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All content by By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
Editor-in-chief Myranda Campanella is graduating from Texas A&M with a Bachelor's in International Studies on Friday, May 13 at 4 p.m.

A better person because of it all

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
May 13, 2022
Archaeology freshman Megan Williams will serve as The Aggieland Yearbook's editor-in-chief for the 2022-23 academic year. 

Megan Williams to take over as The Aggieland’s next editor-in-chief

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
May 9, 2022
The Muster Reflections Display for Joseph Stanley Britton Jenkins, Class of 1965. 

Displaying stories

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 20, 2022
Agricultural leadership and development senior Ty Sutton and recreation, parks and tourism sciences professor Chad Nelson collaborated to install a wave-plate motion sensor at doors of the AgriLife Sciences Building.

Accessibility for all

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 13, 2022
Letter From the Editor

Letter from the editor: This Student Press Freedom Day, I celebrate my staff

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 23, 2022
Gen. Joe Ramirez, former Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, transitioned into the role of Vice President for Student Affairs in June of 2021.

VPSA Ramirez apologizes for leaving student leaders out of communications, pledges to do better

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 21, 2022
Admin Building Pass Fail

President Banks announces journalism working group may consider options for The Battalion to continue printing in its future

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 14, 2022
MLK Breakfast

Afrocentricity theorist Molefi Kete Asante to speak at 15th annual MLK Breakfast

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
January 19, 2022
COVID-19 Brief Nov. 9

At-home COVID-19 tests available to campus members Jan. 13

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
January 12, 2022
With an inconsistent discussion on the importance of sex education across Texas schools, students often receive information on the topic through friends, the internet and other sources. 

Trials, taboos of sex ed

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
December 13, 2021
Announced on Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Texas A&M University System plans to expand reach to downtown Fort Worth with a top-tier research campus on the same land that currently houses the Texas A&M University School of Law. 

A&M System to open Fort Worth research campus

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 10, 2021
Editor-in-chief Myranda Campanella addresses her peers before the start of the fall seamster. 

Letter from the Editor: Aggieland perseveres

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 22, 2021
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman advocates a return to mask wearing to prevent the spread of the new omicron variant of COVID-19.

A&M’s guidelines for COVID-19

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 22, 2021
Myranda's Column

Finding my place in the world

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 7, 2021
Ring Day

Embracing tradition with modifications

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 7, 2021
Tony Webster/CC BY-SA2.0

Shelter in place enacted following reports of gunfire at Southgate Village Apartments

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 25, 2021
A huge student snowball fight took place on Simpson Drill Field on the afternoon of Feb. 15th.

A&M cancels all classes Wednesday through Thursday

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 16, 2021
Fish Camp art

Fish Camp perpetuates culture of sexual violence

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 3, 2021
Wildlife and fisheries sophomore Brandon Williams (second from left) will be honored at the Feb. 2 Silver Taps ceremony. 

Silver Taps: Brandon Reed Williams

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 1, 2021
There are several locations on campus to be tested for COVID-19 including a Curative Inc. testing tent located in Lot 27 outside of Beutel Health Center.

Texas A&M to require all faculty, staff to test for COVID-19 before returning to campus

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
December 14, 2020
Elizabeth Alexander, Class of 2001, was named Communications Director for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. 

Former student to serve in White House on senior communication staff

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 30, 2020
Reed Arena

A&M announces changes to College of Liberal Arts fall commencement date

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 19, 2020
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority House

Seventh COVID-19 cluster reported at Texas A&M

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 15, 2020
Aggie Ring recipients can pick up their rings on Nov. 17, 19 and 20.

November Ring Day to allow two guests

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 11, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden is proceeding with a transition of power and announced his 13-member COVID-19 task force on Nov. 9.

Analyzing the election

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 11, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden has been declared the President-elect of the United States after an almost 5-day-long race to 270 electoral votes.

Biden declared President-elect of the United States

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 7, 2020
Brazos County results are not yet official with the election commission still needing to count absentee, military and provisional ballots.

Results pour in for local elections

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 4, 2020
Cadet Passing Brandon Williams

Corps of Cadets Commandant reports student death

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
November 1, 2020
Erin Novak (left) loved Aggie traditions according to her former roommate Abigail Trahan (right).

Silver Taps: Erin Noel Novak

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
October 28, 2020
Boot Scholarship 2

Jazzlyn Gonzales named A&M Hispanic Network scholarship recipient

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
October 27, 2020
One of A&M’s three COVID-19 testing kiosks available is located outside of the MSC in Rudder Plaza.

A&M unveils COVID-19 testing kiosks

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
October 20, 2020
Texas Voting Sticker

Texas voter registration closes October 5

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
October 4, 2020
Texas A&M has made many adjustments for the Fall 2020 semester, including students not returning to campus after Thanksgiving Break.

Provost Fierke offers updates on spring 2021 semester

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
September 22, 2020
Academic Building

A&M creates search committee for next university president

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
September 3, 2020
Caitlyn Harman dreamed of becoming a nurse after graduation.

Silver Taps: Caitlyn Mychele Harman

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 27, 2020

A&M announces COVID-19 Random Testing Program among student body

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 20, 2020
Thomas J. Saylak, Class of 1982, was one of 12 recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2020.

12 new distinguished alumnus awards named for 2020

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 19, 2020
Distanced floor decals and reduced seating are changes being implemented by University Dining to comply with 50 percent capacity regulations. Dining halls will also introduce to-go meal options on Aug.16 for students who want to avoid dining inside the venues.

A new dining experience

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
August 16, 2020
The National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing is located near the Texas A&M Veterinary School along Raymond Stotzer Parkway in College Station.

Texas A&M to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines under federal task order

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
July 28, 2020
COVID-19

A&M experts offer updates on COVID-19 vaccine testing on-campus

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
July 19, 2020
Administration Building

New federal policy could deport international students for taking online-only courses this fall

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
July 8, 2020
The Gibbons Creek Reservoir and Power Plant is located about 20 miles outside of Bryan-College Station.

Gibbons Creek Coal Power Station could reopen despite environmental liabilities

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
July 1, 2020
Texas A&M experts are hopeful that a COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the beginning of 2021.

A&M announces royalty-free intellectual property licenses for COVID-19 related solutions

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
June 25, 2020
Texas A&M experts are hopeful that a COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the beginning of 2021.

Texas A&M experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine developments

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
June 14, 2020
Petitions have been created for the removal and against the removal of the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue in Academic Plaza.

Answering the call: What to do about Sully

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
June 9, 2020
The National Science Foundation is celebrating its 70th anniversary and has been funding research at Texas A&M for 68 years.

A&M research supporter, National Science Foundation celebrates 70 years

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
May 31, 2020
The Donnie & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center at Texas A&M is located in the lower level of the Memorial Student Center.

$5 million donation made to Veteran Resource and Support Center

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
May 28, 2020
Freshmen from Squadron 17 in the Corps of Cadets completed their own version of the March to the Brazos tradition this year.

Squadron 17 finds celebration during a pandemic by completing March to the Brazos

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Dashboard

New Pandemic Vulnerability Index dashboard maps global spread of COVID-19

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 26, 2020
Texas A&M marketing Professor Venky Shankar has been studying the effect of President Trump's tweets on the stock market.

Texas A&M professor studies effects of Trump’s tweets during COVID-19 pandemic

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 20, 2020
Students were given the option to mail in their room keys.

Residence Life continues to support Aggies during unique time

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 8, 2020
The Academic Success Center for Texas A&M University offers online resources to help students succeed in the classroom and in online courses.

Helping our student body

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 1, 2020
On Friday, March 20, United Way announced plans for the Community Relief fund, which will help small business and nonprofits during COVID-19.

Aggieland gives back in the face of imminent need

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
April 1, 2020
The Callaway House College Station

Off-campus housing’s response to COVID-19

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
March 25, 2020
Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan speaks about COVID-19 at the Thursday, March 19, 2020 press conference.

A&M student tests positive for COVID-19

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
March 19, 2020
The Texas A&M Student Chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association and Green Vets hosted an oil spill response workshop to teach veterinary students about wildlife care.

Green Vets works to improve sustainability on campus

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
March 2, 2020
MSC

A&M reaches highest spring enrollment in history

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 24, 2020
Student Body President candidates Shelby Lepley, Caleb Zuniga, Evan Berger, David Cabrera, Trey Richardson, Eric Mendoza and Edgar Rivera participated in a debate Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Student body president debate offers chance for candidates to discuss platforms

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 18, 2020
After five years, former Yell Leader Roy May continues to cook up the traditions of Aggieland in his venture with Good Bull BBQ.

GoodBull BBQ demonstrates Spirit of Aggieland while giving back to community

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 18, 2020
Over the holidays, Engineers without Borders made a trip to Matyazo, Rawanda to discuss sanitation needs of the area.

Engineers Without Borders serve rural Rwandan community on newest project

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 9, 2020
Aggieland Saturday will take place on campus Feb. 8, 2020.

Texas A&M to host prospective students for Aggieland Saturday

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
February 5, 2020
Zhengyang Gate is one of the sites at Tiananmen Square in China that is temporarily closed off to the public due to Coronavirus concerns.

All university-sponsored travel to China for undergraduate students suspended

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
January 29, 2020
The College of Nursing program at Texas A&M received the No. 11 spot on the 2020 U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Texas A&M’s College of Nursing ranked 11th nationally

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
January 28, 2020
Maya is an 8-year-old emotional support animal for her owner, business sophomore Lexi Org.

Undoing the service and support animal stigma

By Myranda Campanella @MCampanella_
January 28, 2020
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