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

The Battalion

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks in Rudder Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Beto O’Rourke to give talk at Rudder Theatre

J. M. Wise, News Editor September 18, 2024

American politician Beto O’Rourke will be at Rudder Theater on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as a part of his Ready to Vote Tour. O’Rourke will discuss voting rights and how students can get involved...

Dr. Ethan B Russo, founder of CReDo Science, speaks on Cannabinoids at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference in the Memorial Student Center on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa)

Cannabis conference at A&M draws experts, politicians to plan future of industry in Texas

J. M. Wise, News Editor September 15, 2024

The second Texas Cannabis Policy Conference was held on Friday and Saturday at the Memorial Student Conference and featured talks from a state senator, medical professionals and industry experts. Sponsored...

An aerial view of the Texas A&M golf course during a storm. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Professor John Nielson-Gammon)

A hotter Aggieland: Climate change threatens to unleash viruses, warmer temperatures

J. M. Wise, News Editor September 12, 2024

Drivers may have noticed the lack of trees along University Drive, as the city of College Station removed them on Sept. 6. Zero plants in a long stretch of concrete could have a negative impact on College...

The recent overturning of the long-standing Chevron Doctrine has shifted legal interpretations away from agencies and onto the courts to interpret and clarify unclear regulations and statutes. (Graphic by Chi-Chi Zhang/The Battalion)

The court ruling that will shape A&M

Stacy Cox, Senior News Reporter September 8, 2024

On June 28, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Doctrine through the Loper Bright ruling, leaving courts to interpret specific legislative issues that may need clarification.  In layman’s terms,...

People wait in line outside Room 2406 to vote at the MSC on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.

Impact of college student voting: Essential details in upcoming elections

Jordan Fox, News Writer September 2, 2024

With the November elections on the horizon, Brazos County is preparing for a significant voter turnout — with a particular focus on the area’s sizeable population of college students. Early voting...

An aerial view of the Texas A&M main campus on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. (Samuel Falade/The Battalion)

Full to the brim: Capacity report recommends halting campus growth

J. M. Wise, News Editor September 2, 2024

A capacity report released by Texas A&M in August revealed that a strained and understaffed campus faces unprecedented enrollment, recommending the university pause undergraduate growth for the next...

Cars drive on University Dr. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. (Sarthak Dalal/The Battalion)

The truth behind road rage

Stacy Cox, Senior News Reporter September 2, 2024

The start of the new school year saw new and returning Texas A&M students driving in from a myriad of locations, from other states to just an hour’s drive down the road.  With chronic traffic...

Member of MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering explains diferent scholarship options on August 25, 2024 at Simpson Drill Field (Fayobami Taiwo/The Battalion)

MSC Open House: Getting involved on campus

Dhriti Kolar, News Reporter August 26, 2024

Members from hundreds of organizations sought to grab students’ attention at this year’s MSC Open House held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1-5 p.m.  The annual event, hosted by MSC Hospitality, is a...

Former congressman Beto O’ Rourke talks to a student outside the Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. O' Rourke made a surprise visit Wednesday morning on behalf of his political action committee Powered by People in support of democratic candidate Fred Medina, who is running for Texas House District 14. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Beto O’Rourke makes surprise A&M visit

J. M. Wise, News Editor August 21, 2024

Politician Beto O’Rourke paid an impromptu visit to Texas A&M’s campus Wednesday. Visiting as a part of the political action committee Powered by People, he and his staff were in Rudder Plaza encouraging...

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