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Ana Renfroe

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  • Student, Texas A&M University
Bryan, College Station, Texas
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Covers:  Education, breaking news, university administration, local and state politics, features
TAMU ‘25. Aggie journalism student. Formerly @TheBattOnline and TIPA officer
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Articles by Ana Renfroe

A smarter home could ease the strain of dementia care

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By Ana Renfroe
| tamu.edu
Home sensors and smart devices are being integrated into a user-friendly app to track activity inside a home and help caregivers monitor safety risks for people living with dementia. The mockup of the Smart Home Care Digital Twin app appears on a smartphone held by research assistant Mingi Kim. Living at home can bring daily uncertainty for family and caregivers of people with dementia.
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Abandoned land drives dangerous heat in Houston, researchers find

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By Ana Renfroe, Gaby Clark Verified, Robert Egan Verified
| Phys.org Verified
On a scorching Texas afternoon, some Houston neighborhoods heat up far faster than others. New research from Texas A&M University shows vacant and abandoned land is a big reason why. A new study led by Dr. Dingding Ren, a lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, finds that vacant lots with vegetation can help cool surrounding areas. Abandoned buildings and paved lots do the opposite, raising land surface temperatures by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Abandoned land drives dangerous heat in Houston, Texas A&M study finds

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By Ana Renfroe
| tamu.edu
On a scorching Texas afternoon, some Houston neighborhoods heat up far faster than others. New research from Texas A&M University shows vacant and abandoned land is a big reason why. A new study led by Dr. Dingding Ren, a lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, finds that vacant lots with vegetation can help cool surrounding areas. Abandoned buildings and paved lots do the opposite, raising land surface temperatures by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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US Navy Honors Legendary Aggie Veteran With Namesake Ship

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By Ana Renfroe, Darren Benson
| Texas A&M Today
The United States Navy will name a ship after Don Walsh, an Aggie veteran who left a legacy as an ocean explorer. Walsh died in 2023 at the age of 92. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the news on Jan. 10 during a ship-naming ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland. The future USNS Don Walsh will be a T-AGOS 25, the Navy’s newest class of ocean surveillance ships, recently named the Explorer class.
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Troubadour Festival To Return To Texas A&M Campus In May

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By Ana Renfroe, Darren Benson
| Texas A&M Today
Shane Smith & the Saints will take the stage as the headline entertainment for the third annual Troubadour Festival when it returns to Aggie Park on the Texas A&M University campus May 17. First held at Aggie Park in 2023, the Troubadour Festival brings together top country music artists and Texas’s best barbecue for the state’s premier barbecue and live country music event.
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George Strait Makes History With Record-Setting Concert At Kyle Field

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By Ana Renfroe
| San Saba News & Star Verified
Body The “King of Country” music George Strait claimed another crown at his Texas A&M University concert over the weekend. On Saturday, 110,905 fans attended Strait’s “The King at Kyle Field” concert, breaking the attendance record for a ticketed concert. Strait took center stage alongside Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman. In March, the performance was announced as Strait’s only Texas performance in 2024.
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George Strait makes history with record-setting concert at Kyle Field

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By Ana Renfroe, Darren Benson
| Texas A&M Today
The “King of Country” music George Strait claimed another crown at his Texas A&M University concert over the weekend. On Saturday, 110,905 fans attended Strait’s “The King at Kyle Field” concert, breaking the attendance record for a ticketed concert. Strait took center stage alongside Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman. In March, the performance was announced as Strait’s only Texas performance in 2024.
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The ‘Write’ stuff: A&M Student Media announces 2024-25 leadership

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Meet the new editors of The Battalion, Aggieland Yearbook, Maroon Life magazine May 4, 2024 Texas A&M Student Media is proud to announce its new editors-in-chief of its three publications. Neuroscience freshman Amy Leigh Steward has been selected as the summer and 2024-25 academic year editor-in-chief of The Battalion. Once current editor-in-chief and journalism junior Zoe May steps down, May will lead the newest standalone publication, Maroon Life magazine.
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A&M scrambles to meet compliance for new Title IX rules by August

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By Ana Renfroe, Stacy Cox
| The Battalion Verified
‘I have a lot of work to do,’ says A&M’s Title IX coordinator May 1, 2024 After being stalled for two years, the Biden-Harris administration established new Title IX regulations. All public institutions, including Texas A&M, will implement the changes on their campuses by Aug. 1.
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Students gather at A&M gather for pro-Palestine protest, calling for university divestment

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
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2024 Muster highlights the Aggie Spirit

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By Ana Renfroe, Mia Putnam
| The Battalion Verified
Every year, Muster reminds current and former students why we are called the Aggie family. This year was no different when thousands of Aggies traveled to Reed Arena for the 100th campus Muster on Sunday night. Speakers at the event included Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III, the Association’s Chair of the Board Bobby Jenkins, Student Body President Andrew Applewhite, Muster Committee Chair Avery DeWolf and the official Muster Speaker retired Maj. Gen. Tim Green.
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A&M welcomes new journalism professors from CNN, Dallas Morning News

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
At a ceremony honoring Aggie journalists, Texas A&M announced it will welcome three new journalism professors in the fall. New hires will include Mariano Castillo and Flora Charner of CNN, and Paul O’Donnell of Dallas Morning News. Castillo, A&M Class of 2002, is senior director of news standards and practices. Charner is the weekend director of coverage for CNN’s international newsgathering. O’Donnell is the senior business editor at the Dallas Morning News.
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Student leaders reflect on years of service in final Student Senate meeting

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By Ana Renfroe, Justice Jenson
| The Battalion Verified
The Student Government Association wrapped up its 76th session by giving out awards such as the Senator, Committee and Statesman of the Year while also allowing its longest-serving members to address the Senate for the final time. On April 17, Speaker of the Senate Marcus Glass started the assembly with a special presentation of the Senator of the Year award.
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A&M Student Media claims 30 awards, high honors at 2024 TIPA

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Last weekend, the Texas Intercollegiate Press Associated presented Texas A&M Student Media with 30 awards at the 2024 convention in San Marcos. Aggie journalists from The Battalion and The Aggieland Yearbook claimed awards in multiple categories including writing, photography, design and advertising for content published in 2023. Against the odds, The Battalion claimed 1st place in Best of Show for website design.
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Take Back the Night empowers sexual assault survivors through community

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By Ana Renfroe, Stacy Cox
| The Battalion Verified
Sexual assault survivors and advocates held “Take Back the Night” at Aggie Park on Wednesday, April 3 in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The event featured a keynote speaker on human trafficking, a candlelight moment of empowerment, an Awareness Walk through Aggie Park and speeches from a survivor of sexual assault, an advocate and ally.
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Travis Scott’s new clothing collaboration drops on campus

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By Ana Renfroe, Mikayla Martinez
| The Battalion Verified
In the early morning hours, students lined up outside the MSC Barnes & Noble Bookstore, all in hopes of scoring a piece of Travis Scott’s newest Cactus Jack Texas A&M clothing drop on April 4. The record company Cactus Jack launched a “first-of-its-kind” college-inspired collection of apparel, “Jack Goes Back to College,” with A&M as one of the 28 colleges selected. Founder and rapper Travis Scott teamed up with Fanatics, Lids and Mitchell & Ness for the collection.
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Life on the frontline: Commissioned Corps members from Public Health Service visit A&M

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By Ana Renfroe, Mia Putnam
| The Battalion Verified
At Texas A&M, it’s not uncommon to hear of Aggies commissioning into a branch of service like the U.S. Army or Navy. However, many students have never heard of the Public Health Service, one of the eight uniformed branches of the U.S. that has protected citizens from natural disasters, pandemics and global health threats for over 200 years.
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Once a Singing Cadet, always a Singing Cadet

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By Caleb Elizondo, Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
“I saw the people gather / I heard the music start / The song that they were singing / Is ringing in my heart.” Words from “No Man is an Island” and other classic songs will fill Rudder Auditorium as the famous Singing Cadets hosts its second-ever reunion concert this weekend. Almost 250 current and former members will take part in its flagship spring choir performance, celebrating the group’s lengthy history in Aggieland — and beyond.
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A&M professors discuss Texas border policies, legal clashes with federal government

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By Ana Renfroe, Cameron Gibson
| The Battalion Verified
For a few hours, a new law known as Senate Bill 4, or SB4, went into effect on March 20, making crossing the border illegally a state crime. The new law permitted Texas law enforcement to arrest those crossing illegally. No arrests were reported on Tuesday before it re-entered a state of legal limbo. Deportation and border enforcement are typically considered to be the federal government’s responsibility, not the state’s.
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Don't look up without proper protection on April 8

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By Ana Renfroe, Mikayla Martinez
| The Battalion Verified
Look up at the sky on April 8 and witness the spectacular meet-up between the sun and the moon, but make sure to do this safely with solar viewers. According to the libraries’ research guides, the eclipse is predicted to start at 12:19 p.m. in College Station and end at 3 p.m. The maximum eclipse will occur at 1:39 p.m. with the sun’s surface 98.61 percent obscured. This is Texas’ second visible eclipse in under six months following the Libraries’ October Aggie eclipse event.
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Student Senate honors wildfire victims, Aggie first responders

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By Ana Renfroe, J. M. Wise
| The Battalion Verified
Texas A&M student senators moved by the Smokehouse Creek wildfires created a resolution to commemorate the work done by Texas A&M volunteers. The Texas Wildfires Resilience Resolution passed unanimously on March 27. Two off-campus senators, ecology and conservation biology junior Cody Sexton and animal science sophomore Landry Langley, authored the piece.
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Fish Camp adds new transportation options at a cost to attendees

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
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Campus protest continues against anti-DEI law SB 17

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By Ana Renfroe, Stacy Cox
| The Battalion Verified
Aggie women’s org hosts demonstration at Rudder Plaza March 26, 2024 Texas A&M women’s organization Aggie Rosies protested the passage of Texas Senate Bill 17, or SB 17, on March 25 at Rudder Plaza. Animal science junior Autumn Borowski, who serves as philanthropy executive for Aggie Rosies, organized the protest against the bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that went into effect Jan. 1.
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Inaugural Farmers Fight Night announces boxing lineup

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By Caleb Elizondo, Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Amateur boxing event for charity will feature nine matches on April 4 March 21, 2024 In two weeks, 18 amateur Aggie boxers will duke it out at Reed Arena for charity. Farmers Fight Night, or FFN, is set to host its inaugural high-profile charity boxing match at Texas A&M on April 4 at 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale through the 12th Man Foundation website. General admission is $25, but reserved seats are available for $35-$50 per ticket.
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Tim Green selected as 2024 Muster speaker

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Respected veteran to speak at April 21 ceremony March 6, 2024 The Aggie Muster Committee announced retired US Air Force Maj. Gen. Tim Green as the keynote speaker for this year’s Muster ceremony. While at Texas A&M, Green earned his bachelor in civil engineering in 1986. Later, he graduated in 1992 with his master’s degree. Green was a member of the Corps of Cadets and commissioned into the Air Force in 1987 through the ROTC program.
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Silver Taps: Stephen ‘Steve-O’ Oderinde

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
February 12, 1997 — January 22, 2024 Stephen “Steve-O” Oderinde Unwavering, loyal to family and dedicated to his passions. To change the world, Stephen knew he had to step outside of the box. At 26 years old, Stephen was already achieving his goal. At Texas A&M, Stephen was completing his master’s degree in microbiology. Stephen’s career was about to take off, and he was set to graduate in May.
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SGA reveals candidates for 2024-25 student body president, Yell Leader, more

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M Student Government Association Election Commission released the list of candidates running for major positions in the 2024-25 election. Finalized on Feb. 16 by Election Commissioner Jared Ramos, the candidates are as follows: Major races Cade Coppinger, finance junior Ben Crockett, political science junior Luke Kohler, finance junior Ankit Lulla, mechatronics, robotics and automation engineering junior Val McNeill, industrial distribution junior Carter J.
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New esports facility could ‘level the playing field’ for Aggie athletes

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
A&M to build campus at former Macy’s in Post Oak Mall February 14, 2024 Texas A&M has been working behind the scenes to acquire the former Macy’s at Post Oak Mall for an esports campus conversion. Now, the Texas A&M Esports club is one step closer to having an athletic facility to call its own. Texas A&M Esports, or AME, is a student organization for casual and competitive gaming enthusiasts that boasts almost 2,800 members.
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Silver Taps: Britney Romero

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
November 6, 2023 April 25, 2005 — October 15, 2023 Bright, radiant and unconditionally caring. Britney always aspired to be an Aggie and was most proud to achieve her dream. Born in San Marcos, Britney was a first-generation Mexican-American, and after she turned 1-year old, her family said they soon moved to Baytown. There, they planted their roots and welcomed Britney’s younger sister, Ivana, a few years later.
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A&M unveils new vision for a ‘Decade of Excellence’ in Welsh’s first State of the University address

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Texas A&M looks to enter its “Decade of Excellence” after Interim President Mark A. Welsh III shared the university’s new vision and its strategic plan. On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Welsh III delivered his first State of the University address at Rudder Theatre. Welsh delivered his presentation to students, faculty and community members. Unlike past addresses, Welsh opted not to speak behind a podium to connect more with attendees, he said afterward.
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U.S. Space Force selects A&M to lead $37.6 million in-space operations research project

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
January 13, 2024 The United States Space Force tapped Texas A&M to lead its joint-effort Space Strategic Technical Institute for In-Space Operations, or SSTI-IO, researching innovations for in-space operations. On Jan. 8, the Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory announced they selected A&M to lead the joint SSTI research effort, along with the University of Cincinnati. Both universities will receive a combined total of $49.9 million in funding, and A&M confirmed on Jan.
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A&M Board of Regents appoint Welsh as 27th president

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents officially appointed Gen. Mark A. Welsh III as permanent president. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the A&M Board of Regents held a special meeting to select the next university leader and discuss other agenda items. The regents unanimously approved Welsh for the position, who will now serve as the 27th president. “I’ve had a lot of proud moments in my life and a lot of memorable moments, and this was right at the top of the list,” Welsh said.
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The Batt Signal Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
January 13, 2024 On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Ana Renfroe discusses Texas A&M’s new collaborative research project for the U.S. Space Force, President Mark A. Welsh III addresses A&M-Qatar nuclear research allegations and Arctic winds blowing through the Brazos Valley. This week’s contributors are Ana Renfroe and Hilani Quinones. Make sure to check out previous episodes of The Batt Signal, Home Turf and Calculated Culture, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Welsh named sole finalist for university president

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M Board of Regents named current-interim President Gen. Mark A. Welsh III the sole finalist for university president during a Friday, Nov. 17 meeting. The regents unanimously agreed on Welsh as the finalist. Earlier this week on Monday, A&M system Chancellor John Sharp told the Faculty Senate Executive Committee that he would be recommending Welsh to the regents for the presidency, according to a Nov. 13 press release.
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A&M cancels Tuesday classes, delays start times on Wednesday

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Classes and non-essential campus operations are cancelled for Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to icy and inclement weather conditions. Texas A&M issued a Code Maroon alert for Bryan-College Station campuses on Monday, Jan. 15. B-CS non-essential campus operations are suspended and classes are canceled for Jan 16. Visit https://t.co/FCt53bbcTJ for info.https://t.co/xZl7OKFqm3 — CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) January 15, 2024 Bus service is impacted and will not run.
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‘No student will pay higher net tuition and fees’: Regents approve new fall 2023 tuition bill

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
December 7, 2022 Starting in the fall 2023, Texas A&M plans to allocate millions in additional scholarships to benefit incoming and current undergraduates, losing millions of dollars in revenue due to its new tuition system. On Nov. 10, the A&M System Board of Regents met and approved its proposal for the fall 2023 tuition and fee structure. The new structure plans to decrease the average net tuition and fee costs for undergraduates by 0.6%.
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Warm campus welcomes, cold city weather approach

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
January 13, 2024 Although the spring semester brings warm welcomes for returning Aggies, residents are preparing for Arctic cold to blow through the Brazos Valley until Wednesday. The below-freezing air will arrive by Sunday, Jan. 14, and temperatures are expected to be at or below 32 degrees for about 72 hours, according to predictions from meteorology experts at KBTX.
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The Batt Signal Episode 44: Amping up, apprehension and applicants

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Ana Renfroe discusses Aggie scientists from the Department of Physics and Astronomy planning its flagship outreach festival, Student Senate upholds a veto from the president and senators look to fill 16 vacancies. For more information on all the stories featured in today’s episode visit our website at thebatt.com or pick up a print edition on stands every Thursday. This week’s contributors are Cameron Gibson and Justice Jenson.
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Tuesday classes cancelled

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
January 15, 2024 Classes and non-essential campus operations are cancelled for Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to icy and inclement weather conditions. Texas A&M issued a Code Maroon alert for Bryan-College Station campuses on Monday, Jan. 15. B-CS non-essential campus operations are suspended and classes are canceled for Jan 16. Visit https://t.co/FCt53bbcTJ for info.https://t.co/xZl7OKFqm3 — CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) January 15, 2024 Bus service is impacted and will not run.
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Warm campus welcomes, cold city weather approach

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Although the spring semester brings warm welcomes for returning Aggies, residents are preparing for Arctic cold to blow through the Brazos Valley until Wednesday. The below-freezing air will arrive by Sunday, Jan. 14, and temperatures are expected to be at or below 32 degrees for about 72 hours, according to predictions from meteorology experts at KBTX.
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U.S. Space Force selects A&M to lead $37.6 million in-space operations research project

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The United States Space Force tapped Texas A&M to lead its joint-effort Space Strategic Technical Institute for In-Space Operations, or SSTI-IO, researching innovations for in-space operations. On Jan. 8, the Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory announced they selected A&M to lead the joint SSTI research effort, along with the University of Cincinnati. Both universities will receive a combined total of $49.9 million in funding, and A&M confirmed on Jan.
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The Batt Signal Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Ana Renfroe discusses Texas A&M’s new collaborative research project for the U.S. Space Force, President Mark A. Welsh III addresses A&M-Qatar nuclear research allegations and Arctic winds blowing through the Brazos Valley. This week’s contributors are Ana Renfroe and Hilani Quinones. Make sure to check out previous episodes of The Batt Signal, Home Turf and Calculated Culture, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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A&M Board of Regents appoint Welsh as 27th president

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents officially appointed Gen. Mark A. Welsh III as permanent president. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the A&M Board of Regents held a special meeting to select the next university leader and discuss other agenda items. The regents unanimously approved Welsh for the position, who will now serve as the 27th president. “I’ve had a lot of proud moments in my life and a lot of memorable moments, and this was right at the top of the list,” Welsh said.
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A&M unveils new vision for a ‘Decade of Excellence’ in Welsh’s first State of the University address

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Texas A&M looks to enter its “Decade of Excellence” after Interim President Mark A. Welsh III shared the university’s new vision and its strategic plan. On Wednesday, Nov. 28, Welsh III delivered his first State of the University address at Rudder Theatre. Welsh delivered his presentation to students, faculty and community members. Unlike past addresses, Welsh opted not to speak behind a podium to connect more with attendees, he said afterward.
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Welsh named sole finalist for university president

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M Board of Regents named current-interim President Gen. Mark A. Welsh III the sole finalist for university president during a Friday, Nov. 17 meeting. The regents unanimously agreed on Welsh as the finalist. Earlier this week on Monday, A&M system Chancellor John Sharp told the Faculty Senate Executive Committee that he would be recommending Welsh to the regents for the presidency, according to a Nov. 13 press release.
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Silver Taps: Britney Romero

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
April 25, 2005 — October 15, 2023 Bright, radiant and unconditionally caring. Britney always aspired to be an Aggie and was most proud to achieve her dream. Born in San Marcos, Britney was a first-generation Mexican-American, and after she turned 1-year old, her family said they soon moved to Baytown. There, they planted their roots and welcomed Britney’s younger sister, Ivana, a few years later. Both of her parents immigrated from Mexico in hopes of getting better opportunities for their children.
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Deceased freshman identified in Dunn Hall, investigation ongoing

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The Texas A&M University Police Department is actively investigating the death of a freshman found in the courtyard of Dunn Hall. On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 15, the Texas A&M University Police Department, or UPD, began investigating the reported death. At the time, UPD did not release any additional information, but in the evening, Vice President for Student Affairs Joe Ramirez confirmed the death.
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Aggies elect next freshman class president, student senators

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
The final votes for the student government elections are in. The Texas A&M Student Government Association, or SGA, Election Commission oversaw the fall 2023 election. Students voted from Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. until Friday, Sept. 29 at noon. The Class of 2027 voted for freshman class president, and students voted for Student Senate representatives. The unofficial results were released on the evening of Friday,  Sept. 29 and were officially confirmed on Monday, Oct.
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Meet the Class of 2027 presidential candidates

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Editor’s note: All candidates were contacted and invited to comment. For those who did not respond, information from the campaign guide and their campaign accounts was included when available. Student government and class council elections are quickly approaching. The Class of 2027 can cast their digital ballots for freshman class president on vote.tamu.edu from Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. until Friday, Sept.
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When life gives you Lemmons

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By Ana Renfroe
| The Battalion Verified
Former broadcaster Larry Lemmons has always been in tune with his sense of adventure, using it as a stepping stone for his media career. Now, he’s using his same attitude to leave a lasting impact on students. Currently a communication and journalism professor at Texas A&M, Lemmons offers a wealth of over 30 years of media and broadcast experience to the next generation of storytellers.
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