HE hattali Aggielife: Summer sports fix • Page 3 Opinion: Golf course unnecessary • Page 9 THE BATTALION 108 Years Serving Texas A&M University Volume 108 • Issue 169 • 10 pages www.thebatt.com Thursday, July 18, 2002 Suicide attack in Tel Aviv kills 3, wounds 40

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Two sui- according to the A1 ManarTV station in Romania, said he heard an explosion, barred from entering since the out­ In the Amari refugee camp next to Icide bombers blew themselves up sec­ Lebanon. Israel blamed the Palestinian and the lights in his nearby apartment break of fighting Ramallah in the West Bank, two onds apart in downtown Tel Aviv Authority, led by Yasser Arafat. went out. With Israel’s economy in a slump, Palestinian boys, ages 6 and 14, were Wednesday night, killing three civil­ The suicide bombers were standing “Moments later we heard the second employers welcome the cheap migrant killed in an explosion. Palestinian secu­ ians and wounding more than 40, only 15 to 20 yards from each other explosion. I went down” to the street, he workers, most of whom are in the coun­ rity officials said they picked up an police and witnesses said. when they set off the explosions in an said. “It was horrible, dead people were try illegally and are willing to work long explosive and it went off. The attack took place between a cafe area crowded with small shops and everywhere and the injured were hours for less than minimum wage. Near Qalqiliya, Israeli soldiers and a theater in a rundown neighbor- stalls, police said. screaming. I’ve never seen such a thing Earlier Wednesday evening, an Israeli spotted two Palestinians trying to Ihood where many foreign workers live, They said three civilians and the two in my life.” Shaken, he said he would warplane bombed a metal workshop in infiltrate into Israel. They shot and and Israel Radio said most of the casu­ bombers died and more than 40 people take his family back to Romania. the Gaza Strip, while in the West Bank, killed one of the Palestinians and alties were workers from abroad. were wounded. Police earlier said the About 300,000 foreigners work in Israeli forces swept through Palestinian started searching for the other, Israeli The group Islamic Jihad claimed death toll was higher. Israel, replacing to a large extent the areas, arresting a senior Hamas militant military sources said, speaking on responsibility for the bombings, Dutzu Raduyan, a worker from Palestinian laborers who have been and killing three Palestinians. condition of anonymity. Welch well known for Regents approve Langford expansion

motivational attitiude College of Architecture. “But, By Kelln Zimmer THE BATTALION the new addition will be a high- By Christina Hoffman quality space designed for spe­ The Langford Architecture THE BATTALION cific uses and purposes, like the Center will receive a $5 million customized digital classrooms.” Many students across the Texas A&M cam­ expansion from a plan One of the most pressing pus either know or have heard about Dr. Ben approved by the Texas A&M needs addressed by the expan­ Welch for his enthusiastic, caring attitude and Board of Regents. sion is the construction of a his lively classroom atmosphere. The expansion proposal, 4,700 square foot lecture theater Welch is the director of the Center for approved in March, identified that will accommodate more Executive Development in the Lowry Mays that the current facilities hous­ than 300 students. College and Graduate School of Business and a ing the College of Architecture “This facility will enable us to senior lecturer in the Department of are inadequate and aging. The offer considerably more seats in Management. facilities date back to 1963 and core classes that are a require­ Welch said his students and family motivate him 1977 and have experienced ment for the visual and perform­ through his busy daily schedule, and most people overcrowding with the college’s ing arts requirements of students’ always will see him with a smile on his face. current size. degree plans,” Clayton said. Over 2,000 students are 1 THE BATTAUON “My greatest passion is in teaching,” Welch The plan will also include a said. “My greatest intrinsic satisfaction is know­ enrolled in the college, which distance education digital class­ sday. Berffe ing that I’ve touched a student’s life. That’s my includes the departments of room to enhance off-campus r trace goal every time I stand in front of a classroom.” architecture, construction sci­ and international programs and Welch is definitely known for his focus on ence, landscape architecture and research initiatives, six new student achievement. He received his doctorate urban planning. seminar/meeting rooms for con­ from A&M in 1990, in which his interest and This expansion is designed to ferences, committee meetings studies focused on effective teaching methods, address specific needs the col­ and seminars and appropriate student motivation and achievement. Before lege is experiencing to better supplementary spaces including coming to A&M, he received his bachelor’s serve students. rest rooms, mechanical rooms, degree from the University of Dayton in 1981 “Much of the college’s cur­ telecommunications closets and and his master’s from Houston Baptist rent buildings are generic and custodial spaces. University in 1986. easy to adapt to fulfill the needs Welch said his favorite class to teach is of the students,” said Mark MGMT 105, an introduction to business. Clayton, associate dean of the See Langford on page 2 Through this class, Welch has the opportunity to introduce new students to A&M and reach his BRIAN RUFF • THE BATTALION goal of touching the lives of A&M students. Dr. Ben Welch, director of the Center for Executive Development in the Lowry When the class began it was offered to Mays College and Graduate School of Business and senior lecturer in the man­ Groups criticize agement department, is known for his enthusiastic attitude and lively classrooom. See Welch on page 2

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U.S. official sa By Mariano Castillo and ramp controls in many cities the Centr Former student crowned Miss Texas 2002 THE BATTALION make it possible to increase agency was de'(| capacity on roads without arrangements ill By Molly McCullough being Miss Texas is a full-time job.” “I felt like I was living through Lisa The annual Urban Mobility adding congestion. 'olve train! | Dalzell was previously crowned Miss when I watched her win the title,” Kellum Report by The Texas THE BATTALION The Washington Department i cur bing violenl Humble in 1998, Miss Walker County in said. “I was so happy for her.” Transportation Institute (TTI) at of Transportation (WSDOT), iay be involve Lisa Dalzell, a December 2001 graduate 1999, Miss River Oaks in 2000, Miss Dalzell said she would like to change Texas A&M is considered the one of the report’s sponsors, Jministrative jot' from Texas A&M, has been crowned Miss Kingwood in 2001 and Miss Lake O’ The certain things about the Miss America authoritative source on traffic pulled its support from the :ial, speaking Texas 2002. Pines in 2002. organization, including not overlooking congestion in U.S. cities, but study, saying that “limitations in nonymity. The Miss Texas Pageant qualifies Dalzell Besides the title, all the community service platform of the was criticized this year by sever­ the TTI methodology and in the to compete in the Miss America Pageant in Miss Texas winners contestants. al organizations. data available nationally have 2003. receive scholarships to “The contestants’ platforms are a very The three major findings in prevented TTI from reporting on If she is not crowned Miss America, further their education. important part of a title holder’s year of the report show a trend of the effectiveness of many of the Dalzell will begin her statewide speaking Dalzell plans to use her service,” Dalzell said. “Our commitment to increasing traffic congestion congestion relief measures tour, which will fill her time with over 400 scholarship money to the community is something that the media since the first report in 1982. being undertaken around the engagements speaking to young Texans on pay for law school, really should emphasize, instead of focusing Specifically, the time penalty for country.” the importance of giving back to others. which she wants to on the superficial stereotypes that are often making rush hour trips is According to a statement Dalzell has organized a program. Hands attend in the fall. connoted with the word ‘pageant.’” greater, the period of time when from WSDOT, the TTI method­ travelers might encounter traffic On Texas, aimed at helping Texas young­ Another benefit of com­ DALZELL Despite glittering lights, crowns and ology for estimating traffic con­ sters find ways to involve themselves in peting in pageants is scholarship money, Dalzell has not forgot­ congestion is longer and the gestion in areas is flawed number of streets and freeways their communities. meeting new people, Dalzell said. ten A&M. because it estimates traffic Many of Dalzell’s speaking appearances “Some of my very best friends I have met “The Association of Former Students and that are congested is higher. speeds, by feeding daily traffic TTI assumes when traffic will promote her program. She said she has through competing in pageants,” she said. the 12th Man Foundation were incredibly volumes into a math formula increases on a certain road but already had the experience of speaking to 500 “When you are thrown into that situation supportive in my endeavor,” Dalzell said. instead of using actual measured capacity does not, this equals elementary students on the the topic. with girls for an entire week, you can’t help The last Aggie to win the title of Miss speeds or other “real” measures increased congestion. “Miss Texas’ day usually consists of wak­ but become close.” Texas in the Miss America organization of congestion. Critics say this is not as accu­ ing up at around 4 or 5 a.m., only to drive One of Dalzell’s closest friends, Lindsay was Sherri Ryman, Miss Texas 1981. Tim Lomax, TTI research rate as possible because the three to four hours away, give two to three Kellum, Miss White Settlement 2002, said Kandace Krueger, also an Aggie, won the implementation of technology school programs, and then turn around and she supported Dalzell though she did not Miss Texas USA and Miss USA Pageants such as electronic monitoring See TTI on page 2 drive home,” Dalzell said. “It is stressful that make it into the top five finalists. last year. Short, cook-off classic highlight first yell weekend festivities

By Melissa Sullivan Thompson said Short met all the cri­ include the A&M Singing Cadets, teria and was available, making him the Kappa Alpha Psi and Percussion Studio. First Yell 2002 THE BATTALION best choice. Kicking things off Friday afternoon •Friday, September 20 > help Actor and comedian Martin Short will Short is widely known for his come­ will be a weekend warm-up lunch with -Weekend warm-up lunch, Rudder Plaza dy on “Saturday Night Live,” as well as free food, games and a live band, free t- headline the 2002 First Yell scheduled for M a.m.- 1:30p.m. Sept. 20 at Reed Arena, the night before starring in several movies including Thompson said. -Martin Short, Reed Arena of ’06! the second home football game. Three Amigos, with Steve Martin and The weekend will also include the Cook-off Classic BBQ on Saturday, 8p.m. risit “Every year we attempt to find a big Chevy Chase and in Captain Ron with -Midnight Yell Kurt Russell. which will feature former and current stu­ tail name comedian because comedy is so different compared to music groups,” Opening for Short will be Mark dents who will cook brisket and sausage •Saturday, September 21 Said Rusty Thompson, assistant direc- Curry, who has performed stand-up all night in preparation for the event. “There is going to be lots of barbe­ -"Cook-off Classic BBQ," Rudder Plaza tor of the Memorial Student Center comedy all over the country and is best 11a.m.-1p.m. (MSC). “We want someone who known for his starring role in the televi­ cue out there, and it will be all you can eat before we go and beat the hell outta -Texas A&M vs. Virginia Tech, Kyle Field appeals to the current generation of sion sitcom “Hanging with Mr. Cooper.” Three student groups will also per­ 2:30p.m. Aggies as well as former students, but ------FXTO'i">V KALRyU ITT I! • THE BATTALION who is also clean and not rated R or X.’ form prior to Curry and Short. They See First Yell on page 2

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