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![ In light of President Banks’ recent State of the University Address, opinion writer Charis Adkins discusses the aspects of A&M that Banks neglected to mention. From the consolidation of colleges, organizational restructuring and steps back in A&M’s research mission, what wasn’t said is just as telling as what was.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/aa2dcf6baa0d7a859e2245b21f1642da-1200x900.jpg)
Analysis: The state of our university
Charis Adkins
• October 17, 2022
![The Main Building at the University of Texas, lit orange at night.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/11df3181721fef9715f69618c09fedba-1.png)
Opinion: Racism by another name
Ryan Lindner
• October 13, 2022
![The War Hymn Statue outside Kyle Field on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7f26801143f72fa096d0f4d46a5e008b-1200x900.jpg)
Opinion: The A&M effect
By Ana Sofia Sloane @anasofiasloane
• October 12, 2022
![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks in Rudder Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2802c1b2abf0c7f45a2b12cd92bc601d-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Out with O’Rourke
Ryan Lindner
• October 5, 2022
![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks in Rudder Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/f408141deba3ed9e87d94bf9db4551f6-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Beto brings balance
Ana Sofia Sloane
• October 5, 2022
![A freshman takes a break from his books and makes a waffle to relax. ](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/14960de1b5aceca7051ec195b641fefc-1200x798.jpg)
Opinion: A Texas-shaped triumph
Charis Adkins
• October 3, 2022
![Afraid of Docs](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/47310c760263fe2823486c4d159857bd-1200x960.jpg)
Opinion: Should I see a doctor?
By Maya Pimentel @maya_pimentel
• October 2, 2022
![Airpods](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/0cfccd416cd55aeac1afdaeab4b703af-1200x803.png)
Opinion: Put the headphones away
Ryan Lindner
• September 29, 2022
![Senior student senator Fawaz Syed speaks during the 75th session of the student senate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. ](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ad19c036150aae6936438164a8307547-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: The unknown student senate
Ryan Lindner
• September 24, 2022
![Provost and Executive Vice President Carol Fierke sent emails to students, faculty and staff outlining what the fall semester would look like including 30 minutes between classes instead of 20 and a daily 45 minute break in order for classrooms to be cleaned.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7e6803b0e712bfcdece735a74ffd0e61-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Students, faculty, staff disenfranchised
Ryan Lindner
• September 21, 2022
![Housing near campus on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. A new zoning proposal from the city of College Station will create new housing opportunities for prospective homeowners.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/e0472dd622af68d972c560d422642b73-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Let’s talk about housing
Ana Sofia Sloane
• September 21, 2022
![Four jacks and two jokers from a Lane All Plastic Playing Cards deck on Monday, Sep. 12, 2022.](https://thebatt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/35e9d370b9086869f92704d0c3567b4a-1200x800.jpg)
Opinion: Jack of all trades, master of none
By Maya Pimentel @maya_pimentel
• September 12, 2022
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Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor • February 6, 2025
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A&M softball starts its 2025 campaign with a pair of home victories headlined by sophomore first-baseman Mya Perez’s eight RBIs
Roman Arteaga, Senior Sports Writer • February 6, 2025
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Sophia Munoz, Life & Arts Writer • February 5, 2025
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Kaleb Blizzard, Opinion Writer • February 5, 2025
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