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Out of many rings left after Bonfire collapse, one remains unreturned
After the tragic collapse of Bonfire, one Aggie surrendered their class ring in honor of classmates whose lives were lost. Thirty-one rings were left at the base of the flagpole of the administration building in an emotional gesture. These rings were returned to their owners soon after, but one other ring, tied to a cross near the site of the collapse, was never returned.
A&M leads efforts against nuisance grass
A team of researchers from 16 universities across the country is leading efforts to fight the threat of herbicide resistance in annual bluegrass. Poa annua L., commonly known as annual bluegrass or annual meadow grass, is a problematic species of grass that is becoming increasingly difficult to prevent in managed turf systems.
Out of many rings left after Bonfire collapse, one remains unreturned
After the tragic collapse of Bonfire, one Aggie surrendered their class ring in honor of classmates whose lives were lost. Thirty-one rings were left at the base of the flagpole of the administration building in an emotional gesture. These rings were returned to their owners soon after, but one other ring, tied to a cross near the site of the collapse, was never returned.
Specialty coffee for a good cause
Texas A&M business graduate students created the Good Ag Coffee Company to provide specialty coffee to the community while donating all proceeds to Camp Kesem. Good Ag Coffee can be found at Aggieland Outfitters or at What’s The Buzz Coffee, a local coffee roaster which partnered with the team to create the Aggie-themed specialty coffee. Team member Jorge Daura said in addition to selling their product, Good Ag Coffee aims to help customers learn more about the beverage.
An Aggie’s service
The most important legacies of war aren’t memorials or memorabilia, but the individuals who remain to tell their stories. Ninety-seven-year-old veteran Bill Jones, Class of 1942, served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He attended Texas A&M when the school had roughly 8,000 students, all of whom were men in the Corps of Cadets. Jones was heavily involved on campus during his time in Aggieland. “I was in B Battery Field Artillery at Texas A&M in the Corps,” Jones said.
Taking steps against heart disease
The 25th annual Brazos County Heart Walk raises community awareness for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in America.The Heart Walk is a community-oriented fundraising event organized by the American Heart Association that will take place Nov. 3 at Lot 94 on the West Campus.
Cruz draws crowd at campaign stop in Bryan
The conference hall at the Bryan Expo Center was crowded with over 400 Ted Cruz supporters who welcomed the Senator with an enthusiastic ovation.The Republican incumbent, who was first elected as Texas Senator in 2012, stopped in Bryan on Friday to greet a largely conservative crowd whose T-shirts and signs reflected support for their candidate.
Warrant amnesty period ends Friday
College Station has been aiming to increase court appearances by offering amnesty to those with outstanding warrants, and failure to appear in court before the deadline could result in arrest.Since 2007, College Station has offered a warrant amnesty period twice-per-year for those with outstanding warrants for Class C Misdemeanors. Ending on Nov. 2, the program waives the $50 warrant fee. When the amnesty period ends, a warrant roundup will take place from Nov. 3 to Nov. 11.
University reflects on results of Vision 2020 initiative
In 1999, a task force composed of university faculty, community members and students created Vision 2020, an initiative to guide Texas A&M’s efforts over the decades that followed.The mission statement of Vision 2020 was to “enhance the global value of Texas A&M,” outlining 12 key objectives which would be pursued to meet this statement. The outcomes of the program and goals of its upcoming successor program are important topics in understanding how the university has transformed since 1999.
Students and residents discuss proposed Southside building regulations
The Southside conservation overlay has been a source of debate and discussion in the historic neighborhood located adjacent to Texas A&M.The overlay, proposed by residents of the Southside area, would restrict the construction of new buildings to a maximum height of 33 feet, require protection of trees greater than 8 inches in diameter during construction and set a minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet for new lots, according to the Planning and Zoning Commission.Rohan Sethi, accounting...
Coffee research center looks behind the scenes of the popular drink and its industry
A group of faculty, staff and students at Texas A&M is changing the coffee industry through research and public education programs.Located on West Campus, the Center for Coffee Research and Education is committed to providing information about what is needed to sustain the diverse industry.Program coordinator Rodrigo Chavez said the center spreads information about how coffee is harvested, processed and priced, as well has how the cost of coffee affects the lives of farmers.
Student-led march shows solidarity for sexual assault survivors
The Stand With Survivors March brought the community together to voice their support for survivors of sexual assault.On Thursday night, Texas A&M students and members of the Bryan-College Station community marched from Rudder Plaza to Academic Plaza, where they spoke about the the need to create a safe and welcoming environment for survivors.According to general studies sophomore and co-organizer Zhara Maraj, the march was created with a singular goal in mind — coming together to show support.
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