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Political science senior Kyle Nelson rides his horse out of the track after practice. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Parsons Mounted Cavalry celebrates 50th anniversary

John Chapa November 16, 2023

There is only one collegiate cavalry in the nation and its reign belongs to Texas A&M. This semester, the Corps of Cadets horse-mounted unit, Parsons Mounted Cavalry, celebrates its 50th anniversary. To...

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Former Battalion editors reflect on Bonfire

John Chapa November 16, 2023

A quarter of a century ago, tragedy struck campus after the 1999 annual Bonfire collapsed and killed 12 students. Two former Battalion staff members discussed their experience covering the tragic event...

Dr. Colleen Shogan takes a tour of George Bush Library and Museum in College Station on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Photo by Samuel Falade/The Battalion)

US Archivist Colleen Shogan visits Bush Library and Museum

Stacy Cox, News Writer November 16, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, recently-appointed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, Ph.D., toured the George H.W. Bush Presidential Museum and Library, where she could experience first-hand the importance...

Junior M Carissa Boeckmann (14) strikes the ball taking a shot on goal during Texas A&M's game against Colorado on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at Ellis Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Revenge and rematch: A&M travels to Florida State

Kylie Stoner, Associate Sports Editor November 15, 2023

It’s time for a rematch against No. 1 in the nation. Texas A&M soccer hosted Florida State for its first game of the season in August. The tables have turned with the Aggies traveling to Tallahassee,...

Bonfire members gather at sunset to slam logs to build the stack at the burn site on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. 

Perspective: Bonfire builds us.

Charis Adkins November 15, 2023

Aggie Bonfire: We burn to build again. Since its beginning as a small trash fire in 1907, Bonfire has burned bright almost every year as a testament to Aggies’ undying flame of love for their school...

Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) side tackles Freshman QB Chris Parson (16) at Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

Aggies welcome ACU to Kyle Field for the first game without Jimbo Fisher

By Cade Harris @cadeharris_ November 15, 2023

This Saturday, as the Aggie Intro plays and the fireworks shoot off, it won’t be Jimbo Fisher who runs Texas A&M out of the tunnel. Rather, it will be interim head coach Elijah Robinson and the...

The new Rev Northgate Student Living apartment complex stands tall on the night of Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. (Bridget Bristow/The Battalion)

Can students afford College Station?

Hilani Quinones, Assistant News Editor November 15, 2023

The estimated monthly cost of rent, utilities, food and transport for one person in College Station totals over $1,700, according to livingcosts.org. Computer science and math senior Jessica Williams...

Shoppers browse the seafood section at HEB on November 12, 2023.

Texas oysters in dire straits

By J.M. Wise @j_m_wise25 November 15, 2023

This summer, as unprecedented heat waves and droughts rocked the continental U.S., the Texas oyster fishing community was shocked by plummeting oyster counts and increasing levels of diseases. The threat...

Former Bonfire volunteer James Williams’, Class of 1992, Bonfire pots, used to protect volunteers while building the stack and continue to be used today.

Aggie Sprit continues to burn bright

Stacy Cox, News Writer November 15, 2023

The Aggie Spirit persists even after tragedy. Created in 1907, Bonfire “became a symbol of the deep and unique camaraderie that is the Aggie Spirit,” according to Texas A&M. To prepare for the...

Senior swimmer Charlotte Longbottom surfaces during the Women's 200 LC Meter IM at the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

GALLERY: 2023 Art Adams Invitational Prelims

Chris Swann and CJ Smith November 15, 2023

Texas A&M participated in the Art Adamson Invitational Premins at 9:30 a.m. at the Texas Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 2023. The meet continues through Friday, Nov. 17th.

Sophomore QB Jaylen Henderson (16) runs the ball in for a touchdown in Texas A&M's game against Mississippi state on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

Players to watch: Abilene Christian

By Eric Liu @_ericliu12 November 15, 2023

Coming off of a tumultuous week with a blowout win over Mississippi State and the shock firing of Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M plays Abilene Christian in hopes of securing a winning record this season....

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