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The Battalion

Swan Songs

Gracie Mock will be attending Texas A&M University School of Law this fall.

One last time

By Gracie Mock @g_mock2 May 6, 2018

There’s a last time for everything. The last time I sawed ‘em off at Kyle Field as a student, the last time I walked to an undergraduate class and now the last article I’ll write for...

Katy Baldock is a agricultural communications and journalism senior and social media editor for The Battalion. 

Take advantage of all opportunities

By Katy Baldock @katybaldock7 December 10, 2017

As I sit here reflecting the past four and a half years at Texas A&M University, I find it nearly impossible to gather all my thoughts and emotions into 500 words. Four and a half years, 137 class...

Alexis Will is a telecommunication media studies senior and creative director for The Battalion. 

Success lies in the journey, not the destination

By Alexis Will @AlexisMWill December 10, 2017

When it comes to life so far, I have been exceedingly fortunate. My parents allowed me to attend my college of choice with unrivaled support. I’ve created lifelong, supportive and caring friendships....

Mariah Colón is a communication senior and life and arts editor for The Battalion. 

Find your place in Aggieland

By Mariah Colón @mariahcolon18 December 10, 2017

Texas A&M was not my first choice. Neither was college. I received my “I’m going to be an Aggie” letter and shoved it in the back of my closet. The idea of going to a university of...

Joseph Hood served as the 2016-2017 Student Senate speaker and has worked on various pieces of legislation during his time in Student Senate.

Keep the spirit

By Joseph Hood May 7, 2017

In my tenure in the Student Senate, I have watched the Spirit “die” at A&M more times than I can count.It “died” when the seal was changed for marketing purposes.It “died”...

Katy Stapp is the 2016- 2017 managing editor and previously served as the summer editor-in-chief.

Be grateful for the challenge

By Katy Stapp May 7, 2017

This past Friday I was walking back to the newsroom from my last college final. Obviously I had some pep in my step — college was over and my life was about to begin, again. As I walked past Rudder...

Quarterbacks Conner McQueen (right) and Trevor Knight sing the War Hymn after defeating UTSA in November.

Conner McQueen: Dreams come true

By Conner McQueen May 7, 2017

As my last football season came to a close, I was asked how I wanted to be remembered as a Texas A&M Football player and as an Aggie. I was not quite sure how to answer the question at the time, but...

Senior Colton Wayne served as the 2016-2017 Interfraternity Council President.

Colton Wayne: College flies by

By Colton Wayne May 7, 2017

My time here at Texas A&M University has had its challenges and difficulties, but has also given me incredible opportunities. Opportunities to learn, to grow and to serve this great campus. Upon my...

Brian O’Hara will graduate this week with a degree in political science. O’Haraserved as the 2016-2017 MSC President, and will be succeeded by Annie Carnegie.

Brian O’Hara: ‘Be a leader of character’

By Brian O'Hara May 7, 2017

Texas A&M seeks to develop leaders of character, dedicated to serving the greater good. Through transformative experiences — from the Corps of Cadets to the Memorial Student Center to undergraduate...

Sam King has worked at The Battalion since she was a freshman and served as the 2016-2017 editor-in-chief.

One last time

By Sam King May 7, 2017

Throughout my time at The Battalion, I’ve written more than 150 stories and worked on almost 300 papers as an editor, including 114 as editor-in-chief. I’ve spent all six of my semesters as...

Chris Wilder has been a Yell Leader for two years and served as the 2016-2017 Head Yell Leader.

Wilder: My time at A&M has prepared me for years to come

By Chris Wilder May 7, 2017

Aggies, as my time as a student here at Texas A&M comes to a close, I’ve begun to think of all that Aggieland has meant to me. As a first-generation Aggie, my real exposure to the Spirit began...

As senior class president, Claire Wimberly is a representative for the Class of 2017 and performs a variety of functions.

Claire Wimberly: Embrace all that A&M has to offer

By Claire Wimberly May 7, 2017

Who would have thought that May 2017 would come so quickly? For the Texas A&M Class of 2017, it seems like just yesterday we were taking our first steps onto campus and into the world that is college....

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