THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Time, money, value: Students question whether college is worthwhileRecent media coverage has brought attention to a significant debate about higher education, raising the question: Is college a scam? Public figures like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro argue that for many careers, a college degree is unnecessary, and the costs — including years of coursework and often up to thousands of dollars — far... The post Time, money, value: Students question whether college is worthwhile appeared first on The Battalion.
- A&M secures nation’s first NIH grant for lymphatic biology trainingTexas A&M’s College of Medicine has broken new ground by securing the first National Institutes of Health, or NIH, grant in the United States dedicated specifically to training researchers in lymphatic biology. The grant, awarded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, will fund A&M’s Lymphatics in Pathology and Health, or LYMPH, Training Program... The post A&M secures nation’s first NIH grant for lymphatic biology training appeared first on The Battalion.
- Community anger rises as ‘chaos’ surrounds Texas ticket pullAs Aggies gathered to enter Kyle Field on Saturday for the game against New Mexico State, more people than usual surrounded the stadium for the most anticipated game of the season. Fans began camping out for ticket pull in preparation for the Texas A&M-University of Texas football game on Nov. 30. While new guidelines released... The post Community anger rises as ‘chaos’ surrounds Texas ticket pull appeared first on The Battalion.
SPORTS
- A tale of two halvesThough No. 23 Texas A&M dropped its opener to UCF, it came back and rattled off three-straight wins, including one against its first ranked opponent of the season, then-No. 21 Ohio State. With Southern University coming into town, a fourth-straight victory was all but penciled in. However, early on the 1-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference squad... The post A tale of two halves appeared first on The Battalion.
- Gig ‘Em meets War EagleNo. 15 Texas A&M football controls its own destiny heading into the final stretch of the season. Coming off a decisive victory against New Mexico State, the Maroon and White will head to Alabama to face the Auburn Tigers and try to earn their last road win of the season. The Aggies are tied with... The post Gig ‘Em meets War Eagle appeared first on The Battalion.
- Players to watch as No. 15 A&M takes on AuburnAfter a big Senior Night win versus New Mexico State, No. 15 Texas A&M football travels to Auburn, Alabama to match up against the Tigers. Here are a few key players that can impact the game at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. BJ Mayes, senior cornerback, Texas A&M After senior defensive back Tyreek Chappell... The post Players to watch as No. 15 A&M takes on Auburn appeared first on The Battalion.
LIFE & ARTS
- ‘This is a play that will give you a different experience’Does Gen Z still need superheroes? Students and faculty in Texas A&M’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts are raising the question in their premiere performance “SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO.” This past weekend the play debuted in the Black Box Theater to three sold-out audiences. The college’s new bachelor’s degree — fine arts in theater... The post ‘This is a play that will give you a different experience’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- ‘We became cohesive’: Student racers thrive after reviving decades-old groupFrom July 12 to July 27, the Texas A&M Solar Car Racing organization competed in the Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, placing 11th overall and 7th in its division out of 40 other teams nationwide. Student-led subteams, including mechanical, electrical, array, business and outreach groups, constructed a solar-powered car named “Duodecim”... The post ‘We became cohesive’: Student racers thrive after reviving decades-old group 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’ handbook, The Cadence. As decades pass and Bonfire continues, its history and importance to the Aggie Spirit only deepen. Dating back to the early 1900s, the... The post ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’ appeared first on The Battalion.
OPINION
- Opinion: Stop audiobook hateAggies come from all over Texas — Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, West Texas and a number of other places — as well as from other states and sometimes even international locations. The reality is that unless your family lives in Houston or is so far away you have to fly, it’s almost inevitable that... The post Opinion: Stop audiobook hate appeared first on The Battalion.
- Review: ‘The Wild Robot’Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead. “The Wild Robot,” released on Sept. 27 and directed by Chris Sanders, revolves around a robot that crash lands on an island and is forced to raise a young duckling named Brightbill, played by Kit Connor. I went to the theater expecting a solid, heartfelt family film adaptation that remains somewhat faithful... The post Review: ‘The Wild Robot’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- Satire: Anno Domini to Anno DonaldNov. 5, 2024: To some, it was just another election day. Interesting and important, yes, but nothing spectacularly groundbreaking. But to me — and many others around the world — it was the beginning of a new millennium. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, was projected... The post Satire: Anno Domini to Anno Donald appeared first on The Battalion.
TRADITIONS
- Photo Story: Bonfire Remembrance, 25 years laterThe post Photo Story: Bonfire Remembrance, 25 years later appeared first on The Battalion.
- 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’ handbook, The Cadence. As decades pass and Bonfire continues, its history and importance to the Aggie Spirit only deepen. Dating back to the early 1900s, the... The post ‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’ appeared first on The Battalion.
