  Open House Gets A&M Students Involved  By: Toni Harrison By:
Toni Harrison  Texas A&M, a campus with more than 44,000
students. Jacque Phillips, a recent transfer to A&M, doesn't
feel very connected to the university.  "I've done a few things,
but I think if I get more involved I'll be able to make more
networks, more friends and you know excel," said Jacqueline
Phillips, Texas A&M transfer student.  Her roommate Stephanie
shares that sentiment.  "She hasn't really gotten involved,"
said Stephanie Redd, Jacqueline's roommate.  Stephanie wants
Jacque to become more involved, she believes it will help her
adjust to her new surroundings.  "It makes the university feel a
lot smaller, it gives you a good group of friends to hang out
with and do moral support and she needs more friends than just
me," said Redd.  The two of them went to open house to learn
more about student organizations. In just a few minutes, Jacque
found two organizations that sparked her interest.  "Karate is
something I've always wanted to d