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The Battalion

An A&M grad student’s love for the moon leads her to make a groundbreaking discovery. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Atkin)

Chickpeas show promise of growing in lunar soil

Ayden Castillo, News Reporter February 15, 2024

One small step from a curious graduate student led to a giant leap in the field of space sustainability.  Texas A&M soils and crop sciences graduate Jessica Atkin’s research studying plant growth...

Screenshot of faculty senate meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

A&M Faculty Senate discusses recent closing of Qatar campus

Mia Putnam, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2024

Following the announcement of Texas A&M-Qatar’s future closure, the A&M Faculty Senate met with A&M-Qatar senators to share their disappointment.  On Feb. 8, the A&M Board of Regents...

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 14, 2024

Texas A&M has been working behind the scenes to acquire the former Macy’s at Post Oak Mall for an esports campus conversion. Now, the Texas A&M Esports club is one step closer to having an athletic...

Upcoming conference WISE aims to empower women in STEM

Upcoming conference WISE aims to empower women in STEM

Stacy Cox, News Reporter February 13, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 24, the 32nd annual Susan M. Arseven ’75 Conference for Women in Science and Engineering will present many speakers, activities and opportunities to attendees.  The conference will...

Via McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship

Aggie entrepreneurs to set up shop for McFerrin Marketplace

Stacy Cox, News Reporter February 9, 2024

The Texas A&M McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship will host its spring Student Marketplace event to showcase Aggie business owners. On Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market will feature...

The Academic Building on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Over 8,000 prospective students to attend Aggieland Saturday

Ashley Acuna, Senior News Reporter February 7, 2024

Texas A&M is opening its doors to thousands of visitors for its largest annual open house event. On Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aggieland Saturday will offer a wide range of informational...

Students engage in the AGLS career fair located at MSC 2300 on Feb 1, 2024.

Career Center works for your success

Stacy Cox, News Reporter February 6, 2024

As a college student, the tendency to procrastinate is common. To break this cycle, the Career Center connects students with a vast majority of resources that will help students make their  futures a...

Koldus Building

Spring 2024 election now accepting student filings

Mia Putnam, Senior News Reporter February 5, 2024

Students can now file for the spring election, which boasts 90 vacancies.  At Texas A&M, the spring election is the largest of the student elections, as multiple major positions are up for grabs....

Candleholders during Muster at Reed Arena on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Muster Committee asks for volunteers to host visiting families in April

Mia Putnam, Senior News Reporter February 1, 2024

The Muster Committee has begun recruiting Muster hosts to guide visiting families for the 2024 Muster ceremony on April 21. Muster hosts serve as guides and facilitators to families who attend  Muster...

Experts break down signs of stalking

Experts break down signs of stalking

Stacy Cox, News Reporter February 1, 2024

Online media and culture often conflates love and obsession. However, local psychology experts look to educate and spread awareness on the subject. Hosted on Jan. 30, the Stalking for Love: Prevention...

The William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in HIgher Education award sits on Associate Director of Veteran & Military Services Monteigne Long's shelf in her office on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at the Veteran Resource and Support Center. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A legacy of support: A&M earns national award for veterans services

Mia Putnam, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2024

During her sophomore year at Texas A&M, Class of 2021 graduate Lyssa Losa enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves, later deploying to Iraq for nine months and completing several other orders. While on deployment,...

Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp speaks to President Mark A. Welsh III during a Board of Regents meeting appointing Welsh as President of Texas A&M University on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M Faculty Senate shares fears, discusses new opportunities

J. M. Wise, News Reporter January 25, 2024

Texas A&M’s Faculty Senate held its first meeting of the spring semester on Monday, Jan. 22. The meeting addressed many faculty concerns and highlighted victories from the previous Texas legislative...

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