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

The Battalion
All content by By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
Managing editor Camryn Lang graduates on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

The next chapter

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
December 6, 2020
Spring 2021 Brief

A&M announces shortened Spring Break

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 8, 2020
While returning to the U.S. from Italy, Camryn Lang tried on the Aggie Rings of her Study Abroad classmates. 

A bright spot in dark times

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 16, 2020
College Station Police Dept

Two A&M students arrested at 200-person house party

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 4, 2020
Asa Graham enjoyed playing soccer and making music.

Silver Taps: Asa Thomas Graham

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 27, 2020
The mosquito trap containing the infected mosquito was located in the 77802 zip code in Bryan.

Local mosquito population test positive for West Nile Virus

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 25, 2020
Mascot handler Batie Bishop and Reveille watch as the fish continue "whipping out" to the senior class.

Company E-2 freshmen meet Reveille IX at annual “Whipping Out” tradition

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 25, 2020
Cadets line the perimeter of the memorial at the Bonfire Remembrance ceremony.

Events to be held leading up to 20th anniversary of 1999 Bonfire collapse

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
November 14, 2019
Carlynn Nicole Beatty was an animal science sophomore who planned to become a veterinarian. 

Silver Taps: Carlynn “Carly” Nicole Beatty

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
November 5, 2019
At 7:30 a.m., the College Station Fire Department responded to a fire involving a garbage truck in a parking lot near the Blocker building.

Trash ignites in parking lot near Blocker

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 23, 2019
John Comstock, the last to be pulled from the Bonfire Collapse of 1999, is the focus of director Charlie Minn's documentary "The 13th Man."

Upcoming documentary honors The 13 Man and Bonfire Tradition

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 14, 2019
A video posted on Twitter over the weekend shows mounted Harris County Sheriff's deputies surrounding a man in a campus tailgating area following a fight initiated by another tailgater. 

Students raise concerns of racism after tailgate altercation

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 13, 2019
Matthew Gaines was a preacher and Texas state senator who lived from 1840 to 1900.

Statue effort gaining strength

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 9, 2019
Army Futures Command Gen. Mike Murray visits with Chancellor John Sharp at the RELLIS Campus in 2018.

Texas A&M University System announces collaboration with U.S. Army Futures Command

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
October 2, 2019
Petroleum engineering senior Zach Elder had a passion for A&M traditions and self-improvement.

Silver Taps: William Zachary Elder

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 25, 2019
Petroleum engineering senior Zach Elder had a passion for A&M traditions and self-improvement.

Carrying on Zach’s legacy

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 25, 2019
Climate Strike

Aggies join the global strike for climate change awareness

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 20, 2019
In the "Sports Pass 2019" GroupMe, racial slurs and inappropriate images were sent by anonymous accounts and one A&M student. (Slurs censored) 

A&M student uses racial slur in group message with over 1,000 Aggies

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 12, 2019
Tiffany Barfield, Class of 1999, was working in the West Wing of the White House when she heard the World Trade Center was attacked.

‘We were all there to serve’

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 12, 2019
Career Fair

Engineering Career Fair connects thousands of Aggies to prospective employers

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 5, 2019
 

Texas A&M earns high marks in Washington Monthly and MONEY magazine rankings

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
September 1, 2019
The Lead by Example campaign included funding for the Music Activities Center in addition to several scholarship opportunities, programs and many other new facilities. 

Music Activities Center to hold grand opening Friday

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 29, 2019
The Cottages of College Station is located at Holleman Drive and Harvey Mitchell Parkway.

Missing furniture sparks controversy at student housing complex

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 29, 2019
Aggie Spirit buses will now serve the airport and have more efficient routes for students who live off campus.

Rerouting the Aggie Spirit

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 18, 2019
John J. Koldus III is the first and longest serving Vice President of Student Affairs having served from 1973-1993.

John J. Koldus III dies at the age of 89

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 13, 2019
The Helpline provides support, information, or intervention for Texas A&M students under the supervision of Student Counseling Services. 

A&M offers counseling services to those affected by recent shootings

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 6, 2019
The Miss Rev artificial intelligence chatbot is now available on both the Career Center and Financial Aid websites. Miss Rev is an all-hours resource for students and parents.

Straight from Miss Rev’s mouth

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
August 5, 2019
As a Texas A&M Vet student Rachel Ellerd, Class of 2021, has assisted in the care of animals ranging from kittens and birds to elephants and kangaroos.

Changing the game

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
July 23, 2019
Margo DeKoch wrote her book, "The Misadventures of Margo Marie," after years of blogging on MargswithMarge.

The ‘wacky and wise’ words of an Aggie

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
July 8, 2019
The fireworks display was accompanied by the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Activities around B-CS on Fourth of July

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
July 2, 2019
AgriLife Research engineer Alex Thomasson, Vice Chancellor of Agriculture and Life Sciences Patrick Stover, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System John Sharp, AgriLife Research Associate Program Director Shay Simpson and Director of Facilities and Construction David Leon broke ground May 22 on the Automated Precision Phenotyping Greenhouse.

Innovating greenhouse research

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
June 24, 2019
Griffin's Aggie ring travelled to space and the moon on the Apollo 12 and is currently displayed in the Zachry Engineering Education Complex.

The Aggie Ring that touched the stars

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
June 10, 2019
Elaine Mendoza, the vice chairman of the Texas A&M Board of Regents, spoke to the National Hispanic Institute about leadership development.

A&M Board of Regents elects first hispanic board chairman

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
May 18, 2019
As part of a current pilot program focused on sustainability, some students in Walton Hall are using devices from Keewi Inc. that plug into conventional electrical outlets.

Power with a purpose

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 24, 2019
Bill Howell, Class of 1969, begins the dedication of the Spirit Plaza.

Spirit Plaza highlights Aggie values with new monuments

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 23, 2019
The new Spirit Plaza features monuments honoring the Donald Coward Letter, Muster and Silver Taps.

Spirit Plaza provides new home for monuments to tradition

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 21, 2019
Textbooks

A&M takes step toward making textbooks more accessible

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 15, 2019
The Aggie Rings for Veterans program provides funding for several Aggie veterans to receive their rings each year. Students who are selected meet with the program’s donors on Ring Day.

Serving those who served, on Ring Day and every day

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 12, 2019
Uber suggests double-checking the license plate, make and model and driver’s photo before entering a vehicle.

UPD, Carpool talk rideshare safety

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 9, 2019
Civil engineering Ph.D. student Mohammad Aghababaei presents his research on Port Aransas recovery after Hurricane Harvey.

A&M showcases research funded by Texas Sea Grant

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 9, 2019
Dustin Kemp, Class of 2007, spoke at TEDxTAMU in 2018. Sixteen speakers will be featured at the event this year.

A spectrum of voices in Rudder

By Camryn Lang @CamrynLang
April 3, 2019
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