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All content by By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
Opinion columnist Nathan Varnell discusses Donald Trump's recent rally in Conroe, Texas and its implications on the 2024 race. 

Analysis: Partying like it’s 2016

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
February 7, 2022
Located on University Drive, Texas A&M’s Small Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary care facility which works to treat pets and train future veterinarians.

Best of Aggieland: Comprehensive care for companions

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
January 20, 2022
The taboo around sexually transmitted infections is often more dangerous than the actual infection, as a result of untreated symptoms. 

Transmitting information

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
December 22, 2021
The new College Station City Hall is open in time for the holidays.

College Station dedicates new city hall

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
December 7, 2021
Mike Pence's speech featured topics such as increasing military spending,  lowering the deficit, and criticizing the current administration and congress.

Pence advocates for ‘patriotic education’ at Texas A&M visit

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
November 11, 2021
Bharti Shahani was injured while attending Astroworld on Nov. 5. She is currently in intensive care.

Texas A&M student dies following injuries at Astroworld

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
November 9, 2021
The Brazos County redistricting process has begun.

Crossing lines over voter representation

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
October 28, 2021
Texas has been facing a refugee crisis along its southern border but it isn't what you might expect.

‘America is back,’ migrants are forgotten

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
October 21, 2021
Administration Building

Liberal arts, sciences may face consolidation

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
October 5, 2021
Patrick Louchouarn

Patrick Louchouarn named acting Dean of Faculties

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 30, 2021
Electoral Map

Battle lines drawn over state redistricting

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 30, 2021
Von Miller's non-profit organization "Von's Vision," dedicated to providing low-income students with free glasses will return to Texas A&M with registration opening in October. 

Giving gifts of sight

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 27, 2021
The LGBTQ+ Pride center, Multicultural Services, Veteran Resources & Support and the Women's Resource Center are just some of the student resources that are available at Texas A&M.

Campus resources: Identity

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 21, 2021
The recent passing of Senate Bill 8 has sparked debate from both sides of the abortion argument while calling the new piece of legislature into question. 

Students debate new Texas abortion restrictions

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 15, 2021
Breaking News

First known A&M student reported to have died from COVID-19 complications

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 12, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz enters the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.

Sen. Ted Cruz tours Bush School during statewide trip

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 8, 2021
Texas A&M CAPS held their fifth annual Suicide Awareness Walk during National Suicide Prevention week on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in Rudder Plaza. 

Putting a cap on suicide

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 8, 2021
Announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, Mark H. Weichold, Class of 1978 will serve as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Texas A&M University. 

Weichold named A&M System associate vice chancellor

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 7, 2021
History sophomore and member of Student Bonfire, David James McLeod will be honored at the Sept. 7 Silver Taps ceremony. 

Silver Taps: David James McLeod

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
September 6, 2021
The Texas A&M University System held a Board Committee meeting on the afternoon on Aug. 26 at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan, TX. 

Board of Regents approves new budget, offers no new COVID-19 countermeasures

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
August 26, 2021
Texas A&M's Transportation Services Department currently has three electric buses that have been in operation throughout the summer. 

A&M debuts first all-electric buses

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
August 10, 2021
The city of College Station is in the process of updating their Comprehensive Plan in alignment with the "Next 10" in order to effectively grow, develop and evaluate the city. 

This is your chance to shape College Station’s future

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
August 8, 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 officials respond to Delta variants, vaccination rates

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
August 5, 2021
With the summer coming to an end, K-12 teachers across Texas will adjust their curriculum for the coming school year to align with the new Senate Bill 3 standards. 

Social studies standards face scrutiny

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
August 5, 2021
Construction on Texas A&M University's new 20-acre Aggie Park began on July 6 and is set to be completed in late 2022 or early 2023. 

Construction begins on Aggie Park

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
July 19, 2021
Texas A&M students will be able to take advantage of the brand new fleet of electric busses on July 12.

Aggie Spirit Bus goes green

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
July 15, 2021
The most recent UFO report from the Department of Defense delivered a series of inconclusive results over the course of nine pages. 

UFO Report signals ‘sea change’ in US government

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
July 6, 2021
The aftermath of the pandemic has left businesses across College Station in a rapid search for employees including restaurant owners, who seem to have been hit the hardest.

College Station business owners struggle to find employees

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
July 5, 2021
With the approaching hurricane season, Texans are encouraged to take advantage of resources and educational opportunities to prepare for storm damage. 

Texas A&M experts advise on emergency preparedness

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
June 21, 2021
Gayline through the years

A history of A&M’s Gayline

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
May 31, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott withdrew Texas from refugee resettlement on Jan. 10

Texas Senate approves ‘constitutional carry’ bill amid spike in gun violence in America

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
May 5, 2021
Telehealth

A&M architecture students present research, design concepts for telemedicine facilities

By Nathan Varnell @newsncv
April 28, 2021
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