THE BATTALION
NEWS
- State senator files bill to eliminate faculty senateOn Thursday, a bill was introduced into the 89th legislature of the Texas senate to abolish all faculty senates in the state unless they comply with the guidelines set forth by the bill. Senate Bill 1489, authored by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-7), proposes that faculty senates be limited in their ability to act on...
- Trump’s tariffs, explainedOn Feb. 4, President Donald Trump instituted 25% tariffs on North American neighbors Canada and Mexico while levying a 10% tariff on China, the United States’ largest trading partner by volume and value. On Feb. 10, the White House issued a statement that cited national security as a prerogative for 25% tariffs on steel and...
- State ban on Chinese social media, AI sparks student concernsOn Jan. 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a ban on Chinese artificial intelligence and social media apps, effectively banning DeepSeek, Lemon8, RedNote, Tiger Brokers and Webull on all government-issued devices due to security concerns. The use of these apps have grown in popularity in recent months, as students use these platforms for academic support and...
SPORTS
- Aggies freeze the MustangsNo. 1 Texas A&M baseball’s frigid Friday afternoon 6-1 victory against Cal Poly saw Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park look completely different from last weekend’s opening night. The Aggie faithful braved an unsympathetic 39-degree temperature at first pitch. Most fans would sit this one out, but Section 203 was out in full force. The...
- A&M goes 2-0 on the JoAnne Graf Classic’s first dayTexas A&M softball headed down to Tallahassee, Florida to compete in the JoAnne Graf Classic on Friday, Feb. 21. On the first day, the Aggies faced Florida A&M in a doubleheader and dominated 11-2 and 12-1, respectively. A rocky start from Florida A&M’s sophomore pitcher Zoryana Hughes allowed the Aggies to get up early, after...
- GALLERY: Women’s Basketball vs. Florida
LIFE & ARTS
- Roxie rocks AggielandThis week, six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail made their way to Texas A&M’s Rudder Auditorium in a two-day touring production of the hit-broadway musical “Chicago.” Presented by A&M’s OPAS from Feb. 18-19, the musical is a highlight of the organization’s 52nd season, “Legends & Icons.” The burlesque-style show follows the story of...
- Student-built satellite prepares to launch by fallSince Texas A&M became a space-grant university in 1989, it has been taking strides in space-related research with various space projects happening all over campus. One of these projects, however, is about to be sent into space — and it’s being built right under everyone’s noses. “Most people walk by it many times a day,”...
- Valentine’s Day with a purpose: ‘Smooch-A-Pooch’ supports rescue dogsAs attendees snapped photos with rescue dogs, shopped at pet-friendly vendors and enjoyed live music, the spirit of Valentine’s Day shone through on The Green at Century Square — not just in romantic love but also the unconditional love between man and man’s best friend. For members of Texas A&M’s PAWS organization, the event was...
OPINION
- Opinion: The rules of racism in barsI like going to bars. Sue me. No, not The Backyard — that’s not a bar. Bars I like allow for conversation with my friends and trying some pretty nice drinks. Going out at night and unwinding is honestly one of my favorite pastimes, and it’s a great way of socializing that I’ve found pleasurable. ...
- Opinion: How I (mostly) fixed my doomscrolling problemIt’s three in the afternoon; you’ve just finished classes — or maybe you’re still in class — and you’re scrolling through Canvas assignments due at 11:59 p.m. later that day. “What the hell? I don’t remember any of this!” You say as you see two quizzes and an essay due by the end of the...
- Opinion: The nonprofit sector needs a makeoverI have been involved in the nonprofit sector my entire life. As you might imagine, I’ve heard almost everything negative someone can say about nonprofits and how they operate. “Nonprofits are laid-back and not as well-run as businesses.” “Nonprofits barely have any resources and will take anybody or anything.” And my personal favorite: “I don’t...
TRADITIONS
- Campus Muster announces keynote speakerTexas A&M announced Lt. Gen. Michael L. Downs ’92 as this year’s keynote speaker for Campus Muster in a campus-wide email distributed Monday afternoon. The annual ceremony takes place Monday, April 21, at Reed Arena. Downs graduated from A&M in 1992 with a degree in political science and was commissioned as a ROTC Distinguished Graduate....
- Silver Taps: Katie Deanna HuntzingerMarch 6, 1998 – September 30, 2024 Katie Deanna Huntzinger A vibrant Aggie with an ardent passion for animals From Tucson, Arizona to College Station, Katie Huntzinger’s love for animals and those around her spanned far and wide. An aspiring veterinarian, her interest in serving and giving back began as a child. After her mother...
- Silver Taps: Ethan Walker KanthackJune 12, 2003 – October 31, 2024 Ethan Walker Kanthack Witty humor with a heart of gold At 21 years old, Ethan Walker Kanthack passed away from a rare cancer known as Synovial Sarcoma. However, the ending of his story does not define him. Ethan was known by all as a humorous individual that brought...
