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Did TikTok make you OCD? Opinion writer Kaleb Blizzard argues that the overuse of labels for diagnosable mental conditions can cause serious issues for those suffering from real mental problems. (Graphic by Corynn Young)

Opinion: You’re (probably) not OCD

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 15, 2024

People are dramatic. We always have been, and likely always will be. But unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade or so, you’ve probably noticed that Gen Z drama has a strange new...

Review: 'Am I Racist?'

Review: ‘Am I Racist?’

Killian Netherton, Opinion Writer October 15, 2024

Rating: 9/10 “Am I Racist?” — released Sept. 13 and directed by Justin Folk — stars Matt Walsh as he navigates the world of D.E.I. by barely disguising himself as an ally to expose its grifting...

Northgate bartenders and bouncers say they see fake IDs four to five times each week.

Opinion: Down with the drinking age

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 15, 2024

Everybody drinks alcohol, even those who aren’t legally supposed to. And let’s face it, we all know that (almost) every other Aggie has drank at least once. Obviously, drinking comes in different...

A radical new perspective on reality. (Graphic by Chi-Chi Zhang)

Opinion: Delusion is the solution

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 9, 2024

If you were a normal teenager, then you’ve probably had an existential crisis at some point. Maybe you’ve thought something like, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards”...

Catholic culture is not your costume. Opinion writer Maddie McMurrough says dressing up as a sexualized version of a culture or religion is unacceptable. (Graphic by Ingrid Perez)

Opinion: Cut the Catholic Costumes

Maddie McMurrough, Opinion Columnist October 7, 2024

I grew up a devout Catholic. My sister and I both attended Catholic school for years, I was an altar server every Sunday and I never missed confession. As a kid, my faith was a large part of my identity...

Political signs lined up outside of a Bryan business on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Jenna Isbell/The Battalion)

Opinion: Let’s end presidential debates

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 1, 2024

What was the most striking moment in the Trump vs. Harris presidential debate? I would wager that the vast majority of people probably remember Trump’s bizarre allegation about Haitian migrants eating...

Opinion writer Joshua Abraham gives men a solution to their girl problems: consuming more female media. (Photo by Hannah Harrison)

Opinion: Men, consume more female media!

Joshua Abraham, Opinion Writer October 1, 2024

If you’re reading this, you’re seeking help.  You’ve hit the ‘Gates and have been trying to talk to women, only for a six-foot-five man with a mullet and cowboy boots to draw their attention...

An LED display on the bus at the Triagon bus stop (Kennedy Long/The Battalion)

Opinion: ‘Another bus follows’

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 1, 2024

Picture this: you just moved off campus and into your first apartment, and you’ve managed to find a convenient new bus route that you plan to take for the rest of the semester. “I’ll save money...

Review: 'Sunset Boulevard'

Review: ‘Sunset Boulevard’

Killian Netherton, Opinion Writer October 1, 2024

Rating: 9.9/10 Spoilers below for “Sunset Boulevard.” “Sunset Boulevard,” released in August 1950 and directed by Billy Wilder, subtly crafts what can only be defined as a genre masterpiece,...

Has pop music lost its edge? Opinion writer Daniel Fu explores why the cliche predictability of pop is making way for the rise of indie and alternative music. (Graphic by Chi-Chi Zhang)

Opinion: The death of pop

Daniel Fu, Opinion Writer September 19, 2024

What country song was at Billboard’s number one for six straight weeks? Who wrote it? Even two years ago, you would not have guessed that Post Malone, a hip-hop and trap superstar, would write a country...

Anticipated Movies of 2018

Opinion: In which movie world would you live?

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in your favorite movie world? We here at The Battalion opinion desk were wondering the same thing, so we decided to ask our writers. From fantastic fantasy...

Why are you going to A&M? Opinion writer Kaleb Blizzard says the commodification of modern education is enforcing meaninglessness among an already-nihilistic population. (Graphic by Chi-Chi Zhang)

Opinion: College for its own sake

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer September 17, 2024

Let’s face it: There’s more than a one-in-three chance you’re not going to a real university for most of your time in college, even if you’re at Texas A&M. “Wait a second,” you might...

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