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Emails with the header ‘VPFA-UPD-Clery’ are sent to students regularly — although seemingly benign, they’re vital in keeping students aware of emergencies and potential community threats. The Texas A&M University Police Department aims to provide timely crime report notifications under federal law, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. Also... The post Clarifying Clery: Crime notifications explained by UPD appeared first on The Battalion.

After approximately two years as the Corps of Cadets commandant, Patrick Michaelis, Class of 1993, stepped down from the role on Aug. 12 and transitioned to special assistant to President Mark A. Welsh III.  New documents show that, rather than a simple transition as stated, Michaelis was “directed” to step down by President Welsh on... The post Patrick Michaelis, former Corps commandant, ‘directed’ to step down by Welsh appeared first on The Battalion.

With the November elections on the horizon, Brazos County is preparing for a significant voter turnout — with a particular focus on the area’s sizeable population of college students. Early voting begins Nov. 5, with a wide range of races on the ballot. The county is prioritizing that every eligible voter has the opportunity to... The post Impact of college student voting: Essential details in upcoming elections appeared first on The Battalion.