THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Gov. Abbott orders tuition freeze extensionGov. Greg Abbott directed Texas public universities to freeze tuition costs for another two years in a Nov. 13 letter sent to administrators across the state. In the letter, Abbott said his office and the boards of regents of all in-state public universities are “in agreement that no institution in Texas should approve tuition increases... The post Gov. Abbott orders tuition freeze extension appeared first on The Battalion.
- The Battalion announces incoming spring editorsThe Battalion is proud to announce its editorial staff for the spring semester. Political science junior Nicholas Gutteridge will lead the publication as its editor-in-chief after serving as the managing editor since May. Journalism sophomore Ian Curtis will take over Gutteridge’s role as the managing editor after serving as the features editor. “I’m extremely excited... The post The Battalion announces incoming spring editors appeared first on The Battalion.
- A&M moving to online ticket pull system, Welsh saysTexas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III said A&M will be moving to a digital ticket pull approach in a Friday announcement. The change follows a chaotic ticket pull for the rivalry football game against Texas that saw hundreds of students face dangerous and unhealthy conditions. “Unfortunately, there were a few areas where we fell... The post A&M moving to online ticket pull system, Welsh says appeared first on The Battalion.
SPORTS
- No Taylor, no problemFor the first time in his career of 122 games, graduate guard Wade Taylor IV was unavailable for Texas A&M men’s basketball. That, combined with holiday hoops opponent Houston Chrisitan, meant the Aggies’ box score looked a little different in their 77-45 win over the visiting Huskies at Reed Arena on Friday. “We’re very reliant... The post No Taylor, no problem appeared first on The Battalion.
- Malone, Abdur-Rahim lead A&M past MVSU in non-conference finaleThe holidays are a season for giving. And with its coaches clad in tacky Christmas sweaters, Texas A&M women’s basketball’s bench gave the Aggies plenty of points and boards as they rounded out non-conference play with a 96-54 drubbing of the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes on Thursday at Reed Arena. “When you go into this... The post Malone, Abdur-Rahim lead A&M past MVSU in non-conference finale appeared first on The Battalion.
- Women’s basketball secures sixth win of seasonTexas A&M women’s basketball tipped off its 11th game of the 2024-25 season on Monday searching for its fifth win at home against the Texas Southern Tigers. Entering the evening, the Aggies were 11-3 all-time against the Tigers, winning the last six meetings. After taming the Tigers 85-60, they advanced to 6-5 before the start... The post Women’s basketball secures sixth win of season appeared first on The Battalion.
LIFE & ARTS
- This is Jessica PardedeHer siblings are fast asleep in their beds, but Jessica Pardede is wide awake. Melodies often find the English junior at unexpected moments, keeping her restless until she captures them. Lyrics have become intertwined with her thoughts from a young age — making songwriting habitual. To Jessica, crafting an album as a full-time student seemed... The post This is Jessica Pardede appeared first on The Battalion.
- Saving lives, one stem cell at a timeIt was her freshman year when biomedical sciences senior Claudia Garrett heard Mark Vassar, a finance senior and president of Texas A&M’s National Marrow Donor Program chapter, deliver a compelling speech on the importance of stem cell donations. Previously, she had donated after her brother, AJ, needed stem cells in his battle against leukemia. “I... The post Saving lives, one stem cell at a time appeared first on The Battalion.
- Game day, the Rev wayAs hundreds of thousands cheer the moment Aggieland’s queen is displayed on the jumbotrons at a Texas A&M game, a tradition lounges on the sidelines to watch her Aggies. Seen as a distant blob or vague outline of fluff from most fans packing Kyle Field, Reveille X’s details of constant care are more than just... The post Game day, the Rev way appeared first on The Battalion.
OPINION
- Opinion: In support of rural AmericaCity life has always enticed me. I’m drawn to beautiful, ancient and modern architecture, and walkable urban cities are the best way to live. I’m enthralled by the social life in metropolitan areas like New York and Boston: rich in diversity and culture. So why the hell am I going to college in College Station,... The post Opinion: In support of rural America appeared first on The Battalion.
- Opinion: ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Christmas trilogyYou’re either here because you already agree with me or because you had a visceral negative reaction to this headline. Either way, I promise you will leave this article satisfied. I have one word for you: elves. I know, I know, that’s low-hanging fruit, but I need you all to hear me out. There are... The post Opinion: ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Christmas trilogy appeared first on The Battalion.
- Opinion: Arts criticism culture has gone too farYou know the feeling: You’ve just watched the latest blockbuster at the movie theater, and you’re fully convinced that it’s a great film. Even if it’s not an artistic masterpiece, you enjoyed it, your friends enjoyed it and everyone was happy with it. What’s wrong with a movie that you, and everyone else, seem to... The post Opinion: Arts criticism culture has gone too far appeared first on The Battalion.
TRADITIONS
- ‘Thank you for a chance to tell the most inspiring stories’My love for journalism started when I was 8 years old. I tried to read my grandfather Baqa Uddin’s articles. He was a well-known journalist in Karachi, Pakistan, and while he passed away before I ever met him, his stories gravitated me towards him and the person he was. I used to have this dark... The post ‘Thank you for a chance to tell the most inspiring stories’ appeared first on The Battalion.
- Swan song: Thanks for the memories“Why not?” I didn’t place much stock into my decision to apply to The Battalion shortly into my freshman year in Sept. 2021. I had written for my high school’s student newspaper for four years and knew I wanted to get into the field of sports media, so joining the then-128-year-old publication felt like the... The post Swan song: Thanks for the memories appeared first on The Battalion.
- ‘This is an experience I’ll tell my grandkids about one day’I never thought I’d see my name in the on-campus newspaper. Since I was a little one, my nana raised me around the news. Being at her house every day after school meant I would be watching Austin’s KXAN. I was in awe of the anchors — how they showed up on TV at the... The post ‘This is an experience I’ll tell my grandkids about one day’ appeared first on The Battalion.
