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Playing for Hunter: Tribute wrapped in touchdowns

Claire Frazier, Life & Arts Writer November 6, 2025

Every Sunday, group chats light up. The trash talk starts early. Screens flash with live stats and fantasy points, but one league runs deeper than merely vying for bragging rights or avoiding a punishment....

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Big Apple bites: 4 Brothers NY Bagels opens in Century Square

Kaitlyn Cates, Life & Arts Writer November 6, 2025

A typical day for Michael Discon starts around 2:30 a.m. when he wakes up to begin baking fresh bagels from scratch for his family-owned business — 4 Brothers NY Bagels. When the store opens, he is busy...

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Decades later, Corps’ Halloween tradition continues to build community

Theresa Lozano, Social Media Editor November 5, 2025

Lit torches burn bright in front of the Corps of Cadet Arches as eager spectators check their watches.  The clock hits 10:31 p.m. — “O Fortuna” queues through a speaker.  As the scent of...

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Aggie sisters co-found Beaded Blondes for family, female success

Kennedy Long, Life & Arts Writer November 5, 2025

The hard work of sisters Lauren Schwing ‘18 and Lexi Lindemulder ‘22 can be seen on campus at Texas A&M every day. It glints off the wrists and fingers of college girls, with the iconic look of...

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A&M’s pistol club competes in Olympic-style shooting

Olivia Biggs, Life & Arts Writer October 31, 2025

Taking deep breaths with ear muffs drowning out the noise, safety glasses on and stance at the ready,  students begin to practice as air pistols start firing. In the basement of the Military Science Building,...

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Aggies celebrate loved ones for Día de los Muertos

Liam Bramble, Life & Arts Writer October 31, 2025

Numerous photos of lost family members stood on three tiers of colorfully decorated tables, surrounded by bright paper flowers and the warm glow of candles. An ofrenda stood as both a memorial and a celebration,...

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Pets dress up for Aggieland Humane Society’s costume contest

Valeria Kolster, Life & Arts Writer October 31, 2025

Aggieland Humane Society’s costume contest is open to the public until Oct. 31 at midnight. The contest aims to raise money for their shelter animals, with the winner announced via Aggieland Humane Society’s...

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Night with hidden haunts of Downtown Bryan

Julia Helsel, Life & Arts Writer October 29, 2025

The street lights illuminate the recently fallen night as a comedian pitches crass jokes to an audience on the open stage of the Palace Theater — his routine only occasionally interrupted by the revving...

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359 miles in 3 months for 2 Aggies toward NYC Marathon

Avery Kracmer, Associate Life & Arts Editor October 29, 2025

The sun slowly rises over College Station, casting a soft glow on two runners meandering through the quiet streets near campus. As they fall into a consistent pace, their strides align, creating the illusion...

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Inaugural Songwriter Festival strikes Downtown Bryan

Sophia Munoz, Life & Arts Writer October 29, 2025

On a Saturday afternoon, students and residents of Bryan-College Station began to trickle into the streets of downtown, attracted by live music projected on stage speakers. Even as shoes and jean hems...

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‘The purpose of what we’re doing is a lot greater’: Student-led country music festival held in Aggie Park

Kaitlyn Cates, Life & Arts Writer October 27, 2025

With country tunes filling the air, the second annual Farmers Fest came to life on Oct. 23 in Aggie Park. The twang of guitars and buzz of merchandise and food vendors set the scene for the student-led...

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A&M’s Indian Cultural Association hosts Garba Night

Aayan Adnan, Life & Arts Writer October 22, 2025

The echoes of dandiya sticks clacking and music blaring through the speakers filled the air at the Texas A&M Physical Education Activity Program Building, as hundreds of students dressed in vibrant...

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