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All content by By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
Special sections editor Jane Turchi came to A&M as a transfer student, but quickly found her place through studying abroad and The Battalion.

Up for the challenge

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
May 4, 2020
The incident took place in the parking lot of the Park West apartment complexes.

Consider the options

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
April 21, 2020
Members of the Texas A&M chapter of Liberty in North Korea raise funds to help rescue North Korean refugees.

Change the narrative – Liberty in North Korea helps bring refugees to freedom

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
March 18, 2020
Geographic information systems and technology sophomore Andrew Brightwell will be remembered for his smile and work ethic by his sister Avery.

Silver Taps: Andrew Evan Brightwell

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
February 3, 2020
Jon Perrott will be fondly remembered by his wife, Lisa, and his children, Micah and Zoe.

Silver Taps: Jon Adrian Perrott

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
November 5, 2019
Bryan firefighter Luke Aniello catches his breath during the 7th annual stair climb on Sept. 11, 2018  honoring first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. The Bryan Stair Climb occurs annually at a selected building in Bryan.

Local first responders honor the fallen with annual stair climb

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 10, 2019
Alisa Ross, one of three students to be honored at this month’s Silver Taps, was dedicated to learning and service.

Silver Taps: Alisa Diane Ross

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 2, 2019
Noah Joseph Gunhouse

Silver Taps: Noah Joseph Gunhouse

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
March 4, 2019
Joe Hockey, Australia’s ambassador to the U.S., speaks with seniors Chris Haerr, Laura Martinez and James Bovenkerk during his visit to the Bush gravesite.

Ambassador visits Bush gravesite

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
January 24, 2019
Holiday activities in the Bryan-College Station area include a holiday themed First Friday and multiple parades to kick off the holiday season in Aggieland. 

Celebrating the holidays in Aggieland

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
November 30, 2018
The Society of Professional Journalists Texas A&M chapter from 1958. The national organization is now being reinstated at A&M.

The Society of Professional Journalists returns to Aggieland

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
November 25, 2018
Fei-Fei is the winner of the 2014 Concert Artists Guild Competition and a finalist in the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra hosts award-winning pianist

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
November 4, 2018
Soweto Gospel Choir

The song of freedom comes to Aggieland

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
October 29, 2018
Life & Arts reporter Jane Turchi says “The Haunting of Hill House” is able to improve character development with extended screen time.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ puts new spin on source material

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
October 23, 2018
Special Olympic competitors participate in aquatics events at the 2016 Fall Classic.

Community to host Special Olympics Fall Classic

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
October 17, 2018
The Capitol Steps traveling musical comedy group performs the mock Election 2016.

Capitol Steps musical comedy troupe to perform in Rudder

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
October 7, 2018
PhD students Eliel Hinojosa and Rachel Turner traveled to Korea summer 2018 with the Korean War Legacy Foundation.

Aggie Doctoral students attend summer fellowship program in Korea

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
October 3, 2018
Megna Murali, Class of 2018, will perform a self-choreographed traditional Indian dance in Los Angeles on Oct. 6 to increase awareness of human trafficking.

Aggie fights human trafficking through traditional Indian dance

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 30, 2018
Hispanic Heritage month gives the students of Texas A&M a chance to learn the contributions Hispanic culture has brought the U.S.

Community continues Hispanic Heritage Month festivities

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 28, 2018
Exhibit, A Time of Resolve, is open in the Cushing Memorial Library on the second floor that depicts Texas A&M University during the Great Depression Era.

A Time of Resolve exhibit rediscovers A&M’s history

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 19, 2018
The Arabian Autumn Classic Horse Show is held annually in September. 

Gulf Coast Arabian Horse Club rides into Bryan

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 17, 2018
Mallory Fuller, Miss North Texas title holder at the Miss Texas competition. 

Aggie beauty queen shares lasting impact of pageant participation

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 10, 2018
The J. Wayne Stark Galleries, located in the Memorial Student Center, will continue to display a collection titled “A Book Maker’s Art” until Oct. 7.

Paintings fit for print

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
September 4, 2018
Life & Arts reporter Keagan Miller says “Incredibles 2” isn’t quite as good as the original, but it’s close

Visualizing success

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
June 25, 2018
Marksmanship Unit2

Aggies Aim for Gold

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
May 29, 2018
Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder was one of the 20,229 Aggies who served in World War II, leading the men of Task Force A over the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc.

From Aggieland to Normandy

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
May 29, 2018
Over $700 has been raised to help associate professor Lynsey Parsons with her medical bills.

Aggies rally to support professor

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
April 29, 2018
Spanish Art Exhibit

Showcasing heritage through art

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
April 25, 2018
William Hamilton Jr., the last survivor from Muster on the Rock at Corregidor, passed away in January 2018.

Present at Corregidor, remembered at 2018 Muster

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
April 19, 2018
Electrical engineer junior Adam Curtis was part of the winning team, Illumi-Nite, which won the national invent for the Planet competition.

Lighting the way for young scholars

By Jane Turchi @janeturchi
March 18, 2018
Freshman Julie Choi won the first prize for the Artfest competition with her drawing of a phoenix.

Drawn together

By Jane Turchi @janeturchi
March 18, 2018
Communications Senior Reilly Knecht crafts handmade jewelry for "Designs by Rei," her own jewelry business.

Crafting a new business

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi
January 30, 2018
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