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Engage with fascinating creatures and explore the spirit of Darwin Day. (Photo courtesy of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Program)

Beyond origins: A celebration of Darwin’s legacy on Darwin Day

Lasan Manujitha Ukwatta Liyanage, Life & Arts Writer February 29, 2024

The Texas A&M community will have a chance to celebrate “all things biology” and interact with animals they do not find in their day-to-day lives. Darwin Day 2024 will unfold at The Gardens...

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...

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...

Get a look into the inner workings of Fish Camp at Texas A&M University as we explore the application process and pre-camp preparations! (Photo via via fishcamp.tamu.edu)

Under the sea of Fish Camp

Ayena Kaleemullah, Life & Arts Writer February 25, 2024

As the semester unfolds, a group of students are already preparing for the upcoming Fish Camp, an integral part of Texas A&M's traditions and community-building efforts. Fish Camp stands as a cornerstone...

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....

As first exams go and midterms arrive, successful Aggies share study habits and what works best for them, including the best places to get work done, go-to methods, how they balance school and time management and what advice they have for other students. (Photo by Kaili Gaston/The Battalion)

Ask the Aggies: study habits

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Writer February 22, 2024
Successful students share their studying habits and advice for those feeling stuck
International Studies senior Winnie Chang smiles as she plays the game Xin Xâm at the Vietnamese Student Association's Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year

Sameeksha Sharma, Life & Arts Writer February 18, 2024

The Vietnamese Student Association, or VSA, entered the Year of the Dragon with a roar of festivities and enough color to light up Rudder Plaza. The crowd consisted of students from various parts of the...

Commander John B. Herrington speaks during his "Astro Story" talk at Rudder Theatre on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Rocio Salgado/The Battalion)

Astronaut touches down in Aggieland

Amy Leigh Steward, Assistant Life & Arts Editor February 18, 2024

An astronaut touched down in Aggieland this weekend. Commander John B. Herrington, who was the first Native American in space, met with students to discuss his experiences and career.  Herrington,...

It's that time of the year again. (Graphic by Ethan Mattson)

‘The cheese of Valentine’s is great for the girls’

Diya Regi-Thomas, Life & Arts Writer February 15, 2024

For the girls of Aggieland, Feb. 14 is a day steeped in tradition, fond memories, celebration and appreciation for loved ones, whether they choose to celebrate Valentine’s or Galentine’s. Despite...

 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...

Owner of Vortex, Victor Lucio, sits for a portrait in the corner of his store on 2609 S. College Avenue. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

ESSENCE: A community creative escape

Sameeksha Sharma, Life & Arts Writer February 12, 2024

Art may not be the product of sudden bursts of creativity as it is often treated to be. It is tempting to defer producing art “til you’re struck by a large enough incentive or inspiration.” However,...

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