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The Battalion

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

The Battalion

The Northgate district right adjacent to the Texas A&M campus houses a street of bars and other restaurants.  

Programs look to combat drunk driving

Alexia Serrata, JOUR 203 contributor May 10, 2024

On Sept. 15, 2019, Texas A&M student Carlynn Beatty was walking on Texas Avenue when she was hit by 17-year-old Pedro Puga, who was driving under the influence. Beatty was rushed to St. Joseph Regional...

Students line up outside of Sbisa Dining Hall on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

A&M’s Dining Dollar policy faces federal crackdown

Tori Hillis, JOUR 203 contributor May 10, 2024

Beginning in August, the days of Aggies frantically searching for ways to spend unused dining dollars at the end of the semester could be over. In January, the U.S. Department of Education proposed...

Student housing located right outside off campus boundaries on George Bush Drive. 

Experts analyze local, national housing market

DJ Burton, JOUR 203 contributor May 10, 2024

Madison Nevermann moved into an apartment shortly after graduating from Texas A&M in 2018. Not long after accepting a position at LyondellBasell, she saved enough money to purchase a starter home in...

Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes predicts Gen Z will grow tired of social media.

Social media top as Gen Z’s preferred job pick

Preslie Bentley, JOUR 203 contributor May 10, 2024

Once considered entertainment — or a distraction — social media ranked among the top five jobs for Gen Z college graduates in 2023. It’s a newish career trajectory that experts say will only continue...

Swan Song: I'll miss the Batt most of all

Swan Song: I’ll miss the Batt most of all

Kylie Stoner, Assoc. Sports Editor May 3, 2024

I have always been in love with sports, but I didn’t know what that meant for me. I do now, and it’s all thanks to The Battalion. When I started at Texas A&M in the fall of 2020, I had my mind...

(Photo courtesy of Idani Cantu)

Swan Song: A final farewell

Idani Cantu, Sports Writer May 3, 2024

As my time as a student at Texas A&M University comes to an end, I can say I am more than thankful for the opportunity to be a student at such a prestigious institution that welcomed me with open arms.  At...

Photo Courtesy of Maddie Pearson

For the love of birds: Students unite to protect migratory species

J. M. Wise, News Reporter April 25, 2024

The deadliest building on campus for birds is one dedicated to studying them. At least 23 birds this year have been killed from window collisions at the AgriLife complex alone. Ecology and conservation...

Head coach Trisha Ford talks to her players after Texas A&M's win against Mizzou at Davis Diamond on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Lights, camera, action

Hunter Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor April 25, 2024

Thirty-two wins in 2021, eight in conference play. Thirty-one wins in 2022, six in conference play. Thirty-five wins in 2023, 12 in conference play. Texas A&M softball is in the midst of its best...

Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott (5) celebrating a home run during Texas A&M’s game against The University of Houston on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Olsen Field. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Over the outfield wall

Ian Curtis, Sports Writer April 25, 2024

After notching its fifth-straight series win against ranked opponents with a road double-header win over Alabama and an 13-11 midweek victory over Houston, No. 1 Texas A&M baseball heads to Olsen Field...

Scenes from '74

Scenes from ’74

Amy Leigh Steward, Assistant L&A Editor April 25, 2024

“Do you remember when … ?” “I haven’t seen him since …” “Who was it that … ?” “Oh, did you hear what happened to … ?” The Class of 1974 spent last week rewinding through their...

Light Middleweight boxers Francis Cristal and Frank Chiu throw crosses during Farmers Fight Night on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at Reed Arena.

‘One day there’s going to be a ring in the middle of Kyle Field’

Zoe May, Editor in Chief April 10, 2024

“Throw the 1, follow with the 2!” “Keep your hands up!” “Tie him up!” It was the sixth fight of the night. The crowd was either on its feet or the edge of its seats as shouts from the coaches...

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