort between Dr. Bob Johnson in architecture, and myself in education administration to introduce future architects and K-12 school leaders to each other and begin to develop understanding of their different worlds and how they may interact in the future,” said Virginia Collier, professor in the Department of Educational Administration.

Collier said while this is the first year the stu-dents have interacted, consulting between the faculty of the two colleges has been going on for years.

“Interaction between professors in the two departments goes back over 15 years. I have used Dr. Johnson as a resource as did my predeces-sor, Dr. Arnold Oates,” Collier said. “In turn, I have assisted with school design studios for many years and we have discussed our desire to bring students together.”

It has not been a completely smooth first year for the program, said Robert Johnson, professor in the college of architecture.

“The program hasn’t worked out as well as we have hoped. The college of education students have full-time jobs and were having to meet on the weekends, and there actually wasn’t a parallel class for our students,” Johnson said.

Collier said she attributes most of the difficul-

ties to the different schedules of the two programs.“EDAD [educational administration] students

are graduate students who hold full-time jobs and attend classes at night and on Saturdays,” she said. “That is the direct opposite of the schedule for architectural students.”

Despite the challenges, Collier said it is impor-tant for these two programs to be able to interact.

“Cross-college work within the University almost always adds strength to both programs. It’s a shame we can’t find ways to do more. It has been a challenge, however, and Dr. Johnson and I would both agree that we needed more structured activities for the teams,” Collier said.

Christopher Stein, a doctoral student in the educational administration program, said the collaboration has made him aware of the parts of constructing a school that he had been missing before.

“I have enjoyed learning about the process of designing and constructing a school. The class has opened my eyes to the complex nature of building a school and the collaboration needed between many parties to successfully complete the construction and opening of the campus,” Stein said.

He said this experience with collaboration will help him in his future.

“I have learned the importance of collabora-tion between many parties,” Stein said. “This experience has allowed me a glimpse of the roles of people above that will allow me to have a great understanding of the complex process of building a new campus.”

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Creating a campus through collaborationArchitecture, education administration students learn process of building schools

Student regent pickedGov. Rick Perry announced the 2010-2011 Student Regent to the Texas A&M System Board of Regents Monday. On June 1, Cresencio Davila will begin representing 115,000 students who attend the 12 universities within the Texas A&M System. After graduating in 1994 from John F. Kennedy High School in San Antonio, Davila did not enter college, but entered the work force and began a family. He is married and has four children under 7. In 2006, Davila enrolled in college and graduated three years later with a bachelor’s in accounting from A&M—San Antonio. A&M-SA was one of two universities to join the System in 2009. Davila is pursuing his master’s in business administration from A&M-SA. On top of school and a full-time job, Davila serves as president of the student government association and of the Delta Beta chapter of the Delta Mu Delta Fraternity. Davila said he was humbled by the appointment and takes seriously the task of representing students.“I think the most important thing is to provide the students’ perspective and voice with regards to issues that are facing different A&M campuses or A&M as a whole,” Davila said. “I have to represent every one of the students, and so I expect to do that in the Board of Regents and before the [Texas] Higher Education Board.” Davila said it was because of his “desire to serve.” “Volunteering in the student government association really rekindled my desire to serve and utilize my gifts,” Davila said. “I want to be a part of something bigger than myself, to make my contribution to the world, to leave my realm of infl uence a little more positive than when I came in.”

Robert Carpenter, staff writer

correctionsThe women’s equestrian team are national champions this year. An article, “Aggie sports year in review” highlighting 2009-2010 sports appeared on page 5 of Monday’s issue.

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The summer movie season is almost upon us in all of its popcorn-friendly glory, so here’s a brief (albeit quirky) rundown of the top

movies vying for your hard-earned cash.The blockbuster season begins early on May

7 with the release of the hotly anticipated “Iron Man 2.” Sequel to the unexpected blockbuster that came out two years ago, “Iron Man 2” retains much of the same cast from its predeces-sor, including leading man Robert Downey Jr. With the addition of several new characters and villains (and a greater emphasis on action), let’s hope the film doesn’t tread the same ground that doomed “Spiderman 3” a few years ago.

May continues with the release of Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” (which looks a lot like “Gladi-ator” with a PG-13 rating), “Shrek Forever After” (a series which needs to be put to rest), “MacGruber” (which has the potential to be the best Saturday Night Live inspired film ever), “Prince of Persia” (which looks a lot of like “Pirates of the Caribbean” in the desert sans Johnny Deep), and “Sex and the City 2” (if you actually want to go see this then you probably already know what to expect).

The next movie on the summer blockbuster radar is “The A-Team.” Based off the beloved old school TV show of the same name, “The A-Team” promises to be one of those action movies you turn your brain off before you walk into theater. But with a cast that includes Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover”) and Liam Neeson (“Taken”), it’ll probably be a fun ride.

The next week, June 18, delivers the big-

gest film of the summer (potentially the year) with “Toy Story 3.” Let’s all be honest with ourselves for a minute. “Toy Story 1 & 2”

probably holds a special place in all of our inner child’s hearts, so you’re going to

want to see this. Who doesn’t want to team up with Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Mr. Potatohead and Rex as they try to break out of a daycare in brilliant Pixar 3-D?

June also marks the release of “Killers” (June 4), which stars

Ashton Krutcher and Katherine Heigl. “Killers” is about a woman

who gets caught up in the world of international intrigue and action when meets an undercover assassin. This plot sounds suspi-ciously similar to “Knight and Day” (June 25), starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, which is about [see plot synopsis of “Killers”]. Which one will be better? Well at least the latest “Knight and Day” trailer has a Muse song on it.

Moving on, the first weekend of July features the release of “Twilight: Eclipse.” Because of its reverent and rabid fan base (combined an Independence Day release date), “Eclipse” will probably be one of the largest grossing films of the summer. July 16 marks the opening day of my pick for best film of the year with “Incep-

tion.” Directed by Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight”) and starring Leonardo Dicaprio, “Inception” revolves around a group of busi-nessmen who can reconstruct your dream world and then steal your subconscious. If that synop-sis just blew your mind then get ready because the film reportedly has a budget of over $200 million and it will be simultaneously released in IMAX. Prepare for smart thrill ride that looks to be a masterpiece.

The summer season also means that it’s for

your obligatory Will Ferrell movie. “The Other Guys” co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Samuel L. Jackson, and is about two meek New York City detectives. This sounds a lot like an Americanized version of “Hot Fuzz” but hopefully this isn’t another “Land of the Lost.” But it’s directed by Adam McKay who works well with Ferrell (see “Anchorman”), but that doesn’t mean this won’t be terrible. One thing’s for

certain though: it can’t be as bad as this year’s “Cop Out.”

Overall, your summer viewing choices are extremely diverse, but stay away from obvious duds like “Salt,” “Marmaduke” and “Cats & Dogs 2: Revenge of Kitty Galore.”

Joe Terrell is a sophomore telecommunications major.

curls for a pretty yet quirky look.If you’re hitting the pool anytime soon, don’t be afraid to work a solid or patterned

monokini – the brighter the better. They show just enough skin and still

appear tasteful. For the men, top-sider shoes

will always be a classic look. For a laid-back appearance, don a graphic tee with

fitted jeans,

throw on a cardigan and go –

you’ll be a hit on any date.

Another trend for men is the popular ath-letic brand Under Ar-mour, especially when it comes to working out in the heat.

“I would say Under Armour so when it gets about 100 degrees I don’t pass out when I’m running outside,” said sophomore geo-

sciences major Chris Harrison.Be sure to pair your sleek exterior

with a solid pair of aviators; they’ll never go out of style. To really stand out in your look, there has never been a more opportune time to sport a straw fedora. Pick any color you want, and this summer it will complement your outfit.

Also, look out for corduroy cutoffs and denim shorts — and the timeless button-down plaid shirt. Plus, Ked-style sneakers of all colors will work.

Toms are another popular shoe this summer, as they come in several colors, styles and unique patterns. They are extremely comfortable shoes that can be paired with almost any outfit to give it a distinct style.

Don’t give in to the temptation to get lazy in your style in the sweltering summer sun. Choose a few great pieces and vary your usage of them. Catch on to this summer’s fashion theme: Bring out your chic side with pride, but keep it classy, Aggieland.

Angela Washeck is a freshman communications major.

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3 Perpetual Motion

The eighth annual dance concert put on by the A&M dance program will feature three nights of performances 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7 through 9 in room 263 of the Read Building.

1 Redefi ned day

Students will attend Friday classes today, the last day of the spring semester. Final exams begin Friday.

4 An Aggie study

breakTake a break from studying with The Association of Former Students Friday at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. There will be entertainment on the 26-foot media wall and interactive exhibits about Aggieland.

2 Cinco De Mayo

Sbisa Dining Hall will have a Cinco De Mayo celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Shredded pork salsa verde tostadas, enchiladas and cilantro queso are among the foods being served. Meals are $8.25 per person and meal plans are accepted.

5 Last beer of

the yearEnjoy the last beer of the year with Granger Smith who will perform May 12 at The Texas Hall of Fame with special guest Josh Langston. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $8.

Check out this summer’s hottest

fashion trends, including rompers for women and the straw

fedora for men.

Angela Washeck

Joe Terrell

Ah, summer. It’s time to ditch our text-books for swim trunks and cold lemonade and our sweatshirts for shorts and tanks.

The hot season ahead is bringing with it some cool styles for guys and girls.

For females, the always-in white tee and jeans, paired with a fun accessory remains a must-have. Ruffled skirts are in, too – just don’t go too short. You can pick up some tie-dye scarves to throw on for a breezy summer evening. Any color will work.

Ladies, this summer, choose fabrics with room. Peasant tops, shorts with longer inseams and tee-shirt dresses will help you create a care-free summer look. As always, nautical is in. You simply can’t go wrong with striped pieces and anchor accessories.

Junior communication major Skyler Yancey strives to create a relaxed look in the warm weather.

“I love solid colored sun-dresses you can accessorize with cute sandals,” she said. “Especially turquoise — I love turquoise jewelry.”

Something else to remember: this summer, classy is in (think ruffles, lace and bows.) Longer skirts and shorts are showing up more on the runway, and they look like they are here to stay for a while.

Bangles are a quick way to add panache to any outfit. Choose stacks of solid brights, neutrals, cute floral patterns and bracelets with embellishments as well.

The most important trend of this season for women is the romper. If you haven’t seen it, the romper is a one-piece cross between shorts and a skirt, a little like a jumper. Pair the romper with a cardigan, a chunky necklace and gladiator sandals, and you’ll be golden. If you’re feeling extra daring, rock a bow headband with loose

Spring into summersummer

Photos by April Baltensperger — THE BATTALION

Toms and Sperries are both popular shoes that can be paired with shorts, capris and casual dresses during the hot summer season.

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“Iron Man 2” is one of the hottest action movies coming out this summer with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Tony Stark and starring Mickey Rourke as a villain.

This summer’s line-up of movies

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1 2Make some music at the

sixth annual 2010 Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp, Kerrville,

Texas June 2-6. Classes include songwriting, classical guitar, dobro, country guitar,

banjo, fiddle lessons, and more. HCAMP is a production

of The Texas Arts & Crafts Educational Foundation.

Kerrville is just Camp details and registration information can be found at http://www.

hcamp.org or by calling 830-459-2120.3 More of a listener than

a player? Wolf Pen Creek has (free) performances all summer as part of the

Starlight Music Series, including Roger Creager

May 15 and Hotel California, a tribute band to the Eagles June 12. Check out the city of

College Station’s Facebook page for the full schedule.

4 Go organic this summer and use

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Bryan Parkway in Bryan.

5Be a tourist in your own

backyard. A program started by the College Station

Visitors Bureau encourages visiting local attractions.

Stop by for a “passport” that you can fill with stamps from different locations, and once

filled enter it in to win a patio set.

Hang out or volunteer at the Texas fourth annual Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival, June

18-19 in Historic Downtown Bryan. Activities include wine

tasting from 20 different wineries, continuous live music, shopping and the arts. Purchase

pre-sale tickets until June 17 for $16 at http://www.bryantx.

gov/texasredsfestival or at designated locations listed on

the site.

Summer eventsheat up in Bryan and College Station

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and know what’s going on at football games,” said Jarrod Underwood, a junior chemi-cal engineering major who at-tended Fish Camp 2007.

Faced with a trend of increas-ingly large freshman classes, Fish Camp 2010 will consist of seven sessions, 42 camps, eight directors, 84 chairmen and women and 1,032 counselors. Work for the upcoming sum-mer’s Fish Camps began last fall as directors and chairper-sons began the organizational tasks, budgeting and training necessary for completion of the orientation program, whose operating budget is more than $1 million.

Counselor applications are available at the beginning of the spring semester, with the positions being announced about one month into the semester.

Those who choose to apply for a leadership position in Fish Camp see it as an opportunity to give back to incoming fresh-men in the same way that they benefited from the camp duringfirst years.

“Fish Camp had an enor-mous impact on me as a fresh-man, so I decided to apply in the hopes that Fish Camp would continue to have an impact on my life,” said Jay Evans, senior political science major and Fish Camp 2010 director of administration. “After being involved with Fish Camp for four years, I can say that I will never forget my experience.”

During the four-day event, incoming freshmen have op-portunities to build their Aggie networks through mixers and socials. They learn about the Aggie Spirit through mock Sil-ver Taps and Muster ceremo-nies. Smaller discussion groups give students a support group to building each other up.

“I hope that the new stu-dents who come to Fish Camp

can have an amazing experi-ence, and I hope that when they leave they are full of the Aggie Spirit and feel excited and blessed to be a student at such an amazing University,” Evans said.

Fish Camp takes place at the Lakeview Methodist Confer-ence Center in Palestine, Tex-as. Since it was first there in 1956, Fish Camp has expanded to accommodate more students as Lakeview has expanded its facilities.

Even with the emphasis on the sheer large numbers of stu-dents, Fish Camp continues to stress the importance of insur-ing that every individual Ag-gie walks away with a better perspective on college life and Texas A&M, Evans said.

“My favorite part about Fish Camp is the freshman campfire on the last night of camp,” Ev-ans said. “It is always so re-warding and heart-touching to see that shy, quiet camper stand up and pour their heart out about how much their time at camp has meant to them.”

For many freshmen, the friends they meet during Fish Camp continue throughout their four years of college and beyond.

“Fish Camp was a great way to meet friends, and I still talk with many of them,” said Ty-ler Moquin freshman general studies major who attended Fish Camp 2009. “It’s a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to get plugged in and learn about the incredibly awe-some Aggie traditions.”

When the class of 2014 leaves at the end of the Fish Camp, counselors and directors believe the exerience will serve as a beginning for a valued ca-reer as a Fightin’ Texas Aggie.

“I hope that when a member of the class of 2014 leaves camp, they feel like they are ready to be an Aggie,” Evans said. “I hope that they have fallen in love with Texas A&M like so many students who have come before them.”

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Fish Camp introduces freshmen to Aggie traditions and to each other. Many friendships made there last all four years.

DALLAS — Gov. Rick Perry is praising the results of his immigration enforcement talks with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. That’s after a steady drumbeat of criticism from Perry about the federal approach toward those enforcement needs and fears that Mexico’s drug-related violence might spill into the United States. According to The Dallas Morning News, Perry told a Washington, D.C., round-table of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Monday that he has “a real good feeling” after his meeting with Napolitano, a former Arizona governor. Perry says that Napolitano, as a former border governor, “gets it.” He says, “The border can be secured. It takes boots on the ground. It requires technology.” Perry has appealed for National Guard troops to patrol the border.

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have identified the buyer of the SUV used in a failed Times Square terror attack and are seeking him as a potential sus-pect, two law enforcement of-ficials said Monday.

The buyer is a man of Pakistani descent who recently traveled to Pakistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is at a sensitive stage.

The officials say the man is a Connecticut resident who paid cash weeks ago for the SUV parked in Times Square on Sat-urday and rigged with a crude propane-and-gasoline bomb.

The car’s last registered owner was questioned Sunday by investigators, and said he sold the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder to a man he did not know three weeks ago to a stranger, one official said.

Officials say the owner, whose name has not been released, is not considered a suspect in the bomb scare. But the revelation of the sale led authorities one step closer to whomever was aiming for mass carnage on a busy Saturday night in the heart of Times Square and achieved only streets emptied for hours of thousands of tourists.

New York Police Depart-ment spokesman Paul Browne confirmed Monday that inves-

tigators had spoken to the reg-istered owner.

The vehicle identification number had been removed from Pathfinder’s dashboard, but it was stamped on the en-gine, and investigators used it to find the owner on record.

“The discovery of the VIN on the engine block was pivotal in that it led to identifying the registered owner,” Browne said. “It continues to pay dividends.”

Investigators tracked the li-cense plates to a used auto parts shop in Stratford, Conn., where they discovered the plates were connected to a different vehicle.

They also spoke to the own-er of an auto sales shop in near-by Bridgeport because a sticker on the Pathfinder indicated the SUV had been sold by his deal-

ership. Owner Tom Manis said there was no match between the identification number the officers showed him and any vehicle he sold.

In New York, police and FBI examined hundreds of hours of video from around the area. They had initially wanted to speak with a man in his 40s who was videotaped shedding his shirt near the Pathfinder, but backed away as the buyer became clear. The man had not been considered a suspect and officials said it’s possible he was just a bystander. Po-lice also received around 120 tips, and three of which were considered promising, and col-lected forensic evidence from the Pathfinder.

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is omitted. The last time a Silver Taps was not held for this reason was in November 2008.

When the Texas Aggies needed another man on the field, E. King Gill stood together with his team. The tradition of the Twelfth Man was born.

When the Texas Aggies lose one of their own, Aggies stand together to show support at Silver Taps. The tradition of the Twelfth Man is exemplified.

Silver Taps is a time when Aggies gather to remember current students at A&M who died in the previous month.

“The purpose of Silver Taps is to provide an opportunity for students to pay their respects for a fellow member of their Aggie family,” said Ma-rissa Sibal, chairwoman of Traditions Council and senior finance major. “But more than allowing students an opportunity to pay their respects, it is an opportunity for that Aggie’s family to come to A&M and see the support that the Aggie family can provide for them, it’s a way to show them how much their Aggie meant to our Aggie family.”

Traditions Council is responsible for organiz-

ing Silver Taps.On the second Tuesday of every month,

Aggies stand in Academic Plaza in silence, let-ting their presence act as a simple, yet pow-erful, manifestation of the Aggie Spirit to those families.

The first Silver Taps was in 1898 to honor Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Although much time has passed, the tradition of Silver Taps has changed very little in its nature.

Students simply gather together in silence on the lawn of Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m. Ross Volunteers march into the Plaza and fire a 21-gun salute. Then the simple tune of “Taps” can be heard playing toward the north, south and west. “Taps” is not played a fourth time toward the east because it is said the sun will not rise on that Aggie’s life again.

Students then walk away and return to their respective lives and duties. The gesture is so simple and straightforward, yet poignant and profound for the family members that sit in front of the Sul Ross Statue, in the middle of a very palpable sensation and transparent representa-tion of the Aggie family.

“For some of the families, it is their first time to experience the strength of the Aggie family,”

said junior agricultural communication and jour-nalism major Lesa Teer, campus relations sub-chairwoman in Traditions Council. “It gives me chills every time to see looks of grief mixed with awe as the family members walk into Academic Plaza and realize that there are thousands of stu-dents silently standing in the dark to honor their child, not necessarily because they were friends or roommates or even from the same country — but simply because we are all Aggies and we are all a part of the Aggie family.”

Family members are greeted by members of Traditions Council on the night of Silver Taps. A member of Traditions Council escorts each fam-ily through the evening, from a special reception beforehand to the ceremony in Academic Plaza.

“There are no words to describe walking into Academic Plaza and escorting the families of the honored Aggies and seeing the Aggie Family com-ing together to pay tribute to their son or daugh-ter,” Sibal said. “Silver Taps sometimes is the gap that brings the honored student’s family and the Aggie family that the student had here at A&M.”

The simple action of standing with and for a family has a place in the realm of Aggie tradi-tions that is crucial for uniting Aggieland in a manner unlike any other.

The gesture is unpretentious, the significance

pronounced. Aggies are asked to join each other to stand for those who no longer can.

“No word sums up Silver Taps better than selfless,” Teer said. “Taking thirty minutes out of your busy schedule to silently stand in the dark for an Aggie that you may have never even heard of is one of the most selfless things some-one can do. Silver Taps is an amazing display of the Aggie family and truly makes you realize that you are a part of something so much bigger than yourself.”

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The Silver Taps Ceremony is not held in May or December. Students who die during those months are remembered at the following Silver Taps.

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The Student Recreation Center provides students many of the same amenities in the summer as offered in the fall and spring semesters.

If you are planning on stay-ing in College Station this summer, the Student Recre-ational Center will have plenty of options to keep you active and safely out of the sweltering Texas heat.

Intramural indoor soccer, 3-on-3 basketball, 4-on-4 flag football, sand volleyball, kick-ball tournaments and golf dou-bles will all be offered. Sign-ups for the first and second summer sessions run from June 1-7 and July 6-12, respectively.

“I go kayaking all the time at Town Lake in Austin, and since I won’t be staying there this summer, its great there’s a place that offers it around Col-lege Station,” said sophomore chemical engineering major Emily Donahoe.

Registration opens up June 1 for all Outdoor Adventure programs. For costs ranging from only $15-$50, Rec Center members and guests can partici-pate in a wide variety of clinics, day trips and educational cours-es on surfing, rock climbing and kayaking.

The Indoor Climbing Fa-cility will have several clinics throughout the summer, and a new Rec Rock Camp will be offered for children age 11-17. The registration fee is $250 per child and includes climbing time, instruction, equipment rental, a mid-morning snack and a camp T-shirt.

The Rec Center Natatorium will play home to Basic Scuba, Advanced Scuba, Scuba Re-ferral Dive and Adult Learn to Swim classes on several occa-sions during the summer. Spots are still available for Session IV of the Texas A&M Aggie Swim Camp held for kids 8 – 18 with

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skill levels from beginning competitive to advanced athlete. The Texas A&M coaches will be at every water workout, and student-athletes will serve as coun-selors. Extra spots may become available for the first three sessions. Visit aggieath-letics.com/camps for more information.

“I took a scuba kinesiology class this semester and got certified. It was a cool experience. I usually go to Gold’s Gym to maintain my physique. But, I’ll prob-ably hit up the Rec this summer for an Advanced Scuba class,” said senior fi-nance major Bartley Schaetter.

During the first week of June, mem-bers are able to try unlimited Group RecXercise classes for free, including cardio, indoor cycling, dance fitness, strength & conditioning and mind/body. Unlimited Group RecXercise Passes will be on sale for $10 off during the first week of the semester.

Specialty classes for mind/body in-clude Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Intensive Power Yoga, Hatha Flow, Kenpo, Pi-lates and Tai Chi. Dance classes avail-able are Intro to Ballroom, Ballet Basics, Ballet, Belly Dance, Country Western,

Intro to Hip Hop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin Mix and Salsa.

The Rec Center will also be provid-ing two, month long Boot Camp endur-ance programs from 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at $65 for members and $85 for non-members. For the crazed workout fiends, the 10th Annual Rec Sports Triathlon Training Program will take place June 8 – July 25. It is geared to the novice fitness participant as well as the experienced enthusiast that would like to train for a “sprint” distance triathlon that includes

a 500 meter swim, 15 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run. This seven-week program is in preparation for TriWaco Triathlon in Waco on July 25.

The Texas A&M Golf Course has several events taking place throughout the summer, including Monthly Opens, Little Linkster Jr. Tournaments and the Les Palmer Tournament on Aug. 23. Students can easily retain membership to the course by paying with a fee option while registering for classes. Faculty and staff can utilize direct deposit.

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4bed/4bath Waterwood Town-homes, 1001 Krenek Tap Roadacross from C/S’s Central Park.Gated, security system, bus route,appliances+washer/dryer included.Available summer or fall 2010. Con-tact 281-793-0102 orJimbo77@AggieNetwork.com.

ADORABLE 2/1 HOUSE, EAST SIDEHISTORICAL DISTRICT, WOODFLOORS, W/D conn., BIG fencedyard, EXT Strg, CARPORT. MOVE IN5/11, $725/mo. 106 POLK.979-775-2291.www.twincityproperties.com

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Gateway Villas. 4bd/4ba, need 3roommates for Fall semester. Livingroom, dining room, w/d, furnished,private bath for each room.$450/mo +utilities. 469-964-8103.

Great 3bed/2bath house in populararea. 2431 Pintail Loop. Comesw/w&d, refrigerator, pets okw/deposit, 2-car garage. Availablein August. Call Joey at979-218-4091.

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Houses: 505 Gilbert 3/3 $1100,2901McLaren 4/4.5 $1650, 4003 South-ern Trace 4/3 $1575, 4111 McFar-land 4/4 $1625, 4130 McFarland 4/4$1625, 3812 Old College 2/1 $850,209 B Richards 3/1.5 $1100. Du-plexes: 2358 Cornell 2/1.5 $650, 206Yale 2/1.5 $650, 3603 A Comanche2/1 $600, 3325 Longleaf 2/1 $600,938-942 Willow Pond 3/2 $1000,3603, 3752, 3754, 3776 Oldenburg3/3 $1100. Condo: 1501 Stallings#42, 52, 59 2/2.5 $875, 2804 Village2/1.5 $850, 1001 Krenek Tap #14054/4 $1600 Alpha-Omega Properties,Broker (979)774-7820.

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New homes for rent close to cam-pus! 4bdrm/4ba., 3bdrm/2ba. Calltoday! 254-721-6179. Broker.

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Sublet: Antelope. Large master bed-room/bathroom in 3BR duplex.$400/mo +utilities. May 20 to July30 opt to renew Ls. (full duplex alsoavailable). w/d, Byard. Westridge 34Fishcamp bus. Contact Tyler Brewerat brewski54@tamu.edu or617-610-0339.

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so if financially able.“There are different repay-ment options that would al-low the student to stretch those payments out, what would normally be over a 10 year period over a longer pe-riod of time,” Pettibon said, “but if you are able to pay more you should pay more. That is just a good prac-tice in general any time you borrow money.”

Kyle Richter, a senior mechanical engineering ma-jor, said he is approaching the repayment of his loans systematically, according to interest levels.

“Right now I have a loose plan for paying back my loans,” Richter said. “I’m going to pay off the inter-est bearing loans as quickly as possible, and then pay off the subsidized loans on time because I won’t benefit from paying those off early.”

Pettibon said students struggling to meet payments might want to also consider loan consolidation when applicable.

“Every loan servicer is going to have a minimum amount students have to pay, typically $50 per month,” Pettibon said. “So you may have three minimum $50 payments and if you con-solidate you’re going to have one $50 payment you have to make.”

For federal loans, there are also income contingent pay-ment plans which require minimum payments of 10 per-cent of a graduate’s income. For these students, the maxi-mum repayment plan is 25 years, after which point debt will be forgiven.

Those pursuing careers in public service may also want to be aware of the College Cost Reduction and Ac-cess Act of 2007. The act provides for loan and in-terest forgiveness after the borrower spends 10 years

continuously employed in public service. Qualified oc-cupations include teaching, military duty, law enforce-ment, university positions and certain health care jobs. To qualify, borrowers must make payments on-time for 120 months.

As for students with loans who will not be graduating this May, Pettibon said it is not necessarily a good idea to work 30 or 40 hours per week for the sake of avoiding debt. Instead, he advised living on a budget and carefully con-sidering how much money to borrow.

“Some students will simply take the amount of money that has been awarded to them at face value without consid-ering that many students can live cheaper than the aver-age,” Pettibon said. “If they don’t need that money, then don’t borrow the money.”

Cynthia Wright, junior environmental geosciences major, said avoiding unneces-sary expenses has helped her avoid student loans.

“I try to watch my spend-ing and I don’t buy a lot of things just for pleasure or any-thing like that,” Wright said.

Pettibon said this is the attitude that far-sighted stu-dents take when making financial decisions.

“We have an expression in financial aid, ‘You can live as a college student while you’re in college or you can live as a college student when you get out,’” Pettibon said. “One of the things you’ve got to do is get through college so you can get the job that you want, and don’t live like you’ve got the job already.”

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EDITOR’SNOTE

My grade, and all the good I can do be-cause of it, more than justifies stepping on a few toes. However, just because we’ve got a widening gray area to the moral spectrum doesn’t mean everybody can start unravel-ing the fabric of society. So, to whom it may concern (you know who you are), the following is a list I’ve compiled of the only times it is acceptable to steal something:

When it’s owned by Soviets or poorly accented B-movie actors playing Soviets.

When it’s guarded by lasers.When it’s a supernatural artifact

of unfathomable power, capable of altering the flow of history as we know it, or destroying the world with Spielbergian special effects.

Unfortunately, my room-mate’s slightly beaten up blue 2003 ET4 Vespa, which until this morning was sitting outside our apartment, is none of the above. Unless of course I am greatly mistaken about the nature of motorized scooters, in which case, enjoy your bid for supernaturally aided global domination. (Which would mean that my roommate is, in fact, a covert Soviet agent ... hmm ... “Sean” does have a distinctly Slavic sound to it, now that I think about it ... Well, nothing a little morally gray Jack Bauer-style questioning won’t answer.)

James Cavin

So, sir or madam, what I am trying to say is your actions do not fall under the umbrella of action movie morality’s justifi-able thievery. That’s right, I said it, you’re a bad person. Shame, shame on you, and may rabid weasels gnaw on tender areas of your anatomy.

For all of you readers that were not in-volved in jacking my roommate’s scooter, I have the following request. Please keep an eye out for a blue Vespa. If you see one, follow this carefully devised strategy:

Beat the driver unconscious using a blunt object, such as baseball bat, tire iron or the Vespa itself.

Ascertain the Vespa is, in fact, a blue 2003 ET4 with a dent on the side (an old dent,

not one caused by beat-ing the driver).

If so, continue beating the unconscious driver until I arrive with the rabid weasels.

Why am I so angry about this? Well, an Aggie

does not steal, nor toler-ate those who do. Also, this

particular Aggie does not look forward to having to drive his roommate

places. Do you know what time Sean has to be at work by? One! That’s right, one in the afternoon! So if I’m going to have to wake up every day by 1 p.m., the least you can do is find those responsible and beat them to death. Wait, Sean just told me that he’ll walk to work ... OK, so maybe don’t beat them to death, but at least a noogie or something.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to

go delete all the hate mail telling me that stealing laser guarded Soviet super weapons of a paranormal nature is against the Aggie honor code.

P.S. Dear thieves, you do realize that even if my roommate’s only form of transportation was in fact, an artifact of unfathomable supernatural power, it’s not going to end well for you, right? Trust me, these things never do. You’re going to get your faces melted off, or your souls sucked into the Vespa dimension as the incorporeal horror you’ve unleashed wreaks havoc on your secret island base, or face-propellered to death by Harrison Ford. Better to just return it.

James Cavin is a senior English major.

Like any time of great crisis, I understand the lines of

morality become blurred during finals. For instance,

this morning I rolled through a stop sign as I rushed to

a test I was late for. I ran over three old ladies, six cats and

a box full of adorable puppies, but such are the chaotic

ethics of the semester’s end.

Finals can make any student

desperate, but taking away someone’s

transportation is wrong.

Throughout my years of college, I’ve learned college textbooks are not worth the debt induced while purchasing them. There are some great books many will enjoy, and possibly even keep. But mostly, we regret the $200 not remotely helpful to me the professor required because he or she wrote it.

The amount of money spent on textbooks as under-graduate students is outrageous. The money to fund rainforest or plant greenery that we need, rather than overly abuse paper. Better yet, we could have all united together and made our own bailout/ stimulus plan, and used it to pay the pricey cost of tuition, excluding books. Requir-ing tons of books overwhelm students not only with more sleepless nights, but with the price of those books. Maybe bookstores should offer a buddle or bulk price, that way it’s more like Costco.

The incredible monopoly textbooks have on schooling circles back to professors.

Cole Allen

A great number of professors seem to want students to buy their book to gain commis-sion profits off of it. While some professors require minimum reading material, actually realizing their class is not the only one you are taking, others make you buy 10 books, many you’ll never even open.

Paul Patti, Traditions Bookstores general manager, helped explain the high cost.

“When newer editions come out with changes in CDs, pincodes and such, this

all influences the price,” Patti said, “Teachers have the ultimate say on what book they want and need.”

I understand the overall need for a book to help a professor teach, but why should a book

cost so much and only be worth a 10th of the original cost at the end

of the semester? If the cost of the books is so much, we should at least be reim-bursed 75% of our original investment for books in good condition, anything less is a slap in the face. Last semester I bought a government book for $50, was offered $3 back, even though the class was still being taught with the same material. I don’t understand why a book that I didn’t even open is only worth $3, the paper alone is worth more.

“There’s a lot that goes into buy-back. I understand where the frustration comes from,” Patti said. “The standard of buy-

back is usually half the original price of the new book, but once a quantity is met, it drops down to whatever the wholesalers is paying for the book on a national basis.”

With low resale value, a lot of students turn to other sources like Amazon and eBay for their books. Yet they can still be pricey, and the shipping wait can be deter-ring, especially if you’re needing a book for class soon.

Patti explained that whole-sellers set the price, and that Traditions’ commission is extremely low, sometimes as low as 50 cents a book. If Wal-Mart sold books there wouldn’t be this textbook shafting problem we face every year, because of their awe-some return policies.

Over the course of my studies, I have learned a few things to help stop text-books from increasing your student loans. Pair with some friends in class; make sure they are not slackers and split a book. Go to the library and rent a book, but chances are someone got to it first. Checking out the text from course reserves can buy time while you wait for shipping. Or, find a sugar daddy or momma, and have them supply your every college need. This one is harder to do than you think.

Lastly, you could boycott books. You would be surprised how far note taking can get you, especially with slides. But find some way to avoid the stores. Last semester I spent more than $700 on books and got $102 back. With the money I’ve spent on textbooks, I could have prob-ably bought my own forest and printing company and made profit, rather than lose so much.

Cole Allen is a senior political science major.

It’s nearing the end of the

semester, which means stu-

dents have realized they’ve

spent hundreds of dollars on

textbooks this semester, many

they have not opened, read

or wanted. But as we try to

sell back our books, students

are annually shafted by low

resale prices.

Textbooks can cost almost as much as

the tuition, if purchased from

a store.

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Swindled by textbook sales

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Many changes were made but one stands out among the rest. Thomas Jefferson was removed from a list of influential individuals whose writings students must study. Apparently, 10 members of the State Board of Education have forgotten their history so I will give them a short refresher course.

Jefferson was only the third president of the United States, the second vice president, the first secretary of state, an ambassador to France, the second governor of Virginia, founder of the University of Vir-ginia and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, to name just a few of his accom-plishments. Needless to say, he is an important figure in American history and deserves to be studied.

Now here is the fun part. In the document outlining the proposed changes, there is a para-graph above the aforementioned list of authors, stating students must be able to “identify the impact of political and legal ideas” of a list of documents. Somehow, perhaps by an act of Divine Providence, the Declaration of Indepen-dence is on that list. This implies that despite their actions, these 0 members of the State Board of Education are not complete idiots, they do understand the importance of this docu-ment. However, they refuse to acknowledge the accomplishments of the author because they do not see eye-to-eye with him, most likely due to Jefferson’s “separation of church and state” comment in his 1802 letter to the Danbury Baptists. This almost slight-of-hand trick the

Jeremy Northum

board is doing is most unsettling, and this ma-nipulation faintly resembles propaganda.

The proposed curriculum standards are now published in the Texas Register, and are open for 30 days of public comment. A final vote will be taken May 20. Texans need to com-ment on these proposed standards. Send a mes-sage to these 10 that you will not put up with this nonsense.

To the 10 State Board of Education members who voted for the curriculum changes: stop rewriting history. You are on the State Board of

Education, not the State Board of Indoc-trination. Your actions are shameful

and will hurt students in Texas. Actually, they hurt more

than just the students in Texas. Because Texas is such a large state and the largest buyer of textbooks in the country, its

curriculum standards influence the textbook market throughout

the country. Many states will wind up with these standards as publishers

often market textbooks geared for Texas across the nation.

To make this situation even stranger, the people of Texas have only themselves to blame for this mess. Members of the State Board of Education are elected, so no one can blame the governor. Texans should be wary of voting for State Board of Education members without knowing the candidate and the issues. Check-ing boxes next to random names under the assumption that the choice does not matter is not acceptable. As they have demonstrated, State Board of Education members have quite a bit of influence over the students of Texas, a negative influence in this case.

Jeremy Northum is a graduate nuclear engineering student.

In their last meeting, the Texas

Board of Education proposed

some rather ridiculous chang-

es to the current high school

social studies curriculum. These

changes, passed under a 10 to 5

party-line vote, introduce some

of the most obvious examples

of bias and misrepresentations of

history imaginable.

The State Board of Education

shouldn’t alter history by removing

Jefferson’s infl uence in textbooks.

Junking Jefferson

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IdentifyingancestorsProfessor helps find 2 million-year-old skeleton in cave

Darryl J. de Ruiter, associate professor of the Department of Anthropology, was part of a team that identi-fied a previously und i s cove r ed human ances-tor. De Ruiter served as the lead Cranio-denta l specialist for the team and was the second author on the pa-per “Australopithecus sediba: A New Species of Homo-like Australopith from South Af-rica,” which ran as the cover story in the April 9 edition of Science Magazine.

The Battalion’s Samantha Johnson sits down with de Ruiter to discuss what was found in that South African cave.

Question What was dis-covered?

Answer Australopithecus Sediba, a transitional form [of human skeleton} descended from Australopithecus Afri-canus and ancestral to Homo, which is our genus. We have found two skeletons already, but there are two more that we can see so far.

Question How does this differ from Australopithecus Africanus?

Answer The cranium is the same size as Africanus, but shaped like early Homo, and the teeth are shaped like Aus-tralopithecus, but the same size as early homo. Also, the arms and legs are formed like Aus-tralopithecus, but the pelvis is formed like early Homo.

Question Approximately how old are these fossils?

Answer Between 1.78 and 1.95 million years old.

Question What is the sig-nificance about this find?

Answer It is an Australo-pithecus but it is more Homo like than any other species, making it a better candidate for a direct descendant of Homo.

Question How was it dis-covered?

Answer They were found in South African cave named Malapa. In the 1920’s limestone miners dynamited the area, but stopped before going too deep. There were about 200 blocks from this blasting stacked form a road, the fossils were found in these blocks. The site was rec-ognized by a team of geologists on Aug. 1, 2008 and the first fossils were found on the 15th.

Question When did you know it was something differ-ent than previously identified species?

Answer It was a gradual process that took months. I guess we really realized it in July of 2009 when we were in Nairobi comparing the fossils to the ones that they had. We knew it was different from the West African fossils, but we had to compare it to the East Afri-can ones.

Question Is there any-thing else that people should know about this find?

Answer It is not a “Miss-ing Link,” that is a term people should stay away from because it implies that evolution is a straight chain of events, it is not. Australopithecus Sediba was evolved from Africanus and moved toward early Homo.

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SOURCE: National Geographic

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