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Sharp’s memo says vaping must be prohibited across entire A&M System
A memo released Tuesday by Chancellor John Sharp announced a ban on vaping throughout the Texas A&M System, though details of the ban remain somewhat up in the air as system institutions work to implement the policy. Sharp’s memo cited a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has recorded 805 cases of lung injury and a dozen deaths in which a history of e-cigarette use or vaping was a common factor.
A&M experts discuss rare infection that led to death of Texas native
10-year-old Texas native Lily Mae Avant passed away Sept. 9 after contracting a rare infection from a brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. Avant contracted this infection after swimming in the Brazos River with her family over Labor Day weekend. The amoeba is thought to have been ingested through her nose, and she was taken to the hospital after showing symptoms of headache and fever.
Omid’s Journey: One Aggie’s encounter with The Muslim Ban
“It is an urgent necessity that officials adhere to these constitutional guarantees and mandates in all their actions, even in the sphere of foreign affairs. An anxious world must know that our Government remains committed always to the liberties the Constitution seeks to preserve and protect, so that freedom extends outward, and lasts.” - Justice Anthony Kennedy The first thing to go was her hair.
WWI and the neglected history of 9/11
One hundred years ago on Nov. 11, the cadets of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (AMC) declared a “strike” and took to the paths and roads of Bryan in celebration because, just one year before — at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — the Armistice Treaty was signed, thus bringing an end to the bloodiest war in human history at the time, World War I.
SAT’s index facing criticism
In response to research that shows a higher average score is associated with a higher family income, the SAT has created an Adversity Index rating which has received mixed reactions from both school officials and students. Standardized college admissions testing, like the SAT, have long been seen as an equalizer among those who are disadvantaged and those who are privileged.
Lawmakers propose weed reform
The 86th Texas Legislature, which formally began on Jan. 8 and will go on until May 27, has seen unprecedented support for marijuana reform. Unlike in past movements, recent cannabis legislation is seeing advocacy from both sides. Nearly 70 bills have been introduced to the House in the last four months regarding variations of cannabis reform. While Texas has seen small-scale progress toward liberalizing marijuana usage both medically and recreationally, it remains far behind the majority of states.
Vaccine refusal drives measles outbreak
Customers who visited Chuy’s in College Station on March 29 are advised to continue checking for measles symptoms until Sunday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. On March 29, a person from Indiana who had the disease went to the restaurant on Harvey Road, potentially infecting others. As of April 5, there have been 15 confirmed cases of measles in Texas.
A look at on-campus life in the Corps of Cadets throughout its history and today
Almost all of the roughly 2,500 students in the Corps of Cadets are required to live on campus in the Corps dorms for the entire time they are in the organization. There are 12 dorms located in the Corps Quadrangle, otherwise known as the Quad. In addition to living space, the Quad provides dining services and study spaces. However, the members of the Corps have lived in a variety of other buildings since Texas A&M was first established in 1876.
National Stalking Awareness Month pushes for awareness and brings helpful resources to A&M’s student body
Each January for the last 15 years, National Stalking Awareness Month has taught people about the prevalence and warning signs of stalking. At Texas A&M, the Health Promotion office educates students about stalking awareness through events and workshops that define stalking and offer warning signs to watch out for.
Staying legal this hunting season
Hunters in the state of Texas are required to follow all rules and regulations, including the most commonly broken requirement — a hunter’s education course. Many rules vary by county, including bag limit and season dates, but every hunter in the state is required to obtain a hunting license to ensure a legal hunt. A hunting license can be purchased at most sporting goods retailers, on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website, or at any Texas Parks and Wildlife Office.
UPD explains spikes in reported crimes
Texas A&M experienced a significant spike in reports of rape, dating violence and burglary in 2017, but the raw numbers don’t tell the whole story. Each year, the University Police Department and Office of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance work together to release a Clery Act Report, which discloses crime statistics occurring on A&M’s campus. All U.S. colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs are required to put together a Clery report each year.
‘Pink wave’ washes over elections
This November, 257 women will be on the ballot in congressional races across the United States, with 235 for the U.S. House of Representatives and 22 for the Senate. Some journalists have labeled this unprecedented number of women running for office the “pink wave.” The previous records were 167 female candidates for the House in 2016 and 18 for the Senate in 2012.
Voting age gap leaves young Texans underrepresented
While early voting in Texas’ midterm elections is already showing an increase in votes cast, young voters have a lot of catching up to do if they hope to match the typical turnout of the senior population.Texas voting demographics from the 2016 presidential election show that young voters are underrepresenting themselves.
Texas temporary housing facility expands to hold growing number of detained migrant children
Across the country, migrant children are being taken to a tent city in Tornillo, Texas as the government attempts to find room to house all of the children who have been detained while they wait for either a sponsor to take them in or for their immigration cases to make it through court.These unaccompanied alien children (UACs) are children who either crossed the border without their parents, were separated from their parents or were detained by immigration authorities sometime after...
Final agreement between NAFTA countries will have major implications for Texas
On Sept. 30, the Trump administration announced it had reached an agreement on principles surrounding trade issues between the United States, Canada and Mexico.The text of the agreement, now rebranded the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), was released the day after the announcement and will have a significant effect on the Texas export-import industry.The deal reached thus far will not be the end of the a new North American trade deal implementation process.
After two confirmed cases, community health officials look to stop spread of West Nile Virus
The Texas Department of Health Services confirmed a case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a resident of Brazos County last week — the first human case in the county since 2016. A second case was confirmed on Monday.Additionally, a pool of mosquitoes found in Brazos County during the week of Sept.
DACA recipients still face uncertain future
One year after President Donald Trump moved to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, students across the nation are continuing to feel the effects of the change.
Drive safe and sober
More than 38 million Americans will be traveling over Memorial Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association. The Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M Police Departments are warning drivers to travel safely and drive sober.According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), every 20 minutes someone is hurt or killed in a vehicular crash involving alcohol.
“Solo”: a decent movie with an unconvincing lead
The long anticipated film, “Solo,” has characters that should jump off the screen.
Film Review: “A Quiet Place”
“A Quiet Place” isn’t your father’s horror film, nor does it feature your mother’s Jim Halpert. It is a lean, mean, terrorizing brute that pins you to your seat as far back as it can for 95-razor sharp minutes that cut straight to the bone.You think you’ve seen this before, and in its bits, you have. A family must navigate a now ravaged and crumbling world following the arrival of creatures so atrocious, who’s to say they didn’t crawl their way out of hell to get here?
Texans eye Trump’s tariffs
Although President Donald Trump’s new 25 percent tariff on steel was designed to support steel workers who lost their jobs to automation, some Texans are arguing they may be hurt by the new trade policy.On March 2, the president tweeted, “... trade wars are good, and easy to win ...” Less than two weeks later, on March 15, he signed an executive order implementing a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum, which would go into effect 15 days later.
Brazos Valley support
In addition to on-campus resources, the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) and Twin City Missions are places within the Bryan-College Station community students can go to for support.For over three decades, SARC has assisted thousands of sexual assault survivors in the area through their free and confidential services.
The most anticipated movies of April
For movie goers and film aficionados alike, the month of April brings far more than midday showers. It is the wondrous aroma of kettle corn and the sound of 200 leather recliners jolting back in an instant that marks the calm before the theatrical thunderstorm. This is it — the unofficial start of the summer movie season has finally arrived.April’s cascade of big-budget features can offer many great movies, and others which are just a waste of money, so allow us to help you trim the fat.
The worldwide reach of selfless service
The Big Event is known for having an impact on the Bryan-College Station community, but its reach has not stopped there.The Big Event takes place annually and helps the surrounding community through service projects fulfilled by participating students. Since the tradition began at Texas A&M, other universities noticed the impact Big Event was making and began reaching out to A&M about starting their own service days.
Glitz, acclaim and the Oscars
This Sunday night, March 3, the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California will be gleaming with anticipation as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the 90th Academy Awards.This year’s Academy Awards will honor the most versatile films and performances of the season, as historical biopics will go head to head with arthouse-critical darlings.
A&M offers students a variety of on-campus jobs
In addition to being flexible for students’ schedules, on-campus jobs allow students to gain valuable workplace experience before they graduate.Texas A&M is known for the Aggie Network that can assist graduates in obtaining their dream jobs.
Top ten most anticipated movies of the year
2018 is slated to be another big year in the world of movies. With six new Marvel movies, another Star Wars anthology film and a huge release for Pixar, this year is set to be full of excitement at the movie theatre. Here’s a list of 10 of the most anticipated movies of 2018.“Avengers: Infinity War”This is it, Marvel fans. This is what we’ve been waiting for — the movie Marvel has been building up since the release of “Iron Man” way back in 2008.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review
This review contains minor spoilers“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is a movie that does a lot of things well, while at the same time doing other things very poorly. The film is strong in its message, but lacking somewhat in story.The Star Wars franchise has always been dependent upon a clear-cut struggle between good and evil. It has always been abundantly obvious who the bad guys are throughout the series. With names like “Darth Sidious” and “Dark Side,” it’s kind of hard to miss.
Searching for success
Finding the right internship is dependent on a variety of factors for each student according to Michael Shehane, an Assistant Director of General Academics and University Studies and Class of 2002.
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