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Atendees at stand up for science protest at academic plaza on 7 march 2025.
‘Stand Up for Science’ protestors march at Academic Plaza
Students rallied in response to recent NIH funding cuts and growing anti-science sentiments
David Swope, News Reporter • March 7, 2025
Drag queen Shelby Fine doing a split during her performing to a rendition 'Diamonds are Forever' by Shirley Bassey at the Draggieland show in Rudder Theater, Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Draggieland protest announced for Thursday
Aggie Democrats is leading the demonstration at Academic Plaza
Nicholas Gutteridge and J. M. Wise March 5, 2025
Drag queen Deaven Lee performing to 'Yes And' by Ariana Grande at the Draggieland show in Rudder Theater, Thursday March 28, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
LGBTQ+ student group files federal lawsuit against top administrators
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is representing the Queer Empowerment Council in the federal suit
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025
Board of Regents Chairman Bill Mahomes reads a document during the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Jackson Stanley/The Battalion)
Regents to discuss chancellor search, possibly name finalist
The five finalists are Glenn Hegar ‘93, Tyson Voelkel ‘96, Stuart Bell ‘79, Trent Ashby ‘96 and Michael McCaul
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2025
The entrance to the Memorial Student Center next to Rudder Plaza on August 25, 2025. (Fayobami Taiwo/The Battalion)
Protest for immigrants to be held at Rudder Plaza
Several student organizations are protesting to support immigrant students on Wednesday, March 5
Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor • March 4, 2025
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Abbott appoints 3 regents
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Kelley Sullivan Georgiades, Jay Graham and Mike Hernandez to the Board of Regents
Tenny Luhrs, Associate News Editor • March 4, 2025
The Aggie Ring, standing at football games and "horns down" are traditions unique to Texas A&M.
The evolution of Aggie slang through the decades
Recent study shows how modern technology, cultural events and generational shift has changed how A&M communicates
Jordan Fox, News Reporter • March 2, 2025
Audience waits for the audience to start at the Draggieland Auditions at The Theater Company of BCS on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
Draggieland organizers announce ‘Day of Drag’ protest
Scheduled for Thursday, March 6, the protest asks students to dress in their “best drag outfits” across campus
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • March 2, 2025
Drag queen Lily Adonis Kline performing to 'Roar' by Katy Perry during their head-to-head lip-sing battle with drag queen Hanna Santanna at the Draggieland show in Rudder Theater, Thursday March 28, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
Draggieland to reschedule or relocate, organizers say
The annual drag show is "actively exploring alternate options"
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2025
Drag queen Hanna Santanna performing to 'Roar' by Katy Perry during their head-to-head lip-sing battle with drag queen Lily Adonis Kline at the Draggieland show in Rudder Theater, Thursday March 28, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
Regents ban on-campus drag shows across A&M System
The Texas A&M System Board of Regents unanimously passed a resolution banning on-campus drag shows Friday afternoon
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2025
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The Batt Signal Episode 46: Welcome Back for Season 2 with Dafne Martinez and J.M. Wise
After a year hiatus, The Batt Signal is back with Battalion news editor J.M. Wise and news writer Dafne Martinez to talk about their new focus to bring news and events on campus and the Bryan-College Station area through Season 2.
Dafne Martinez, J.M. Wise • February 28, 2025
Students line up to vote in the Memorial Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Abdurahman Azeez/The Battalion)
New bill would prohibit on-campus election voting
If passed, HB 3144 would prevent officials from making the Memorial Student Center a voting location
Hilani Quinones, Senior News Reporter • February 27, 2025
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Women in STEM: Success stories at A&M
Susan M. Arseven Conference speakers showcase their struggles and triumphs in the field
J. M. Wise, News Editor • February 27, 2025
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Spiriting into space: A&M to have exclusive, permanent presence on International Space Station
A&M collaborates with Aegis Aerospace Inc. to create TAMU-SPIRIT, an external research facility open to all departments, students and faculty across campuses
Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter • February 27, 2025
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Drag queen Deaven Lee performing to 'Yes And' by Ariana Grande at the Draggieland show in Rudder Theater, Thursday March 28, 2024. (Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)
LGBTQ+ student group files federal lawsuit against top administrators
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025
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
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Carter Mallory elected student body president
Mallory’s running mate, Kathleen Parks, will serve as student body vice president
Hilani Quinones, Senior News Reporter • February 28, 2025
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Student body president candidates: who they are
Find out more about the candidates in the student government election
Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor • February 27, 2025
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Student body president candidate launches text campaign
Agribusiness junior Colton Whisenant has acquired an unknown number of student phone numbers and names
Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025
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