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Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) waves while entering the dugout during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series semifinal at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 19, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

2024 In Photos

Battalion Photo December 31, 2024

*Intro Paragraph*   January The year had just begun, and history was already being made. Having already lost its first two SEC matchups going into the Jan. 13 game, expectations for Texas...

Texas A&M forward CJ Wilcher (10) reacts with guard Manny Obaseki (35) during Texas A&M's game against Lamar at Reed Arena on Monday, Nov 11, 2024. (Micah Richter/The Battalion)

Wilcher excels in non-conference finale

Braxton Dore, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

The annual Buzz’s Bunch brought smiles and unforgettable moments for the members of coach Buzz William’s nonprofit organization. According to his website, the nonprofit’s goal is to bring together...

Texas A&M wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) drops a pass in the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against USC at the SRS Distributions Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

‘We are just not good enough’: Aggies choke in Sin City

Matthew Seaver, Associate Sports Editor December 28, 2024

In the first bowl game under coach Mike Elko, the Texas A&M football team fell to the USC Trojans in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl 35-31. The Aggies choked a late 17-point lead — a feeling...

Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko leads the Aggies onto the field before Texas A&M's game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

A&M football’s year in review

Braxton Dore, Sports Editor December 26, 2024

While pre-season hype and early-season winning streaks can provide enough to make a program believe in itself, it doesn’t always guarantee success. In the case of Texas A&M football, first-year coach...

Letter From the Editor

The Battalion announces incoming spring editors

J. M. Wise, News Editor December 20, 2024

The Battalion is proud to announce its editorial staff for the spring semester. Political science junior Nicholas Gutteridge will lead the publication as its editor-in-chief after serving as the managing...

Head coach Buzz Williams talks to Texas A&M Aggies forward Pharrel Payne (21) during Texas A&M’s charity exhibition against Houston at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M brings the Payne to Purdue

Ian Curtis, Features Editor December 14, 2024

Hours before No. 17 Texas A&M men’s basketball’s game against No. 11 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, a passionate — or perhaps intoxicated — Boilermaker fan spotted...

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) hands the ball to Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Aggie QB Conner Weigman announces transfer to Houston

Youngchan Kang, Sports Writer December 11, 2024

Former Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman announced Wednesday that he is transferring to the Houston Cougars for the 2025 season with two years of eligibility remaining. Weigman was a five-star...

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) drives past Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson (4)  during Texas A&M’s game against Texas Tech at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Just like old times

Ian Curtis, Features Editor December 8, 2024

The 127th meeting between Texas A&M men’s basketball and Texas Tech revived a familiar rivalry for fans across the Lone Star State — and for the first time since 1953, it came as a non-conference...

The Queen of Aggieland Reveille X sits on the field during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Game day, the Rev way

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor December 5, 2024

As hundreds of thousands cheer the moment Aggieland’s queen is displayed on the jumbotrons at a Texas A&M game, a tradition lounges on the sidelines to watch her Aggies.  Seen as a distant...

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) scrambles during Texas A&M’s game game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M quarterback Conner Weigman enters transfer portal after three seasons

Youngchan Kang, Sports Writer December 3, 2024

Texas A&M redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman entered the transfer portal on Tuesday after three seasons with the Aggies.  Weigman joined A&M from Bridgeland High School as the...

Michael J. Plank discusses the agenda with President Mark A. Welsh III before the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)

‘Eliminate the waste’: How A&M cut 52 programs

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor December 2, 2024

A Nov. 15 memo from the Office of the Provost has directed Texas A&M’s colleges and schools to end 52 minors and certificates. The order follows the Board of Regents’ resolution last month mandating...

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) faces defensive pressure during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Clear eyes, full heart, can’t pull through

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

After waiting 13 long years for the return of the Lone Star Showdown, the No. 3 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies, 17-7. In front of the third-most fans in Kyle Field history, the...

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