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The Battalion

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The Battalion

President Mark Welsh III gives his presidential address during the Mark A. Welsh III Investiture in Rudder Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Takeaways from President Welsh’s first-year press conference, interview
Welsh spoke to media to celebrate his first year as Texas A&M's president
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • December 2, 2024
A texas fan flashes a ‘Horns Up’ while fans sing the Aggie War Hymn during Texas A&M’s game against Texas at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
SEC finds its rivalry week pulse in Lone Star Showdown
A&M may have lost, but SEC commissioner Greg Sankey got his wish with a top-tier environment
Ian Curtis, Features Editor • December 1, 2024
The Longhorns sing ‘The Eyes of Texas’ after Texas’ win against Texas A&M at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
‘It stings, bro’
Takeaways from No. 20 Texas A&M’s 17-7 defeat to No. 3 Texas
Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer • December 1, 2024
Still sawing 'em off
Still sawing ’em off
The rivalry beyond the gridiron
Ian Curtis, Features Editor • November 30, 2024
Fall 2024 Texas A&M Student Media Rate Card
Michael J. Plank discusses the agenda with President Mark A. Welsh III before the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)
‘Eliminate the waste’: How A&M cut 52 programs
Last year, an external inquiry into the LGBTQ studies minor led to a university-wide review of enrollment numbers. Now, Texas A&M is losing 14 minors and 38 certificates. 
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • December 2, 2024
A sign for Mays Business School on Nov. 22, 2022.
‘Something special’ is happening on campus as A&M tops graduate CEO ranking
Emelia Gamez, Senior News Reporter • December 3, 2024
Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III speaks during the 100th annual Muster ceremony held at Reed Arena on Sunday, April 21, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
A&M is drafting NIL law changes
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • December 2, 2024
The Aggies react after scoring a point during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Reed Arena on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
A&M opens NCAA Tournament versus Colorado State as No. 6 seed
Luke White, Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (9) shoots a three-pointer during Texas A&M’s game against Ohio State at Reed Arena on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Ridin’ ‘solo’
Justin Chen, Sports Writer • December 1, 2024
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) faces defensive pressure during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)
Clear eyes, full heart, can’t pull through
Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
Do art critics still do their jobs? Opinion writer Kaleb Blizzard argues that modern arts criticism often abandons insightful critique in favor of useless pretension and deliberate misunderstanding. (Graphic by Zoe Rich)
Opinion: Arts criticism culture has gone too far
Calling a movie “avant-garde” doesn’t make it good
Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer • December 2, 2024
Left to right: The Blocker building on Monday, Nov. 19, 2024 and the Zachry building on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Paola Luzuriaga/The Battalion)
Opinion: Architectural beauty matters
Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer • December 2, 2024
Students holding hands while walking in front of Evans library on Friday evening, September 22, 2023
Opinion: Marry young
Daniel Fu, Opinion Writer • December 2, 2024
(Left to right) Dance seniors Bailey and Lenzy Zettler pose for their dance at the PEAP Building on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
From the ground up
Student-run choreography business aims to reach dancers nationwide
Brook Dryden, Life & Arts Writer • November 27, 2024
Photo courtesy of Connor Field
Aggie filmmakers to debut feature film
Julia Helsel, Life & Arts Writer • November 21, 2024
Aggies work on constructing the bonfire on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Abdurahman Azeez/The Battalion)
How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’
Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor • November 21, 2024
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