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

The Battalion
All content by By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 21 students and their families returned to College Station to begin moving into their on-campus residence halls. 

Move-in musts

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
August 22, 2021
Texas A&M's first session of summer school classes began on June 1. 

Summer Class Survival Guide

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
June 21, 2021
Career Center

Graduating seniors share career advice

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
May 9, 2021
Aggie Ring recipients traditionally dunk their rings in a pitcher of beer.

Students christen their Aggie Gold

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
May 2, 2021
With Mental Health Awareness Month being observed throughout May, students are reminded and encouraged to prioritize their mental health. 

Aggies emphasize importance of mental health, share resources

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
May 2, 2021
Artwork is available for viewing online and on display in the Reynolds Gallery.

MSC VAC offers professional experience, competition through ArtFest 2021

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 25, 2021
The Texas A&M Women's Bakery is dedicated to empowering women and enacting change through fundraising events. 

The Women’s Bakery A&M empowers through social enterprise

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 22, 2021
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.

Loved ones remember Muster honorees

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 18, 2021
10 Texas A&M faculty members were chosen to receive the 2021 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award as a way to honor the contributions they have made towards the student experience. 

Provost Award recipients honored

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 13, 2021
The MSC Fish sign was displayed at one of the entrances to Kyle Field. 

Kyle Field Day brings community together for service

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 11, 2021
Evans Library

Love your librarians this National Library Week

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 5, 2021
Sexual assault awareness month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month pritoritizes education, believing survivors

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
April 4, 2021
Aggie women discuss the significance of men joining the fight against sexism and the importance of serving as allies. 

What women face

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
March 25, 2021
Ashley Odom smiles with her buddy, Morgan, at the annual barbecue with Delta Tau Delta.

Aggie Best Buddies fosters inclusion through friendship

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
March 14, 2021
International Women's Day will be celebrated on March 8, 2021 in recognition of the achievements of women. 

Aggies celebrate International Women’s Day

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
March 7, 2021
March 1 marks the beginning of Women's History Month, a month long celebration of the contributions of women in history and society. 

Celebrating Women’s History Month

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
March 3, 2021
Recreation, park and tourism sciences sophomore DeLanie Allen studies at The Junction on her lunch break.

Restructuring of semester elicits mixed reactions

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
March 1, 2021
Primrose is a puppy currently available for adoption at Aggieland Humane Society. 

Prioritizing pet safety in extreme weather conditions

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 25, 2021
Mendoza has worked to keep students informed and safe during the pandemic.

Get to know: Student Body President Eric Mendoza

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 23, 2021
Plenty of volunteers showed up to provide aid at the temporary warming center at Reed Arena. 

Selfless service in action at Reed Arena warming center

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 21, 2021
Student organizations including La Familia and RepresentAsian are working to increase representation of minorities in student government at Texas A&M.

Making every voice heard

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 9, 2021
Smith hopes to achieve unity and inclusion in his class during his time in office. 

Get To Know: Senior Class President Gunnar Smith

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 8, 2021
Multicultural Greek life offers an inclusive and diverse environment on campus. 

Multicultural Greek life fosters safe space for student involvement

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 2, 2021
Junior Class President Natalie Parks said that serving as class president is one of her favorite things. 

Get to Know: Junior Class President Natalie Parks

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
February 1, 2021
Syed discusses his goals as sophomore class president and his role in the renaming of bus Route 36 to Matthew Gaines.

Get to know: Sophomore Class President Fawaz Syed

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
January 25, 2021
Ben Fisher discusses his role as freshman class president and encourages students to get involved in student government.

Get to know: Freshman class president Ben Fisher

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
January 18, 2021
The federal holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated on Monday Jan. 18 in honor of King's legacy. 

Aggies honor Martin Luther King Jr.

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
January 17, 2021
Aggies blow into disposable straws to test new Worlds Protect kiosk stationed at the Zachary Engineering Education Complex.

COVID-19 breathalyzer kiosks distributed around campus

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
December 3, 2020
Native American Culture

Shining a light on Native American Heritage at A&M

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 23, 2020
Thanksgiving 2020

Having a happy (and healthy) Thanksgiving

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 22, 2020
The 2020 Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony occurred at 2:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The following week, Student Bonfire Burn will take place at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and will be live-streamed.

Remembering the 12

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 17, 2020
Abigail Ochoa, Hannah Underwood and Brian Bass won a Third Place Pinnacle for Best Sports Section.

The Battalion receives national recognition

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 17, 2020
Veterans in the Corps

From khaki to camo

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 10, 2020
National Novel Writing month has taken on an online format to encourage participants to write 50,000 words in one month.

‘The 50,000 word war’

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 5, 2020
City council candidates describe why they chose to run for local office.

A look at the College Station City Council candidates

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
November 2, 2020
In the span of four weeks, the Instagram account "Cone Maroon" has grown to over one thousand followers.

‘Cone Maroon’ brings humor to Aggies in uncertain times

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 29, 2020
If elected, Kamala Harris will be the first female, Black and South Asian vice president.

2020 ballot is most diverse in US history

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 28, 2020
The Generation Z voting demographic is the most racially and ethnically diverse group when compared to older generations.

A look at Gen Z voting demographics

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 28, 2020
"Out of many, one" (Lauren D's cultural org story)

A&M cultural organizations help students find community

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 27, 2020
The Petal Patch Florist is located in Bryan on Texas Avenue.

Blooming in Aggieland

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 21, 2020
The new LGBTQ+ Pride Center opened its new office in the Student Services Building.

The road to acceptance

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 12, 2020
Brazos Valley Worldfest will be celebrated virtually with a focus on Hispanic culture.

Brazos Valley Worldfest introduces virtual format

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
October 7, 2020
Debra's Delights specializes in treats like Tres Leches, empanadas, and chocolate cheesecake brownies.

‘Spreading joy through the love of food’

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
September 30, 2020
AgriLeader Fall 2020 Magazine

Students bring AgriLeader Magazine from screens to stands

By Lauren Discher @lauren_discher
September 22, 2020
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