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The Battalion

The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion

Brooke Rollins in the East Room of the White House on July 7, 2020. President-elect Donald Trump nominated her for agriculture secretary on Nov. 23, 2024. (Creative Commons/Andrea Hanks)
Brooke Rollins confirmed as agriculture secretary
The Class of 1994 former student is the first Aggie to hold the position
Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor • February 14, 2025
After a stay at the Presidential Suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center President Donald Trump has now returned to the White House.
Experts say Trump policies to affect college experience
Trade disputes, federal funding cuts and tax policies may change cost of living, research opportunities and more
Hilani Quinones, Senior News Reporter • February 13, 2025
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Peek into the past: Ancient ecosystems may be the key to a changing planet
Aggie researchers analyze 50,000 teeth to model a framework for conservation practices
Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter • February 12, 2025
A newly discovered protein insides a bird's eyes helps a bird navigate the Earth's magnetic fields.
College Station awarded Bird City Texas designation
Conservation efforts are aimed at wildlife protection and habitat restoration for bird populations
Amber Pettit, News Reporter • February 12, 2025
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KARURA Project to compete in 2025 University Mars Rover Challenge
Aggie students are collaborating with Japanese universities for the annual international challenge
Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter • February 12, 2025
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Charlie Kirk to speak at A&M
The 31-year-old conservative will travel to six universities as part of “The American Comeback Tour”
Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor • February 12, 2025
Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp reads off the System's recent successes during the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)
Texas A&M announces RELLIS partnership to build small modular nuclear reactors
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2025
Opinion columnist Nathan Varnell discusses Donald Trump's recent rally in Conroe, Texas and its implications on the 2024 race. 
Trump to attempt to end Education Department via executive order
The president needs congressional approval to end the federal agency
Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor • February 6, 2025
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Potential H-1B restriction stirs up uncertainty for international Aggies
International students, economists speak on effects of possible H-1B visa restrictions under Trump’s administration
Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor • February 5, 2025
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Polish secretary of state speaks at Rudder Theatre
Wladyslaw Bartoszewski speaks about Russia’s war in Ukraine
Chase Kent, News Reporter • February 4, 2025
The outside of Beutel Health Center on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Students face seasonal mental health challenges
Hilani Quinones, Senior News Reporter • February 2, 2025
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State officials issue bird flu warning as virus spreads near Brazos County
After recent Harris County and Galveston bird flu cases, experts weigh the potential impact on College Station
Jennifer Alatuogu-Okechukwu, Senior News Reporter • February 2, 2025
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Northgate Small Area kickoff meeting addresses public’s concerns
The College Station City Council spoke to citizens over plans regarding the Northgate Small Area Plan
Dafne Martinez, News Reporter • January 30, 2025
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Hurricane Harry’s closure marks continuation of Northgate development
Culpepper Reality's plans continue to reshape the historic bar district
Ayla Francis, News Reporter • January 30, 2025
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The suspect, a 42-year-old man identified by the FBI as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed on the scene after exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.
Officials confirm New Orleans terror attack suspect is Texas native
J. M. Wise, News Editor • January 1, 2025
Squad car idles in the parking lot of the University Police Department on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Fayobami Taiwo/The Battalion)
Multiple arrested over unauthorized fraternity party
J. M. Wise, News Editor • December 1, 2024
Interim president Mark Welsh III speaks to students, faculty during the State of the University Address sharing the university's new strategy and vision in Rudder Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
‘They rarely have all the facts’: Behind the scenes, conservative influence on Aggieland soars
Over 10,500 documents of emails, memos and messages obtained by The Battalion show right-wing website Texas Scorecard's influence over A&M policy and personnel discussions
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2025
On-campus senator Riley James Pritzlaff speaks during a Student Senate meeting in the Koldus Building on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Student government passes controversial budget, debates bills
The Student Senate budget for the 2024-25 academic year raised concerns and criticism at its third meeting
Stacy Cox, Senior News Reporter • September 26, 2024
76th Speaker of the Senate Marcus Glass, left, poses with incoming 77th Speaker of the Senate Ava Blackburn.
Student leaders reflect on years of service in final Student Senate meeting
‘Find what lights your fire and run towards it as fast as you can’
Justice Jenson, Senior News Reporter • April 18, 2024
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