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The mission of The Battalion

Independent voice of the students of Texas A&M

The Battalion, the student newspaper at Texas A&M University since 1893, is a forum for student expression, which serves the University community by accurately and fairly reporting the news of the day and by developing informed opinions regarding issues of interest to Battalion readers. The Battalion trains students in news journalism by setting high standards and by providing the resources and guidance to reach those standards.

What if ...

you could remove one of the freedoms listed in the First Amendment — religion, speech, press, assembly and petition — which one would it be?

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The First Amendment of the United States includes only 45 words. It says:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Importance of our freedoms

“I do not believe that it can be too often repeated that the freedoms of speech, press, petition, and assembly guaranteed by the First Amendment must be accorded to the ideas we hate or sooner or later they will be denied to the ideas we cherish.” Justice Black as quoted in the Supreme Court Case Communist Party v. SACB

weathering the storm, hurricane ike

2009 staff awards

Several students who serve on The Battalion staff receive top awards

Staff members recognized for outstanding work for 2009. Full story

2007 staff awards

Staff members recognized for outstanding work for 2007. Full story

2008 Pacemaker

2008 staff awards

The Battalion received the 2008 Newspaper Pacemaker Award, considered the collegiate equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, at the 87th Annual National College Media Convention on Nov. 1, 2009. Full story

2006 staff awards

Staff members recognized for outstanding work for 2006. Full story

2006-1994 first place awards

Staff members from The Battalion participated in Texas Intercollegiate Press Association competition each year from 1994 to today. See the first place recognition staffs have received from 1994 to 2006. Full story

It's your student newspaper

Vicky Flores

Make the most of Aggieland

Here it is: a new start, a clean slate, a window of opportunity. As you take your first steps into your college life, think carefully about who you want to be.

Matt Woolbright

Leave a mark

TEXAS A&M is a special place. It’s filled with both incredible faculty and ambitious students, and its halls echo with traditions honored for decades. I want to tell you about one tradition with which I have fallen in love. Like many other things at Texas A&M, this tradition centers on service. However, unlike most traditions, it is 117 years old.

Megan Ryan

More than a newspaper

I never thought I’d be a desk job kind of person. I never once pictured myself at a desk in front of a computer and a keyboard every day. But here I am, typing away and having the time of my life.

How can I submit content to The Battalion?

With more than 800 student organizations, more than 45,000 students, faculty and staff, The Battalion editors receive thousands of requests for stories and photos. Please use the guidelines to help your information make it to publication.

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Here's a story idea

To submit a story idea to The Battalion, send it to metro@thebatt.com and editor@thebatt.com. You are the eyes and ears of the campus and this is your student newspaper. You should include the time, date and place of the story idea. Please include at least three contact names, e-mails and phone numbers.

visual request form

I'd like to request a photo

Fill out the attached form and submit it at least a week before your event takes place. Explain to the photographer what he or she will be shooting. For example, will the event be outside? How long will the event take place? It is important to let the photographer know as much as you can about the shooting site as possible so the photographer can bring the equipment needed to cover the shoot.