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Dressing the future through the past

Dressing the future through the past

Madeline Townsend, Maroon Life Writer April 29, 2024

Thrifted Threads dresses the future of Aggieland through its past. Located in the heart of Aggieland, Thrifted Threads opened its second location in August 2023 at 815 Texas Avenue. Despite less than...

The Yell Leaders pose for a photo in the 12th Man Plaza on Monday, March 18, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

A Spirit Can Ne’er Be Told

Sydnei Miles, Head Life & Arts Editor April 24, 2024

“Hump it, Ags!” For the newbies unbeknownst to the phrase, you may think it’s some kind of weird, unwanted sexual innuendo. It’s not, I promise — let me explain. When the clock strikes...

The Highway 6 Band performs while listeners slow dance at The Corner Bar and Rooftop Grill on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

‘Life is a Highway’ (6 Band)

Amy Leigh Steward, Assistant Life & Arts Editor April 17, 2024

It starts with a guitar riff. Justin Faldyn plays lead, pulling rock and blues out of the strings.  After a beat, comes the beat of the drums, snare and bass, and tom and cymbal, helmed by Brennan...

Order in the courts

Order in the courts

Ian Curtis and Camille Coffey March 27, 2024

It’s a cold, snowy night in Southbury, Connecticut, and Mary Stoiana is miserable. The tennis court has a bubble that keeps the playing surface clear. That’s something to be grateful for. But...

Illustration of Koko Wooley

Koko the Kid

Kylie Stoner and Pranay Dhoopar March 26, 2024

The love of the game was instilled in last season’s leading player in batting average, triples, hits and stolen bases from her older sisters. From endless games of backyard baseball and broken windows...

Let's Ride

Let’s Ride

Luke White, Sports Editor March 25, 2024

Jace LaViolette faced a difficult decision: Boy Scouts or baseball?  Growing up, Texas A&M’s sophomore outfielder was given a choice by his mother on what he could devote his time to. Ultimately,...

Letter from the editor: Dive into local flavor

Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt December 7, 2022

Howdy! My name is Michaela Rush, and I’m the editor-in-chief for The Battalion, but more relevant to this Maroon Life, I am a proud local who calls College Station home. With this firsthand knowledge,...

Jase Powell: Best of Aggieland

Best Aggie TikToker: Jase Powell lights A&M TikTok on fire

By Emma Ehle @EmmaKEhle4 December 7, 2022

In fall of 2021, Texas A&M welcomed its first ever ‘yass leader’ into the freshmen class of 2025. Jase Powell, who has gained immense success as an A&M-focused content creator...

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Tap remains a favorite for past, present

By Caroline Wilburn @carolinewilb December 7, 2022

Despite the many bar options on Northgate,  The Tap on Harvey Road has remained a local and student-favorite bar for the past 30 years.  Inside, an ornate copper ceiling overlooks dark wood-covered...

Steve Turner holds out freshly roaster coffee beans. 

Now brewing: Aggieland’s best local coffee

Being a college town means that students, locals and visitors are no strangers to coffee. The local one-of-a-kind shops are what makes this town unique, and with so much to choose from, there’s an...

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