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Reflections

Memorabilia displays honor deceased Aggies

The tablecloth that sat under Polo Manukainiu’s hand as he signed with A&M. A cross made out of the necks of Ian Pogue’s cherished guitars. An Aggie Ring placed next to Ken Nelson’s Harley Davidson jacket and motorcycle helmet. A placard with the words “City of Bryan Mayor” printed neatly under Lonnie Stabler’s name. These items and more will be displayed in the MSC Flag Room until Muster on Monday in an attempt to tell the story behind the names called. Full story

Student NASA design fits like a glove

Seniors engineer virtual reality project

For their senior design project, a group of eight engineering students from different disciplines are working on a virtual reality glove to be utilized while training future NASA astronauts. Matthew Torres, senior electrical engineering major, said NASA is trying to build a virtual environment that will help astronauts get acquainted with their work environment — space.

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Heels bring sex crime awareness to new heights

Donning red high heels, more than 100 men took to campus streets and sidewalks to raise awareness for sexual violence.

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Organization spearheads drive to help war refugees

Faculty and students encouraged to participate

Working to create a place for international refugees in Houston, MSC FLI’s annual drive only collected bicycles in the past, but this year, the freshman leadership organization is encouraging students and faculty to donate anything from old furniture to old shoes, along with bicycles, to the Houston-based nonprofit Life Cycles.

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Judicial Court finds senator failed to comply

The SGA Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that Student Senate finance chair, Cary Cheshire, failed to comply with bylaw provisions by failing to hold a hearing for a funding request by Fish Aides for its annual Big Banquet.

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Shack-a-Thon

The shacks are back

The campus squirrels have new neighbors this week in Rudder Plaza.

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Yesterday's stories

So long, General Weber

VP to leave behind position, memories at month’s end

Lt. Gen. Joe Weber, vice president for Student Affairs, will leave the University later this month to become executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Former intelligence agents talk spying

Students and visitors caught a glimpse of the complex and deadly world of counterintelligence Monday evening at “Spy Games: The Art of Counterintelligence” as two espionage experts discussed security issues the U.S. faces at home and abroad.
Provost: President search duration a ‘good sign’

Faculty Senate convened Monday to touch base on a variety of topics ranging from the search for the next University president to the switch from the Zimbra email server to google’s gmail.
Trial questions senator’s actions

J-Court to decide whether to force funding hearing

What began as an appeal to the Student Government Association’s Judicial Court regarding fair practices in senate morphed into an expedited trial Monday on the legal scope of the judicial branch.
Banquet honors work of custodial staff

Hosts urge students to thank custodians

Amid the music, food and dancing, hosts of the annual Big Banquet attempted to convey gratitude for custodians on campus — something organizers say students should consider more in their day-to-day lives.
Houston-based artists lecture, reflect on career

The Art Guys challenge artistic norms

Humorous and unconventional, The Art Guys seek to prove that art can more than just a painting on a wall.

A performance duo that met at the University of Houston in 1983, the Art Guys now travel nationwide to different universities to give lectures, perform and display their contemporary art.
Opinion: Keeping pace

A&M offense has the skills but lacks the consistency

Despite dropping some tough matchups as of late, Texas A&M’s baseball team has provided spurts of offense that signal improvement as the season moves forward.

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Profiles

Q&A: Founder fights for rights

Local project works to end child enslavement

Chris Field is the founder and executive director of Mercy Project, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to provide long-term and sustainable solutions to child trafficking in Ghana, Africa. Although he eventually transferred, Field started school at Texas A&M in the Class of 2005. City reporter Pallavi Kaushik sat down with Field to talk about his project.
Q&A: A world of knowledge

Professor Brett Cooke discusses interests in Russia

David Cohen, lifestyles writer, sits down with Brett Cooke, professor of international studies
Q&A: Prof fosters new media

Rice helps usher in changing journalism landscape

Elizabeth Evans, lifestyles writer, talks with journalism lecturer Dale Rice.
Q&A: To war and back

Storyteller shares life stories, advice on writing

Elizabeth Evans, lifestyles writer, sits down with creative writing professor Larry Heinemann.
Q&A: From Greece to Aggieland

Professor Vasilakis gives a glimpse into his personal life

Alexandra Slaughter, lifestyles writer, sits down with English professor Apostolos Vasilakis
Q & A: with assistant English professor Lucia Hodgson

Lucia Hodgson, who is from California, specializes in areas of literature that include childhood studies and transatlantic slavery.

Keeping Traditions

There's a spirit...

Bonfire Memorial embodies Aggie Spirit, stands for fallen students

The Aggie Bonfire was one of the most celebrated and anticipated traditions at Texas A&M. Working as one through hard labor, sweat and determination, bonds were forged that could only be described as familial.
Aggie Ring

Keeping Traditions

One of the most highly anticipated events in Aggie's college life is the moment they receive their hard-earned Aggie Ring.
Reveille

Keeping Traditions

The most well-known and beloved lady on campus might only be knee-high, but she is frequently sought after for photographs or simply an approving wag of her tail.
Silver Taps

Keeping Traditions

As an Aggie family, students honor deceased peers on the first Tuesday of every month at Silver Taps. At 10:15 p.m., Aggies quietly gather in the Academic Plaza as the Albritton Tower bells play hymns. At 10:30 p.m.,....