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All content by By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
Editor-In-Chief Abigail Ochoa will graduate at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 9.

One last gig’em

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
August 5, 2019
Apartment unit catches fire early morning Tuesday on Southwest Parkway. The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

Willowick apartment fire results in resident death, injures one firefighter

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
July 30, 2019
Ally Watt celebrates with teammates at the Aggies' win over Kansas on Sept. 16.

‘A powerful moment’

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
July 23, 2019
Benjamin White and Ashley Alario, Classes of 2010 and 2021, respectively, bonded over Aggie traditions when they began working together in the fall of 2018.

Finding her feet again

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
June 24, 2019
Northgate District, located across from campus along University Drive, is the local bar scene for many college students and Bryan-College Station residents.

Rideshare safety on Northgate

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
June 24, 2019
Former president of Texas A&M and U.S. Army veteran, James Early Rudder had a statue dedicated to him Brady, Texas where he was the mayor in 1945.

James Earl Rudder statue unveiled in Brady on 75th D-Day anniversary

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
June 6, 2019
President Michael K. Young charged the Class of 2019 with the responsibility of maintaining the Spirit Plaza.

President Michael K.Young’s contract not renewed, employment now on a year-by-year basis

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
May 23, 2019
Junior pitcher Payton McBride threw for 2.2 innings with three strikeouts and had two hits in four at bats.

Aggies fall to Mississippi State in first round of SEC Tournament

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
May 8, 2019
Amanda Scarborough

A journey from player to ESPN analyst

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
May 7, 2019
The Aggies celebrated senior Riley Sartain in Game 2 against Arkansas.

No. 13 A&M hosts SEC Tournament, plays No. 12 Mississippi State on Wednesday

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
May 7, 2019
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Five Aggies picked up in day three of NFL Draft

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
April 27, 2019
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Two Aggies selected in round two and three of NFL Draft

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
April 26, 2019
Freshman Haley Redifer scored a 176 in equitation over fences on March 30 in the SEC Championship final.

Coming back for more

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
April 16, 2019
Agricultural communications and journalism senior Abigail Ochoa comes from a family of Aggies and is the fourth in her family to receive her Aggie Ring.

A day worth the journey

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
April 11, 2019
Texas A&M head football coach Jimbo Fisher is heading into his second season with the Aggies.

2019 spring game rescheduled

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
April 10, 2019
Kwame Etwi stretches before the 40 yard dash.

Path to the draft

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 26, 2019
The newly-ranked No. 24 Texas A&M softball team will challenge No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa for a three game series beginning on Thursday, April 1 at 5 p.m. 

A&M softball overcomes obstacles in 4-3 victory over No. 4 Alabama on Sunday

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 24, 2019
Sophomore Dani Elder from League City, Texas runs to third base.

Aggies unable to get past Alabama’s offensive dominance in 13-3 loss

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 22, 2019
Sophomore guard Chennedy Carter comforts head coach Gary Blair after a team foul. 

Women’s basketball to host first and second round games in 2019 NCAA Tournament

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 18, 2019
Kayla Poynter throws the ball to Baylee Klingler to get a runner out on first.

Aggies have one run win over UT-Arlington before entering SEC play

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 6, 2019
Taudrea Sinnie slides home. She is a freshman outfielder.

A&M softball continues success at Invitational with another sweep

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
March 2, 2019
Senior infielder Riley Sartain was on base three times by ball.

Aggies look to combat losing streak at A&M Invite

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
February 28, 2019
Chennedy Carter scored 28 points for the Aggies. 

No. 5 Mississippi State defeats No. 22 A&M women’s basketball 92-64

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
February 17, 2019
Junior outfielder Kelbi Fortenberry slides into second base with an unsuccessful tag by Prairie View second basemen Destinee Williams.

Aggie softball racks up another win ahead of Texas A&M Invitational

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
February 14, 2019
Sophomore TJ Starks missed all five of his three-point attempts against Auburn.

Eaten by the Tigers

By Abigail Ochoa @Abigailochoa88
January 17, 2019
Sophomore center Ciera Johnson scored 18 points and made 11 rebounds, leading the Aggies to a victory over Alabama on Sunday.

Aggies roll past Crimson Tide at home

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
January 13, 2019
Jhamon Ausbon, Trevor Wood and Jace Sternberger talk in between plays.

Junior tight end Jace Sternberger declares for 2019 NFL Draft

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
January 1, 2019
The Aggie players had a chance to hold and pose with the Taxslayer Gator Bowl trophy.

A&M ends 2018 with dominant victory over NC State at TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
December 31, 2018
Sophomore Justin Madubuike had two tackles for losses and one sack against NC State.

Despite a difficult start, A&M defense shows strengths with Gator Bowl performance.

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
December 31, 2018
Sophomore Kayla Wells earned 16 points and eight rebounds in the Aggie’s home loss against Lamar Univeristy. 

A&M women’s basketball falls to Lamar at home

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 29, 2018
Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher led A&M to a 74-72 victory over LSU.

Fisher on post-game altercation: “the matter has been addressed internally”

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 26, 2018
Junior defensive back Charles Oliver tries to get the ball from LSU junior wide receiver Dee Anderson.

A&M defense shows fight in overtime victory over LSU

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 25, 2018
Keeath Magee II and Braden White celebrate midair after a big play. 

What we learned: Texas A&M vs. UAB

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 17, 2018
Junior Braden Mann kicks off for the Aggies.

A&M special teams picks up where defense lacks

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 17, 2018
In 2017, the UAB football program started back up after being cut for three years for financial reasons. About one year after their return, UAB looks to take on Texas A&M.

UAB makes their presence known after program cancellation in 2014

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 16, 2018
Quartney Davis and sophomore wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon celebrate Davis's touchdown.

Return of A&M wide receiver boosts confidence in offense

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 11, 2018
Senior linebacker Otaro Alaka had six solo tackles against the Landsharks.

Defensive power struggle shows promise for A&M and Ole Miss defenses

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 10, 2018
Sport management graduate student Larry McDonald's wife, Tasmine, surprised him with his Aggie Ring at the ceremony.

From Ring Day to game day

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
November 1, 2018
While Kyle Field is known for its War Hymn and student section, Davis Wade Stadium is known for its cowbells.

Facing a crowd of cowbells

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
October 25, 2018
Junior Braden Mann has broken multiple punting records this year, including single game punting average and is on pace to break more as the Aggies start the second half of their season. 

Aggies find unassuming star in junior Braden Mann, one of the best punters in the NCAA

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
October 11, 2018
Junior tight end Jace Sternberger 's longest reception against Kentucky was 46 yards.

Penalties play major role in A&M victory

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
October 6, 2018
As Texas A&M expanded, The Battalion covered every addition from electricity around campus to Kyle Field’s redevelopment. 

Covering A&M’s ever-changing landscape

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
October 3, 2018
Junior defensive back Charles Oliver and junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson shake hands in between plays.

A&M’s No. 1 rushing defense to face Kentucky offense in key matchup

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
October 2, 2018
True sophomore Kellen Mond went 17 for 25 on passing attempts, earning 184 yards and two touchdowns.

Leader of the pack

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
September 13, 2018
Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney exits Kyle Field following Clemson's 28-26 victory.

Clemson’s defense holds off Aggies in final seconds

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
September 8, 2018
Junior Jace Sternberger hauled in five receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Northwestern.

Not in Kansas anymore

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
September 6, 2018
Junior running back Trayveon Williams laughs with teammates.

Williams shows no sign of slowing down

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
September 3, 2018
Junior Jace Sternberger hauled in five receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Northwestern.

Jace Sternberger begins a new era for tight ends in the A&M offense

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
August 30, 2018
Sophomore linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a career-best 16 tackles against No. 1 Al 

A&M hope for stronger defensive unit under Mike Elko

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
August 26, 2018
Jimbo Fisher said Pro Day is just one step closer to a lot of the players realizing their dream of becoming pro athletes.

A&M players and coaches react to the accusations set against the team by former linebacker

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88
August 24, 2018
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