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Society, ethics and law senior Glenn Peacock spars during the Farmers Fight Night practice at Bryan Boxing on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Worth the (heavy)weight

Sydnei Miles, Head Life & Arts Editor April 3, 2024

Almost every morning, society, ethics and law senior Glenn Peacock hits the gym. Punching bags, speed bags, weights, repeat. The same routine, consistently every week since the fall. Glenn has a fight...

Members of Vets Without Borders paint eggs at their social event at the Veterinary Medicine Building 2 on Wednesday, March 23, 2024. (Tyler Thompson/The Battalion)

More than just an organization at Veterinarians without Borders

Maryhelen Guerrero, Life & Arts Writer April 3, 2024

Biomedical science senior Aarthi Lokram is the executive director of Veterinarians Without Borders. Initially drawn in by the organization’s focus on exotic animals and international work, she joined...

From feral to fostered

From feral to fostered

Camila Munoz, Life & Arts Writer March 27, 2024

Texas A&M houses almost 70,000 students and nearly as many cats. The campus is home to a high feral cat population, most notably around Heldenfels Hall, Butler Hall and the Biological Sciences Building,...

Graphic of Jared Shult on TikTok

Jamming with Jared

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Writer March 27, 2024

Jared Shult was never interested in music. But in 2020, when millions of people boarded up in their homes and rooms, he said that all changed after he found his grandpa’s old guitar on their family ranch. Jumping...

Facing challenges is nothing new, but neuroscience freshman Divine Akinbobola has turned it up to a new level, marching and thriving in the Corps after losing her leg in 2019. 
(Photo courtesy of Divine Akinbobola)

‘They made me feel like I belonged’

Camila Munoz, Life & Arts Writer March 6, 2024

Aggies are known for pushing boundaries and defying odds — and neuroscience freshman Divine Akinbobola is no exception.  After losing her leg in a battle against cancer in 2019, Akinbobola said she...

Unbound Now sign in the hall at the Unbound Now Office Monday March 4, 2024. (Photo by Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Unbound Now: A key to help end human trafficking

Brook Dryden, Life & Arts Writer March 5, 2024

As Susan Peters traveled the world, she came across human trafficking — usually forced labor or marriage onto unwilling adults or children.  According to Naomi Rijpstra, the director of programs...

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...

Toryn and a painted self-portrait.(Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

ESSENCE: From stick figures to striking conceptions

Sameeksha Sharma, Life & Arts Writer February 25, 2024

Age often feels like a barrier to enter new disciplines. We see chess proteges, talented musicians and gifted athletes start practicing younger and younger to attain mastery quicker. However, it is the...

Dr. David Reed, professor of horticulture, conducts an experiment in front of business administration freshman Vivian Thornton during his lecture at the ILCB on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. (Photo by Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Retiring Horticulture professor reflects on teaching career

Brook Dryden, Life & Arts Writer February 22, 2024

Horticulture 201 courses are going to look different in coming semesters. David Reed, Ph.D., is retiring after 45 years in the classroom. Before coming to Texas, Reed grew up in Southern Louisiana....

 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...

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