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The Battalion

Silver Taps: Molly Nicole Sims

Silver Taps: Molly Nicole Sims

Amy Leigh Steward, Editor in Chief November 4, 2024

December 29, 2004 - September 28, 2024 Molly Nicole Sims A positive light with an unforgettable smile When Lindsay Milheron pictures Molly Sims, she’s usually sitting beside her in the Dutch Bros...

Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas Bull

Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas Bull

Mikayla Martinez, News Editor November 4, 2024

May 14, 1999 – August 31, 2024 Alexander Thomas Bull Eager to learn and surround himself with faith and family Alexander Thomas Bull had finally been able to take classes at Texas A&M after 25...

Gen. Mark Welsh III speaks at his first media availbility during his tenure as interim president of Texas A&M University in the MSC Flag Room on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. Welsh spoke about his coming plans for the university as well as adressing current events surrounding A&M.

President Welsh discusses budget, leadership in welcome brief

Ian Curtis, Features Editor August 19, 2024

In his August brief, Texas A&M President Mark Welsh welcomed 78,000 students back to A&M’s campuses and made the student body aware of several new changes that recently have gone into effect. In...

The Texas A&M Academic Building on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022.

New ‘society, ethics and law’ major now available

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor August 19, 2024

The Department of Philosophy announced a new major in society, ethics and law for the fall. The major, available this semester, was previously a university studies concentration that has since been converted...

Tents are set up for ticket pull in preparation for the football game vs. Notre Dame in front of Kyle Field on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Updated ticket pull guidelines in effect for 2024 football season

Amy Leigh Steward, Editor-in-Chief August 19, 2024

Starting Sep. 1, football fans will have new guidelines to follow if they plan on camping out for ticket pull. The updated system aims to comply with safety measures, such as keeping fire lanes clear and...

Three first place winners highlight the winners from The Battalion, Maroon Life magazine, and Aggieland Yearbook

Texas A&M Student Media takes home sweepstakes trophy after winning first place at ACP Clicks & Clicks

Amy Leigh Steward, Editor in Chief August 7, 2024

The Associated Collegiate Press announced the results of its semi-annual Clips & Clicks contest on Monday, with Texas A&M Student Media winning first place overall. This is the fourth consecutive...

Agronomy graduates Kasun Pathirage, Christopher Gomez Jr. and Noriki Miyanaka conduct research in a field in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Lasan Ukwatta Liyanage)

Summers in Aggieland

Lasan Manujitha Ukwatta Liyanage, Life & Arts Writer August 1, 2024

Aggieland may have turned into a ghost town, but those who stayed behind are making the most of their summer. Certainly, the summer heat encapsulates a plethora of attitudes amongst the students. ...

Writer Braxton Dore' with the six Mochinut donuts he sampled from the restaurant. The writing on the box lid reads, "More than just a donut, always near you."

Review: Mochinut’s donuts are ideal for any dessert fan

Braxton Dore’ July 22, 2024

The popular Japanese mochi and donut fusion restaurant, Mochinut, arrived in College Station in February 2024. The chain — founded in California in 2020 — has blossomed throughout the Houston area...

Bob Rogers, holding a special edition of The Battalion.

Lyle Lovett, other past students remember Bob Rogers

Shalina Sabih July 15, 2024

In his various positions, Professor Emeritus Bob Rogers laid down the stepping stones that student journalists at Texas A&M walk today, carving a transformative path when he helped merge The Battalion...

Brazos County officials are distributing free backpacks, school supplies and gift cards for K-12 students on July 12 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bryan High Silver Campus Cafeteria.

Brazos County to distribute free school supplies

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor July 11, 2024

The Brazos County Precinct 2 Constable’s office is distributing free backpacks, school supplies and gift cards to local students in need on July 12 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in a “Back to School Bash.” The...

Rudder Association members advocated to remove gender-affirming care from A&M

Rudder Association members advocated to remove gender-affirming care from A&M

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor July 3, 2024

In the months leading up to University Health Services announcing gender-affirming care will no longer be offered by Aug. 1, members of the conservative alumni group The Rudder Association advocated to...

Chancellor John Sharp during a Board of Regents meeting discussing the appointmet of interim dean Mark Welsh and discussion of a McElroy settlement on Sunday, July 30, 2023 in the Memorial Student Center.

Analysis: Chancellor Sharp’s retirement comes with new dilemmas

Nicholas Gutteridge July 2, 2024

Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp announced Monday he will be retiring on June 30, 2025.  A figure notorious in state politics, Sharp led the System through its last decade — from Lt. Gov....

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