With Juneteenth quickly approaching on June 19, the Bryan-College Station area is hosting The Juneteenth Parade and Blues Festival to honor the holiday that commemorates the 1865 abolition of slavery in Texas.
Aggie rings often travel around the world through the careers and adventures of Aggies everywhere. Former NASA flight director, Gerry Griffin’s Aggie ring took an unexpected route when it traveled to the moon and back on Apollo 12, reaching the farthest distance from Aggieland ever recorded …
What is “real” music? For Texas based artist David Grace that question can’t be answered by a simple explanation, but with a melody of country-fried, R&B infused experiences.
Reflecting selfless service, Kyle Field Day connects the Bryan-College Station area and Texas A&M students to community projects.
An exhibit at the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives aims to highlight the wide array of races, religions, genders, sexual orientations and cultures represented in the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy.
Many coffee shops are scattered across Aggieland, but what are the best coffee shops in College Station? When students absolutely must have an iced mocha in order to finish their essay, where do they turn? Life & Arts writer Lexi Ellis asked 16 students what their favorite coffee shop is…
The third annual “Somebunny to Love” pet adoption event occurred this past weekend and many breeds of dogs came to join in on the spring-themed fun.
Rudder Plaza became a beach on Wednesday to celebrate the Memorial Student Center’s 68th birthday.
As summer approaches, a new paddle board and kayak rental service on Lake Bryan provides an escape from the Texas heat.
Despite a lingering wind chill from the weekend’s downpour, the Texas A&M chapter of Camp Kesem capitalized on a bright Sunday afternoon to host their second annual Messy Olympics at Wolf Pen Creek.
On its golden surface, the Aggie Ring is a testament to the pursuit of a higher education. But underneath resides a story only the ring bearer can tell. For Jonas Lossner, that story began 73 years before he placed Aggie gold on his finger.
UPDATE, April 12: The Downtown Street and Art Fair has been cancelled due to weather concerns.
People of all ages are invited to join in the fun at Gladiator Dash, an annual mud run for a good cause.
Featuring good food and better entertainment, CARPOOL will host its second annual Crawfish Boil fundraiser, supporting their mission to provide free rides to those who have been drinking or are in need of alternative transportation.
Texas A&M is celebrating a century of Aggie family support this weekend.
Based in Houston but performing with the spirit of Ireland in their hearts, Blaggards is a four-piece ‘Stout Irish Rock’ band and frequent guest of honor at O’Bannon’s Taphouse on Northgate.
“Finding Neverland” tells the story of how J.M. Barrie created the world of Neverland and its fascinating characters, including Peter Pan.
A sold-out crowd sang along and tapped their toes to the strumming of guitars and the beat of a tambourine on Thursday evening.
Andrea Imhoff is a lively professor and musician. She grew up in Australia before coming to America for her graduate program, which gradually led her to Texas A&M. She has been here ever since.
Holding hundreds of demonstrations and lectures, along with their famous depth charge, the Physics and Engineering Festival is a must see for anyone with a curious soul.
In celebration of Grand Canyon National Park’s 100th anniversary, the jagged history of rock and mineral formation is uncovered in the latest exhibit at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History.
Hundreds of students and community members will gather in Kyle Field to participate in an athletic event that’s not football.
To bring attention to housing insecurity, Aggie Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 15th annual Shack-A-Thon.
The Femmatas, a women’s a cappella group at Texas A&M, build one another up while doing what they love.
Who is the more foolish: the person who spends an entire day committed to child’s play or the person who falls victim to joy buzzers and shaving cream pies? Only hearty laughter will tell on April Fool’s Day.
To raise money for True Blue Animal Rescue, Sigma Alpha Mu’s second annual Sammy’s Bark-B-Que philanthropy event will be held March 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
NEEDTOBREATHE is an American rock band that will be performing with special guest Sean McConnell at Rudder Auditorium on Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale with $1 of each ticket going straight to the OneWorldHealth organization.
Spring semester is a great time to be an Aggie. Students are getting their rings, whooping for the first time, remembering their loved ones and getting to participate in Ring Dance. These traditions are what make Texas A&M so unique and fills both students and alumni with the Aggie Spirit.
With 40 years of experience in violin research, Joseph Nagyvary’s passion for the instrument began during his childhood in Hungary. Before getting the chance to conduct his research, Nagyvary spent his youth wanting to learn the violin. Eventually, his passion for playing took another path.
Students from a wide range of disciplines submitted paintings, sculptures and films to compete for cash prizes in this year’s ArtFest.
A colourful new modern art exhibit is now open to the public in Downtown Bryan.
Allison Wolfe, Class of 2009, earned first place on the reality television show “Worst Cooks in America,” taking home the cash prize of $25,000. The season 15 finale aired at 9 p.m. on March 3, revealing Wolfe as the winner.
A 10-minute drive from the university leads Bryan-College Station residents to North Dowling Road, down the winding street of Post Oak Trees and the occasional prickly pear, and past the tractors and horse stables. At the end of its beaten path is the New Republic Brewing Company.
Featuring music from “Star Wars,” “Jaws” and “E.T.,” The Boston Pops Orchestra will perform film composer John Williams’ best work in its upcoming concert at Texas A&M.
Filled with hands-on activities including a teddy bear surgery, Texas A&M’s Veterinary School Open House can be crucial for those considering a career caring for animals.
Those who are yearning for more of those red and blue wildflower hues are in luck, as the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History will host their first annual Wildflower Day at Boonville Heritage Park on Saturday.
Incoming freshmen will have an opportunity to participate in a pilot first-year experience program in the fall semester before it is implemented campus-wide in the future.
Whether it be a fresh printing right off the Barnes & Noble “best sellers” shelf, or pages hanging from the loose thread of a worn spine, National Reading Month encourages everyone to pick up a book and delve into a new literary adventure.
In Rudder Plaza, Aggie Replant members are bringing the colorful, tiny succulents from Succs N Such onto campus for students to enjoy. Beside Rudder Fountain, students were excitedly moving about and purchasing small pots and cute succulent plants to decorate their dorm rooms and apartments.
From Sunday to Tuesday, A&M turned Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in downtown Austin into its home base for South by Southwest.
At South by Southwest, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp discussed a range of recent developments for the system and its flagship institution.
Breakaway volunteers are saying “shalom” to their annual project focused on sharing the word of God.
Anyone at South by Southwest 2019 could walk into the Texas A&M [Power] House and see concerts or sessions featuring experts during the three days it was open. However, not just anyone could not see the research and planning put in by Texas A&M students before and after the conference.
Reflecting the Texas A&M core values, Courtney Cares provides Aggie volunteers with the opportunity to explore the therapeutic horsemanship industry.
From simply playing together to making entire games, Texas Aggie Game Developers creates an environment where video games are viewed as both entertainment and a learning experience.
Led by inspirational women, The Other 364 Days is an empowering way to celebrate International Women’s Day.
While a 50-degree wind chill cut through the streets on Saturday night, the inside of Shiner Park steamed with a flurry of fists as students and alumni alike gathered to watch 10 bouts at Aggie Fight Night.
Fans of Texas country music braved the cold, early spring weather in celebration of Texas Independence Day.
Singer-songwriter Parker McCollum will perform at the Republic of Texas festival on Saturday, March 2 at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Also playing are Josh Abbott Band, Wade Bowen, John Bauman, Kaitlin Butts and Grant Gilbert.
Known for making readers question the limits of science and humanity, a modern twist was put on the 200-year-old science fiction novel “Frankenstein” at Rudder Theater on Tuesday.
With a different subject each day, Traditions Week dives into the history and application of the traditions of Texas A&M University.
