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The Student Senate meets on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Senate Student Services Chair Blackburn comments on Title IX

Nicholas Gutteridge October 19, 2023

The senate Student Services Chair Ava Blackburn made a statement on the investigation into Title IX released on Oct. 19. “I am devastated to read The Battalion[’]s article released this morning detailing...

A stack of vacutainers sit in the American Red Cross blood donation center on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.  

Aggies encourage others to donate blood amidst national supply shortage

By J. M. Wise @j_m_wise25 October 18, 2023

As Aggies look to the winter season, the need for blood donations nationwide has surged while the existing blood supply has decreased. Student organizations, such as the University Blood Initiative,...

An SEC microphone in the hand of a sideline reporter during the Texas A&M Football vs. Sam Houston game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Around the SEC: Week 8

Ian Curtis October 18, 2023

Mississippi State @ Arkansas Saturday, Oct. 21 — 11 a.m. on ESPN Razorback Stadium — Fayetteville, Arkansas The day starts with a battle at the bottom of the barrel between Mississippi State and...

The Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders gestures towards the field during the game against Colorado State University on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Clementine Miller/CU Independent)

Prime Time boosts HBCU programs

By Braxton Dore @braxtond1088 October 18, 2023

Lately, current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and his goal to transform the Buffaloes’ losing program have been the talk of the sports world, but just last year, he was focused...

Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) throws during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Pass or fail: Football bye-week grades

Quarterback — B It’s hard to give a definitive grade for this position, as junior Max Johnson had to step in for sophomore Connor Weigman after Weigman’s season-ending injury. However,...

Final Nicknames graphic

Names like no other

By Hunter Mitchell @HunterM1001 October 18, 2023

Well, it’s that time of year again. As Texas A&M football sits on a bye week, so too do I. As a college nickname/logo/mascot aficionado, I figured I’d have a little fun this week, embarking on...

Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says the disbandment of the Office for Diversity doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Good riddance: A eulogy for DEI

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist October 18, 2023

Recently, Texas A&M, in conjunction with every other public higher-education institution in the state, was ordered by the Texas Legislature to cease all activity and practices involving diversity,...

Following the re-release of Taylor Swift's "Red," opinion writer Abbie Beckley comments on both the accusations and the accomplishments surrounding the album. 

Criticism: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

By Camila Munoz October 18, 2023

Between consistently selling out stadiums for her tour and spending the last few months rerecording her 1989 album, Taylor Swift has managed to outdo herself again. In early August, the 23-time VMA winner...

Outdoor Cats

Felines: Friends or foes?

Hilani Quinones, Assistant News Editor October 18, 2023

At Texas A&M, stray cats roam the campus in colonies. While passing visitors know of the furry ferals, students are concerned about the threats stray cats pose to A&M’s biodiversity as a highly...

Texas A&M’s Title IX office has been understaffed and facing record complaints, according to officials involved. It’s led to inaction and months-long delays, and now, three Aggie women have come forward to share their stories. 

Title IX fails A&M students

Nicholas Gutteridge October 18, 2023

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual violence and harassment. Victims’ names were replaced with pseudonyms to protect their identities. “Texas A&M University will promptly...

Sophomore Gianna Pielet hits the ball during a game vs. Stanford at the NCAA Women's Tennis quarterfinals in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

A&M women’s tennis competes at ITA Texas Regional

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer October 18, 2023

The highly-touted Texas A&M women's tennis team showed out in the ITA Texas Regional from Oct. 12-16 in Waco at the Hurd Tennis Center. The women are looking for another dominant season this year,...

Kevin Durant shoots a free throw during the 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards match up. 

How four words caused a divide between basketball fans, and how it pitted the NBA against the world

By Justin Chen @chen_justin_ October 17, 2023

“World champion of what?” As soon as U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles uttered these words, the NBA world unleashed hell on him and divided the sports community (temporarily.) How did we get here? What...

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