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All content by By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
Life & arts editor Hollis Mills says goodbye to his coworkers, including a very squished news editor Sanna Bhai.

Here’s to you, Aggieland

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
May 4, 2020
Chad Wootton, Texas A&M associate vice president for external affairs, speaks at press conference concerning COVID-19 in Brazos County on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Brazos County Health District.

Brazos County officials ready to implement Abbott’s plan

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 27, 2020
MSC 12th Man Hall

First year in Aggieland: a look into the freshman experience

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 21, 2020
Steven Anderson

‘Captain America of our family’

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 17, 2020
Chancellor John Sharp

Chancellor Sharp provides update on online success, financial situation

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 8, 2020
Friends and family members of Aggies who passed away in the last year light candles after their loved one's name is called during the Roll Call for the Absent at the Campus Muster ceremony at Reed Arena on April 22.

Campus Muster to be held under new format

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 30, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks during a press conference at the Brazos County Health Department building in Bryan on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Brazos County confirms first COVID-19 death

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 28, 2020
Texas A&M has made many adjustments for the Fall 2020 semester, including students not returning to campus after Thanksgiving Break.

Administration approves temporary grade change

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 21, 2020
In a matter of three days, the student petition has obtained over 4,500 signatures. 

Student petition calls for change in spring grading

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 19, 2020
Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States Carlos Vecchio was the special guest speaker in a discussion on Venezuela's humanitarian and political crisis.

Venezuelan ambassador visits Aggieland

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 4, 2020
Roel Prado had a passion for music and was a member of the Singing Cadets.

Silver Taps: Roel Israel Prado

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
March 2, 2020
Eddie Chew Jr. stands with the statue of Reveille I in the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center. His parents Eddie Chew Sr. and Settie Mae were the original owners of “Puppy” or “Blackie” before she became Reveille I in 1931.

History rewritten

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
February 26, 2020
Oceanography junior Matt Hafer is one of the bouncers at O’Bannon’s Taphouse.

Northgate bouncers share experiences from their most memorable night shifts

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
January 29, 2020
Filming for “Rekindling Christmas” finished Jan. 16.

Christmas spirit still strong in Bryan

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
January 22, 2020
The grand opening for I Heart Mac & Cheese is planned for Jan. 29 at 11 a.m.

Say cheese: Macaroni-based restaurant oozes way into town

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
January 14, 2020

Men’s swim and dive wins double-dual in San Antonio

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
December 17, 2019
2019 Elephant Walk is one of the Class of 2020's last times in Kyle Field.

One last walk for the Class of 2020

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
November 15, 2019
Cake Junkie and Cakes by Gina are two of the bakeries where Aggies can order treats in the shape of their new Aggie Ring.

Icing on the cake

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
November 7, 2019

A&M equestrian to take on South Carolina in home opener

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 31, 2019
At the end of the run, participants could choose from a variety of Karbach brews on tap including Crawford Bock, Hopadillo IPA and Karbacktober Fest. 

Annual race promotes fitness with a hoppy twist

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 20, 2019
Junior goalie Brydon Gillilan is one of three goalies on the Aggie ice hockey team.

A&M hockey club looking forward to home opener against Longhorns

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 16, 2019
Montropolis

National park comes alive in experimental orchestra performance

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 14, 2019
Jon Price, Class of 2008, graduated with his Ph.D. in education administration.

Former student learns to walk again following year long paralysis

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 10, 2019
The Women’s Club’s 100th Birthday Celebration at the Hildebrand Complex is open to the public.

A&M Women’s Club celebrates 100 years of involvement in Aggieland

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
October 2, 2019
Wiener Dogs

Wienerspiel Committee promotes animal-human bonding with inventive dog racing

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 26, 2019
General studies junior Jedidiah Talom had a love for drawing and painting that stayed strong throughout her life.

Silver Taps: Jedidiah Tuedjo Talom

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 25, 2019
Psychology graduate student Trey Gonzalez released his song “Welcome to the Home of the 12th Man” as a tribute to Texas A&M.

Student and rising country music star releases A&M-inspired single

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 12, 2019
The Freedom from Terrorism Memorial stands at the front of the Quad as a tribute to Aggies that have served and continue to serve the US in the War on Terror.

Aggies recall experiences from Sept. 11, acts of service and solidarity in days following attacks

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 12, 2019
Equus francisci was an Ice Age horse species named for A&M’s first dean of veterinary science, Mark Francis.

Museum’s latest honors little-known story of Mark Francis

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 4, 2019
Chemistry master’s student Vladimir Yelkhimov will be remembered for his sensitivity and intelligence.

Silver Taps: Vladimir Nikolaevich Yelkhimov

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
September 2, 2019
Mary Macora studied abroad in Alcazar in Seville.

Repping Aggieland across the globe

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
August 29, 2019
The statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross is located in the center of Academic Plaza. 

New year, same spirit: Aggie traditions everyone can Gig ‘em with

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
August 25, 2019
David Grace

Q&A with country-soul artist David Grace

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 28, 2019
Dwight Roblyer, Class of 1984, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Campus Muster.

Answering the Muster call

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 21, 2019
Messy Olympics

Getting messy with Camp Kesem

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 15, 2019
Agricultural economics senior Ashley Ralph poses with her grandfather, John Mayfield Jr., Class of 1958.

Time-honored tradition

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 12, 2019
Blaggards, a 'Stout Irish Rock' band, frequently performs at O'Bannon's Taphouse.

Q&A: Irish rock band Blaggards

By Hollis Mills @sillohsllim
April 8, 2019
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