Traditions - The Battalion

Aggies work on constructing the bonfire on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.(Abdurahman Azeez/The Battalion)

How to ‘build the hell outta Bonfire’

Student Bonfire's spirit still flourishes after over a century of tradition

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor • November 21, 2024

Three of the 12 portals stand illuminated during the Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony at the Bonfire Memorial on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

Photo Story: Bonfire Remembrance, 25 years later

Hannah Harrison and Chris Swann • November 18, 2024

The Texas Longhorn offense lines up against the Texas A&M Aggies defense during the Texas A&M-Texas football game at Kyle Field on Nov. 26, 1999. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics)

When the Lone Star rivalry stood still

A look back at the 1999 A&M-Texas football game at Kyle Field

Ian Curtis, Features Editor • November 14, 2024

Aggies watch on as the stack burns bright at the student bonfire on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023.

‘One Tradition, One School, One Spirit’

From ‘burning desire’ to ‘undying flame,’ the Bonfire tradition continues

Theresa Lozano, Life & Arts Editor • November 14, 2024

Members of the 2023-2024 Aggie Muster Committee pose outside the Jack K. Williams Administration Building. (Photo courtesy of Aggie Muster Committee)

Orchestrating a century-old tradition

Students organize annual campus Muster ceremony

Sydnei Miles, Head Life & Arts Editor • April 18, 2024

Items from Lt. Col. David Michael Booth, Class of 1964, on display at the Muster Reflections Display in the Memorial Student Center on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Muster Reflections Display held ahead of ceremony

Families share photos, items from honorees for visitor viewing

Hilani Quinones, Assistant News Editor • April 17, 2024

The Class of 1974 poses for a photo outside the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for their 40 Year Reunion in 2014. (Photo courtesy of the Class of 1974)

Half a Century Tree Later

Diya Regi-Thomas, Life & Arts Writer • April 17, 2024

Swan Song: I'll miss the Batt most of all

Swan Song: I’ll miss the Batt most of all

Kylie Stoner graduates from Texas A&M with a bachelor's in journalism on Thursday, May 9, 2024

Kylie Stoner, Assoc. Sports Editor • May 3, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Idani Cantu)

Swan Song: A final farewell

Idani Cantu graduates from Texas A&M with a degree in agricultural communication and journalism on Friday, May 10, 2024

Idani Cantu, Sports Writer • May 3, 2024

(Photo courtesy of Nadia Abusaid)

Swan Song: Nadia signing off

Nadia Abusaid graduates from Texas A&M with a bachelor's in journalism on Thursday, May 9, 2024

Nadia Abusaid, Life & Arts Writer • May 3, 2024