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The Battalion

Executive Vice President and Provost Alan Sams speaks to graduating students in Reed Arena in May 2024.
‘Deeply flawed’: Faculty Senate speaker opposes provost initiative to end 52 minors, certificates
Speaker Angie Price called for the process to be abandoned, recommending method resulting from senate collaboration instead
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • October 8, 2024
An aerial view of the Academic Building on Monday, March 11, 2024. (Samuel Falade/The Battalion)
Faculty push back against program inactivations
June 2023 inquiries into LGBTQ minor caused university-wide review that led to 52 programs beginning inactivation process
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • September 30, 2024
Students from Allied Scholars for Animal Protection table at the Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Faraz Harsini)
Smaller political organizations highlighting student ideals
Though lesser known, niche organizations provide community, solidarity for students through tailored politics
Samantha Lamb, News Writer • September 30, 2024
A mural of the late Texas A&M University Professor Dr. Lee Lowery is seen on a building in the new affordable student housing development in Bryan, Texas. Friday, September 20, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)
Affordable student housing project dedicated to former professor
New development in Bryan aims to provide affordable accommodations for students
Amber Pettit, News Writer • September 30, 2024
Signage near the entrance to the W.D. Spigner Elementary School memorializes the Calvert Colored High School as a historical landmark on Friday, September 20, 2024. (Jenna Isbell/The Battalion)
Former A&M professor heads creation of Texas historical marker
Calvert Colored High School recognized as site of historical significance
Tenny Luhrs, News Writer • September 29, 2024
Communication sophomore Tessa Grant enjoys cooler weather on a bench outside the MSC on Sept. 12, 2024.
Campus Voices: Aggie News
News pieces from JOUR 203 contributors
JOUR 203 Media Writing, Section 901 September 29, 2024
An aerial view of the Academic Building on Monday, March 11, 2024. (Samuel Falade/The Battalion)
A&M to inactivate 14 minors, 38 certificates
Administrators have begun the process of inactivating 52 programs due to enrollment issues
Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor • September 26, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Peter Lange)
Elon Musk’s tunnel system to potentially solve campus crowding
Possible tunnel transportation system recommended in Texas A&M report in order to decrease congestion
Julia Kazda, News Reporter • September 26, 2024
Engineering freshman Benjamin Willis, structural engineering graduate Brianna Vogel and Ashley Lindsey, Class of 2021, pose in front of the Aggie War Hymn Monument before Texas A&M's game against Bowling Green on Saturday, September 21, 2024. (Jenna Isbell/The Battalion)
Students with disabilities allege discrimination, harassment on campus
In Kyle Field and across campus, Aggies with disabilities allegedly face physical barriers, harassment and discrimination
J. M. Wise, News Editor • September 26, 2024
Texas A&M recently recorded several national rankings, including recognition as one of the top 40 research institutes across the United States. 
A&M named top Texas university by Wall Street Journal: What President Welsh has to say
After being ranked the number one university in Texas for the second time, A&M faculty plans to maintain this excellence by staying committed to students
Jordan Fox, News Reporter • September 26, 2024
Beto O'Rourke takes a picture with a supporter at Rudder Theater on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Beto O'Rourke speaks on voting, youth participation
Beto O’Rourke stopped by Texas A&M on his Ready to Vote Tour to encourage young students to vote
Tenny Luhrs, News Writer • September 20, 2024
A&M students grab branded hats during Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila visit to Shiner Park on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)
Kendall Jenner visits Northgate to promote tequila brand
Texas A&M students flock to Northgate for a chance to see Kendall Jenner during her promotional stop in College Station
Jordan Fox, News Writer • September 19, 2024
A voting sign in the Memorial Student Center on Nov. 10, 2020. Guest contributor Austin Begin explains the system of ranked-choice voting.
Students become concerned after hearing new UT policy on freedom of speech
Nearing a polarized election, universities, including A&M, may promote more neutral policies
Stacy Cox, Senior News Reporter • September 19, 2024
Photo courtesy of vaping360.com.
Beyond lungs: the global cost of disposable vapes
The usage of disposable vapes has international repercussions
Ananya Amar, News Writer • September 19, 2024
Student leaders from Texas Aggie Democrats and Texas A&M College Republicans open up about unity between political parties and what they respect about the opposing party.
Student-led political groups aim to reflect, contribute to election unity
Student leaders from Texas Aggie Democrats and Texas A&M College Republicans open up about unity between political parties and what they respect about the opposing party.
Julia Kazda, News Writer • September 19, 2024
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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

The Student Government Association, or SGA, Student Senate met for the third time this semester on Wednesday, featuring criticism, debates and...

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

The Student Government Association wrapped up its 76th session by giving out awards such as the Senator, Committee and Statesman of the Year...

Koldus Building
Student Senate honors wildfire victims, Aggie first responders
‘It hits home because we all know someone affected by a disaster in agriculture’
J. M. Wise, News Reporter • March 28, 2024

Texas A&M student senators moved by the Smokehouse Creek wildfires created a resolution to commemorate the work done by Texas A&M volunteers....

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