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Traditions

The Texas Longhorn offense lines up against the Texas A&M Aggies defense during the Texas A&M-Texas football game at Kyle Field on Nov. 26, 1999. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics)

When the Lone Star rivalry stood still

Ian Curtis, Features Editor November 14, 2024

As the last notes of the University of Texas Longhorn Band’s performance of “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” echoed across Kyle Field on Nov. 26, 1999, something unusual happened. The crowd of 86,128...

Aggies watch on as the stack burns bright at the student bonfire on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor November 14, 2024

Aggie Bonfire symbolizes “the burning desire to beat the hell out of t.u. and the undying love all Aggies have for Texas A&M,” according to the Corps of Cadets’ handbook, The Cadence. As decades...

Silver Taps: Molly Nicole Sims

Silver Taps: Molly Nicole Sims

Amy Leigh Steward, Editor in Chief November 4, 2024

December 29, 2004 - September 28, 2024 Molly Nicole Sims A positive light with an unforgettable smile When Lindsay Milheron pictures Molly Sims, she’s usually sitting beside her in the Dutch Bros...

Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas Bull

Silver Taps: Alexander Thomas Bull

Mikayla Martinez, News Editor November 4, 2024

May 14, 1999 – August 31, 2024 Alexander Thomas Bull Eager to learn and surround himself with faith and family Alexander Thomas Bull had finally been able to take classes at Texas A&M after 25...

Kylee Elizabeth Piersol. Photo courtesy of the Piersol family.

Silver Taps: Kylee Elizabeth Piersol

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor September 3, 2024

July 24, 2001 - March 9, 2024 Kylee Elizabeth Piersol Faithful, aspiring nurse who never backed down from a challenge. “She was the type of person that you’d meet her and you feel like you've known...

Silver Taps: Kevin Linn Palmer

Silver Taps: Kevin Linn Palmer

Stacy Cox, Senior News Reporter September 3, 2024

October 11, 1979 - May 1, 2024 Kevin Linn Palmer One word that best describes Kevin is legacy. He left a legacy about how to live life: To love others, laugh a lot, enjoy the finer things and take the...

Silver Taps: Elshadai Bekele Getnet

Silver Taps: Elshadai Bekele Getnet

Mikayla Martinez, News Editor September 3, 2024

October 13, 2003 - June 18, 2024 Elshadai Bekele Getnet Joyful in academics and athletics. Dedicated to friends and family.  Elshadai Bekele Getnet, known by friends and family as Elsh, grew up in...

Silver Taps: Thomas R. Connolly

Silver Taps: Thomas R. Connolly

J. M. Wise, News Editor September 3, 2024

March 4, 2005 - June 24, 2024 Thomas R. Connolly A friend to everyone he ever met throughout his whole life. Thomas Connolly, from Keller, Texas, grew up with a passion for football and was known for...

Swan Song: I'll miss the Batt most of all

Swan Song: I’ll miss the Batt most of all

Kylie Stoner, Assoc. Sports Editor May 3, 2024

I have always been in love with sports, but I didn’t know what that meant for me. I do now, and it’s all thanks to The Battalion. When I started at Texas A&M in the fall of 2020, I had my mind...

(Photo courtesy of Idani Cantu)

Swan Song: A final farewell

Idani Cantu, Sports Writer May 3, 2024

As my time as a student at Texas A&M University comes to an end, I can say I am more than thankful for the opportunity to be a student at such a prestigious institution that welcomed me with open arms.  At...

(Photo courtesy of Nadia Abusaid)

Swan Song: Nadia signing off

Nadia Abusaid, Life & Arts Writer May 3, 2024

I came to A&M as a journalism major but was set on changing to a business major. An economics class and two math classes later, I decided business wasn’t for me after all and stuck with journalism....

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