THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Dismantling the dire wolves: A&M scientists address validity of de-extinction project, applications for biodiversityThe cover of Time Magazine’s May edition features a striking image of a large, white wolf. Above it, the word “extinct” in all caps is crossed out with a bold, red line. Texas biotech startup Colossal Biosciences claims to have “de-extincted” ancient dire wolves, producing three pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi, who carry genetically...
- A&M’s Corps commits to ongoing self-assessment amid increasing rule violationsFor up to five hours on Oct. 10, 2024, Squadron 17’s freshman cadets sat waiting in the Student Services Building. They were silent, a mandate imposed by Texas A&M officials, as investigators pulled them in one after another for interviews lasting up to 40 minutes in response to new hazing allegations. Just that morning, the...
- ‘There’s only one John Sharp’: After 14 years, the Texas A&M System’s longest-serving chancellor nears retirementThere will never be another John Sharp. It’s a sentiment shared by both his supporters and critics. The 74-year-old Placedo native will retire on June 30 as the longest-serving chancellor in the Texas A&M System’s history. To some, he’s almost saintly: a steady-handed guide in an era of ever-increasing polarization. To others, he embodies everything...
SPORTS
- Senior breaks school record pole vault at Alumni MusterThe Aggies have returned home to E.B. Cushing Stadium for their fifth annual Alumni Muster on May 3, which signifies the celebration of seniors on the women’s and men’s track and field teams. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association Poll keep the Aggies in their No. 2 and No. 3 ranking spots...
- Fried Rice, broken Bears: Aggies advance to the Sweet 16After a disappointing Southeastern Conference tournament run, No. 16 Texas A&M’s men’s tennis team has begun its campaign in the NCAA Tournament. With the opportunity to host the first two rounds, the Aggies first had to face former Southwest Conference rivals No. 47 Rice. The lower-ranked Owls battled hard in College Station, but the Maroon...
- ‘He’s Darth Vader’: Caden Sorrell’s May 4 heroics lead Aggies past TigersThe force was with Texas A&M baseball when No. 2 LSU came to town. The Maroon and White downed its third top-2 ranked opponent in a weekend series since April 5, when it defeated LSU 6-4 on Sunday, May 4. The Aggies spent the rubber match celebrating May 4, or “May the 4th,” as “Star...
LIFE & ARTS
- From the court to the stage: PhilSA shares Filipino culture at A&MSince it was founded in the 1980s, the Philippine Student Association, or PhilSA, has been building community through culture, dance, philanthropy and more. Now a massive organization on Texas A&M’s campus, the group continues to offer students not just a place to connect with their roots, but also to find a second family. After performing...
- Young Professionals of Aggieland builds community beyond campus lifeAfter college, many young professionals find themselves in a difficult transition period; no longer students, they’re still searching for community. In Aggieland, one organization is working to make that transition a little easier. Young Professionals of Aggieland, or YPA, provides social, professional and service opportunities for individuals in their 20s and 30s looking to put...
- Red Bull gives them wingsWhat began as a distant dream in March became a life-changing reality for team Mulinix Mayhem. After weeks of waiting and training along with nearly 18 hours in a plane, two siblings gave it their all competing in the Red Bull Ibiza Royale, an obstacle course competition in Spain. After speaking to Red Bull student...
OPINION
- Opinion: Split the checkChivalrous men don’t exist — it’s a hoax. A few weeks ago, I took a well-deserved break from school. I went on a spontaneous first date and didn’t know who was going to “take the hit” for the check. After we ordered dinner, we started chatting. Our jokes landed with each other, and there was...
- Opinion: The dangers of harmful ideology in our educationOn April 24, the Texas House of Representatives passed Texas Senate Bill 2, designed to create a $1 billion education savings account program. While some believe this will benefit the Texas education system, others have outwardly criticized it, saying it’s going to create a school voucher system favoring wealthy citizens and private schools. Political debates...
- Review: ‘Sinners’Rating: 10/10 “Black Panther” changed my life. I was 14 when the film was released, and it was unlike anything I’d ever seen. Director Ryan Coogler told a story about nationalism and pride through the lens of a Marvel movie, completely changing the filmmaking game through its cultural impact and financial success. Weirdly enough, I...
TRADITIONS
- Swan Song: The place ‘my voice mattered’If you’re an editor reading this and thinking, “Who the hell is Ishika Samant?” it’s probably because I haven’t worked at The Battalion in about a year. Saying that out loud feels strange, especially after spending three years in the basement that taught me how to zone out five people talking at once, how to...
- Swan Song: Exit code 0When I was in the fourth grade, I joined my elementary school’s LEGO robotics team. All the other kids were, of course, eager to play with LEGOs and naturally shoved each other aside to be the ones building the robot. Being a timid child, I was soon sidelined and got stuck programming it. Fast forward...
- Swan Song: Know when to walk awayI have been trying to find the words to write this for some time now. See, that’s the tricky thing about words: They often fall so short. So, while I think, I am going to tell a story. I joined The Battalion’s opinion desk after making one of the scariest changes of my life. I...
