THE BATTALION
NEWS
- Celebración de la Cultura Mexicana: Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas host Hispanic Cultural DayFiestas Patrias Mexicanas will host its annual Hispanic Cultural Day this Friday, Sept. 14, in anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on Sept. 15. The event will take place at the Palace Theater in Downtown Bryan from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is a celebration of Hispanic culture open to the Bryan-College Station...
- ‘The standard has been raised’: Rec Center eyes November for renovation completionRenovations have been ongoing inside the Student Recreation Center since the spring semester, but new insights reveal the construction is finally coming to a close. The renovations consist of two major projects inside the Rec: a new climbing tower and bouldering space and updated men’s and women’s locker rooms, all set for public use in...
- ‘We don’t have enough space’: Regents greenlight $1.9 billion in System-wide campus construction, renovationsThe Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved $1.925 billion in proposed construction projects and renovations as part of the upcoming 2026-2030 Capital Plan on Aug. 28. The Capital Plan totals $6.6 billion and includes $4.6 billion for previously approved projects set to begin design or construction. The budget allocates over $600 million for...
SPORTS
- &M goes two for two with win at Folds of Honor CollegiateTexas A&M women’s golf took home the team title at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, marking back-to-back wins. Standout freshman Brynn Kort led the Aggies in her second collegiate tournament as she clinched a top-three finish. The Aggies started strong last week in their season kick-off finishing in first place as a team. Junior Cayetana...
- Aggies lose to Horned Frogs in five-set thriller in Fort WorthAfter suffering a loss at No. 10 SMU on Tuesday, Sept. 9, No. 8 Texas A&M headed west to face No. 15 TCU. The Aggies fought until the end, but ultimately lost in a five-set thriller. A&M got started on the right foot as they were able to take Set 1 from TCU in thrilling...
- Players to watch against Notre DameStarting the season off 2-0 for the first time since 2021, No. 16 Texas A&M football faces its first true test against No. 8 Notre Dame on the road in South Bend, Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 13. With the Fighting Irish starting their season off with a loss to then-No. 10 Miami after being the...
LIFE & ARTS
- ‘Art is our future’: First Saturday showcase spotlights local artistsOn a quiet Saturday morning, the Bryan-College Station area buzzed with excitement for the activities ahead. Some tucked white towels in their boots while others flocked to local businesses on Wellborn Road. However, on the other side of town, local artists set up booths to share their passions with all who come to enjoy. On...
- Fresh, local and lively: Midtown Park Farmers’ MarketMore than 30 vendors unfurled their tents and tables at Bryan’s Midtown Park on Saturday, Sept. 6, marking the start of the first Saturday market since its move from historic Downtown Bryan. Under the summer skies filled with the scent of fresh herbs and the hum of neighbors weaving through rows of color and craft,...
- Aggie Notes creating music to connect us allMusic is a fundamental part of everyday life, whether it be listening to the radio or attending concerts, but time can be a critical constraint for those who want to develop their musical skills. For those with a deeper connection to tunes, Aggie Notes has created a community. Founded in 2003, Aggie Notes has been...
OPINION
- Satire: Possible Taylor Swift wedding locationsSwifties, the time has come. If you’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift as long as I have, you’ve been waiting for something as long as your own wedding day; Taylor finding her true love and getting married. There have been many ups and downs, and plenty of songs to account for each. “Holy Ground”...
- Opinion: We are all performative malesThe moment that is “performative males” has aroused the curiosity and amusement of millions of chronically online students. That is to say — it’s caught a lot of attention. The joke, at its core, pokes fun at “fake feminism” from men. Women today — rightfully so — tend to be skeptical of “I’m just different”...
- Review: ‘Halfway to Amarillo’The modern age of cinema has moved away from the familiar and reinvented what the medium can do. With audiences wanting something new, producers are no longer making the types of films that were popular in the 20th century. Because of this, certain genres are at risk of extinction. One of these genres is the...
TRADITIONS
- Annual Bonfire Cut Class returns to AggielandA few miles south of Ledbetter and an hour away from the heart of Aggieland, the men and women of a tradition dating back to 1907 can be found with pots on their heads and axes in hand. Yells from students in red, green and brown hard hats can be heard far and wide on...
- Silver Taps: Mingdian CaiApril 14, 1995 – May 22, 2025 MingDian Cai An Aggie whose memory will not be forgotten Mingdian Cai was a Ph.D. student studying agricultural economics at Texas A&M. Mingdian was an international student who traveled from China in order to continue his studies at A&M. His family describes him as kind, thoughtful and full...
- Silver Taps: Colby Brent FisherJanuary 22, 2002 – April 17, 2025 Colby Brent Fisher An Aggie who followed his arrow with faith, love and laughter A son. A brother. A friend. At 6-foot-1 and with a personality just as big, Colby was an Aggie who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. He studied political science and was...
