THE BATTALION
NEWS
- ‘We just don’t have help’: Contract employees allege federal labor law violations, sexual assault denialIn the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, John Sharp, the newly appointed chancellor of the Texas A&M System, authorized a third-party company to run food service, ground maintenance and janitorial services in College Station. But the cost-saving measure has seen workplaces across campus change into a “toxic” culture where sexual abuse and labor law... The post ‘We just don’t have help’: Contract employees allege federal labor law violations, sexual assault denial appeared first on The Battalion.
- ‘They don’t know our struggles’: Qatar faculty, staff, students face an uncertain futureThe Texas A&M System Board of Regents voted in February to close A&M’s campus in Qatar by 2028. Part of the closure involves a plan to move some staff, faculty and students to Hamad Bin Khalifa University, or HBKU, a nearby campus part of Qatar’s “Education City.” Brittany Bounds, a professor of history at A&M... The post ‘They don’t know our struggles’: Qatar faculty, staff, students face an uncertain future appeared first on The Battalion.
- 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.
SPORTS
- The eyes of Texas are upon you, Wrecking CrewTexas A&M football takes on 4-6 Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Nov. 23 in Week 13. The following weekend, there will be more than just postseason dreams on the line when the Aggies renew their rivalry with the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Nov. 30. These two programs have been waiting to meet on the gridiron... The post The eyes of Texas are upon you, Wrecking Crew appeared first on The Battalion.
- Unproven against battle-testedWhile coach Mike Elko’s focus may be only on the “task at hand” in No. 15 Texas A&M’s game at Auburn, everyone’s mind has already shifted to Saturday, Nov. 30, when the 109-year rivalry against the University of Texas finally brews to a boil. While the pair has yet to meet on the field in... The post Unproven against battle-tested appeared first on The Battalion.
- Rivalry rebornWith the eyes of the college football world gazing upon Kyle Field, Texas A&M is preparing for one of its most anticipated battles in a decade. For the first time since 2011, the Longhorns and Aggies will meet on the gridiron. This is not just a battle for pride — a spot in the SEC... The post Rivalry reborn appeared first on The Battalion.
LIFE & ARTS
- How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’Described as the “physical embodiment of the Aggie Spirit” by manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology senior and Senior Redpot Mason Taylor, the bright and blazing Student Bonfire returns Nov. 29. For several months, students have cut, built and prepared to once again torch the colossal structure and unite Aggies. In September, the organization had its... The post How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- ‘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.
OPINION
- Satire: ‘Cars’ movie reviewThis movie is so packed with classist ideology and logical fallacies that it’s a wonder our parents ever allowed us to watch it. I mean, this is what’s wrong with today’s America — we’re spoon-feeding our children nonsense when we should be teaching them about real-life problems and politics. Thanks, Obama. From the very beginning,... The post Satire: ‘Cars’ movie review appeared first on The Battalion.
- Opinion: Vaping is stupidSubstance use is incredibly unhealthy for our bodies. But we are a sinful species, and we fall into the usage of things like nicotine to cope with our daily lives. Let’s look at the different options we can use to help with this. We have marijuana, cigarettes and alcohol, hard substances like cocaine and heroin... The post Opinion: Vaping is stupid appeared first on The Battalion.
- 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.
TRADITIONS
- How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’Described as the “physical embodiment of the Aggie Spirit” by manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology senior and Senior Redpot Mason Taylor, the bright and blazing Student Bonfire returns Nov. 29. For several months, students have cut, built and prepared to once again torch the colossal structure and unite Aggies. In September, the organization had its... The post How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- 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.
