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‘Trapped in a gold cage’: Aggies protest, demand protections for immigrant students

Dafne Martinez, News Reporter March 6, 2025

Students protested at Rudder Plaza on Wednesday to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration policies and demand that Texas A&M ensure immigrant students are protected.  The protest, titled...

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Apartment complex project underway where Hurricane Harry’s once stood

David Swope, News Reporter February 20, 2025

A student housing project recently began construction where Hurricane Harry’s, a line-dancing bar that was closed and demolished in December, once stood. The project, named Legacy Point, is being...

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City Council recognizes Black History Month, discusses local updates

Dafne Martinez, News Reporter February 15, 2025

The College Station City Council met Thursday to discuss a range of topics impacting the city, including community recognition, development concerns and upcoming projects. Mayor John Nichols opened...

A newly discovered protein insides a bird's eyes helps a bird navigate the Earth's magnetic fields.

College Station awarded Bird City Texas designation

Amber Pettit, News Reporter February 13, 2025

College Station was officially designated as a Bird City Texas by Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife in January following years of dedicated conservation efforts and active community participation....

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Northgate Small Area kickoff meeting addresses public’s concerns

Dafne Martinez, News Reporter January 30, 2025

The Northgate Small Area Plan kickoff event brought together an eager crowd of Aggies and community members to discuss the future of the area on Tuesday afternoon. Hosted at College Station City Hall,...

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Hurricane Harry’s closure marks continuation of Northgate development

Ayla Francis, News Reporter January 30, 2025

With the closure of Hurricane Harry’s, Aggies have voiced concern over the future of the Northgate entertainment district. Legacy Point, the property surrounding Harry’s along University Drive and...

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College Station City Council amends budget, establishes legislative affairs committee

McKinsey Criss, News Reporter January 25, 2025

The College Station City Council established a legislative affairs committee, amended this year's budget and provided updates on the city’s current capital improvement projects. After exiting an executive...

The Academic Building in Academic Plaza on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

A&M to limit undergraduate enrollment growth, implement campus-wide development plans

Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

Texas A&M will limit undergraduate enrollment growth for the next 5-7 years and implement several changes aimed at “right-sizing” campus, President Mark A. Welsh III announced Thursday. The decision...

Anyone looking for winter activities can visit Santa’s Wonderland for Christmas light displays and an outdoor Christmas celebration.

Winter economy dips in College Station

Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor January 15, 2025

For most Aggies, winter means it’s time to head home to rejuvenate and celebrate the holidays. But the season brings new challenges to local business owners, as their primary customers leave in droves....

Photo by Robert O'Brien of the Texas state capitol building on Nov. 24, 2019. 

State agriculture commissioner visits Brazos Valley

J. M. Wise, News Editor January 11, 2025

In preparation for the incoming presidential administration, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller visited the Brazos Valley during a media tour to discuss current issues surrounding Texas agriculture...

Members of the Corps of Cadets sing the War Hymn during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Rivalry weekend comes to College Station

J. M. Wise, News Editor November 29, 2024

In the days leading up to the highly anticipated Texas A&M-Texas rivalry game, the university is hosting two days of events to celebrate the history of the rivalry. The Lone Star Showdown, the official...

A red pot lights the stack at the student bonfire on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

Student Bonfire postpones annual Burn

J. M. Wise, News Editor November 26, 2024

The 2024 Student Bonfire will not burn the night before the Texas A&M-Texas game due to a burn ban in Robertson County, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Student Bonfire has traditionally...

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