THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Welsh rebukes state representative in letterOn the social media platform X, a State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10) revealed that after he posted a series of social media posts claiming Texas A&M was supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, President Mark A. Welsh III authored and sent an official letter to him saying his comments are “routinely inaccurate and misleading.” In...
- A&M’s Public Policy Scholars program kicks off with successTexas A&M’s Public Policy Internship Programs, or PPIP, offer students interested in government and policy opportunities to gather hands-on experience in Washington, D.C.. While PPIP celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024 and its partner program, the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program, or ANRP, will celebrate their 35th anniversary this year, the programs continue...
- Mays Business School partners with AI giant PerplexityTexas A&M’s Mays Business School recently announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with American search engine and large language model Perplexity. It is now available to all Mays students. The partnership is designed to give Mays students the resources to build centralized hubs of knowledge concerning their coursework and to streamline their academics. Perplexity, which operates on...
SPORTS
- Bagels for everybodyThanks to a superb Southeastern Conference season that saw No. 2 Texas A&M women’s tennis go 14-1 followed by an appearance in the SEC Tournament final, the Aggies stayed home to host the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Mitchell Tennis Center. An incredible all-around performance from A&M steamrolled...
- A&M softball shuts out No. 2 Tennessee in pitcher’s duelAfter losing their second Southeastern Conference series against then-No. 9 Arkansas, No. 4 Texas A&M softball traveled to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium to face off against No. 2 Tennessee in its final SEC series of the regular season. Despite a defensive showdown between both sides, the Aggies won 1-0 in seven innings. “It was great...
- No. 2 A&M opens NCAA Tournament against QuinnipiacThanks to a stellar Southeastern Conference season that saw No. 2 Texas A&M women’s tennis go 14-1 followed by an appearance in the SEC Tournament final, the Aggies will stay home and host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Mitchell Tennis Center. In a pool of four teams in the opening...
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
- ‘We have your back, forever’: Annual Muster ceremony held at Reed ArenaThe annual campus Muster ceremony was held on April 21 at Reed Arena with Lt. Gen. Michael Downs ‘92 as Muster Speaker. The tradition began in 1883 as a roll call and gradually evolved into a remembrance of former students who had passed away during the early 1900s. Muster spread worldwide during World War I...
- United in memory across time zonesMuster, the beloved, centuries-old tradition, unites Aggies across the world. It is a true mark of the “once an Aggie, always an Aggie” sentiment that binds Texas A&M former students together long after they’ve left College Station, and the nation’s capital is no exception. Washington, D.C., is home to one of the largest A&M alumni...
- ‘Muster is the one thing that embodies what the Aggie Spirit is’Yell Leaders, doctors, veterinarians, fathers, daughters, grandpas, mothers — all Aggies. The week before April 21, the Texas A&M community is reminded to honor Aggies and “softly call the muster” for the year’s campus Aggie Muster. With over 250 individual Muster ceremonies occurring annually across the globe, the tradition has continued for 101 years. But...
