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Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko speaks to the audience for the first time since his hiring at the Kyle Field Hall of Champions on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Elko’s World: Aggies react to new head coach

John Chapa
November 30, 2023
(Left to right) Former Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Juliette Kayyem, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison, Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton, and Class of ’84 Senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science Dr. Dwight A. Roblyer give their closing remarks at the MSC Wiley Lecture Series Rethinking American Intervention event in Rudder Theater on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (Photo by Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Rethinking American Intervention at A&M

John Chapa
November 16, 2023
Political science senior Kyle Nelson rides his horse out of the track after practice. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Parsons Mounted Cavalry celebrates 50th anniversary

John Chapa
November 16, 2023

Former Battalion editors reflect on Bonfire

John Chapa
November 16, 2023
The fightin Texas Aggie Band Bugler closes the 2023 Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony with taps on Sunday, Nov. 12 at Veterans Park. (Bridget Bristow/The Battalion)

Over 100 veterans recognized for Brazos Valley Wall of Honor

John Chapa
November 14, 2023
Students bury a time capsule during the celebration of a 100 year tradition Elephant Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. 

Elephant Walk: Reflecting on 101 years of tradition

John Chapa
November 8, 2023
Astronaut Col. Mike Fossum USAF, Astronaut, Professor of Astronautical Engineering at USC and a Senior Advisor at SpaceX, Dr. Garrett Reisman and advisor to Greentown Labs Houston at the Texas entrepreneurship ecosystem Col. Tim Kopra USA speak at the MSC SCONA The Next Small Step: Americas New Space Age event in Rudder Auditorium Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. ( Ashely Bautista/The Battalion)

Astronauts land on Aggieland

John Chapa
October 27, 2023
Sophomore Speaker Pro Tempore Robert Hargrove looks upon the Student Senate meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Student leaders say they advocate for students despite recent news coverage

John Chapa
October 20, 2023
The 12th annual Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo invites the 12th Man to enjoy two weekends of rodeo, fair events and concerts. 

Brazos Valley: Home of the 12th Fair

John Chapa
October 13, 2023
After holding over 12,000 items longer than 90 days, the MSC Lost and Found will sell the unclaimed items on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon.

A new home for what lost its home

John Chapa
October 10, 2023
TX Greenhouse Exterior

Nation’s largest greenhouse lettuce grower expands to Temple

John Chapa
October 4, 2023

Ring Day in Aggie Park

John Chapa
September 27, 2023
Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity marches in the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas Parade to celebrate Mexicos independence from Spain in Bryan, Texas on Sept. 17, 2023. (Karis Olson/The Battalion)

Thousands celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Downtown Bryan

John Chapa
September 18, 2023

Walking out the Aggie way

John Chapa
September 13, 2023
Vistors at the Central Texas comic con look through the booths at the event center. 

Comic Con comes to College Station

John Chapa
September 5, 2023
BUILD CFO Albert Tran, CEO Kate-Riley Rogers, Marketing Team Leader Lauryn Kastenschmidt, COO Chase Parrish stand for a photo in The Battalion Studio. 

Built to Last: BUILD celebrates its 10th anniversary of building life-saving clinics

John Chapa
August 31, 2023
Members of Texas A&M’s Student American Institute of Floral Design chapter include (Front) Blayne Bippert, Nadia Abusaid, Kate Seifer, (Back) Sabrina Chapman, Alise Pruitt, Emily Maldonado and Advisor Bill McKinley. 

A&M places 2nd at National Floral Design Competition

John Chapa
July 11, 2023
The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley hosts a family event at Lake Walk. 

Spark your Fourth of July weekend with Little Firecrackers at Lake Walk

John Chapa
June 28, 2023
Whether you desire a new date night idea, a fun family activity or something to do with your friends, Messina Hof has you covered.

Summer & fall at Messina Hof

John Chapa
June 22, 2023
Marketing Senior Luke Evangelist reflects on his time as A&M’s Barstool Admin.

Behind the Barstool

John Chapa
June 15, 2023
The Presidential Library invites you and your family to take part in its annual fishing event hosted by the College Station Police Department. 

Family Fish at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library

John Chapa
June 7, 2023
Horticulture receives double the expected turnout for their first-ever recruiting fair. 

Horticulture Department hosts Career Day for prospective students

John Chapa
June 5, 2023
Student housing located right outside off campus boundaries on George Bush Drive. 

Summer 2023 guide to College Station

John Chapa
May 27, 2023
Founders of Concho hats Jackon Scheen and Carter Kuo on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 

ConchoUSA: The newest Aggie-run hat company

John Chapa
April 26, 2023
Ahead of their weekend performance, Echosmith lead singer Sydney Sierota discusses her upcoming birthday, the band’s recent success and the indie spirit.

Echosmith comes to College Station

John Chapa
April 19, 2023
art fair

Art fest comes to town

John Chapa
April 12, 2023
The Yell leaders at Legacy Night outside the admin building in 2022. 

Creating a Legacy: the newest junior class tradition

John Chapa
March 29, 2023
Big Event opening ceremony on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Aggies exude Selfless Service through The Big Event

John Chapa and Sydnei Miles
March 29, 2023
Studying

Ringer Ringer she’s a winner

John Chapa
March 5, 2023
Photo of the inside of St. Marys after daily Mass on Feb. 21

Ash Wednesday at A&M

John Chapa
February 21, 2023
Photo of Tyler Pfiel, first male photographer at A-Line, taken at their weekly staff meeting on Feb. 19.

Tyler Pfeil: A-Line’s first male photographer

John Chapa
February 19, 2023
Pick a Potty

Royal flush

John Chapa
February 8, 2023
Three pieces of artwork shown at the Reynolds Gallery located on the second floor of the MSC on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Visual Arts Committee spotlights artists, near and far

John Chapa
February 1, 2023
Kappa Sigma presented a $6,000 check to College Hills Baptist Churchs Scholarship Fund on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022.

Preparing students for success

John Chapa
January 25, 2023
ALineMag

A-Line: A fashion magazine for Aggies

John Chapa
January 23, 2023
10 kids perform jumping jacks during the the Spring 2022 season for the Healthy Kids Running Series. 

Keeping College Station youth healthy

John Chapa
November 10, 2022
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on the sideline before the start of Texas A&Ms game against Ole Miss at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Aggies react to Abbott victory

John Chapa
November 10, 2022
CARPOOL members a night of operations on Sept. 23, 2022, at the Lime Green Legacy Center, CARPOOLs facility and base of operations, before cars were sent out for the night.

Late night safe drives

John Chapa
November 4, 2022
Ronin 1

Ronin recognizes Dia de los Muertos

John Chapa
November 1, 2022
Student at the Regiments Fall Festival.

Celebrating Halloween in the Quad

John Chapa
October 27, 2022
Beto vs. Abbott

Why students are voting for Abbott

John Chapa
October 19, 2022
A white cat rests with patrons at the H&J Tea House on Thursday, Sep. 8, 2022.

Meow is the time to visit H&J’s Tea House

John Chapa
September 15, 2022
The Barn Dogs, a Texas A&M student band, performs at the Aggie Park Kickoff Concert at Aggie Park on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022.

Aggie Park: Host of hosts

John Chapa
September 5, 2022
Aggies gather once more to honor the spirit of those lost in the Bonfire tragedy.

Remembering the fallen in moonlight

John Chapa
August 17, 2022
The federal vaccine mandate has been overturned by the Supreme Court.

A&M to offer free vaccinations

John Chapa
July 26, 2022
As molecular and cellular biology junior Lorena Casares is battling a rare form of cancer, she is receiving classmate and alumni support through GoFundMe.

12th Man raises money to BTHO cancer

John Chapa
July 19, 2022
Freshmen Aggie Ladies Leading, or FALL, members pose for a group photo at their spring banquet on April 29, 2021. 

FALL for newest FLO

John Chapa
June 30, 2022
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