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The Battalion

Traditions

United in memory across time zones

Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor April 16, 2025

Muster, the beloved, centuries-old tradition, unites Aggies across the world. It is a true mark of the “once an Aggie, always an Aggie” sentiment that binds Texas A&M former students together long...

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‘Muster is the one thing that embodies what the Aggie Spirit is’

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor April 16, 2025

Yell Leaders, doctors, veterinarians, fathers, daughters, grandpas, mothers — all Aggies. The week before April 21, the Texas A&M community is reminded to honor Aggies and “softly call the muster”...

Ring Day: Something for everyone

Ring Day: Something for everyone

Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor April 7, 2025

I’ve never been too big on being an Aggie. No one in my family went to Texas A&M, I’ve never bled maroon and — y’all are really going to hate this one — I even grew up a Longhorn fan. As...

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Ring Day: Almost didn’t pull up

Pranay Dhoopar, Graphics Editor April 7, 2025

In the great words of Jordan Terrell Carter’s song “24 Songs,” “I can't believe we made it this far.”  This Friday, I will be stepping through the grand doors of the The Association of Former...

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Ring Day: More than a tradition

Ashely Bautista, Associate Photo Chief April 7, 2025

Ring Day means so much to me. Not only does receiving my Aggie Ring mean I get to be part of an ongoing tradition that has been around for over 100 years and get to connect with other Aggies around the...

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Ring Day: A dynasty completed

Matthew Seaver, Associate Sports Editor April 7, 2025

Six for six, and no, I’m not referring to Lombardi Trophies. I’m talking about my family's record as Aggie Ring recipients. From my parents getting their rings in the 1980s — when there was no such...

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Silver Taps: Lyndon Colbert

Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor February 27, 2025

April 23, 2005 – January 2, 2025 Lyndon Colbert A man anyone could love forever A son. A musician. A chef. An engineer. An Aggie. Lyndon Colbert was a man of many roles, and he radiated kindness and...

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Silver Taps: Victor Guerrero

Fallon Ferguson, Associate Life & Arts Editor February 27, 2025

March 10, 2005 – January 27, 2025 Victor Guerrero A truly selfless servant of others Victor Guerrero came to Texas A&M in order to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer. He grew up in Galveston,...

A candleholder lights the first candle during the 100th annual Muster ceremony held at Reed Arena on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Campus Muster announces keynote speaker

J. M. Wise, News Editor February 17, 2025

Texas A&M announced Lt. Gen. Michael L. Downs ’92 as this year’s keynote speaker for Campus Muster in a campus-wide email distributed Monday afternoon. The annual ceremony takes place Monday, April...

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Silver Taps: Katie Deanna Huntzinger

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor January 30, 2025

March 6, 1998 – September 30, 2024 Katie Deanna Huntzinger A vibrant Aggie with an ardent passion for animals  From Tucson, Arizona to College Station, Katie Huntzinger’s love for animals and those...

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Silver Taps: Ethan Walker Kanthack

Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor January 30, 2025

June 12, 2003 – October 31, 2024 Ethan Walker Kanthack Witty humor with a heart of gold  At 21 years old, Ethan Walker Kanthack passed away from a rare cancer known as Synovial Sarcoma. However,...

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Silver Taps: Matthew David Elmer

J.M. Wise, News Editor January 30, 2025

May 9, 2000 – December 22, 2024 Matthew David Elmer  An Aggie who loved his family, friends to the moon and back Matthew Elmer was raised in Pleasanton, Texas, where he was active in tennis, drumline...

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