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

The Battalion

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

The Battalion

Letter From the Editor
The Battalion wraps up year with 77 awards across 8 competitions
Student newspaper places in competitions on state, national level
Kynlee Joyner, Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2026
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Larger applicant pool leads to falling acceptance rate
Total admissions are expected to remain constant
Sam McMahan, News Reporter • April 1, 2026
Trump Tarrif
Changes to Parent PLUS loans cap borrowing at $20,000 per year
Students, families may have to consider different loan, school options
Emily Anderson, News Reporter • April 1, 2026
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New pest concern: Cotton jassids found in southeast Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture issued emergency quarantine to limit spread of invasive insects, severe impacts to cotton production
Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter • March 25, 2026
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Law affects students seeking higher education
Federal government redefines professional degrees, affecting financial aid
Sam McMahan, News Writer • March 24, 2026
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Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Shack-A-Thon fundraiser
Supporting Bryan-College Station area by raising awareness for need for affordable housing
Jolie Jackson, News Reporter • March 19, 2026
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Texas A&M researchers identify specific bacteria driving spread of brucellosis in Cameroon
Researchers conduct nationwide surveillance, discover cattle-specific bacteria driving outbreaks, guide targeted interventions to improve public health
Yelisey Romanov, News Reporter • March 19, 2026
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Early sports specialization impacts student athletes
Focus on one sport in early adolescence causes long-term physical, mental health concerns
Sam McMahan, News Writer • March 19, 2026
The Phillips 66 trading floor in the Wehner Building, College Station TX.
Business school unveils updated trading floor, renames in honor of energy giant
Phillips 66 Trading Room serves as home of various Mays programs
David Swope, News Editor • March 19, 2026
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STEM creates hems
Aggie engineer combines fashion, engineering
Julia Kazda, News Editor • March 5, 2026
Plato
Philosophy professor gives Plato lecture following forced removal of original course materials
A&M professor Martin Peterson avoids censorship with independent lecture amid revisions to academic freedom policy
Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter • March 4, 2026
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$226 million semiconductor research facility breaks ground at RELLIS Campus
New facility will combine research, manufacturing in rapidly expanding technology field
Emily Anderson, News Reporter • March 3, 2026
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‘BTHO the Radical Left’: Inside Chris Gober’s ‘01 approach to law, congressional campaign
Conservative lawyer makes bid to replace Michael McCaul in U.S. House
Ian Curtis, Senior Enterprise Reporter • March 2, 2026
An aerial view of the Texas A&M main campus on Monday, March 11, 2024. (Samuel Falade/The Battalion)
Student Government election guide
Manual to candidates, elections ahead of Friday, Feb. 27, voting deadline
Julia Kazda, News Editor • February 25, 2026
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‘No person should have had to go through what Will went through’: Aggie researcher detained by ICE
Julia Kazda, News Editor • September 17, 2025
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12 A&M international students have legal status restored
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2025
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5 for Yell candidates prepare for elections
Luke Rollins, Josh Brewton, Roy Doggett run for Senior Yell Leader, Jack Kemper, Clay Kennedy run for Junior Yell Leader
David Swope, News Editor • February 25, 2026
Student senate meeting
Texas A&M Student Senate passes resolutions on former President Welsh, Charlie Kirk
Student Senate stands with Mark A. Welsh III, passes Charlie Kirk Remembrance Resolution, prepares for College Station City Council’s action on overnight parking near campus
Ethan Rhame, News Reporter • September 26, 2025
Student senate meeting
Student Senate recognizes Silver Taps students, clashes over Student Wellbeing Act
The Student Wellbeing Act aimed at supporting students post-DEI legislation drew backlash from student senators
Chase Kent, News Reporter • September 7, 2025
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