THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Polish secretary of state speaks at Rudder TheatrePolish Secretary of State Wladyslaw Bartoszewski was welcomed to Texas A&M by The Bush School on Thursday for an opportunity for the public to hear his views on Russia’s war in Ukraine and what the conflict means for the world. “My message is everyone has to wake up and believe we have to help Ukraine,”...
- Students face seasonal mental health challengesDuring the winter months, mental health among students presents itself uniquely in comparison to other times of the year. The changing seasons can influence Aggies in different ways — with some of the most common concerns students discuss in therapy including anxiety, depression, stress, academic worries and interpersonal issues, Assistant Director of Crisis Services Kari...
- State officials issue bird flu warning as virus spreads near Brazos CountyTexas wildlife officials are raising concerns about the spread of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, following confirmed cases in Harris County and Galveston. The virus, which has led to significant poultry losses in past outbreaks, continues to spread among wild birds, raising concerns for wildlife and agricultural industries. While...
SPORTS
- Swinging down the Gulf CoastTexas A&M men’s golf traveled to Atlantic Beach, Florida to compete in the Sea Best Invitational from Feb. 2-3. The event marked the Aggies first match of the spring season. The Maroon and White finished first both days with a final team score of 26-under 852. “It was just an accumulation of a lot of...
- No. 9 Aggies drop first match of the seasonNo. 9 Texas A&M men’s tennis team headed west to Malibu, California to take on Pepperdine at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on Sunday. Coming off of several dominant performances last weekend at the ITA Kickoff, the Aggies were on a hot streak heading into this non-conference matchup before the Waves’ 6-1 win upset the Aggies....
- Varsity’s horns remain intactBefore Texas A&M women’s basketball took on the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in the Lone Star Showdown on Sunday, the 12th Man sang the Aggie War Hymn with more passion than usual. “We know what it means, the history,” Texas senior guard Rori Harmon said. “It was preached to us every day since we were...
LIFE & ARTS
- ‘Going rogue’ with AggieCon 54Fans from all over Texas gathered upstairs at the Memorial Student Center last weekend to participate in the 54th annual AggieCon. The student-run convention at Texas A&M united fandoms of all kinds to celebrate nerd culture, as vendors, artists, voice actors, cosplayers and game developers gathered to display their love for video games, anime and...
- ‘The best of times’: Celebrating 50 years of women in the Corps of CadetsThe banquet room was steeped in over half a century of tradition and courage, as both current and former cadets gathered to celebrate the legacy of the women before them. The Corps Women’s 50th Celebration Dinner, an event organized by the Corps of Cadets Association, was hosted to commemorate the brave women — past and...
- Welcome, Wellborn MarketLast Saturday, the first Wellborn Market debuted at the Wellborn Community Center, one which will become a monthly event. Over 80 local vendors gathered with tables displaying handmade products that ranged anywhere from fresh Texan honey to all types of jewelry. In addition, several food trucks added their offerings to the mix. The most abundant...
OPINION
- Opinion: Do all majors matter?Kinesiology is a useless degree. A degree that creates physical education teachers and coaches doesn’t contribute anything to society. Why would anyone want to major in kinesiology? That’s what many of y’all think, and it’s disgusting. I love my major. A mix of rigorous science and health courses that allow students to accomplish an array...
- Opinion: It’s a privilegeI’ll admit it: We’ve gotten a bit bratty. Not in an iconic Charli XCX kind of way, but in a “jeez, get over yourself” kind of way. Since I am on a journey of self-growth, I’m taking my dear readers along with me, kicking and screaming. This week’s topic of discussion is — everyone is...
- Opinion: (Almost) all core curriculum classes should be onlineI remember my New Student Conference like it was yesterday. More specifically, I remember scrolling through the list of fall semester classes — many of which would be filled five seconds after registration went live — and desperately trying to find something that would fulfill my core curriculum requirements while interesting me enough to take...
TRADITIONS
- Silver Taps: Katie Deanna HuntzingerMarch 6, 1998 – September 30, 2024 Katie Deanna Huntzinger A vibrant Aggie with an ardent passion for animals From Tucson, Arizona to College Station, Katie Huntzinger’s love for animals and those around her spanned far and wide. An aspiring veterinarian, her interest in serving and giving back began as a child. After her mother...
- Silver Taps: Ethan Walker KanthackJune 12, 2003 – October 31, 2024 Ethan Walker Kanthack Witty humor with a heart of gold At 21 years old, Ethan Walker Kanthack passed away from a rare cancer known as Synovial Sarcoma. However, the ending of his story does not define him. Ethan was known by all as a humorous individual that brought...
- Silver Taps: Matthew David ElmerMay 9, 2000 – December 22, 2024 Matthew David Elmer An Aggie who loved his family, friends to the moon and back Matthew Elmer was raised in Pleasanton, Texas, where he was active in tennis, drumline and soccer throughout his time in high school before graduating as his class’s valedictorian. At Texas A&M, he graduated...
