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All content by By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman is graduating from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m.

So long and farewell

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
May 13, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses concerns following the announcement of the Centennial Campaign.

When in Rome

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
May 2, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman argues how the events of Melissa Lucio’s near-execution reflect the injustices of our courts and state violence.

When good men do nothing

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 25, 2022
Tina Freeman often rescued wild bunnies and rehabilitated them and eventually set them free. 

And nothing else matters

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 19, 2022
Opinion writer Zach Freeman speaks out in favor of violence against celebrities.

Commentary: Chris rocked by Will Smith

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 5, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman explains why a nuclear war on Russia should be a no-brainer. 

Opinion: How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 28, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman describes why we can’t trust oil companies to lower prices 

Opinion: Alcohol can save your wallet

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 24, 2022
Hullabaloo Hall

Commentary: Hullabaloo break-in should prompt reflection on security

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 7, 2022
Opinion writer Ryan Lindner says that another Abbott term is the way to go

Commentary: Greg Abbott’s transgender witch-hunt is an embarrassment to Texas

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
February 28, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman says the United States has more to loose than gain by interfering in the Ukraine conflict.

Strength through peace

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
February 21, 2022
Opinion colomnist Zach Freeman discusses how Gov. Greg Abbot fails at  rebuilding the trust of texans following the 2021 freeze. 

Opinion: On thin ice

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
February 7, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses how affirmative action affects minority students' access to higher education.

Opinion: Equal actions, opposite reactions

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 31, 2022
Chad Prather is a conservative YouTube commentator who is running for the Republican bid in the 2022 Texas gubernatorial race.

Opinion: Governor candidates put culture war over constituency.

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 24, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman advocates a return to mask wearing to prevent the spread of the new omicron variant of COVID-19.

Commentary: I am once again asking you to wear a mask

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
December 5, 2021
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses the need for a cycling reform on Texas streets in his latest piece. 

Opinion: Texas should adopt Idaho Stop

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
November 21, 2021
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses the conflict surrounding Texas A&M's shaky COVID-19 protocols that resulted in a protest on Monday, Nov. 1. 

Commentary: Classmates clash concerning campus COVID-19 conflict

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
November 7, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman breaks down former United States Congressman Will Hurd's Thursday, Oct. 28 visit to Texas A&M in which he delivered a lecture on the advancement of technology. 

Analysis: Will Hurd’s future is too hawkish

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 31, 2021
Alt-right members preparing to enter Emancipation Park holding Nazi, Confederate Battle, Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me," League of the South, and Thor's Hammer flags. Photo by Anthony Crider via Creative Commons

America threatened with second ‘civil war’

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 24, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman breaks down Sen. Ted Cruz and Michael Knowles' latest episode of the "Verdict" podcast which was recorded live in Rudder Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 14. 

Ted Cruz risks turning A&M into viper’s nest

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 17, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman comments on Texas A&M's proposition to consolidate or eliminate the College of Liberal Arts in his latest piece. 

A&M Liberal Arts under threat

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 10, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman encourages Bryan-College Station residents to register to vote on Monday, Oct. 4 in his latest piece. 

Register to vote, determine our future

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 3, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman addresses what is in store for the future of mankind should billionaires monopolize on the age-old idea of company towns. 

Humanity’s future cannot lie with Bezos and Musk

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 27, 2021
Opinion writer, Zach Freeman evaluates the overuse of plastic in Texas and argues it may not only be hurting the environment, but the population as a whole. 

Texans need to take charge in getting toxic plastics out of our bodies

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 19, 2021
In his latest piece, opinion columnist Zach Freeman argues that Gov. Greg Abbott's string of recent actions make him unfit for office. 

Greg Abbott must go

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 12, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman comments on the potential for COVID-19 to become a permanent problem should the number of unvaccinated individuals stay the same. 

Fake news exacerbates COVID-19’s impact

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
August 26, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the fractured relationship between the United States and Afghanistan and the responsibility of the U.S. in supporting their allies. 

Reckoning with American imperialism’s failure

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
August 24, 2021
Civil Rights March on Washington

Texans cannot tolerate resurgence of voter suppression

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
May 9, 2021
As the spring semester comes to a close, Zach Freeman urges fellow Texas A&M students to get vaccinated in order to limit COVID-19 cases on campus. 

Aggies need to stay on top of vaccinations

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
May 2, 2021
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses the problems with the American police system and offers a solution. 

We need to defund the police

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 25, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman shares the issues surrounding the standard American lawn and why it is time to make a change. 

It’s time to ditch the American lawn

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 18, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses College Station city council's decision to make chicken-keeping for College Station residents easier. 

Residents must egg on state legislature for more perfect poultry policies

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 12, 2021
In his latest piece, opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the outcomes should Texas be divided into three separate states. 

The three-state solution: Texas, Alamo, Comanche

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 5, 2021
Columnist Caleb Powell analyzes his interviews with three candidates for College Station’s City Council Place 5.

College Station needs the right to protect itself from COVID-19

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 29, 2021
In his latest column, opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses Gov. Abbott's decision to lift the mask mandate and why it may have been premature. 

Lifting the mask mandate was a major mistake

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 22, 2021
In his latest column, opinion writer Zach Freeman argues that Texans shouldn't be forced to pay expensive winter storm utility bills. 

Texas needs to waive winter storm utility bills

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 15, 2021
In his latest column, opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and why getting vaccinated is more important than ever before. 

How and why you should get the COVID-19 vaccine soon

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 8, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the negative nature of Ted Cruz's behavior during the severe winter weather that impacted millions of Texans. 

Ted Cruz should be removed from office

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 1, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses how Texas politicians need to be held responsible for the rolling blackouts that occurred across Texas.

Wind turbines aren’t the problem, Texas politicians are

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
February 21, 2021
Wyatt Galbreath, a junior at College Station High School recently proposed the idea of a more recognizable city flag to make College Station stand out. 

College Station should adopt its recent flag proposal

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
February 8, 2021
Opinion writer Zach Freeman (@ZachAtBatt) discusses the details of a call for Senator Ted Cruz's resignation and what it means for the future of American democracy. 

#AsATexan

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 31, 2021

An ounce of prevention

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 29, 2021
No Money

Aggieland needs a higher minimum wage

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 20, 2021
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.

In defense of Professor Castro

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
January 18, 2021
Creative Commons

What can we do about cheating at Texas A&M?

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
December 21, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman describes the damage done by our current enforcement of drug criminalization and how decriminalization helps everyone.

Oregon’s drug decriminalization is a step in the right direction

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
November 16, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses intra-party fighting within the Democratic Party and why they shouldn’t blame progressives if they want to succeed.

The path forward

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
November 13, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses why for some people COVID-19 just isn’t going to go away.

‘Long COVID’

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
November 2, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the performance of President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in the last presidential debate of 2020.

Trump misses last chance

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 26, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the historical precedent for change in our country.

The Constitution isn’t a crutch

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 19, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman describes what other celestial bodies in our solar system have the best chance of supporting life in the future.

So what’s planet B?

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 15, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman says an altered spring semester schedule isn’t cause for concern.

Students should be open to a shorter spring break

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
October 6, 2020
Chalking

A&M needs to listen to its students

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 28, 2020
Factory Farms

COVID-19 should make us rethink factory farming

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 22, 2020
After more than 100 days of protest, opinion writer Zach Freeman talks about the continuous protests seen throughout the world right now.

100 days of protests

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 14, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman argues that America's social influence is starting to decline.

America’s future as an influencer

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 10, 2020
Opinion writier Zach Freeman tells about the danger and history of hateful rhetoric in America and why it should be opposed.

Why Anti-fascism is important, now more than ever

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
September 2, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses the dangers of Trump's possible ban on TikTok.

Trump’s TikTok Tyranny

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
August 24, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced a $57 million aid package for need-based college financial aid programs on June 8.

Race to the grave

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 27, 2020
Drive-in centers and curbside pickup are available in Bryan and College Station respectively for residents interested in recycling. 

How important is individual sustainability?

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 19, 2020
Opinion writer Zach Freeman discusses an upside to the quarantine like developing new skills and hobbies.

Upsides to stay-at-home orders

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 15, 2020
Online Gambling

Illegal gambling in Texas and who benefits from it

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 2, 2020
Flaws in the ways we are currently trying to fight the spread of COVID-19 is discussed by opinion writer Zach Freeman.

How the shelter in place strategy is backfiring

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
April 1, 2020
Chopsticks

Coronavirus and racial tension

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt
March 19, 2020
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