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exas A&M University first

opened its doors in 1876 after

being established by the Texas

Legislature in 1871 as the state’s first

public higher education institution.

Eras of A&M campus constructions

‘16 brings campus to life

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lassrooms and lectures easily breed stress

among students, even seasoned ones. For-

tunately the Bryan-College Station area

offers unique destinations that reflect the vibrant

atmosphere of campus and the surrounding

community. Whether on campus or off,

students can find somewhere to relax and

recharge for whatever obstacles they’re facing.

Sweet rest stops to relax in A&M, B-CS

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hile scanning the list of bus stops and trying to

determine which bus goes where, many students

miss their bus on the first day of class.

Making your way around campusCamryn FordThe Battalion

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For more information on A&M transportation go to page 8

To learn about all the hotspots in Aggieland go to page 10

An in-depth look at A&M’s buildings on page 11

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‘John Claybrook: You are now a part of the Aggie tradition

Welcome home

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owdy! What an honor it is to welcome you to Aggieland!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down the

days since graduation to step foot as a student on the greatest

campus in the entire world.

Now that New Student Conferences, Fish Camps and Impacts are all over, you are officially ready to begin your journey as an Aggie.

You are part of an extreme minority of students who were accepted to Texas A&M University. As it becomes more and more difficult to gain acceptance to this university, you have all the more reason to appreci-ate the opportunity to attend this school of outstanding distinction. You are the envy of thousands all over the state and nation. As easy as it is to grow complacent with your situation, I encourage you to wake up every day with a sincere appreciation for the opportunity you’ve been given.

What makes this opportunity so very special? There truly is nowhere else like Aggieland. The love of service, the Aggie Family, and the traditions are unique to this place.

This is the kind of place where 18,000 college students wake up on a Saturday morning to serve their community. This is the kind of place where thousands stand in silence on the first Tuesday of every month in support of the families of our fellow brothers and sisters who have been lost.

With our great passion comes the ability to do something truly great. It is with this motivation that I hope you pursue service and leadership through student organization

involvement here on campus. So much of my growth as an individual came as a result of my involvement. I wouldn’t be the same person today if it weren’t for the lessons I learned through my student organizations.

And whether you choose to get involved with student organizations or not, I hope you become a part of the heart of Aggieland- a “keeper of the Spirit,” as is often said. All it takes is one class of students to decide that our traditions aren’t special and not worth doing anymore. This responsibility is now on your shoulders, Class of ’16.

As Texas A&M is certainly in the national spotlight with our entrance into the SEC, now is the most important time in the history of our university to showcase our tradition.

Be proud of your university, defend her honor at all times, and make the most of this season of life. It’s a special time. Once again, welcome to Texas A&M.

God Bless and Gig ‘em.

John Claybrook is a junior finance major and student body president for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

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The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and forum participants in this paper do not necessarily refl ect those of Texas A&M University, The Battalion or its staff.

EDITOR’SNOTE

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Freshman guide to football

Football. Whether it’s social, lan-

guage or age barriers, Aggies throughout the institution’s vast network have consis-tently shown the capacity to intelligently interact due to America’s favorite fall-time contact sport.

It’s every Aggie’s constant. For newcomers, however,

learning the ropes can be difficult. At A&M, it can feel like some of the tradi-tions are overwhelming or complicated, not to mention numerous.

In honor of the latest ad-ditions to the Aggie family, The Battalion has compiled a handbook, listed below, on how one might arrange themselves before and during gameday to ultimately enjoy their experiences at Kyle Field.

Pulling ticketsAs a freshman, pulling

tickets may seem somewhat confusing. However, it’s ba-sically the act of picking out your tickets for the game. Unfortunately for your class, though, you won’t have a very good selection.

The simplest explana-tion is this: freshmen don’t acquire good seating because they’re at the bottom of the college totem pole. The key to snaring the best available seats is to be at your “pull” time early. At this point, you must also own a sports pass.

Wear the Appropriate AttireAt Texas A&M, there are

two colors you will never see anyone complain about you wearing: maroon and white. Black works as well but certainly isn’t suggested

in the Texas heat. Stick to those rules and you’ll be fine.

Additionally, be aware of when the annual Maroon Out game is; you do not want to be that person who shows up in white for the Maroon Out game.

Drink Water Before and During the Game

Dehydration is a serious problem in Texas, especially during the early parts of the fall semester. Put simply, you will sweat out a lot of water while attending an Aggie football game. Accordingly, it’s suggested not to hold back on drinking non-alcoholic liquids before every home Saturday.

Importance of Third DeckKyle Field is easily one of

the most intimidating venues in the college football world. Due in most part to the Twelfth Man, the stadium itself is physically overbear-ing. The triple deck provides A&M with a constant home field advantage unlike any in the nation.

A majority of freshmen, however, will only be able to pull tickets for the third deck. The student section of Kyle Field is arguably the loudest anywhere, but some freshmen believe that because the third deck is so distant from the field, their yelling has no impact.

Wrong. The Twelfth Man is the sum of all its parts, including the third deck. Attending the games and adding your voice, along with thousands of others, to the deafening noise that is A&M’s home field advantage is just part of being an Aggie.

James Sullivan is a junior business manjor.

Since the dawn of Texas A&M

University, there has always been one

medium through which each and

every maroon and white clad supporter has

the ability to communicate.

Pay attentionWhile obvious, paying

attention is the most integral part of being at any Aggie football game. It helps one not miss yell signals, maintain focus and be an active mem-ber of the revered Twelfth Man.

Furthermore, missing an A&M score can result in a dip in your romantic life. Kissing your date after every touchdown or field goal is a

tradition worth being aware of; if you fail to recognize the score, however, you can kiss that kiss goodbye.

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campus newsFootball sports passes sold outAccording to an Aggie Athletics press release Monday, all full-season football sports passes are sold out. A ‘White’ package, consisting of tickets to Arkansas, LSU and Sam Houston State, is also sold out. A small number of the ‘Maroon’ package (Florida, South Carolina State and Missouri) remain available.

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The campus braces for the influx of new faces as the Class of 2016 takes its first steps as students of Texas A&M Uni-versity, a journey that often begins with moving into a residence hall.

Freshmen are coping with the transition from home life to campus life, and are being assisted by resident advisers, or RAs. Junior sociology major and Krueger Hall RA Caiti Carlo said the RAs have been preparing for the freshmen since last week.

“There’s very intensive training, from programming to how to recommend students to resources. You never know what you will be dealing with,” Carlo said. “We have to go through every room and do in-ventory checks to make sure it’s safe and ready to move into.”

During the moving process freshmen received help with their dorm room essentials.

“Moving [in] was pretty simple,” said freshman aero-space engineering major Adri-an Rodriguez. “We unloaded everything off the truck, but there were student helpers to help carry everything to our rooms.”

Some of the notable dif-ferences freshmen are getting used to include the change in diet and bathroom situation. Rodriguez said the sense of freedom has come with a price.

“I can wake up whenever I want right now,” Rodriguez said. “I don’t have any home cooked meals though so that’s weird.”

Others are dealing with their new restroom situation, shift-ing from their personal ones at home to communal ones.

“I like it except for shar-ing restrooms with two other roommates,” said freshman general studies major Manuel Gomez.

But the differences stem outside of dorm life as the freshmen prepare to take on college-level courses.

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Residence Halls coming to life as students move in

campus

Students move into on-campus housing during the first day of move-in Sunday morning near south side garage.

Junior nutritional sciences major Kaleb Abbott watches TV in his dorm Sunday in Krueger Hall. Abbott serves as one of the residential advisers.

“The most severe issue is that transition,” said senior education human resource development major and RA Derek Hill. “They have to learn how to take exams, how to study and how to manage their time.”

RAs are required to live in the dorms, which Hill said he prefers due to the conve-nience. However, living off campus would allow for pri-vacy and a kitchen, Hill said.

Senior anthropology major and RA Elizabeth Jaroszewski said her experience living on campus differs from other up-perclassmen.

“I enjoy the same pros as everyone else living on cam-pus, but I have the opportu-nity to help freshmen make the transition into life at Texas A&M University,” Jarosze-wski said. “I love helping new students find their place in the Aggie community.”

Hill also said the main func-tion of RAs is to advise the freshmen on whatever issues they might encounter.

“We are there to give ad-vice and help them in their times of need,” Hill said. “We are everything to them.”

Housing issues for freshmen can range from stolen laundry to dirty roommates. Hill said the most prevalent issue is roommate conflict. For Ro-driguez, it’s been adjusting to not being around family.

“I’m alone now and its weird because I’m used to having siblings,” Rodriguez said.

Meeting people and mak-ing friends is a social hurdle freshmen must overcome, but it’s made easier living on cam-pus, Jaroszewski said.

“Making friends can be an extremely difficult experience for new students, but living on campus provides students with many opportunities to gain new friends,” Jaroszewski said. “From going to dorm events to just walking down the halls in your dorm you can meet some pretty awe-some people.”

By the numbers

SOURCE: Texas A&M Data and Research Services

Spring 2012 ■ Undergraduates off campus: 27,962 ■ Undergraduates on campus: 9,193

Fall 2011■ Undergraduates off campus: 30,410 ■ Undergraduates on campus: 9,457

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A&M prepares as season debut looms Playmakers showcase their skill in fall camp, make case for starting positions

As one of the most anticipated football seasons in school history ap-proaches, the Aggie football team — new coaching staff, new conference and all — continues to endure the rigors of fall camp preparation before crossing blades with the infamous SEC gauntlet.

Storylines are bountiful as new-comers have blossomed, defensive depth is questioned and starting quarterbacks are designated. With roughly one week remaining before the first game, A&M is finally piec-ing together what should be its debut lineup.

The pinnacle of the fall camp practices — Saturday’s scrimmage — gave a final glimpse at the new-look Aggie squad. Still assessing who will fit in the two-deep, A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin said the results on the field showcased a mixed bag.

“There were some good things. It’s hard for me, just coming off the

field [to say], but we had some guys that played well,” Sumlin said. “I was disappointed with the amount of en-ergy that was out there. We’re not a good enough team to just go out there and go through the motions. We have to play with energy.”

And perhaps no news evoked quite the amount of buzz as the announce-ment of freshman Johnny Manziel as A&M’s starting quarterback.

A controversy sparked immedi-ately following the departure of first-round draft pick Ryan Tannehill, the new Aggie signal caller — who fought off competition from sopho-mores Jameill Showers and Matt Jo-eckel – impressed coaches as fall camp intensified.

The young Manziel will be div-ing into a full SEC season without a single college football snap under his belt. Sumlin said he likes what he sees, but the Kerrville Tivy prod-uct will need to continue improving his craft.

“Basically it gets down to this: he’s

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A&M coaches continue to evaluate the roster for the best starting lineup as the Aggies wind down fall camp.

A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin acknowledges the good, the bad and the ugly of the Aggies’ performance leading up to kickoff.

played very well. Is he perfect? No,” Sumlin said. “He’s nowhere near where we need him to be, but he’s improved. He’s doing what we need him to do.”

A football legend in high school, Manziel earned his chops using his legs and creativity to extend plays af-ter they broke down. His tendency to perpetually make something out of nothing sometimes led to ill-advised decisions in the spring.

Offensive coordinator Kliff Kings-bury said he has improved in honing his skill and letting the players around him make plays, something he’ll con-tinue to develop.

“He was making some plays in the spring but he was pretty reckless with the ball. He came back [in the fall] and continued making the routine play,” Kingsbury said. “He’s got a lot of talent around him, so we just got to make sure he doesn’t think he’s got to do everything and win it by himself.”

And he’ll be surrounded by plenty of playmakers.

Alongside the usual suspects and a seasoned offensive line, there have been several surprises. Freshman run-ning back Trey Williams and red-shirt freshman receiver Mike Evans, among others, continue to turn heads.

Sumlin mentioned Williams’ suc-cess after the first fall scrimmage, but noted — in his usual style — things he could develop even more.

“He’s been doing that all camp, making people miss and he’s got wire-to-wire speed to go with that,” Sumlin said. “He’s a good player. He’s got to learn the offense…He wants to be great and he’ll work at it.”

Also of note is the development of the defense as the Aggies launch themselves into the ultimate defen-sive league.

“Our twos have got to become

ones. I feel pretty decent about our ones right now,” said Mark Snyder, A&M’s defensive coordinator. “The twos are probably going to get a few more reps [in practice] and they’ve got to come.”

Though for all of the defensive depth woes, the one position where depth remains plentiful is cornerback, even with the graduation of both 2011 starters. Newcomers, particu-larly incoming freshman De’Vante Harris, have wowed coaches so much they’ve been playing considerably as starters.

Sumlin opined his thoughts on Harris prior to Saturday’s scrimmage.

“He’s a knowledgeable play-er. You can tell he’s got some real bloodlines. He’s quick. He’s intelli-gent,” Sumlin said. “We put him in all kinds of positions and he’s made plays and continues to get better.”

And as the first SEC season looms near, fall camp will begin to wind down in preparation for the plunge. After repeated two-a-day workouts, practices will become less frequent to give players a recovery period.

Still, Sumlin said he refuses to give the team any slack for a lack of get-go in Saturday’s scrimmage follow-ing two-a-days, calling for a need of increased mental fortitude.

“Getting through camp, really scrimmaging and going two hours in full pads [Friday] night, then coming out here today, the energy level re-ally showed. But we’ve got to fight through that,” Sumlin said. “That’s where you have to be a tough team physically and mentally. That’s the reason we did that. Just to let them know you can do it, but you’ve got to create your own energy.”

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The buses’s purpose is to transport students to their classes in a timely man-ner and to help them avoid exhausting hikes around campus. However, there are still many students who get frustrat-ed when they miss a bus or get on the wrong one.

“Know that routes may be crowded while students are still getting adjusted to schedules during the first weeks of class so plan accordingly and take earlier bus route,” said June Broughton, marketing manager for transportation services.

Bus routes change often as a result of ongoing campus construction. There are a few ways students can keep up with route fluctuations.

Students on the run can now view bus routes and arrival times using TA-MUMobile, a free application for smart phones.

“They should be encouraged to check the website often,” said Lana Wolken, assistant director of transportation ser-vices. “Due to construction on routes, many things are changing with reroutes. We give advance notice as soon as we know and often times that may delay buses slightly.”

Transportation services also offers a “how to ride guide” on their website. It is an easily accessible resource for fresh-men to learn how the bus system works.

Students are often unaware that the buses also run off-campus. These buses travel to Best Buy, Post Oak Mall, Wal-Mart, H-E-B, Kroger, Target, the local farmer’s market, area churches, banks and Blinn College.

Students without vehicles can still get to class and do their shopping thanks to

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the transportation services provided by the University.

“For those who may not have a vehi-cle, we offer several alternatives, includ-ing car share, which is when students may rent a car by the hour or day start-ing at $8 per hour that includes gas and insurance,” Broughton said. “We offer a free-ride share service through Zim-ride, bike rental through MaroonBikes and ‘borrow-a-bike’ is to be launched this fall.”

There are also transportation options available for students who have vehicles.

“Permit registration is conducted an-nually online at transport.tamu.edu,” Broughton said. “At this time, students

may still purchase a permit to park in West Campus Garage, if a resident hall student, or lot 100 for commuter stu-dents,” Broughton said. “Waitlists for other lots are available and managed throughout the year.”

There are also night parking options and separate parking lots available for motorcycles.

Transit operator Arturo Marrer-Choe said students should remember to be friendly to bus drivers because they are a resource that can be utilized to alleviate any confusion or frustration.

“A bus driver is your best friend, so be friendly because he or she might wait for you,” Marrer-Choe said.

Students wait for bus route 27 on Tuesday afternoon near the Trigon. Bus routes are currently being displayed for certain routes.

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Keeping yourself informed◗ Information about bus routes, permit registration and parking lot maps can be found at transport.tamu.edu.

◗ Students can also sign up to follow routes on Twitter. It allows students the ability to follow bus incidents, traffi c updates and school closure.

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1. MSC Flag RoomAfter the grand re-open-

ing of the Memorial Student Center, Aggies are pouring in to take advantage of the great amenities it has to offer. However, the most popular room in all of Aggieland is the Flag Room. Sophomore communications major Kath-ryn Bergin said that she goes there all the time. To her, the flag room is a peaceful loca-tion and she finds the piano playing in the background to be a soothing melody.

2. Research ParkAn area often overlooked

due to its discreet location on west campus, Texas A&M’s Research Park offers tons of fun stuff to students. The 324-acre park was originally created to provide direct part-

nering opportunities between businesses and the University. However, it also offers recre-ation. The park has a couple of ponds that provide relaxing scenery as well as one of the most popular disc golf courses in the Bryan-College Station area. There are also running trails available throughout the park.

3. Lobby Area in the Commons

For students who don’t live on campus, and maybe even those who don’t live on south side, this is an of-ten-overlooked place. The “Commons” is basically just a connecting lobby area for a few different dorms. Resi-dents of these dorms often find it to be a good place to hang out or to get away from their roommate for a while or even to grab a bite to eat. Junior Business Management major Elisabeth Rose said

“It’s a nice place to take a nap, get a quick study session in, or just relax and play on the computer, or watch TV,” Rose said. “Organizations are constantly recruiting stu-dents, free stuff is always be-ing given away, and you will often see popular people on campus like yell leaders get-ting lunch.”

4. Academic PlazaThroughout a college

career at A&M, it is nearly impossible to avoid the Aca-demic Plaza on main cam-pus. At some point, almost every single student will pass through it. Many students can be found lounging in hammocks throughout cool-weather months. Academic Plaza is a normally quiet and relaxing place to take a study break with some friends.

5. Downtown Bryan

Students living on cam-pus or within the city lim-

its of College Station often overlook downtown Bryan throughout their entire col-lege careers. Those who do venture downtown, howev-er, are fully aware of all the

things it has to offer. Senior sports management major Jaclyn Barbosa said that she loves spending time there. Barbosa also mentioned that on the first Friday of ev-

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6. The Century TreeKnown as more of a tradi-

tion at the University rather than a hangout location, the Century Tree provides quite a sight. Although some stu-dents are afraid to walk any-where near it for fear that they may remain single the rest of their lives, there are those who do take their time to admire the legend as they walk past. It is easily viewed from any angle in Academic Plaza and for those who think they have found “the one,” it serves as a symbolic and romantic op-portunity for a proposal.

7. George Bush Library

Most students have heard of it at one time or another. Maybe they’ve been on a field trip there, but few think of it as a place to relax after class. Although it is a long trip to the far side of west campus, the scenery around the George Bush Library can be well worth an afternoon trek. Few people are present at the library at dusk or when the building is illuminated at night.

8. Rudder Tower This building was named

for former president of Texas A&M, James Earl Rudder. Not only does it host many events in its large auditorium, it also houses the University Visitors Center. Senior allied health major Haley Campbell said that she usually takes advantage of Rudder in between classes. Campbell always heads to the second floor because there is a large selection of couches to choose from. Campbell also said that whether for studying and doing homework, or nap-ping and “Facebook stalking,” Rudder is a pleasant place to go.

9. Lake BryanLike most lakes, Lake Bry-

an offers campsites, fishing, boating and even a restaurant where bands often play. Stu-dents who enjoy the outdoors and a variety of activities often slip away to this area to clear their heads and enjoy an eve-ning sunset. Senior political science and history double ma-jor Will Holleman said that he likes to rent canoes and kayaks from the Recreation Center on campus and take them out to the lake. He said the lake is really peaceful, especially in the morning, which is also a great time to go bass fishing.

10. Wolf Pen CreekWolf Pen Creek is a fairly

large park with trails wrapping through woods and around town. The main entrance is close to the Post Oak Mall. Lots of locals take their dogs for walks there and look at the scenery. There is a large amphitheater where organiza-tions often hold events, but it also offers a place to relax and study or read a book. There is also a disc golf course located at the park. Mackenzie Allison, a graduate student studying hu-man resource development, said that she loves to just walk around and sometimes get some frozen yogurt nearby at Red Mango.

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Serving as the “living room” on campus, the MSC Flagroom includes comfortable couches, seats and tables.

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Its first year, the college enrolled 106 students. Today, the University boasts an en-rollment of more than 50,000 students. In order to accom-modate the growing number of students, the school under-went numerous phases of con-struction.

Known affectionately as “Sully,” A&M President Law-rence Sullivan Ross from 1891 to 1898 is credited for insti-tuting numerous changes on campus. Construction under Ross’s tenure was based on ne-cessity as facilities failed to keep up with the increased enroll-ment. Housing shortages led to the addition of a new dormito-ry named Ross Hall, as well as several faculty residences. Ross also approved renovations of the Mess Hall, a dining facility that sat about 1,000 students. Sbisa Dining Hall would later replace the Mess Hall.

Frederick E. Giesecke, Class of 1886, returned to A&M in the early 1900s as the campus’s official architect. Giesecke was responsible for the construc-tion of the Academic Build-ing, the Chemistry Building, Cushing Library and residence halls such as Hart and Walton Hall. The Academic Building follows classical architecture with its dome and structural frame. Architecture instruc-tor Samuel E. Gideon was re-sponsible for the design while Giesecke was responsible for its structure.

Cushing Library also fol-lows classical design. Giesecke, Texas architect S.C.P. Vosper and Philip G. Norton collabo-rated on its design.

In the book “Cushing un-der Cover,” Chapman and Donald H. Dyer wrote “not only was the Cushing Library a stunning architectural suc-cess, but it served as a catalyst, in part, for the 1932 Admin-istration Building with which Cushing Library shared an ar-chitectural ‘feel’ even if details are distinct.”

In 1936, Giesecke and

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Vosper built the Admin-istration Building. Ernest Langford, former A&M ar-chitecture professor said the Administration Building is the most grandiosely conceived structure ever erected on the campus. The Administration Building, in keeping with the tradition of buildings of this era, follows classical architec-ture. Ionic columns run along the outside and it features stained-glass windows and marble staircases.

The 1970s saw the con-struction of buildings such as Blocker, Zachry Engineering Center and residence halls in-cluding the Commons.

Former A&M president Robert Gates wrote in a let-ter to the University, “For roughly the first half of Texas A&M’s history, its campus and buildings were a visual repre-sentation of both the academic heritage it had inherited and the excellence to which it aspired — and subsequent-ly achieved. But the rapid population growth of recent decades necessitated equally rapid expansion of facilities, usually without benefit of any logical, strategic or compre-hensive plan for campus de-velopment.”

The Campus Master Plan of 2004 was designed to “guide the development of our cam-pus for at least the next half century… and restore the aes-thetic link between the heri-tage we inherit and the excel-

Tanner Garza — THE BATTALION

The Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building is the largest building on campus with 220,000 square feet dedicated to research labs and classrooms.

lence to which we continually aspire.” Aspects of the plan included the reconstruction of Military Walk, redevelopment of the Administration Building and redevelopment of the Li-brary Quad.

The University is now un-dergoing some of the biggest construction projects in its 136 years including the Interdisci-plinary Life Sciences Build-ing, Emerging Technologies and Economic Development Interdisciplinary Building as well as renovating the Me-morial Student Center. The Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building is now the largest building on campus and in-corporates traditional classical architectural design with mod-ern design.

In addition to the academic and research facilities, athletic facilities are rapidly expanding. In February 2012, Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park was reopened after a $7 million donation from Blue Bell Creameries and the $9 million Player De-velopment Center, a training facility for Aggie football, is now complete.

Pending Board of Regents approval, a $4 million Tom-mie E. Lohman ‘59 Center will expand to relieve traffic burdens on game days and a $12 million RC Slocum Nu-trition Center will be a dining area for Aggie Athletics.

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