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Ana Renfroe

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor

Ana Renfroe, Class of 2025, is a journalism junior with a minor in professional writing from Bryan, Texas. Ana has served as The Battalion's head news editor from May 2023 to May 2024. Previously, she was the assistant news editor for the spring 2023 semester.

Ana has covered breaking news, politics, and more. She typically covered the Texas A&M System and university administration, Texas and Bryan-College Station politics, student government and more.

Ana previously hosted and produced episodes of The Batt Signal, The Battalion's news podcast. Additionally, she was a copyeditor and feature writer for Maroon Life magazine, and helped contribute to the Aggieland Yearbook.

 

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The Editor-in-Chiefs of The Aggieland Yearbook, The Battalion, and Maroon Life magazine pose for a photo in The Battalion office studio on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

The ‘Write’ stuff: A&M Student Media announces 2024-25 leadership

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
May 4, 2024
Aggie students gather to protest university funding of Israeli weapons manufacturing in Academic Plaza on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Students at A&M gather for pro-Palestine protest, calling for university divestment

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
April 29, 2024
Incoming journalism professors Mariano Castillo and Flora Charner sit with former student and Battalion staff member Ken Sury at the FJSA Hall of Fame reception ceremony held in the J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the Memorial Student Center on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

A&M welcomes new journalism professors from CNN, Dallas Morning News

Ana Renfroe and Stacy Cox
April 19, 2024
A collection of the awards presented by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.

A&M Student Media claims 30 awards, high honors at 2024 TIPA

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
April 17, 2024
Members of the Singing Cadets practice at the John D. White 70 - Robert L. Walker 58 Music Activities Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Once a Singing Cadet, always a Singing Cadet

Ana Renfroe and Amy Leigh Steward
April 3, 2024
Students and counselors at Fish Camp. Months of preparation takes place before freshmen Aggies encounter their first A&M tradition.

Fish Camp adds new transportation options at a cost to attendees

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
March 28, 2024
Fighter AJ Baird throws a right cross during Farmers Fight NIght sparring practice on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at BCS Boxing Club.

Inaugural Farmers Fight Night announces boxing lineup

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
March 21, 2024
A candleholder sheds a tear at Muster in Reed Arena on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Tim Green selected as 2024 Muster speaker

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
March 6, 2024
Silver Taps: Stephen ‘Steve-O’ Oluwafemi Oderinde

Silver Taps: Stephen ‘Steve-O’ Oluwafemi Oderinde

Ana Renfroe
March 3, 2024
Meet the 2024-2025 student body president candidates

Meet the 2024-2025 student body president candidates

Michael Milliorn, Ana Renfroe, and Hilani Quinones
February 29, 2024
Meet the 2024-2025 Yell Leader candidates

Meet the 2024-2025 Yell Leader candidates

Michael Milliorn, Ana Renfroe, Ashley Acuna, and Mia Putnam
February 29, 2024
Meet the 2024-2025 class president candidates

Meet the 2024-2025 class president candidates

Jaxson Potter, Michael Milliorn, Mikayla Martinez, and Ana Renfroe
February 29, 2024
Weathered outdoor sign of Hurricane Harrys on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Hurricane Harry’s, nearby businesses to relocate for next phase of Legacy Point

J. M. Wise and Ana Renfroe
February 23, 2024
The Texas A&M Student Government Association Election Commission released the list of candidates running for major positions in the 2024-25 election. (File photo by Melanie McBride)

SGA reveals candidates for 2024-25 student body president, Yell Leader, more

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
February 21, 2024
The Batt Signal Episode 45: Changing the education system, starting with Taylor Swift

The Batt Signal Episode 45: Changing the education system, starting with Taylor Swift

Justice Jenson and Ana Renfroe
February 15, 2024
Texas A&M Esports members at the esports lounge at Legends Event Center in Bryan. Photo provided by Alex DeLape.

New esports facility could ‘level the playing field’ for Aggie athletes

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
February 15, 2024
Spring 2023 Election Filing

[Photo] Spring 2024 election now accepting student filings

Mia Putnam, Senior News Reporter
February 5, 2024
The Batt Signal Episode 44: Amping up, apprehension and applicants

The Batt Signal Episode 44: Amping up, apprehension and applicants

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
January 25, 2024
Frost covered Simpson Drill Field on Monday, Jan. 13, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

A&M cancels Tuesday classes, delays start times on Wednesday

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
January 15, 2024
The Batt Signal Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing

The Batt Signal Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
January 13, 2024
The Academic Building covered in snow on Jan. 10, 2021. (Will Nye/The Battalion)

Warm campus welcomes, cold city weather approach

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
January 13, 2024
An astronaut suit stands in front of Neil Armstrongs famous quote at an exhibit in the Smithsonianss National Air and Space Museum on Jan. 12, 2024. (Nicholas Gutteridge/The Battalion)

U.S. Space Force selects A&M to lead $37.6 million in-space operations research project

Ana Renfroe, Head News Editor
January 13, 2024
Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III sits at the Board of Regents Annex following the decision officially appointing Welsh as President on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M Board of Regents appoint Welsh as 27th president

Ana Renfroe
December 12, 2023
Interim president Mark Welsh III speaks to students, faculty during the State of the University Address sharing the universitys new strategy and vision in Rudder Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M unveils new vision for a ‘Decade of Excellence’ in Welsh’s first State of the University address

Ana Renfroe
November 29, 2023
Texas A&M Interim President Mark A. Welsh shakes hands with a university official following the decision naming Welsh as the sole finalist for the title of university president at the Board of Regents Annex on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Welsh named sole finalist for university president

Ana Renfroe
November 17, 2023
Britney Romero Silver Taps

Silver Taps: Britney Romero

Ana Renfroe
November 6, 2023
Students were given the option to mail in their room keys.

Deceased freshman identified in Dunn Hall, investigation ongoing

Ana Renfroe
October 15, 2023
Koldus Building

Aggies elect next freshman class president, student senators

Ana Renfroe
October 4, 2023
The Class of 2027 can cast their digital ballots for freshman class president on vote.tamu.edu from Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. until Friday, Sept. 29, at 12 p.m.

Meet the Class of 2027 presidential candidates

Ana Renfroe
September 28, 2023
Texas A&M communication and journalism professor Larry Lemmons smiling as he energetically instructs his JOUR 203 Media Writing I class in Bolton Hall on Sept. 8, 2023.   

When life gives you Lemmons

Ana Renfroe
September 14, 2023
Senior Student Body President Hudson Kraus sits at the Student Senate meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M Judicial Court halts Student Body President Hudson Kraus’ impeachment trial

Nicholas Gutteridge and Ana Renfroe
September 13, 2023
The Student Senate convenes in John J Koldus Building on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

BREAKING: Student Body President Hudson Kraus faces impeachment

Nicholas Gutteridge and Ana Renfroe
September 12, 2023
The inside of Layne’s Chicken Fingers on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. 

Layne’s Chicken Fingers owner retires, original locations acquired by corporate

Ana Renfroe
September 6, 2023
The Texas A&M Academic Building.

A&M welcomes 15,266 new students on campus

Ana Renfroe and Nicholas Gutteridge
September 6, 2023
Provided

Silver Taps: Gregory Angus McFarlane, Jr.

Ana Renfroe
September 1, 2023
Interim President Mark A. Welsh III stands for a photo in his office with a pile of boxes inside the Jack K. Administration Building on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.

Interim President Welsh: A new path forward in Aggieland

Ana Renfroe
August 2, 2023
Mark A. Welsh III, interim president of Texas A&M University, on July 27, 2023, in College Station, Texas. (Barry Berenson/Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications)

Welsh plans to speak with students, faculty in coming weeks

Ana Renfroe
July 31, 2023
Bolton Hall

Journalism major to return to A&M in fall

Ana Renfroe
July 27, 2023
Bolton Hall

A program’s future at stake: University leaders seek approval of A&M journalism degree

Ana Renfroe
July 20, 2023
Dr. McElroy

Page torn from A&M journalism: A timeline of events

Ana Renfroe and Caleb Elizondo
July 20, 2023
The Texas A&M Academic Building.

A&M Arts and Sciences interim dean to step down following the Kathleen McElroy hiring controversy

Ana Renfroe
July 17, 2023
Kathleen McElroy, Ph.D, signs her first offer letter in front of students, professors and faculty outside the academic building on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Prospective A&M journalism director Kathleen McElroy plans to return to UT due to updated A&M job offer

Ana Renfroe
July 11, 2023
The funeral procession for Texas A&M defensive line coach Terry Price makes a final drive past Kyle Field on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Terry Price to be laid to rest after his celebration of life, final ride

Ana Renfroe
July 8, 2023
The list of the 24 voter center recommended locations and all recent changes in Brazos County, presented to the Comissioners Court and public on June 28, 2023.

MSC to be reinstated as an early voting location after continued community support

Ana Renfroe
June 28, 2023
Will Hurd

Aggie Will Hurd announces his plans to run for president, joining the GOP race

Ana Renfroe
June 22, 2023
Texas A&M’s newest campus broke ground on construction, with three buildings planned to be completed by 2027. Texas A&M-Fort Worth is already attracting large companies to form partnerships with the campus, announced at the groundbreaking ceremony. 

New A&M-Fort Worth campus begins construction

Ana Renfroe
June 21, 2023
Dedicated Aggie and Class of 1987 graduate, Gen. Eric Smith, was nominated by President Biden to serve as the next highest-ranking officer of the U.S. Marine Corps. 

Former A&M student receives presidential nomination to lead the Marine Corps

Ana Renfroe
June 7, 2023
In the wake of a fallen Harris County deputy, the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act was enacted to combat a surging nationwide crisis: catalytic converter theft. Now, those caught can be charged with up to a first-degree felony.

New Texas law makes catalytic converter theft a felony, imposing harsher penalties

Ana Renfroe
June 7, 2023
Family and friends of Aggies on the Muster roll call hold a candle in honor of their name on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Reed Arena.

‘For every Aggie, there will always be a “Here”’

Ana Renfroe
April 22, 2023
PETAs Abduction VR experience sign leading vistors toward Rudder Plaza on Friday, March 31.

PETA’s ‘Abduction’ VR experience lands at A&M

Ana Renfroe
March 31, 2023
The Fightin Texas Aggie Band drum major announcement post on March 29, 2023.

Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band announces new 2023–2024 drum majors

Ana Renfroe
March 30, 2023
Agricultural economics sophomore Nate Callaway will be honored at Tuesday’s Silver Taps Ceremony in Academic Plaza at 10:30 p.m.

Silver Taps: Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Neil Callaway

Ana Renfroe
March 29, 2023
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp attends the Class of 1972 50-year reunion in Kyle Field on April 20, 2022.

A&M System announces compliance with anti-DEI directive

Ana Renfroe
March 2, 2023
Yell Leader Candidates Grayson Poage, Ethan Davis and Jake Carter answer questions during a debate in the MSC Flag Room on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

Candidates speak at the Yell Leader Panel

Ana Renfroe
February 24, 2023
Senator Phil Gramm discusses his new book on inequality, public service and market regulations at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2023. 

Former Sen. Phil Gramm’s new book says American inequality is a myth

Ana Renfroe
February 9, 2023
Ice on an oak tree near St. Marys Catholic Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Winter weather freezes classes

Ana Renfroe
February 2, 2023
TikTok

A&M blocks access to TikTok in compliance with Abbott’s TikTok ban

Ana Renfroe
January 17, 2023
President M. Katherine Banks speaks to faculty after delivering her State of the University at Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. 

‘No student will pay higher net tuition and fees’: Regents approve new fall 2023 tuition bill

Ana Renfroe
December 7, 2022
Senior student senator Fawaz Syed speaks during the 75th session of the student senate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. 

Student Senate holds final session of semester

Ana Renfroe
December 1, 2022
Senior Alexis King talks with a student at the College of Arts & Sciences Launch Party in the East Quad on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.

Future of Arts & Sciences

Ana Renfroe
November 21, 2022
Senators Cade Conrad, Connor Toon and Sydney Ramon address the Texas A&M Student Senate in the John J. Koldus Student Services Building on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

Senate passes student support bills, approves student fee spending

Ana Renfroe
November 3, 2022
The 8446 Union Pacific train runs across Kyle Field on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. 

Texas Central railway: High-speed, slow progress

Ana Renfroe
October 23, 2022
Student Body President Case Harris speaks to the Student Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Senate overturns student body president’s veto for Northgate advocacy bill

Ana Renfroe
October 20, 2022
Papel picado flags in Rudder Plaza on Sept. 15, 2022.

Research survey gauges need for Latinx Center for Hispanic students

Ana Renfroe
October 18, 2022
The John J. Koldus Building on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Student body president vetoes Northgate advocacy bill

Ana Renfroe
October 14, 2022
Sophomore student senator Sam Jefferis talks during the 75th session of the student senate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. 

Student Senate confirms recently elected senators, passes The Fate of the Gates bill

Ana Renfroe
October 6, 2022
Members meeting during the 75th session of the student senate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. 

Student Senate bill advocates against changes in Northgate

Ana Renfroe
October 4, 2022
Texas A&Ms Student Government Association held an open forum on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. to discuss the MGT Consulting report. 

Fall SGA Elections

Ana Renfroe
September 28, 2022
Sophomore student senator Sam Jefferis talks during the 75th session of the student senate on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. 

Student Senate discusses fate of Northgate, Lyft Initiative Program, 12th Can

Ana Renfroe
September 22, 2022
The Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center and the Distinguished Alumni Tribute from the Plank Bridge on Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022.

12 former students to be honored at the Distinguished Alumni Gala

Ana Renfroe
September 14, 2022
Summer 2020 classes will all be administered online.

Engineering Career fairs showcase variety of job opportunities

Ana Renfroe
September 6, 2022
Members of the Society of Range Management speak to students on the Simpson Drill Field at MSC Open House on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

MSC Open House provides inclusive environment with over 400 student orgs

Ana Renfroe
August 28, 2022
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