The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
All content by By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
Managing Editor Julia Potts receives her Aggie Ring this Friday Sept. 24 at 10:30am. 

Lesson learned, degree earned

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 13, 2022
John Sharp Declares War on Russia (copy)

A&M System Chancellor Sharp cuts all academic ties with Russia

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 10, 2022
Ukrainian soldiers ride on top of an armored fighting vehicle.

Russian military invades Ukraine, explosions heard in eastern region

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 23, 2022
The traffic delays caused by former President Trump's visit to Conroe.

‘Our country is at stake’

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
January 30, 2022
The male gaze is defined as the typically hypersexual man's perspective of women. 

Women: By men, for men

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
December 13, 2021
Electronic systems engineering technology senior Bharti Shahani will be honored at the Tuesday, Dec. 7 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Bharti Bhagu Shahani

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
December 6, 2021
Texas A&M's Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity is a registered student organization with an off campus house where member activities occur. 

Fraternity sued $1M for hazing students who received chemical burns

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 28, 2021
The federal vaccine mandate has been overturned by the Supreme Court.

FDA approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson boosters

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 20, 2021
Managing Editor Julia Potts receives her Aggie Ring this Friday Sept. 24 at 10:30am. 

Far from over

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 22, 2021
The most recent Texas vaccination report shows one-third of Texans have taken the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 which has contributed to the lowest number of cases and hospitalizations across the state in over a year. 

A&M president announces fall COVID-19 guidance

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 5, 2021
Dr. Seth Sullivan addresses the media during a press conference held at the Brazos County Health Department on the afternoon of Thursday, July 29. 

BCHD hosts July 29 press conference on variants, vaccines

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 29, 2021
Breaking News

A&M regents support SEC expansion

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 28, 2021
LGBTQIA+ history is on display in a new exhibit that is available throughout the College Station and Houston areas, with an additional opportunity to view the exhibit through the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives beginning on July 12. 

LGBTQIA+ exhibit now open

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 12, 2021
Craft beers

Brewing scholarship looks to inspire diversity

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 1, 2021
Vet school response

A&M responds to hate speech within CVMBS

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 22, 2021
On the afternoon of June 14, ERCOT released a statement urging Texas residents to conserve power due to the increased demand for air conditioning as temperatures across the state begin to rise. 

ERCOT urges electricity conservation through June 18

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 14, 2021
Breaking News

President Banks makes changes to campus leadership

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 3, 2021
Four members of the animal activist group, PETA, gathered outside of Reed Arena on May 12 to protest during a graduation ceremony for biomedical sciences students.

PETA members protest at A&M graduation ceremony

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 12, 2021
Graduation Numbers

A&M recognizing 11,406 students at spring graduation

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 9, 2021
Rudder Plaza

A&M announces new COVID-19 protocols for employees

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 5, 2021
Natalie Parks

Parks forges new path

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 28, 2021
Aggies organized with Students for Sensible Drug Policies marched from Sbisa Dining Hall to Rudder Plaza to express support for comprehensive marijuana reform.

Students march in favor of marijuana reform

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 20, 2021
Breaking News

New COVID-19 variant identified in Brazos County

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 19, 2021
Muster

Campus Muster makes comeback

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 31, 2021
Dr. M. Katherine Banks

Kathy Banks named 26th president of A&M

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 31, 2021

All Texas adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, effective March 29

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 23, 2021
On March 16, Texas A&M Student Health Services announced via Instagram that they will offer a limited number of vaccines to patients who meet the phase 1A, 1B or 1C criteria. 

Student Health Services offering vaccines to eligible recipients

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 17, 2021
One of A&M’s three COVID-19 testing kiosks available is located outside of the MSC in Rudder Plaza.

A&M requiring students to test for COVID-19 following three-day Spring Break weekend

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 15, 2021
Kyle Field

Thousands of 2020 graduates being honored with make-up commencement ceremonies

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 11, 2021
COVID-19 guidance update

A&M to keep COVID-19 mitigation protocols

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
March 5, 2021
Multiple Texas A&M students have raised concerns over professors choosing not to abide by the mask protocol put in place by the university in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

Students report A&M faculty violations of mask mandate

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 21, 2021
Snow in Aggieland

Interim Provost announces changes to academic calendar due to winter storm

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 18, 2021
Snow at A&M

Online, in-person classes canceled Friday

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 18, 2021
WBB Tennessee game postponed

Reed Arena opens as warming center

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 16, 2021
MSC

A&M cancels second day of classes

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 15, 2021
Rudder Plaza

Classes moved online due to inclement weather

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
February 12, 2021
Sully

Sully statue to stay, per university officials

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
January 27, 2021
Students placed signs against the fence that surround the statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross. The fence was erected following an incident when the statue was vandalized in June 2020.

Texas A&M Commission on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion releases report

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
January 25, 2021
The Matthew Gaines bus route opened on Tuesday, January 19. 

A&M unveils Matthew Gaines bus route

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
January 19, 2021
Snow At The Academic Building

A&M delays campus operations two hours due to inclement weather conditions

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
January 10, 2021
Charlotte Han Sharp is survived by her husband and their children, Spencer and Victoria; her daughter-in-law Brigitte and two granddaughters, Simone and Freya; and her brother, Robert Dale Han Jr.

Charlotte Han Sharp, wife of Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp, dies after battling lengthy illness

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
December 15, 2020
Pass/Fail petition

Students, faculty discuss pass/fail denial

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
December 3, 2020
Carol A. Fierke was selected for the position of provost and executive vice president on June 19, 2017 and officially took office on Oct. 16, 2017. 

Provost Carol Fierke to leave A&M, effective Dec. 31

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 30, 2020
The Bonfire Remembrance ceremony takes place each year at 2:42 a.m. on Nov. 18.

Bonfire Remembrance, reconfigured

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 17, 2020
One of A&M’s three COVID-19 testing kiosks available is located outside of the MSC in Rudder Plaza.

A&M urges students to get tested for COVID-19

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 16, 2020
Texas A&M has made many adjustments for the Fall 2020 semester, including students not returning to campus after Thanksgiving Break.

Sexual assault suspect taken into custody

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 11, 2020
COVID-19 Brief Nov. 9

A&M updates COVID-19 protocols

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 9, 2020
Aggieland

Fierke announces updates on spring 2021 semester

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
November 2, 2020
Brazos County’s 2020 early voting numbers have surpassed that of 2016 with 57,216 votes cast as of Oct. 27.

Texas, Brazos County see historic early voter turnout

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 28, 2020
October 22 Presidential Debate

Trump and Biden face off in second presidential debate

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 22, 2020
Silver Taps

Silver Taps to return to Academic Plaza

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 14, 2020
Vote Buttons

Early voting begins in Texas

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 12, 2020
Many bars remain closed due to Texas mandates during the pandemic.

Brazos County judge approves opening bars

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 12, 2020
Silver Taps

Student Senate members express support for in-person Silver Taps

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 7, 2020
Fall 2020 graduation ceremonies will proceed with precautions implemented.

A&M announces plans for 2020 graduation

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 7, 2020
Victoria Walker shared her love of Texas A&M with her family including her parents, Tamara and David Walker.

Silver Taps: Victoria Annette Walker

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
October 5, 2020
Corps Operations Officer Gracie Davis answers the guardroom phone, following the cadet escort script.

Finding a sense of security

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 23, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, visited the College Station vaccine facility and spoke with campus leaders before briefing the press on Sept. 22.

White House coronavirus response coordinator visits A&M

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 22, 2020
Administration Building

Chancellor Sharp reacts to President Young’s remarks about merit raises

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 21, 2020
The Trump parade lasted for around an hour with cars honking in approval of the President throughout.

Over 100 cars gather for Trump parade in College Station

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 20, 2020
Aggieland

A&M sees increase in fall 2020 enrollment

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 18, 2020
Voting by Mail

Brazos County ballots change

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 17, 2020
Tamara, Victoria and David Walker passed away in a plane crash on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Aggies remember Victoria Walker

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
September 7, 2020
Director of Student Health Services at Texas A&M Dr. Martha Dannenbaum speaks at a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.

Aug. 27 press conference takeaways

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 27, 2020
Prescilla Sanchez touched the lives of many and had a love for her family that never exhausted.

Silver Taps: Prescilla Marie Sanchez

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 27, 2020
Erik Medina was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was dedicated to his studies.

Silver Taps: Erik Alexander Medina

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 27, 2020
Chalking

A&M revises campus signage policy, bans chalking

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 26, 2020
As of 1 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 25 Hurricane Laura is predicated to make landfall early Thursday morning along the Texas-Louisiana border. 

A&M Galveston mandates evacuation

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 25, 2020
Texas A&M archaeology professor has received heat on his social after controversial posts shared to his personal public Facebook account were illuminated by several conservative media organizations.

A&M archaeology professor receives national attention for controversial Facebook posts

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 24, 2020
Joe Biden accepted the democratic nomination Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Democratic National Convention.

Democratic National Convention comes to a close

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 21, 2020
Provost and Executive Vice President Carol Fierke sent emails to students, faculty and staff outlining what the fall semester would look like including 30 minutes between classes instead of 20 and a daily 45 minute break in order for classrooms to be cleaned.

Student organizations adapt to in-person restrictions

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 16, 2020
Aggie Spirit bus drivers will wipe down high-touch areas during the day as one of the many new precautions implemented by Transportation Services.

Transportation Services adapts to COVID-19

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 16, 2020
Texas A&M University Police Department named Mike Johnson new Police Chief and he will assume his new post Sept. 1.

A&M names new university police chief

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
August 6, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks Monday, July 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 press conference at the Brazos County Health District.

Takeaways from July 24 BCHD press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 24, 2020
Each month 15,000 tests will be provided to the Texas A&M University System.

A&M System to offer 15,000 free COVID-19 tests per month

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 14, 2020
June 12 Sully Protest

More than 200 protesters gather in Academic Plaza for third Sully protest

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 12, 2020
College Station Mayor Karl Mooney responds to a question about enforcement of the emergency order requiring face masks in businesses while speaking Monday, July 6, 2020.

Takeaways from final weekly COVID-19 press conference with the Brazos County Health District

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
July 6, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan talks about the differences between COVID-19 and the flu Monday, June 29.

Takeaways from June 29 press conference with the Brazos County Health District

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 29, 2020
On June 26 anti-Sully protesters gathered at the Administration Building before marching around campus.

Dozens gather on campus to protest racial injustice, demand action

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 26, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan encourages residents to follow CDC guidelines on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Takeaways from June 22 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 22, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks Monday, June 8, 2020, during a press conference at the Brazos County Health District.

Takeaways from the June 15 COVID-19 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 15, 2020
Anti-Sully protesters take a knee after crossing a boundary set up by the university.

Protesters voice their opinions for and against the Sul Ross statue

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 13, 2020
June 11 Athlete Walk

Aggie athletes lead on-campus unity walk

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 11, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks Monday, June 8, 2020, during a press conference at the Brazos County Health District.

Takeaways from June 8 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 8, 2020
Hundreds of people gathered along Texas Ave. from 29th Street to William J Bryan Pkwy for a second Sunday protest organized by Black Lives Matters B-CS.

‘No justice, no peace’

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 7, 2020
REACH

Assisting the ‘Invisible Aggies’

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 3, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan applies hand sanitizer while speaking at press conference at the Brazos County Health District on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Takeaways from June 1 COVID-19 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
June 1, 2020
A crowd of around 200 peaceful protestors returned to the intersection of George Bush Drive and Texas Ave. for the second day in a row of protesting the fatal arrest of George Floyd.

‘There has to be change’

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 30, 2020
A group of around 20 people held signs at the intersection of Texas Ave. and George Bush Drive in protest of the fatal arrest of George Floyd and the killing of unarmed black men.

Protests spread to College Station

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 29, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan, right, holds an Operation Restart sign while speaking at a press conference Tuesday, May 26, 2020, beside American Sign Language interpreter Sherri Roberts.

Takeaways from the May 26 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 26, 2020

Takeaways from the May 18 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 18, 2020

Takeaways from May 11 Press Conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
May 11, 2020
Brazos Valley Health Department

Takeaways from April 30 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 30, 2020
Academic Building

Texas A&M aims to reopen for fall semester

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 30, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan responds to questions during a press conference Monday, April 20, 2020.

Brazos County Health District hosts April 23 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 23, 2020
A press conference takes place Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Brazos County Health District to provide an update on COVID-19.

Takeaways from the April 16 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 16, 2020
Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson addresses the local economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while speaking at a press conference Monday, April 13, 2020.

Takeaways from April 13 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 13, 2020
Administration Building

All 2020 New Student Conferences conducted online

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 13, 2020

Takeaways from April 9 press conference

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 9, 2020
Brazos County Sheriff Deputy Terry Smith, College Station PD Officer Robbie Turner, Bryan PD Sgt. Ryan Bona and Texas A&M UPD Lt. Bobby Richardson are a few members of local law enforcement that participated in Beard it Up to raise funds for The Cure Starts Now-Central Texas. Their respective departments are all continuing to work as essential employees after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Essential employees risk health to serve community

By Julia Potts @juliaapotts
April 8, 2020
Load More Stories
Donate to The Battalion