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Opinion: Freshman year is the honeymoon stage

Ana Sofia Sloane May 3, 2023

“Freshman year is the only year that actually feels like college.” When I came across this claim in a random TikTok during my first semester at Texas A&M, I felt a slight curiosity for about 2.3...

Opinion writer Lilia Elizondo is tired of two-percenters tarnishing the legacy and spirit of Aggieland and encourages the renaissance of red-ass Ags.  

Opinion: Too many two percenters

I have committed the foulest of crimes and the most sinful of actions. Yes, I must confess … to not being a red-ass Aggie. Alright, before you raise your pitchforks reading this, I am here to tell...

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Opinion: Time marches on

Charis Adkins May 1, 2023

Seventy-six years. That’s the average lifespan in the United States. Life is short, as the saying goes, but just how short is it? The vast majority of our time is predetermined — school, work and...

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Opinion: Top five statues on Campus

Maddie McMurrough April 27, 2023

Texas A&M may not seem like a college for art lovers with its boring beige buildings and love for brutalism. However, if you know where to look, there are some beautiful artistic gems hidden on campus. You...

What’s next for the pro-life movement in Texas? Assistant opinion editor Ryan Lindner says the future lies in addressing the root causes of abortion, and the perfect case study is right here in College Station. 

Opinion: Pro-life, in all aspects

Ryan Lindner April 26, 2023

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the summer of 2022 and the subsequent Texas trigger law banning almost all abortions in the state, the question remains: What is the next step for the pro-life movement...

Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes explains how ChatGPT is also useful for giving relationship advice.  

Opinion: How ChatGPT got my mom a date

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist April 26, 2023

It’s likely you’ve already heard of or even used ChatGPT. It’s intelligent enough to summarize entire articles and solve chemistry problems. It can even copy your individual prose and spit out essays...

Lilia Elizondo ponders on the power of tacos, chips and salsa — the best form of Mexican representation. 

Opinion: Mexican food saves Aggie’s life

When asked if I can cook, I usually say yes, but what I really mean is that I’m great at preparing cereal, Tyson chicken nuggets and — if I am feeling risky — scrambled eggs, so my “Ratatouille”...

Texas A&M hosts Family weekend from Thursday to Sunday. 

Opinion: Family Weekend ruined my study sessions

Charis Adkins April 24, 2023

Family Weekend is a great concept, but it has one fatal flaw: timing. For those unaware, Family Weekend is one of the more self-explanatory A&M traditions — it encourages parents to come down for...

Fresh produce at Walmart on Friday, March 31, 2023. 

Opinion: Leave college dining plans behind

By Saanya Troutman @saanyalache April 20, 2023

As a college student who handles all of her expenses, there is one thing I hate doing — spending money. To be more precise, I hate excessive spending. Understandably, college is a hefty bill with...

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Opinion: Let’s break up with breakups

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist April 18, 2023

Google the phrase ‘breaking up’ and you’ll be greeted with articles entitled “10 easy steps” for a successful breakup, podcast recommendations with breakup advice, and film reviews for the underappreciated...

Apartment buildings usually allow fish and lizard companions, so why not snakes? Opinion columnist Charis Adkins says domestic snakes should be granted equal animal rights.

Opinion: Denied on the basis of scales

Charis Adkins April 17, 2023

In the eyes of apartment buildings, all pets are equal, but some are more equal than others. Even in apartments that advertise themselves as “pet friendly,” there is a lot of discrepancy between leases...

The Henry Cisneros Mexican Dog, named after the former mayor of San Antonio, and the Pacifist sandwich are two of the many politically named entrées on the menu. 

Opinion: Seven hidden gem restaurants in BCS you’ve never been to

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist April 13, 2023

Look, I get it, you’re tired of going to Whataburger and Cane’s. You’re afraid to venture outside of your normal go-to’s and suggest a new, potentially awful place to go eat with your friends just...

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