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Opinion: De-villainize standardized testing

Opinion: De-villainize standardized testing

Charis Adkins February 14, 2024

COVID-19 resumed the war on standardized testing as colleges and universities across the nation turned to a test-optional admissions process. As it stands today, many schools have retained their test-optional...

 Nick McKenna, assistant athletics director at A&M, works with a team of skilled turfgrass students and professionals to keep sports fields safe and consistent for student-athletes.

The face behind the field

Nadia Abusaid, Life & Arts Writer February 14, 2024

After buzzing into Kyle Field on a Friday afternoon, Assistant Athletics Director Nick McKenna greets a Yell Leader and student workers on his way to his office. With faded white paint and worn-down grass...

HTeaO's College Station store operator, Paul Torres, Class of 2002, stands for a photo on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

HTeaO brews excitement one sip at a time

Maryhelen Guerrero, Life & Arts Writer February 12, 2024

HTeaO began business in College Station, attracting customers within days of their grand opening. The franchise opened up its 100th location in late January, advertising high-quality tea, water and other...

Star Wars and Nip Slips?

Star Wars and Nip Slips?

Abby Jarrett, Life & Arts Writer February 12, 2024

From captivating couture to purposeful nip slips, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards’ red carpet looks did not disappoint.  The Grammys is a chance for artists and celebrities alike to feature outfits...

A view of St. Mary's Church from Church Avenue in College Station on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Local churches prepare for Ash Wednesday

J. M. Wise, News Reporter February 12, 2024

As Ash Wednesday approaches, churches in College Station are gearing up for the distribution of ashes for over 7,000 students and residents. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season and is...

Valentine's Day items for sale at H-E-B on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Opinion: Roses aren’t cliche

Isabella Garcia, Opinion Writer February 12, 2024

Roses are red, violets are blue; got no ideas for Valentine’s? Don’t worry, I have a few. Yes, the time has come for our grocery aisles to be littered with plush teddy bears, incredibly cheesy Hallmark...

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Aggie entrepreneurs to set up shop for McFerrin Marketplace

Stacy Cox, News Reporter February 9, 2024

The Texas A&M McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship will host its spring Student Marketplace event to showcase Aggie business owners. On Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market will feature...

Tired of being harassed by drunk dudes at Northgate? Opinion writer Maddie McMurrough says Northgate should open a bar for women.

Opinion: Northgate should have a women’s only bar

Maddie McMurrough, Opinion Writer February 7, 2024

Over Christmas break I went to Sin City. That’s right, Las Vegas!  With this being my first trip to Vegas as a 21-year-old adult, I found myself at the slot machines and somehow an Ice Bar. But when...

Aggie siblings work with A&M coffee center to fulfill father’s dream (Anna Deardorff/The Battalion)

Upholding family traditions

Anna Deardorff, Special Sections Editor February 5, 2024

When Irene, Miguel and Francisco Fernandez were growing up in Honduras, they had no idea they would carry on the legacy of their father, Don Miguel, by producing and roasting their family farm’s coffee...

Caitlin Hullett as Rosetta won Best in Show at AggieCon in the Rudder Forum on Feb. 3, 2024. (Karis Olson/The Battalion)

AggieCon 53: A Midsummer Night’s Con

Nadia Abusaid, Life & Arts Writer February 5, 2024

  Skirts swayed across the carpet and vibrant wigs filled rooms as guests moved throughout the Memorial Student Center and Rudder Forum at the 53rd AggieCon.  With voice actor panels, video...

(Graphic by Caroline Dollar /The Battalion)

You’re not so different from your parents

Bj Barnes February 5, 2024

Despite being a few decades apart in age from my mother — sorry in advance for showing your age — we’re actually fairly similar. Since retiring last month, she’s taken up a strong liking to spontaneous...

(Left to right) Owners of Hyperbole Bookstore, Kathy and Kalena Miller, pose in the Adult Fiction section of their bookstore on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Hyperbole Bookstore: Every book-lover’s dream

Diya Regi-Thomas, Life & Arts Writer February 4, 2024

Kathy and Kalena Miller, a mother-daughter duo of bookworms, brought to fruition every reader’s dream when they opened the doors of Hyperbole Bookstore, the only independent bookstore in College Station. For...

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