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Opinion writer Neha Gopal discusses the recent loss of sociology junior Marina Stevens' family photography business, Fonzie Muñoz Photography in a fire and commends the community that came together to help the family get back on their feet.

Opinion: Rising from the ashes

By Neha Gopal @10novel May 9, 2022

Sociology junior Marina Stevens' family business, the Fonzie Muñoz Photography studio, was recently destroyed in a fire. With 20 years worth of work and memories burnt, the family’s livelihood...

Opinion: War on women

By Kaelin Connor @KaelinAC May 4, 2022

On Monday, May 2, a Supreme Court draft was leaked, detailing Roe v. Wade’s overturning and has since been confirmed to be authentic. Justice Samuel Alito describes the 1973 ruling as “egregiously...

Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses concerns following the announcement of the Centennial Campaign.

When in Rome

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt May 2, 2022

The Centennial Campaign, a name not at all ominous, was recently unveiled by the 12th Man Foundation. In light of the 100-year anniversary of E. King Gill’s descent down from the pressbox and onto...

The Babylon Ag is a new satire page attempting to mimic the style of the Babylon Bee.

Opinion: Is laughter really the best medicine?

By Neha Gopal @10_Novel May 1, 2022

Editor’s Note: “Natalie” is a pseudonym to protect the source’s identity. Humor and satire have long served as corrective mechanisms which keep us from becoming the absolute worst...

Per Capita prescribes medicine spending, US dollars

Opinion: Dying to live

By Kaelin Connor @KaelinAC April 27, 2022

Picture this: you’re diabetic and making the median salary of an American citizen — around $35,000 a year. That’s about $2,900 a month. You live in Houston with a monthly rent of $1,300....

Opinion columnist Zach Freeman argues how the events of Melissa Lucio’s near-execution reflect the injustices of our courts and state violence.

When good men do nothing

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt April 25, 2022

In February of 2007, two-year-old Mariah Alvarez was found dead at her mother’s house. Her mother, Melissa Lucio, was arrested for murder and has been in prison on death row since 2008. This mother...

Evans For Caleb's OPN Story

Analysis: Fixing what isn’t broken

Editor’s Note: The names of sources who requested to be anonymous have been altered or removed to protect their identities.When you hear the phrase “library of the future” what comes...

Opinion columnist Kaelin Connor reviews alternatives to reduce the rate of abortions outside of outright banning the practice.

Opinion: Under USA’s eye

By Kaelin Connor @KaelinAC April 20, 2022

The country seems keen on reversing a decision that was once cheered for 49 years ago. It feels as though every day in the news there’s a new and improved abortion ban in another state. But what’s...

Opinion writer Charis Adkins discusses how social networking technologies have made organizing protests easier yet less effective.

Analysis: Student demonstrations have lost their luster

Charis Adkins April 20, 2022

“Stop _____!” “Justice for _____!” Sometimes chanted, sometimes adorning signs, always applied to a myriad of political and social issues, these words have echoed through Texas A&M’s Academic...

Tina Freeman often rescued wild bunnies and rehabilitated them and eventually set them free. 

And nothing else matters

By Zach Freeman @ZachAtBatt April 19, 2022

I wouldn’t be here without my mom. This should be pretty obvious, but it’s one basic truth that just doesn’t occur to most people going about their day. The extent, impact and duration...

Junior Ezekiel Pickerning and freshman Jacob Pickerning travel to the tourist town of Nuevo Progreso, Mexico for a night of cultural exchange.

Aggies head south of the border for cultural exchange

Sitting ripe across the Rio Grande awaits the Mexican border, a lively place for entertainment and cultural exchange for all to indulge. Six hours from College Station lies the tourist town of Nuevo Progreso,...

Texas A&M Spring 2020 commencement ceremony is currently postponed.

Opinion: Our lonely walk

By Kaelin Connor @KaelinAC April 13, 2022

Jan. 6 Graduating students received their first email from the Office of the Registrar about commencement plans. This email explained the deadlines to apply to graduate in May of this year as well as deadlines...

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