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Kaleidoscope of cultures: I-Show Under the Stars

Lasan Manujitha Ukwatta Liyanage, Life & Arts Writer March 20, 2025

This year, instead of the Rudder Theatre, the vibrant showcase of music, dance, fashion and creative arts known as the I-Show will be held at the scenic Aggie Park outdoor amphitheater on March 25 at 7...

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‘For every child’

Kynlee Bright, Design Editor March 20, 2025

“Promoting the rights of every child isn’t just a job — it’s a calling.”  These are the words emblazoned on the bright blue background of UNICEF’s homepage, an international organization...

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Taste of Aggieland celebrates local flavors, food scene

Mollie Blake, Life & Arts Writer March 19, 2025

The 2025 Taste of Aggieland, held at the Brazos County Expo on February 27, was a celebration of all things food, community and local talent. From a diverse array of local vendors to an inspiring culinary...

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Learning the ropes

Brook Dryden, Life & Arts Writer March 14, 2025

What was once the world’s primary form of long-distance travel is now a competitive sport. Texas A&M’s club sailing team currently practices at Lake Bryan, sailing two times a week, with the...

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A ‘Step’ into history: Historically Black fraternities, sororities host cultural dance showcase

Lillian Haynes, Life & Arts Writer March 13, 2025

A celebration of culture and history, the Black History Month Step Show, hosted by Texas A&M’s chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, or NPHC, was a time of great celebration and joy. The...

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Texas A&M opens the doors to the underworld

Leticia Schenkel, Life & Arts Writer March 8, 2025

Aggies made their way down to Hadestown this week as the touring production of the award-winning musical “Hadestown” made its Texas A&M debut at Rudder Auditorium. The jazz-infused retelling of...

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Get roped into Texas A&M College Rodeo

Julia Helsel, Life & Arts Writer March 6, 2025

Last weekend at the Brazos County Expo Complex, an impressive crowd filled the stands to watch the Texas A&M Rodeo team compete against other universities in the rough and tough sport of rodeo. From...

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From Lone Star State to Los Angeles stage

Joshua Abraham, Opinion Writer March 6, 2025

In the 2000s, Greg Kwedar was a student at Texas A&M planning to enter the business industry. Fast forward nearly two decades and Kwedar is now a film director, producer and writer nominated for three...

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Specialty Chocolate takes over Aggieland

Kennedy Long, Life & Arts Writer March 6, 2025

Mitch Siegert, owner of Truman Chocolates, has taken on many culinary endeavors, from his time at the Culinary Institute of America in New York to working on the Food Network channel alongside names like...

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‘A Colorful Dream’: A look into a young girl’s dreamscape

Aubrianna Cecil, Life & Arts Writer March 5, 2025

She awakes in a colorless room, and her steps draw her toward the door. As the girl strides through, the ambiance shifts to a deep red, surrounding her like an ember. A red telephone box stands in the...

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Trading stories with Aggie Investment Club

Julia Helsel, Life & Arts Writer February 27, 2025

Tucked away on West Campus lies the E.L. Wehner building, which hosts a state-of-the-art trade room for business and finance students to get hands-on investment experience.  Every Thursday evening,...

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‘She’s a boss mom’

Kynlee Bright, Design Editor February 27, 2025

The screams of a baby’s first cry fill the small, sterile room. The sound echoes in Katie Denton’s head, her mind flashing back to the birth of her own newborn eight years ago; a day that was picture...

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