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Five days following her announcement of going pro, former Texas A&M track star Athing Mu has signed a multi-year deal with Nike.
Former Texas A&M middle distance runner Athing Mu has signed a multi-year deal with Nike.
Despite blatant inequalities between the men’s and women’s NCAA Basketball Tournaments, Texas A&M women's basketball persevered to the Sweet Sixteen during a historic 2020-2021 season.
Flipping through 95 pages of instructions, Tanna Burge, Texas A&M assistant athletic director for sports performance, thought the 2021 National Tournament manual could not be serious. Burge and the rest
Former University of Houston assistant golf coach Matt Fast officially made the switch to become the assistant coach for Texas A&M, 12thMan.com announced Tuesday.
Another figurehead in the world of golf has joined the Texas A&M men’s golf program.
Columnist Joshua Howell says that John August’s response to the Hardy controversy was lackluster at best.
To those who don’t understand why so many Aggies felt John August’s message fell short, consider the following hypothetical, cheekily tailored for an SEC audience.
The first female student-athlete inducted into Texas A&M’s Athletics Hall of Fame, Linda Cornelius, recently lost her battle with cancer, but her legacy lives on.
Legendary Texas A&M pentathlon runner Linda Cornelius passed away on Tuesday after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Arts Criticism writer Katen Adams says “Spiral”, the newest release in the "Saw" franchise is a decent and frightening horror film, but is not for those with a weak stomach.
In the recently released “Spiral,” directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, Chris Rock, playing detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks, and Max Minghella, playing detective William Schenk, make quite the duo. The film
According to several residents in 2818 Place apartments, the complex and its management are continually moving forward with summer renovations while actively displacing students.
After falling under new management, the 2818 Place apartment complex has been undergoing renovations, though this construction has caused issues for students staying on the property over the summer.
After an offensive email from a staff member, the dean of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has made an announcement on behalf of the college.
Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, or CVMBS, has responded after a faculty member sent an email expressing his disapproval of the LGBTQ+ community.
BREAKING: Former interim athletic director and head coach of Texas A&M football, Richard Copeland “R.C.” Slocum, will be undergoing chemotherapy in College Station as a result of a recent diagnosis of a form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Former Texas A&M head football coach Richard Copeland “R.C.” Slocum announced on Texas A&M Football’s Facebook on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with a form of Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
As summer heats up, Aggies share tips on how to survive summer classes, staying in touch with friends, and finding entertainment during the hottest months of the year.
After surviving the first few weeks of summer classes, Aggies are sharing tips and tricks to help fellow students get through their courses.
Experts advise what the Brazos Valley can expect from this hurricane season and how to stay prepared for natural disasters.
As the Southeast United States is struck by one of the first storms of the 2021 hurricane season, Texans should be preparing themselves now, instead of later. It only takes
Columnist Joshua Howell says that Vincent Hardy’s recent email is grounds for termination.
There can be no denying that Vincent Hardy — a program coordinator in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, or CVMBS — is a homophobe. Those might be
Following an extremely successful first year at Texas A&M, freshman middle distance athlete Athing Mu has declared she will be leaving Aggieland to pursue a professional career.
Freshman middle distance runner Athing Mu is one of few athletes to go pro after one year of NCAA competition. Following the conclusion of the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Mu is
All non-essential Texas A&M employees will be off work tomorrow in recognition of Juneteenth.
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday in a press release that theTexas A&M University System would be closed on Friday, June 18 for the Juneteenth national holiday.
Film Critic Katen Adams says “Without Remorse” is full of action but lacks character development
Michael B. Jordan plays Navy SEAL John Clark in the new release “Without Remorse,” journeying across borders to avenge the death of his wife and unborn child. The film is
With the 2021 NFL Draft officially concluded, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher has had some time to reflect on his role and relationships with some of his current and former players, especially with quarterback Kellen Mond.
Texas A&M football coach Jimbo Fisher is a family man.
Students remember and celebrate Juneteenth, while encouraging others to delve deeper into Black American history.
June 19, or Juneteenth, is the annual celebration of national emancipation. Though this day has nationwide significance, it is even more important to the Black community, especially those in Texas.
With the goal of a national title in mind, new Texas A&M baseball head coach Jim Schlossnagle said he is ready to get to work with the maroon and white, after being welcomed to Aggieland on Wednesday.
New Texas A&M baseball head coach Jim Schlossnagle made a grand first appearance with the 12th Man, setting the stage for what the Aggies hope will be the coaching run
The Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center provides a space for student veterans to gather and receive resources from support staff.
The Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center, or VRSC, hosted the namesakes, Don and Ellie Knauss, and other guests of honor for a ribbon cutting ceremony and
With high temperatures comes high demand for air conditioning. ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power this week to combat the demand for electricity.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, is asking residents to conserve electricity through Friday, June 18, according to a June 14 press release.
After a record-breaking run, the Texas A&M women’s track and field season has come to close, including a second place NCAA finish and three national title victories.
The Texas A&M women’s track and field team placed second with three national titles and set two collegiate records at the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on Saturday, June
A number of new businesses are moving into the Bryan-College Station area, including new Dutch Bros locations, a Costco and a mini golf course.
As COVID-19 restrictions lift and the economy rebounds, new businesses are coming to the Bryan-College Station area.
Texas A&M junior golfer Sam Bennett earned the Michael Carter “Junior” Memorial Award and the Arnold Palmer exemption at the Arnold Palmer Cup.
Texas A&M junior golfer Sam Bennett represented Texas A&M for Team USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup, which took place from Friday, June 11 to June 13. Bennett helped the
Texas A&M baseball catcher Taylor Smith has signed on to play a summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Falmouth Commodores, setting him up for a successful career in professional baseball.
In the climb toward a career in professional baseball, one Aggie has taken the next step to reach the top.
As Pride month celebrations begin, former student Kevin Bailey remembers his time involved in Gay Student Services during the climax of a Supreme Court battle.
Texas A&M’s campus is currently home to the LGBTQ+ Cultural Center, along with various LGBTQ+ student organizations and has become a safer place for students of any sexuality to celebrate
Class of 2025 New Student Conferences have begun in Aggieland, returning to in-person format. New students and orientation leaders alike share tips and tricks for incoming freshmen to succeed beyond just their NSC.
Texas A&M’s annual New Student Conferences, or NSCs, kicked off for new and transfer students on May 25 on campus.
Pride Month is underway, and the Texas A&M LGBTQ+ Pride Center continues to welcome and support q***r Aggies.
Found on the second floor of the Student Services Building is the LGBTQ+ Pride Center, guarded by the office’s mascot Gay-zilla. While Pride Month is currently underway, the center provides
Texas A&M‘s new head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle met with the media on Thursday for his formal introduction to Aggieland. Here’s what we learned.
On Wednesday, June 9, Texas A&M’s new head baseball coach was announced. The man who landed the job is former Texas Christian University baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, who has had
GALLERY: Press conference with Jim Schlossnagle
📸: Photos by Abbey Santoro.
On the afternoon of Thursday, June 10 Aggies gathered in the Ford Hall of Champions to welcome the new head coach of the Texas A&M baseball team, Jim Schlossnagle. Schlossnagle
Here are the key takeaways from the progress report released by Former Interim President John Junkins on the four-year initiative to improve diversity at Texas A&M.
On May 27, former Interim President John Junkins released a progress report summarizing the university’s ongoing activities to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion at Texas A&M.
BREAKING: Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork announced Wednesday that Jim Schlossnagle, former head coach of TCU baseball, has been selected to fill the role as head coach for Texas A&M baseball.
Announced Wednesday morning by Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork, former Texas Christian University head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle has been selected to take over as the new head
2012 Heisman winner Johnny Manziel’s former nickname of “Money Manziel” has taken a more literal meaning after the A&M football star admitted to accepting money in exchange for memorabilia during his 2013 season with the Aggies.
During the 2013 Texas A&M football season, then-sophomore quarterback Johnny Manziel was fresh off winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
Three-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Gerrod Chadwell has been hired as the new head coach for Texas A&M women's golf.
Gerrod Chadwell has officially been named the new head coach for Texas A&M women’s golf via a press release.
Film Critic Katen Adams says “Cruella” is shockingly original but includes iconic small aspects from the iconic “101 Dalmatians.”
Emma Stone walks the runway as Cruella De Vil in the recent release “Cruella,” directed by Craig Gillespie. Gillespie brings the villain to life through 1970s rock fashion and captures
As of June 2, 35.9 percent of Texans have been fully vaccinated while both average new cases and hospitalizations have begun to decrease. These statewide statistics are also reflected in Brazos County.
On June 4, The Texas Tribune reported that one-third of Texans are now fully vaccinated as the state reports the lowest number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in a year.
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Aggieland Mariachi has shared Mexican culture with audiences on and off campus since its founding in 2002. #HispanicHeritageMonth 🎶
Founded by the Latinx Graduation Coalition, this optional and additional ceremony has become the newest Aggie tradition bringing a deeper sense of belonging to all Latinx graduates by celebrating their accomplishments in bilingual & inclusive format.
Join us in our adventure as we explore coffee shops around the Bryan-College Station area! Our first stop is at The Kyle House, which provides a non-traditional study atmosphere. It is located in Bryan adjacent to restaurants, antique shops and the La Salle Hotel.
Jeff Morris, a music technology professor at Texas A&M, talks about his compositions and experiments with technology to create music like you've never heard!
Discover the ARTISTS organization at Texas A&M as they thrive to give back to the community with art and gifts each semester at their charity event, Fusion.
Relive the annual Astroworld Festival 2019 started by Travis Scott in Houston, Texas!
Follow the Aggies to the 2019 Texas Bowl to conclude #YearTwo of Jimbo Fisher's reign at A&M.
Student Bonfire burns tonight at the Stack site off Old Hearne Road in Bryan. Before the burn begins at 8:50 p.m., take a look behind the scenes!
Ever since an American Sign Language interpreter has been made available at each midnight yell of the season, this beloved tradition can be enjoyed by even more Aggies.
Take a brief tour of “Small Expressions,” an exhibit currently on display in the MSC’s Stark Galleries.
Tonight, The Battalion will remember the 1999 Bonfire Collapse by tweeting a chronology of the tragedy. Visit our Twitter page, @thebattonline, for an up-to-the-minute look at the timeline of events that took place 20 years ago. (Tweets in the thread will include timestamps as well as dates to emphasize that these events are not currently happening.)
Jennifer Mercieca, an associate professor in Texas A&M’s department of communication, talks about her new book and her goals for her students as a passionate political rhetoric expert.
The pulse of the spirit of Aggieland marches strong on the field during the halftime show of the Texas A&M vs. UTSA football game on Nov. 2, celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Known for surprising his customers, Melvin Reed discusses how he founded Karaoke Uber of Bryan College Station
Join us in a new habitat at Huntsville, where we embark on a spooky ghost hunt with Jonathan Craig and the Texas A&M Paranormal Society!
Learn the history of the Queen Theatre and how you can celebrate Halloween with them this October.
Join us in a new habitat on campus, where we explore slacklining with Ryan Beltran and understand what it takes to become a pro on the tightrope!
Your timeline just got sweeter. 😋Texas A&M sophomore Diana Reyna talks baking, being a first generation student and growing her business.
Last week, the Department of Multicultural Services partnered with multiple student organizations to host the first Multicultural Graduation where they presented stoles to about 125 students. https://bit.ly/2UCewhW
Explore Texas A&M through an outsider’s perspective as traveling author Drew Ott seeks to document the “college experience” at various universities in “The Students, Yes.”
Election commissioner Mary Franklin is announcing the student body election results.
As flu season continues, take a look at how you can avoid getting sick this year.
Mo’s Irish Pub specializes in bar food and live music. Take a look inside their College Station location and see what this pub is all about.
Founded in 2004, the Hullaballoo Pep Band brings pop, classic rock, funk, jazz and of course, Aggie Traditional to the sidelines of Reed Arena.
Over a year after Hurricane Harvey, Aggies continue their relief efforts to benefit those still recovering from the storm's damage. Members of Build to Help Others usually volunteer in Houston area once every month
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