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Does Barbie actually empower women? Opinion writer Isabella Garcia says Mattel’s doll has relegated the feminist movement to a commodity. (Graphic by Corynn Young/The Battalion)

Opinion: Plastic feminism

Isabella Garcia, Opinion Writer March 5, 2024

We all know the usual feminist icons touted during Women’s History Month — Simone de Beauvoir, Ida B. Wells, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Frida Kahlo, to name a few. They and countless others are celebrated...

Where western meets vintage

Where western meets vintage

Madeline Townsend, Maroon Life Writer March 4, 2024

Sounds of razors and hair trimming are not what customers usually expect to hear when walking into a vintage store. However, this isn’t the only unique thing about Mad Cowboy Vintage & Goods.  Located...

Prizes laid out for the competitors on a table during the annunal Chillennium competition on March 1, 2024 at the Thomas G. Hildebrand Equine Complex. (Photo by Rebecca Cervantes/The Battalion)

World’s largest student game jam returns to A&M

Amy Leigh Steward, Assistant Life & Arts Editor March 4, 2024

Teams from more than 20 universities around the country competed this weekend in Chillennium, Texas A&M’s annual collegiate game jam. The competition gave aspiring video game creators two days to...

Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) reacts after hitting a grand slam during Texas A&M’s game against Arizona State on Sunday, March. 3, 2024 at Globe Life Field. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies give Sun Devils a second baptism with 10-5 victory

Justin Chen, Sports Writer March 3, 2024

Through 11 games in the 2023 season, Texas A&M baseball sat with a disappointing 7-4 record that included a three-game losing streak. However, the script has flipped dramatically for the No....

LGBTQ+ minor offered at A&M has prompted Texan Representative, Bryan Harrison to question the integrity of the leadership at A&M for allowing taxpayer dollars to be spent on the minor. (Graphic by Ethan Mattson)

Texas representative criticizes A&M LGBTQ minor as ‘liberal indoctrination’

Stacy Cox, News Reporter March 3, 2024

Texas A&M has offered the LGBTQ+, studies minor for under a year. Texas Representative Brian Harrison said the minor is a waste of his constituents' tax dollars.  Two sociology professors at A&M...

Are you a sad girl? Opinion writer Isabella Garcia says toxic social media culture glamorizes the reality of mental illness and encourages self-destruction. (Graphic by Corynn Young/The Battalion)

Opinion: Depression isn’t aesthetic

Isabella Garcia, Opinion Writer March 1, 2024

What is a “sad girl?” Back in the day, there was this archaic microblog thing called Tumblr where the sad girl subculture made its iconic debut. Demarcated by hashtags like #Prettywhenyoucry, this...

(Left to right) Junior Finance major Cade Coppinger, Junior Political Science major Ben Crockett, Junior Finance major Luke Kohler, Junior Mechatronics Engineering major Ankit Lulla, Junior Industrial Distribution major Val McNeill, and Junior Society Ethics and Law major Carter J. Ostrom posed at the Student Body President Debate in the MSC Flag Room on Thursday Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Ashely Bautista)

Guest Contribution: Go out and vote

Marcus Glass, Guest Contributor February 29, 2024

Student government elections are a time when our social media is filled with campaigns, all hoping to garner your vote come Feb. 29.  The following is a quick crash course on student government and...

Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) reacts after Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

A losing game

Hunter Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor February 28, 2024

When it rains, it pours. For a team that just a few weeks ago was close to a lock for the NCAA tournament after beating No. 6 Tennessee, Texas A&M basketball has fallen all the way to first four out...

Curious which candidate has a proven track record of problem-solving? Opinion editor Ryan Lindner says you can count on Crockett when it comes to producing tangible changes.  (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Opinion: Ben Crockett for student body president

Ryan Lindner, Opinion Editor February 27, 2024

It’s easy to claim you’re the voice of change. It’s easy to say you want to advocate for students. It’s easy to give the usual talking points about how much Texas A&M means to you and your...

Engineering freshman Karyme Perez shows a tattoo of a butterfly that she got for her late brother. Photo on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca Cervantes/The Battalion)

Exploring the stories and meanings of students’ tattoos

Maryhelen Guerrero, Life & Arts Writer February 26, 2024

Each tattoo, from body-wide art pieces to small quotes, means something to its wearer. Aggies are no exception. Whether highlighting the influence of a cherished sibling who has passed or serving as an...

Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) during Texas A&M's game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Lana Cheatham/The Battalion)

Targac’s return to lineup leads A&M to 21-2 win over Wagner

Luke White, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

Texas A&M baseball and Wagner each emptied their benches on Sunday, Feb. 25, albeit for different reasons. A 21-2, seven-inning offensive explosion by the Aggies allowed them to dig into the depth...

Weathered outdoor sign of Hurricane Harry's on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Hurricane Harry’s, nearby businesses to relocate for next phase of Legacy Point

J. M. Wise and Ana Renfroe February 23, 2024

In a statement, Culpepper Realty announced businesses at Legacy Point, such as Hurricane Harry’s, will be forced to relocate.  In 2019, Culpepper Realty released designs for Legacy Point, an area...

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