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

The Battalion
All content by By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
Editor-in-chief Michaela Rush will graduate from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s in English and a minor in Spanish on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

My place, my passion

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
May 7, 2023
Season ticket holders and community members gather for the 2023-24 OPAS season announcement in Bethancourt Ballroom on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

OPAS unveils shows for 2023-24 season

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 18, 2023
Senior Yell Leaders Zac Cross and Nathan Drain read the Battalion before A&M's game against Tennessee in Reed Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

The Battalion wins Adair Student Organization of the Year award

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 13, 2023
Rachel Slur Adonis is crowned Queen of Draggieland 2023 in Rudder Theatre on Thursday, April 6, 2023.

‘An absolute dream’: Rachel Slur Adonis named 2023 Queen of Draggieland

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 7, 2023
The Battalion's overall excellence award in The Batt office.

The Battalion wins Overall Excellence for print, audio

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 29, 2023
E2 Mascot Company walks to the Reveille statue unveiling ceremony with Rev X and Rev IX.

Corps of Cadets announces 2023-24 leadership team

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 10, 2023
A VeoRide bike hangs from the Instructional Laboratory & Innovative Learning Building on Thursday, Feb. 9.

VPSA calls for end of Veo vandalism

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 16, 2023
Ring Day

The Battalion earns nine national awards, ranked first in national sweepstakes

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 3, 2023
The Battalion is one of three A&M student organizations with active cases for free speech advocacy with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE. 

FIRE names A&M on list of ‘worst-of-the-worst’ colleges for free speech

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 3, 2023
Following a Dec. 7 order from Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas A&M has begun compliance measures to ban TikTok from all university-owned devices. 

A&M initiates compliance measures for state agency TikTok ban

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
December 19, 2022
The Main Building at the University of Texas, lit orange at night.

SFA votes to join UT System

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 29, 2022
Incumbent Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock speaks with veterans in Washington D.C. 

2022 midterm takeaways

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 9, 2022
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The Battalion honored with 16 national awards

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 1, 2022
Given latest A&M enrollment numbers, announced Thursday, Sept. 22, enrolled students could fill approximately three-quarters of Kyle Field's total seating capacity.

A&M enrollment surpasses 74,000

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 23, 2022
The student section during Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

2023 A&M football schedule announced

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 20, 2022
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Ace of Spades, Queen of Hearts

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 6, 2022
The Lone Star Meadery opened its doors in Downtown Bryan on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

Mead me downtown

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
August 7, 2022
The Aggie Ring, standing at football games and "horns down" are traditions unique to Texas A&M.

TAMU 101: How to be an Aggie

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
May 4, 2022
Cadet commander Connor Fortier leads the Corps of Cadets for the final time on the Simpson Drill Field as a part of Final Review on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

‘The happiest moment’: Final Review 2022

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 30, 2022
Students enjoy free food and drinks in Rudder Plaza on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Celebrating 7 decades of the MSC

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 20, 2022
Jessy B. Darling is crowned Queen of Draggieland 2022 in Rudder Theatre on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Shining through: Jessy B Darling crowned as 2022 Queen of Draggieland

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 19, 2022
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Swimming in doubt: SGA’s newly created Fish Camp Report raises new questions on organization’s past, present, future structure

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 13, 2022
The Professional Bull Riders compete in Reed Arena on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9. 

Kickin’ up dust

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 10, 2022
News editor Michaela Rush will be receiving her Aggie Ring in the Hall of Champions on Friday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Worth the fight

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 7, 2022
Silver Aggie Ring

Going for silver

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 6, 2022
Senior Yell Leader Zac Cross is named head Yell Leader.

Zac Cross named Head Yell Leader

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 5, 2022
Senior pitcher and outfielder Makinzy Herzog (24) winds up her pitch in Davis Diamond on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

A&M softball splits Sunday doubleheader

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 28, 2022
Eight Student Body President candidates gathered at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the SBP Candidates Town Hall on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. 

‘An incredible opportunity’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 26, 2022
Layne’s Chicken Fingers is a College Station classic located just across from Texas A&M’s campus. The Aggie-owned-and-operated business has expanded across Texas since its 1994 founding, but the original building at 106 Walton Drive has stayed true to its Aggieland roots.

Best of Aggieland: ‘Soon-to-be-famous,’ already favorite

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 25, 2022
Evans Library and the Library Annex have late hours to accomodate any student’s study schedule, open until 2 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Best of Aggieland: ‘Your apple a day’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 20, 2022
The conversation about sexual education should be had regardless of religious beliefs, as many students use college as a time to experiment sexually with partners. 

Religion, prayer, sex, oh my!

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 4, 2022
The final game of the regular season for the Texas A&M football team concluded on Saturday, Nov. 27 against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Traditions like Midnight Yell and an All-Aggie Tailgate kept the Aggie Spirit alive for the game against the Tigers despite being on the road. 

Never far from home

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 28, 2021
Junior WR Jalen Preston (5) in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the 4th quarter in the game against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Commentary: Every second counts

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 28, 2021
Texas A&M's student jazz ensemble performed their final concert of the semester on Sunday, Nov. 21 with a holiday-themed music selection. 

Criticism: Merry, bright sounds of big band at Rudder Theatre

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 23, 2021
The Dallas-based @Chancyband is set to release their latest single on Saturday, Nov. 26 with the goal of giving fans an exciting listening experience. 

Recapturing weekends with Chancy’s ‘Saturday’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 23, 2021
Students react to the Friday, Nov. 19 unveiling of the Matthew Gaines statue, an endeavor 27 years in the making. 

Gaining perspective: Students react to Matthew Gaines statue

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 22, 2021
Aggie Bonfire is still alive and well despite the many things that have changed over the years, but the one thing that hasn't changed is how much Aggies care about it.

‘It’s not about us’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 18, 2021
During the month of October, the MSC provides several opportunities for those in the Hispanic community to celebrate and honor family members with Día de los Muertos. 

Ofrenda display helps students remember, appreciate Día de los Muertos

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
October 31, 2021
Students practicing for their upcoming concert.

Choir chimes into fall Music Activities concert series

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
October 14, 2021
Jessie's Taqueria is one of the 44 stops on the Bryan Taco Trail.

From taquerias to fusion restaurants, Bryan has it all

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
October 13, 2021
Kasey Musgraves fourth album "Star-Crossed" was released for streaming on Friday, Sept. 10, three and a half years since the release of her third album, "Golden Hour."

Kacey Musgraves breaks new ground with “star-crossed”

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 27, 2021
Kathy Johnson, owner of Gumbeaux Cajun Catering Company serves their Cajun crawfish pasta during the Friday Night Foodtique event on Friday, Sept. 17. 

Friday Night Foodtique

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 19, 2021
Organizations across Texas A&M's campus raise awareness and provide support to students during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month which occurs throughout the month of September. 

Suicide Prevention, Awareness Month unites community

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 15, 2021
Class of 2020, electronic systems engineering technology major Jacob Towns Hardin will be honored at the Sept. 7 Silver Taps ceremony. 

Silver Taps: Jacob Towns Hardin

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
September 6, 2021
The Class of 2024 will enter the 2021-2022 academic year with a fresh start while being able to experience many freshman traditions on campus for the first time including society, ethics and law sophomore, Katie Hornick.

Sophomores comment on atypical first year

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
August 22, 2021
With the summer winding down, teachers and students prepare to make a return to the classroom and begin to move away from virtual learning. 

From Zoom to classroom

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
August 9, 2021
Guests of the Calvary Court Hotel can enjoy live music this summer through August 21 as part of the second annual Summer Live Music Series. 

Cavalry Court Hotel brings live Texas music to College Station

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
July 19, 2021
Texas A&M former student, Mallory Fuller will represent Texas in the 2021 Miss America pageant. 

Former student crowned Miss Texas 2021

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
July 18, 2021
HBO Max's exclusive Gossip Girl reboot became available for streaming on July 8, with new episodes dropping every Friday through August 12. 

HBO’s Gossip Girl Reboot has promising season premiere

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
July 11, 2021
June 19, marks the annual celebration of Juneteenth, a time to celebrate and support Black history and to promote further education on the topic. 

More than June 19, 1865

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
June 14, 2021
The Gay Student Services vs. Texas A&M court case dates back to the 1970's.  

Former Gay Student Services member reflects on gay history at university

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
June 11, 2021
A free exhibit featuring World War II propaganda was put together by Texas A&M Anthropology students and is available for viewing in the Forsyth Galleries in the Memorial Student Center as of April 23.

Anthropology students bring history to life at Forsyth Galleries

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
May 30, 2021
As the semester comes to a close, graduating seniors from Texas A&M's Class of 2021 take the opportunity to reflect on their time spent in Aggieland. 

‘Forever grateful’ seniors reflect on time at A&M

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 29, 2021
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Rec Sports and Health Promotion will host a yoga session for sexual assault survivors on Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. 

Rec Sports, Health Promotion team up to host trauma-informed healing event

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 19, 2021
Paris Von Cartier, the winner of DRAGgieland 2020, hosted night one of DRAGgieland 2021 and crowned a new queen at the end of the competition.

DRAGgieland crowns new queen, hosts Alyssa Edwards

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 19, 2021
Women's Resource Center

American Association of University Women unites students to close gender gaps

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 15, 2021
The Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair will feature a variety of activities and displays and will be open to the public on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Downtown Bryan’s Street, Art Fair celebrates local artists

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
April 8, 2021
Money Education Center

A&M’s Money Education Center offers financial education for students

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 31, 2021
Dr. Sara Fehr's passion for women's health and human sexuality has made her one of Texas A&M's leading advocators for women's rights. 

Professor Sara Fehr champions women’s health, inspires students

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 29, 2021
Catherine Buckner, Class of 2011 recently opened Busha's Custom Cookies, a bakery in downtown Bryan. 

Newly opened Busha’s Custom Cookies flourishes in Downtown Bryan

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 11, 2021
COVID-19 guidance update

Students reflect on a year of COVID-19

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 3, 2021
Carport Coffee opened in 2019, bringing independent brews to students and locals in the Bryan-College Station area. 

Carport Coffee serves independent brews, big smiles

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
March 2, 2021
The annual Afro-Latinx Festival will take place on Friday Feb. 26 via livestream through several social media platforms. 

MSC multicultural groups host Afro-Latinx Festival

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 25, 2021
Candidates for Student Body President participated in a virtual diversity panel Tuesday evening. 

Student body president candidates talk importance of diversity at A&M

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 24, 2021
Faculty member, Rebecca Hankins has established herself as a prominent figure in the Aggie community when it comes to the topic of social injustice. 

Professor furthers conversation regarding diversity, Black history

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 23, 2021
The Village Cafe in Downtown Bryan has provided the Brazos Valley community with local food, art and brews since 2008. 

The Village Cafe combines food, art in one atmosphere

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 23, 2021
Self Care

Practice self-care on Valentine’s Day

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 13, 2021
Texas A&M's Student Government Association held an open forum on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. to discuss the MGT Consulting report. 

SGA Diversity Commission looks to expand the ‘we’ in ‘we are the Aggies’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
February 1, 2021
The Bird's Nest has served antique shoppers in the Bryan-College Station area since 2015. 

The Bird’s Nest, ‘an incubator for small businesses’

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 28, 2021
The Student Government Association is located in the John J. Koldus Building.

A look inside A&M Student Government Association’s Judicial Court

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 26, 2021
With the spring semester underway, Texas A&M encourages students to utilize outdoor space and practice social distancing while socializing. 

Aggies hope for a better 2021

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
January 18, 2021
Performances of “But Where There’s Hope, There’s Life” will be in downtown Bryan from Sunday, Dec. 6 to Wednesday, Dec. 9.

A&M shares history through interactive dance

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
December 6, 2020
Admin Building Pass Fail

Students frustrated with lack of grading options

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
December 1, 2020
Self Care

Career exploration can be self-care too

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 15, 2020
This year "World Kindness Day" is celebrated on Friday, Nov. 13.

Passing back kindness

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt
November 12, 2020
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