THE BATTALION
NEWS
- A&M student journalists win 29 nationwide awards, 16 honorable mentionsStudent journalists working for Texas A&M Student Media won 29 awards and earned 16 honorable mentions in three nationwide contests over the past two weeks, a jump from last year’s count that saw Aggies face the toughest collegiate competition in the U.S. Students won 11 first-place awards, with 29 Aggies from the three publications —... The post A&M student journalists win 29 nationwide awards, 16 honorable mentions appeared first on The Battalion.
- Board of Regents force minor, certificate eliminations in controversial voteThe Texas A&M System Board of Regents passed a resolution directing President Mark Welsh III to “take actions necessary to eliminate” 14 minors and 38 certificates during Thursday’s meeting. The unprecedented action follows weeks of controversy and faculty criticism, as A&M’s Executive Vice President and Provost Alan Sams seeks to end 52 programs not meeting... The post Board of Regents force minor, certificate eliminations in controversial vote appeared first on The Battalion.
- Donald Trump wins presidential election as Republicans sweep local offices, state racesDonald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House for another four years. The 78-year-old president-elect surpassed his 2020 election margins and is set to become the first Republican presidential nominee to win the popular vote in two decades. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, publicly conceded during a... The post Donald Trump wins presidential election as Republicans sweep local offices, state races appeared first on The Battalion.
SPORTS
- When the Lone Star rivalry stood stillAs the last notes of the University of Texas Longhorn Band’s performance of “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” echoed across Kyle Field on Nov. 26, 1999, something unusual happened. The crowd of 86,128 — at the time the most to ever attend a football game in Texas — gave a standing ovation to the visiting band’s... The post When the Lone Star rivalry stood still appeared first on The Battalion.
- Aggies snap three-match losing streak with sweep of SoonersTexas A&M volleyball traveled to McCasland Field House in Norman, Oklahoma on Wednesday to close out its three-game road trip against Oklahoma. After losing three-straight conference matches, the Aggies redeemed themselves with a superior sweep against the Sooners. A&M played an impressive offensive game with 42 total kills and a .444 hitting percentage. Junior middle... The post Aggies snap three-match losing streak with sweep of Sooners appeared first on The Battalion.
- A&M football returns from bye week recharged and readyThanks to an idle week of conference-wide shakeups, No. 15 Texas A&M football maintains control of its destiny in its quest for its first-ever bid in the SEC Championship game. Winning out is the name of the game for the Aggies to reach Atlanta, and it all starts with a Saturday evening matchup against New... The post A&M football returns from bye week recharged and ready appeared first on The Battalion.
LIFE & ARTS
- ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’Aggie Bonfire symbolizes “the burning desire to beat the hell out of t.u. and the undying love all Aggies have for Texas A&M,” according to the Corps of Cadets’s handbook, The Cadence. As decades pass and Bonfire continues, its history and importance to the Aggie Spirit only deepens. Dating back to the early 1900s, the... The post ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- Rec Sports adaptive clinics help Aggies climbFor many students, the world of sports can feel far-fetched, like a game viewed from the sidelines. Despite having access to the same facilities as everyone else, they still face the challenge of finding a sport that truly aligns with both their physical needs and ambitions. Texas A&M Rec Sports’ adaptive climbing clinics try to... The post Rec Sports adaptive clinics help Aggies climb appeared first on The Battalion.
- Maintaining a memoryUnder Friday’s soft morning light, around 50 people walked in and out of the Bonfire Memorial, prepared to preserve the 12 lives lost in the tragic 1999 Bonfire collapse. Every November, Texas A&M students, alumni and community members gather at the Bonfire Memorial. While the collapse anniversary ceremony — held on Nov. 18 at 2:42... The post Maintaining a memory appeared first on The Battalion.
OPINION
- Opinion: Digital footprints matterIf there is one thing I love, it’s a comment section. I spend quite a bit of time scrolling through TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Reels searching for intriguing comments. Most of the time, comment sections tend to be funnier and more entertaining than the original post itself. While some comments are quippy, creative and overall... The post Opinion: Digital footprints matter appeared first on The Battalion.
- Opinion: Let’s talk about recording people in publicWe’re all familiar with the fantastic things that have come as a result of our social media-filled, chronically online culture: skibidi toilets, divisive political tweets and destroyed attention spans, just to name a few. However, I think there’s an indirect, less obvious change that’s occurred due to the increasing acceptability of living in an online-first... The post Opinion: Let’s talk about recording people in public appeared first on The Battalion.
- Opinion: Bonfire survivesAggie Bonfire’s motto is simple: “We burn to build again.” The most important word in that phrase is the very first one. We the students, we the former students, we the Aggies, we are the ones who build, we are the ones who burn and we are the ones who remember why we do it.... The post Opinion: Bonfire survives appeared first on The Battalion.
TRADITIONS
- When the Lone Star rivalry stood stillAs the last notes of the University of Texas Longhorn Band’s performance of “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” echoed across Kyle Field on Nov. 26, 1999, something unusual happened. The crowd of 86,128 — at the time the most to ever attend a football game in Texas — gave a standing ovation to the visiting band’s... The post When the Lone Star rivalry stood still appeared first on The Battalion.
- ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’Aggie Bonfire symbolizes “the burning desire to beat the hell out of t.u. and the undying love all Aggies have for Texas A&M,” according to the Corps of Cadets’s handbook, The Cadence. As decades pass and Bonfire continues, its history and importance to the Aggie Spirit only deepens. Dating back to the early 1900s, the... The post ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- Silver Taps: Molly Nicole SimsDecember 29, 2004 – September 28, 2024 Molly Nicole Sims A positive light with an unforgettable smile When Lindsay Milheron pictures Molly Sims, she’s usually sitting beside her in the Dutch Bros parking lot, sipping a Picture Perfect Freeze after a long day. Sometimes, she’s goofing off during band practice and sharing in Milheron’s deadpan... The post Silver Taps: Molly Nicole Sims appeared first on The Battalion.
