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Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says the disbandment of the Office for Diversity doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Opinion: Resumes without substance

As cheesy as it sounds — the college experience presents students with many avenues for growth. Texas A&M prides itself on providing numerous opportunities for professional development, including...

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Opinion: The true heart and soul of A&M athletics

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist February 28, 2023

I went to my first Texas A&M hockey game a few weeks ago, and it was a breath of fresh air. Sure, there weren’t 100,000 screaming fans or jumbotrons large enough to see a county over, but that’s...

Junior finance major Hudson Kraus poses for a photo in the Battalion studio on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Opinion: Hudson Kraus for Student Body President

Ryan Lindner February 28, 2023

Editor’s note: The Battalion does not endorse candidates in any SGA elections, writer’s views are solely their own and do not represent the viewpoint of the publication. If you've spent any time on...

Student freshman Daniel Warren playing the piano at the flag room on Feb. 12, 2023

Opinion: An open letter to flag room singers

Ana Sofia Sloane February 27, 2023

Imagine: You’ve settled down in the Memorial Student Center, or MSC, Flag Room for the evening, diligently working on an assignment due at 11:59 p.m. A delicate piano melody accompanies comfortable...

A Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks in the sand on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

Opinion: From ‘brewtiful’ to ‘depresso’ coffee at A&M

By Lilia Elizondo @LiliaElizondo5 February 27, 2023

Let’s get this out of the way: College students are caffeine fiends and coffee addicts. Thus, I knew it was my civic duty to brew up a ranking of the Starbucks locations on campus. So here we...

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Opinion: What’s on our bookshelves?

Ryan Lindner, Ana Sofia Sloane, Charis Adkins, and Bj Barnes February 22, 2023

It’s often said that to be a good writer, one must be a habitual reader. Here at The Battalion opinion desk, we couldn’t agree more. Priding ourselves on our bookishness, we can’t help but share...

None of the women’s bathrooms on A&M’s campus are much to write home about, but some are worse than others. Join @Charis_Batt in ranking the definitive worst toilets in Aggieland.

Opinion: A la commode

Charis Adkins February 20, 2023

If you’ve been keeping up with The Battalion, you may have noticed an interesting article in last week’s issue entitled “Royal flush,” which ranked several men’s bathrooms on campus. While entertaining,...

Sigmas

Opinion: What we can learn from the “sigmas”

By Lilia Elizondo @LiliaElizondo5 February 20, 2023

I hate the word “sigma” or “lone wolf” and those who self-identify as such as much as the next guy, but hear me out … They do have one point (that doesn’t involve Reddit...

Unconventional Scholarship

Opinion: An ode to unconventional internships

By Valerie Muñoz, @Val4Batt February 16, 2023

There's a natural stress that comes with looking for internships — and for what? To become the copy-machine runner? You want to learn marketing, media or coding, but there's a chance you’ll...

With the introduction of Amazon Air, drone delivery has come to College Station. Join opinion columnist @Charis_Batt in exploring the service and wondering about what comes next. 

Opinion: Amazon’s disastrous drone plan

Charis Adkins February 14, 2023

This just in: Amazon has decided to introduce loot boxes to College Station. Well, not really … but they have announced that Amazon Prime Air, a drone delivery service, will be coming to the Bryan-College...

Free speech at A&M

Opinion: A&M: One of the worst colleges for free speech?

Ana Sofia Sloane February 14, 2023

Trampling expressive freedom. Crushing faculty rights. Leaving guest speakers in the dust. Destroying student expression. … Welcome to Aggieland? On Feb. 10, the Foundation for Individual Rights and...

Crowd members with "horns down" gestures at Kyle Field Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

Opinion: A&M is UT’s crazy ex-girlfriend

Lilia Elizondo @LiliaElizondo5 February 13, 2023

After graduating from public high school, I was certain I’d never have to hear people make hissing sounds in response to topics or people they don’t like, especially in university.  I...

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