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The Battalion

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Still sawing 'em off

Still sawing ’em off

Ian Curtis, Features Editor November 30, 2024

When Texas A&M and Texas take to the gridiron at Kyle Field on Nov. 30, it will mark the return of one of the nation’s biggest football rivalries — and one that this year has major playoff and...

Hearts Divided

Hearts Divided

Maryhelen Guerrero, Maroon Life Staff Writer November 28, 2024

In a city synonymous with Longhorn pride, an increasing number of students are trading burnt orange for maroon, choosing Texas A&M over the University of Texas. With tensions rising ahead of the...

Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) celebrates making a tackle in the backfield during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Kelii Horvath/The Battalion)

The story of Scourton

Sydnei Miles, Maroon Life Managing Editor November 27, 2024

He’s No. 11 on the field and a projected first round NFL Draft pick. You know him as the player who pancakes every offensive lineman on his way to the quarterback, but the person behind the shoulder...

How to get ghosted in 10 days

How to get ghosted in 10 days

Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer October 24, 2024

Make no mistake: all people start out as bad texters. It’s inevitable, and I’m sure we can agree that we were probably all very annoying when we got our first phones. Most grow out of that sooner,...

Don't sweat it

Don’t sweat it

Shalina Sabih, Features Writer October 24, 2024

It’s the Anxiety does not just refer to fear, dread and uneasiness towards speaking to large crowds or being scared of a prick from a sharp needle. For political science senior Hollee Trevino, anxiety...

Party of one

Party of one

Sydnei Miles, Maroon Life Managing Editor October 22, 2024

Sick of begging for the bare minimum? Girl, quit waiting for a man to sweep you off your feet. Take matters into your own hands! The art of self-love is a foreign one to many — well, at least that’s...

‘The Cheers of BBQ’

‘The Cheers of BBQ’

Zoe May, Maroon Life Editor in Chief October 22, 2024

So, a reporter and a photographer walk into a BBQ joint… The smell of smoked brisket permeates the air as country music blasts from an unknown place above. A guy stands behind the bar mixing “Katy’s...

Maicho // golf guy // sept 25

Making Maichon

Ian Curtis, Features Editor September 30, 2024

It’s the 30th time in a row that Phichaksn Maichon has listened to “Shape of You,” and he is sick and tired of Ed Sheeran. “It was just playing over and over and getting in my head, just trying...

To the buzzer

To the buzzer

Zoe May, Maroon Life Editor-In-Chief September 19, 2024

Brotherhood. At a place like Texas A&M, there are a multitude of places to find it: the Corps of Cadets, a fraternity, a student organization. However, for a select group of men, they choose to find...

Stephenson builds success

Stephenson builds success

Braxton Dore', Asst. Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Texas A&M soccer has managed to secure a spot in the NCAA women’s tournament in all but one season since the creation of the program — a testament to the coach that has stuck with the program through...

The Lo-Down on FLOs and SLOs quiz

The Lo-Down on Flos and Slos

Madeline Townsend, Maroon Life writer August 6, 2024

Music plays outside the Memorial Student Center, or MSC, while students gather in groups next to colorful banners, recruiting members to different organizations Texas A&M offers to allow new (and old)...

Eats & Beats at Lake Walk features live music and food trucks for the perfect outdoor concert.

Enjoying the Destination

Cara Hudson, Maroon Life Writer June 17, 2024

For the history buffs, there’s a story to why Bryan and College Station are so closely intertwined. In 1871 when the Texas Legislature approved plans for an Agricultural and Mechanical College, there...

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