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Bj Barnes

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist

Benjamin Barnes is a Telecommunication Media Studies senior from Rochester, Indiana. Barnes’ has been involved with The Battalion since his junior year and plans to start his own media group following graduation. If he’s not writing, he’s most likely watching a Texans game or at the gym.

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There's nothing quite like home. (Graphic by Ethan Mattson)

Swan Song: A final far ‘yell’

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
May 2, 2024
Why do participation trophies exist? Opinion columnist Bj Barnes says we need to reevaluate how we look at shortcomings. (Graphic by Caroline Dollar/The Battalion)

Opinion: Why does everyone get a participation trophy?

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
April 16, 2024
Opinion columnists Charis Adkins and Bj Barnes offer a humble apology to readers. Too long have we been publishing anti-A&M propaganda, but never again. (Graphic by Caroline Dollar/The Battalion)

Opinion: Our deepest apologies

Charis Adkins and Bj Barnes
April 9, 2024
Dreading a drab cubicle job after graduation? Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says times are changing and a new generation of workers is on the rise. (Photo via 12019/Pixabay)

Opinion: Death to the 9-5 grind

Bj Barnes
April 9, 2024
Should an app that sexualizes kids still be permitted within the United States? Opinion columnist Bj Barnes says it’s time to ditch TikTok. (Graphic by Ethan Mattson)

Opinion: Tick tock, TikTok

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
March 28, 2024
Looking to hit the beaches for spring break? Opinion columnist Bj Barnes says students don’t have to drink, receive coition or go someplace exotic to have fun. (Graphic by Caroline Dollar/The Battalion)

Opinion: Don’t be dumb this spring break

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
March 5, 2024
When was the last time you played sports? Opinion columnist Bj Barnes says regardless of age, everyone should be participating in regular competition. (Photo via marijana1/Pixabay)

Opinion: Where’s your competitive side?

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
March 1, 2024
Is there a market capitalizing on loneliness? Opinion columnist Bj Barnes says online pay-to-chat services are a symptom of youth loneliness and an inability to socialize with peers. (Photo by Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Opinion: The loneliness economy

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
February 22, 2024
With the summer coming to an end, K-12 teachers across Texas will adjust their curriculum for the coming school year to align with the new Senate Bill 3 standards. 

Opinion: Scantrons reduce students to numbers

Bj Barnes
February 14, 2024
Opinion: Herpes and heartbreak

Opinion: Herpes and heartbreak

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
February 7, 2024
(Graphic by Caroline Dollar /The Battalion)

You’re not so different from your parents

Bj Barnes
February 5, 2024
Opinion: Rural Texas could become a relic of the past

Opinion: Rural Texas could become a relic of the past

Bj Barnes, Opinion Columnist
January 25, 2024
Studying

Opinion: Where to study?

Ryan Lindner, Ana Sofia Sloane, Charis Adkins, Bj Barnes, Maddie McMurrough, and Isabella Garcia
November 29, 2023
Physics students in the MPHY 205 class room congregate for their 10:00 am physics class.

Opinion: A zombie virus is spreading at A&M

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
November 14, 2023
Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says A&M admits too many students, leading to overcrowded spaces on campus and infrastructure problems in College Station.

Opinion: A&M is for the streets

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
November 7, 2023
Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says customer service, cheap products and consumerism culture are making everyday items worse.

Opinion: Companies don’t care about you

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
October 24, 2023
Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes says the disbandment of the Office for Diversity doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Good riddance: A eulogy for DEI

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
October 18, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes says the football team would benefit from embracing old traditions and abandoning our unearned pride. 

Opinion: Aggie football needs to return to its humble roots

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
September 26, 2023
Rizz not rizzing? Opinion columnist Benjamin Barnes gives advice to guys on campus looking for that special someone.

Rizz not rizzing?

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
September 13, 2023
rap meme

Opinion: Rap music has lost its voice

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
August 29, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes predicts Gen Z will grow tired of social media.

Opinion: Could social media be a generational fad?

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
August 23, 2023
The Academic Building on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Opinion: Senioritis is in full swing

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
July 26, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes says Disney’s mass production approach to media and obsession over political issues is alienating its traditional fan base.

Opinion: Why Disney’s magic is disappearing

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
July 9, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes says summer flings aren’t worth the trouble.

Opinion: Three reasons summer flings don’t work

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
June 25, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes says high expectations ruin summer.

Opinion: Summer is overrated

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
June 13, 2023
Opinion writer Benjamin Barnes explains how ChatGPT is also useful for giving relationship advice.  

Opinion: How ChatGPT got my mom a date

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
April 26, 2023
breakup

Opinion: Let’s break up with breakups

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
April 18, 2023
The Henry Cisneros Mexican Dog, named after the former mayor of San Antonio, and the Pacifist sandwich are two of the many politically named entrées on the menu. 

Opinion: Seven hidden gem restaurants in BCS you’ve never been to

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
April 13, 2023
Rejection email

Opinion: Inspired by Puss

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
April 5, 2023
Dr. Anthony Klotz, associate professor of management at Mays Business School discusses the post-COVID job industry and the return to in-person work. 

Opinion: The definitive case for the Mays business minor

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
March 31, 2023
Barnes chart

Opinion: A&M is pimping out students in plain sight

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
March 23, 2023
Hockey (copy)

Opinion: The true heart and soul of A&M athletics

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
February 28, 2023
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Opinion: What’s on our bookshelves?

Ryan Lindner, Ana Sofia Sloane, Charis Adkins, and Bj Barnes
February 22, 2023
Why is it so hard to get an internship

Opinion: Why is it so difficult to land an internship?

Bj Barnes, Opinion columnist
January 24, 2023
The Battalion opinion desk reflects upon the very worst that society has to offer.

Opinion: The worst tweets of 2022

Charis Adkins, Ana Sofia Sloane, Ryan Lindner, and Bj Barnes
January 18, 2023
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