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
- 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.
- Meet the AggiesThrough nine games, the Top 25 has seen a variety of teams seeping in and being kicked out while playoff-contending teams shuffle between rankings themselves. Texas A&M is no exception, from sneaking into the Top 25 in Week 3 to jumping all the way to No. 10 in Week 10. However, after a tough road... The post Meet the Aggies appeared first on The Battalion.
LIFE & ARTS
- 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.
- Delta Gamma and One Army win Songfest 2024The One Army, or OA, and Delta Gamma, or DG, performance inspired by the movie “Bird Box” won the dance competition Songfest and its $20,000 grand prize at Rudder Auditorium on Saturday night. The group coordinated movie clips, lights, and music to convey the eerie yet thrilling story, going as far to spend a portion... The post Delta Gamma and One Army win Songfest 2024 appeared first on The Battalion.
OPINION
- 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.
- Opinion: Pack ReedTexas A&M men’s basketball is going to win the national championship this year. This isn’t a drill. We’re making it to the Final Four and winning the chip. Getting kicked out of March Madness last year by barely losing to an excellent Houston team is something that we need to be proud of —... The post Opinion: Pack Reed appeared first on The Battalion.
TRADITIONS
- 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.
- Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas BullMay 14, 1999 – August 31, 2024 Alexander Thomas Bull Eager to learn and surround himself with faith and family Alexander Thomas Bull had finally been able to take classes at Texas A&M after 25 years of perseverance. Being dealt an unfair card from a young age, Alex fought a battle with epilepsy for 17... The post Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas Bull appeared first on The Battalion.
- Silver Taps: Kylee Elizabeth PiersolJuly 24, 2001 – March 9, 2024 Kylee Elizabeth Piersol Faithful, aspiring nurse who never backed down from a challenge. “She was the type of person that you’d meet her and you feel like you’ve known her forever,” is how Mitzi Piersol described her daughter, Kylee. Kylee’s happy place was the beach and when on... The post Silver Taps: Kylee Elizabeth Piersol appeared first on The Battalion.
