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

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All content by By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
News editor Aubrey Vogel is graduating from Texas A&M with a Bachelor's in University Studies-Journalism on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m.

And the story goes on

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 13, 2022
Chris Thompson stands on a trail with his family

Green Beret to graduation cap

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 8, 2022
Fall 2019 Graduation

Guidance for graduation

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 8, 2022
Voting Locally

May 7 unofficial election results announced

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 8, 2022
Early voting for midterm elections lasts until Nov. 2. Election Day is Nov. 6. 

Special election to conclude Saturday, May 7

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 5, 2022
College Station's newest apartments, The Harbor at The Barracks, will open in August 2022 featuring 297 beds. 

A look at recent housing growth in College Station

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 5, 2022
First responders ages 18-75 are eligible to participate in a vaccine trial hosted by A&M.

Former A&M Athletics physician arrested for sexual assault

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 5, 2022
Texas A&M students organize a fundraiser for Corps of Cadet member Mitch Villalba.

Aggies band together to BTHO cancer

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 3, 2022
Norma McCorvey, left, who was Jane Roe in the 1973 Roe v. Wade case, with her attorney, Gloria Allred, outside the Supreme Court in April 1989, where the Court heard arguments in a case that could have overturned the Roe v. Wade decision.

Breaking down Politico’s Supreme Court document leak

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 3, 2022
Graduation Story

Graduates can begin claiming tickets on Wednesday, May 4

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
May 3, 2022
H&J Tea House provides a relaxing experience for people to study with their favorite cups of coffee or tea alongside several cat companions.

Purrfect study spot

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 29, 2022
Aggieland Humane Society offers a variety of volunteer tasks including working with dogs and cats, administration and opportunities with their spay and neuter clinic.

Finding forever homes

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 29, 2022
Tim McLaughlin, Class of 1990, was announced as the inaugural dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts.

New School of Visual and Performing Arts dean announced

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 28, 2022
Hoping to increase enrollment and overall size of the Corps of Cadets, on Thursday, April 28 announced changes to recruitment and retention practices.

University announces March to 3,000

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 28, 2022
Distinguished Day honored 24 faculty and staff members and 18 graduate students in two afternoon ceremonies on Monday, April 25. 

Distinguished Day celebrates outstanding nominees

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 25, 2022
Voting Sticker

Early voting for special election begins Monday, April 25

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 25, 2022
As a part of their "The Superpower Sisterhood" book tour, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush made a stop in College Station at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on Saturday, April 23

Bush twins visit George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 23, 2022
The Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray, ’35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship will now be offered to out-of-state cadets to offset tuition costs. 

New scholarship announced for out-of-state cadets

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 22, 2022
Samuel Gentry, son of Jason Robert Gentry, holds a candle during Muster, a ceremony held every year to honor the passing of current and former TAMU students, in Reed Arena on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

‘A remarkable window into the Spirit of Aggieland’

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 21, 2022
Teeth

Local dentist to offer free tooth extractions

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 21, 2022
Former head women's basketball coach Gary Blair and Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp at the front table of the Class of 1972's 50th Anniversary Reunion in Kyle Field. 

Class of 1972 returns to Aggieland for 50th reunion

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 21, 2022
Asian President's Council

Students push for Asian American representation in A&M academics

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 20, 2022
A still from "Concert Crush", a documentary following the events of Nov 5, 2021, shows a meeting surrounding the events of the Astro World Concert. 

Brazos Valley to host Astroworld documentary in theaters

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 19, 2022
Fire

College Station Fire Department reminds students of fire safety habits

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 18, 2022
Finance senior Case Harris will assume the role of student body president on April 21 for the 75th Session of the Student Government Association.

Saying Howdy to Harris

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 13, 2022
Aggie Ring recipients can pick up their rings on Nov. 17, 19 and 20.

6,509 students to participate in April Ring Day

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 6, 2022
Visualization senior Zack Hillard's friends surprised him with the money to pay for his Aggie Ring, which he could not afford. 

Perseverance prevails

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 6, 2022
Political science freshman Weston Alan Miller will be honored at the April 5 Silver Taps ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Weston Alan Miller

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
April 5, 2022
Shack-a-thon

Habitating huts

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
March 30, 2022
Latinx Graduation Ceremony founders pose in front of the War Hymn monument. 

A&M federally designated as Hispanic Serving Institution

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
March 24, 2022
Academic Building

Nominees for interim dean of new College of Arts and Sciences now open

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
March 22, 2022
The Aggie family will gather in Reed Arena at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21 for a remembrance ceremony, and celebration of the 50 year reunion for the Class of 1972

Mark Welsh III announced as 2022 Muster speaker

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
March 21, 2022
Koldus Building

More than violations: Election Commission upholds fairness, Aggie Honor Code

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 28, 2022
The 2021 Women's Leadership Reception was held on Thursday, Sept. 2. The panel consisted of prominent female student and campus leaders, Natalie Parks, Staci Rende and Texas A&M University President, Dr. M Katherine Banks. 

Student Body President to create task force

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 28, 2022
Voting is open to the public in the MSC.

Gubernatorial primaries to open Tuesday, March 1

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 27, 2022
The CDC has updated its COVID-19 masking guidelines, which will now be dependent on the community level of transmission. 

CDC to no longer require masks for 70% of population

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 25, 2022
President Joe Biden has decided to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Justice Stephen Breyer.

Biden announces nominee for Supreme Court

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 25, 2022
The 12th Can's Food for Fines initiative has returned to campus.

Fighting fines, hunger

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 23, 2022
Jason Robert Gentry will be honored at Silver Taps on Mar. 1, 2022.

Silver Taps: Jason Robert Gentry

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 23, 2022
Dan Patrick

Tenure threatened

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 23, 2022
The nine student body president candidates gathered in the MSC Flag Room to share platforms and answer questions from the student body.

SGA hosts student body president debate

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 23, 2022
The Battalion, Texas A&M’s student run newspaper, will print one paper a week this semester.

The Battalion makes own money to fund print editions

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 17, 2022
Academic Resources

Faculty Senate shows support for The Battalion

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 14, 2022
Kathryn Greenwade '88 and Vice President for Communications and Human Resources at The Association of Former Students, died on Feb. 10, 2022.

A&M remembers Kathryn Greenwade, Class of 1988

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 14, 2022
Vote Here Sign

Early voting to begin Monday, Feb. 14

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 13, 2022
Aggieland

Welcome weekend

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 9, 2022
Texas A&M University Police Department is located in Texas A&M Research Park and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and holidays.

‘God the Mother’ scheme not linked to sex trafficking

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 9, 2022
Covid Update

COVID-19 positivity rates reach high plateau

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
February 2, 2022
Miranda Elizabeth Meckel, a graduate student in the family nurse practitioner program, will be honored at the Silver Taps ceremony being held in Academic Plaza on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Miranda Elizabeth Meckel

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 31, 2022
National Voter Registration Day will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Students looking to register to vote in Texas have several on-campus options. 

Local Democrats host nonpartisan Voterpalooza for March primary

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 31, 2022
The federal vaccine mandate has been overturned by the Supreme Court.

A&M health officials react to federal vaccine block

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 30, 2022
Brookings presents the First Annual justice Stephen Breyer Lecture on International Law with moderator Abiodun Williams of the Academic Council on the United Nations and Justice Stephen Breyer Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Washington. (Sharon Farmer/sfphotoworks)

Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 26, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman advocates a return to mask wearing to prevent the spread of the new omicron variant of COVID-19.

Omicron causes highest positivity rate on campus

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 26, 2022
N.K. Anand, Ph.D., has been named to the new vice president of Faculty Affairs position.

New vice president of Faculty Affairs position filled

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 21, 2022
Following a Dec. 7 order from Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas A&M has begun compliance measures to ban TikTok from all university-owned devices. 

Best of Aggieland: Aggie TikTok starts new, digital tradition

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 20, 2022
Located in Downtown Bryan at 200 W. 26th St. and in South College Station at 1664 Greens Prairie Road, Rx Pizza and Bar hosts trivia nights every Thursday at 8 p.m.

Best of Aggieland: Serving up slices of knowledge

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 20, 2022
COVID Kiosk Testing

Spring semester begins despite omicron concerns

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 18, 2022
Admin Building Pass Fail

Interim provost announces faculty changes

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 18, 2022
The new West Campus Food Hall will host national favorites such as Chick-fil-A and Aggieland favorites including Copperhead Jack's and Houston Street Subs. 

New West Campus dining options to open Jan. 18

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 16, 2022
Administration Building

A&M announces return to work changes

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
January 2, 2022
Members of the LGBTQ+ community discuss the sexual and social changes that come with tradition of adjusting to college life. 

Exploring sexuality in queer orientations

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 21, 2021
Nuclear engineering professor Marvin Adams has been appointed to a national position by President Biden.

Going nuclear

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 20, 2021
COVID Kiosk Testing

Omicron variant confirmed in Brazos Valley

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 20, 2021
Admin Building Pass Fail

Ramirez, Hussey accept administrative roles

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 17, 2021
The City Council Place 6 runoff election has concluded with incumbent Dennis Maloney being re-elected for another term.

Maloney re-elected for 3-year term

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 14, 2021
President M. Katherine Banks approved some, but not all of the recommendations from the MGT of American Consulting's report on the university's organization as of Dec. 14. 

A&M President announces MGT report approvals

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 14, 2021
When it comes to consent, there are no blurred lines. Informed and specific verbal expression must be given. 

Defining, communicating mutual consent

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 9, 2021
A new ride ordering service with a twist, it's a large group bus.

Group rideshare made easy

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 9, 2021
A&M women's swim defeated Rice with a solid showing, winning 10 of the team's 14 competitions in Houston

Women’s swim finishes fall with win over Rice

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 5, 2021
Manny Feature

Living out Core Values

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 5, 2021
Graduation Story

A&M to present 5,504 degrees in fall graduations

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
December 5, 2021
The City Council Place 6 runoff election has concluded with incumbent Dennis Maloney being re-elected for another term.

Early voting for City Council Place 6 runoff begins

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 29, 2021
Since 1993, visualization professor Francis Quek has been inviting Texas A&M students into his home to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal for those who cannot travel home for the holiday. 

Open hearts, full stomachs this Thanksgiving

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 22, 2021
Freshman Sarah Holt recorded a fifth place finish in the 100-yard butterfly with a season-best and NCAA B-cut time of 53.49 at the Art Adamson Invitational. 

Aggie women’s swim closes invitational in second, divers travel to Austin

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 22, 2021
Friday, Nov. 19 marked the unveiling of Texas A&M's Matthew Gaines statue, a day that has been years in the making thanks to efforts put forth by The Matthew Gaines Society. 

Lasting impact

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 19, 2021
COVID-19 Brief Nov. 9

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna booster shots FDA approved

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 19, 2021
Breaking News

A&M to require vaccination for employees under federal contract

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 19, 2021
Administration Building

Regents approve major campus renovations

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 18, 2021
Matthew Gaines was a preacher and Texas state senator who lived from 1840 to 1900.

Gaines’ legacy: Cast forever

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 17, 2021
The most recent Texas vaccination report shows one-third of Texans have taken the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 which has contributed to the lowest number of cases and hospitalizations across the state in over a year. 

SHS to offer extra flu appointments

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 15, 2021
Melvin Floyd GoFundMe

Lending helping hands

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 12, 2021
On Friday, Nov. 12 C.C. Creations held their annual Raid the Warehouse event in which eight Aggie-fans had two minutes to grab as much merchandise as possible. 

In it to win it

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 12, 2021
Breaking News

A&M president tests positive for COVID-19

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 12, 2021
Veterans in the Corps

A&M to begin Patriot Scholarship for cadets

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 11, 2021
Started in 2013, the Aggie Ring scholarship program offers financial assistance to students and has funded over 1,500 Aggie Rings.

Paying it forward

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 10, 2021
Over 2,000 Aggies will receive their rings during the second Ring Day of the fall semester. 

Ol’ Army does it twice

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 10, 2021
Sophomore Chloe Stepanek took the 500 Yard Freestyle for the Aggies by 13 seconds.

Women’s swimming and diving gigs TCU

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 6, 2021
Announced on Wednesday, Nov. 3 in a press release, United Airlines will no longer fly in or out of Easterwood Airport. The decision is set to take effect in January 2022. 

United Airlines to end service at Easterwood Airport

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 3, 2021
Locally-focused elections took place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. in the Brazos Valley. 

Brazos County 2021 uniform election unofficial results announced

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 2, 2021
Sophomore biomedical sciences major, Kirstyn Ahuero will be one of three Aggies honored at the Tuesday, Nov. 2 Silver Taps ceremony.

Silver Taps: Kirstyn Katherine Ahuero

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 1, 2021
President M. Katherine Banks approved some, but not all of the recommendations from the MGT of American Consulting's report on the university's organization as of Dec. 14. 

Shaping future generations of coaches

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
November 1, 2021
Nuclear engineering professor Marvin Adams has been appointed to a national position by President Biden.

Joining America’s leading minds

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 28, 2021
History of Halloween

History of Halloween

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 27, 2021
Voting is open to the public in the MSC.

Be heard, go vote

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 27, 2021
Texas A&M's Student Health Services will once again begin to offer free STI testing beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at A.P. Beutel Health Center. 

STI testing returns to Beutel

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 24, 2021
The Class of 2024 photo took place on Thursday, Aug. 26 in an effort to make up for the cancellation of last year's class photo due to COVID-19. 

A&M records increase in women, minority enrollment

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 21, 2021
The 2021 College Station City Council candidates forum was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13 and was hosted in conjunction with the Texas A&M SGA Student Senate.

SGA hosts city council candidates forum

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 13, 2021
Neuroscience junior Aidan Boriack was one of 24 women selected for the Italy Fellowship Program. 

Fellowship abroad provides medical, cultural experience

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 13, 2021
University of Texas graduate and politician, Mike Collier held a gathering in College Station on Tuesday, Oct. 12 as part of his campaign for Democratic Texas Lt. Governor. 

Calling for change

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 13, 2021
The Texas A&M women's swimming and diving team opened their 2021 season on Thursday, Oct. 7. The Aggies started off strong with a win over the Houston Cougars and 12 first place finishes across 16 total events. 

Where there’s a will, there’s a wave

By Aubrey Vogel @aubrey_vogel
October 8, 2021
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