The Batt Signal: Recent Episodes
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The Batt Signal is the weekly news podcast of the Battalion, the independent student voice of Texas A&M University.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, senior news reporter Justice Jenson sits down with psychology professor Dr. Sara Dowd to talk about incorporating Taylor Swift in her lessons and flaws in the college education system.
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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.
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 allegations that Texas A&M-Qatar is conducting nuclear research and Arctic winds blowing through the Brazos Valley.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Ana Renfroe and assistant news editor Nicholas Gutteridge discuss Howdy Week and the MSC’s new Champion Station, the Texas A&M University Police Department changing their marijuana enforcement policy and student loan payment resuming in September.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, News Editor Caroline Wilburn interviews news writer Nico Gutteridge about his in-depth investigation of the Christland Church. News writer Sneha Bhale details the new Aggie Scholarship Initiative and news writer Emelia Gamez discusses a new cancer research center.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, News Editor Kenzie Finch hosts News Editor Caroline Wilburn and discusses the 2023 Aggie Muster Ceremony. One of Texas A&M's most beloved traditions that honors the loss of fellow Aggies.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, assistant news editor Ana Renfroe and news reporter Madison Umphrey discuss SGA’s Open Education Resources awards ceremony, news writer Adrian Jasso covered the CIA director’s recent visit and editor-in-chief Michaela Rush shares a newsroom update.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, News Editor Caroline Wilburn hosts News Editor Kenzie Finch to discuss the reversal of class president candidate Christian Newton’s disqualification. News writer Nicholas Gutteridge details the upcoming Opioid Awareness Week and news writer Emilia Gamez describes the collective trauma felt by Texas A&M librarians who lost their tenure.
On this episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Kenzie Finch discusses recent awards won by The Battalion with Editor-in-Chief Michaela Rush, news writer Mia Putnam talks about fentanyl crisis and a new antique is donated to Texas A&M.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, assistant news editor Ana Renfroe hosts news writer Nicholas Gutteridge to discuss Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s plan to eliminate tenure and stop the teaching of critical race theory; news writer Diya Regi-Thomas shares an A&M project that aims to reinvent the electric powertrain for aircraft.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Caroline Wilburn discusses student body election results, news editor Kenzie Finch details Texas bill 1029 and senior news writer Jack Lee explains the effects of the Avian “bird” flu.
News editor Kenzie Finch shares candidates for 2023 student elections including student body president, Yell Leaders and class presidents.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, assistant news editor Ana Renfroe and news editor Caroline Wilburn discuss candidates for the upcoming student body president and Yell Leader elections. Ana shares contributed stories from news writer Sneha Bhale about this week’s passed student senate legislation and the impact of this year’s Women in Technology Conference.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Caroline Wilburn and editor-in-chief Michaela Rush breakdown the MGT Galveston of America Consulting’s report, news writer Madison Umphrey discusses Texas A&M’s top 10 online programs and life & arts writer Sydnei Miles details on-campus Black History Month events.
News editor Kenzie Finch sits down with news reporter Jack Lee to discuss insomnia research and Korean ROTC students experiences in Aggieland.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, assistant news editor Ana Renfroe discusses Wednesday's class cancelation, senior news reporter Jack Lee gives an update on student senate lobbying for open education resources and opinion columnist Charis Adkins shares her thoughts on the transparency of tuition and student fees.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, news editor Caroline Wilburn discusses the admission status for the Class of 2027, life & arts senior reporter John Chapa describes an upcoming Ink Masters’ event in Aggieland and editor-in-chief Michaela Rush recounts the most recent burning of Student Bonfire.
The Battalion says goodbye to two staff members approaching graduation. Cameron Johnson reads his farewell prior to receiving his diploma.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, staff discusses the impactful life of Norman E. Borlaug, the last Student Senate session of the year and their Spotify Wrapped results.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, Battalion staff discusses Democratic gubernatorial nominee for Texas Beto O’Rourke’s second visit to Texas A&M, analyzes the 2022 midterm election and shares student reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott's third term.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, assistant news editor Kenzie Finch discussed The Battalion's recent awards, Ben Shapiro speaking on campus and flu season.
Tune into this week’s episode of The Batt signal as @aeoenia1 discusses the @Texascentral project, @carolinewilb discusses @TAMUPolice tips for Halloween safety, @JDChapaBatt previews the @AggieCorps fall festival and @ELawsonAtTheBat details a local haunted house.
Assistant news editor Kenzie Finch talks about upcoming November 2022 elections including local and state candidates and overall local voting and government functions.
In this week's episode of The Batt Signal, Managing Editor Kyle Mcclenagan discusses the sponsored buses provided during early voting, news writer Amanda Hare explains the work being done by several Taskforces in Hurricane Ian disaster relief and life & arts writer Caitlyn Porras highlights a student organization interested in all things paranormal.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, The Battalion staff discussed a new Northgate Student Senate bill, peer mentors, a million dollar plan to plant trees and the contested freshman student body presidents race.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, Kenzie Finch discusses President M. Katherine Banks's recent State of the University, Caroline Wilburn explains what Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke deliberated in his recent visit to Texas A&M, Emma Lawson gives details on the weekly Brazos County Farmers' Market and Michaela Rush talks about The Battalion's upcoming birthday.
On this weeks episode of The Batt Signal Kenzie covers Ring day, a professor's appearance on a popular Netflix show and A&M's trailblazing path into AI development.
On this week’s episode of The Batt Signal, John Chapa explains changes coming to Texas A&M Health, Caroline Wilburn discusses chaos in Commissioners Court and Amanda Hare shares possible new safety developments in the Northgate District.
On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, Kenzie Finch discusses a backorder on textbooks, changes to the early voting location and the Buch School Anniversary.
On this week's episode of The Batt signal, Caroline Wilburn discusses MGT report updates, Kathryn Miller talks about two people who pulled 653 tickets for this weekend's game and Michaela Rush says goodbye to The Battalion's adviser Douglas Pils.
On this week’s episode, graduating members of The Batt staff reflect on their time at both The Battalion and Texas A&M ahead of graduation.
On this week’s episode, news editor Michaela Rush and art critic Ruben Hernandez discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of this year’s Met Gala red carpet.
On this week’s episode, the Batt staff discusses the university library restructuring, SAAM, VALOR, special elections and comfort TV shows.
On this week’s episode, The Batt staff discusses VPSA Ramirez’s refusal to meet with protestors, Aggie Muster and Draggieland.
On this weeks episode, The Batt staff discuses local rim and wheel theft, a new monastery and The National Recording Preservation Board at the Library of Congress.
On this week’s episode, the Batt staff discusses the history of the Aggie Ring as well as the different forms it comes in and how students celebrate. This episode also features discussion over the recent Oscar winners.
On this week’s episode, the Batt staff discusses Shack-a-Thon, 979represent magazine and upcoming local events.
On this week’s episode Batt staff discusses a recent protest on campus and the upcoming KAMN “Save the Music” event.
On this week's epiosde, Batt staff discusses The Rudder Association's Alleged involvement in Texas A&M administrative decisions and how restructuring the University Libraries may affect tenured faculty.
On this weeks episode, we hear from nine student body president candidates and 10 Yell Leaders candidates on why they believe they’re right for the positions ahead of the 2022 Texas A&M student body elections.
This week, Batt staff discusses President Banks’ appearance at the Student Senate, the Student Body President Debate and the tangible value of print.
This week, the staff discusses the unversities demand for The Battlaion to stop printing and the eventual walking back of said demainds, as well as students' reactions to the news.
On this week’s episode, The Battalion’s staff discusses the presence and rumors behind the “God the Mother Church” group on campus, a new addition coming to Layne’s menu and the relationship between art and its creator.
This week, The Battalion staff discusses bus driver shortages, possible new Supreme Court justice picks, COVID-19 updates and how to prepare for winter weather.
On this week's episode, The Battlaion's staff discusses the relocation and reorganization of campus departments, the intresting takes from Texas gubernatorial canidates and how Nato-Russian relations have contributed to study abroad cancellations.
On this week's episode The Battalion's staff discusses new food options on West Campus, the current gubernatorial election in Texas, how omicron is affecting students and if golf courses are the best use of resources and space on Texas A&M's campus.
This week on the Batt Signal, Kyle and Annie discuss the recent election results, the COVID-19 protest, the first female bass drummer for the Corps of Cadets, and more! For more information on these stories and more, visit thebatt.com!
This week Kyle McClenagan joins Annie in discussing the possible reorganization of the university, the recent law suit against SAE, and more! For more information on these topics, visit thebatt.com !
This week Annie discusses food insecurity in the Bryan College Station area, the recent bill surrounding transgender athletes, the growing music scene in Bryan and more. Fore more information on these topics and more, visit us at thebatt.com .
This week, it's Ring Day in Aggieland! Annie has a couple of the Battalion editors share about their experience when getting their ring and what it meant to them! Annie also discusses Biden's new COVID-19 plan, COVID campus numbers, student senate's debate over whether or not Texas A&M should issue a land acknowledgment to Native American and Indigenous populations, and the MSC Coffeehouse series ! For more information on these stories and more, check out thebatt.com.
In this episode of Home Turf, Jenny, Casey and Ryan talk of the recent success of several Aggies at the Olympics, the upcoming golf season, football news and more!
In this episode of The Batt Signal, Mitchell and Annie discuss the recent plans for the upcoming semester regarding COVID guidelines, the Senate Bill 3 and the changes it would bring the Texas social studies standards, and the new rock climbing gym that will be opening soon in College Station! For more information on these topics and more, visit thebatt.com!
Mitchell discusses Aggies in the Olympics, the Southeastern Conference Preseason team and a new Texas Senate Bill regarding Q-drops.
Tori Espervoa interviews Maddie Davis on friendship in college during the pandemic era.
On this week's episode of the Batt Signal, we discuss the sports highlights, the TIPA awards (including our first and second placement in the podcast category), ring day, the mass shooting that took place in Bryan last week, and multimedia producer, Tori Espurvoa's, recent experience with CNBC and NBCU. For more information on these topics and more, visit thebatt.com.
Casey and Jenny talk football, baseball, track and soccer, and guest staffer Jordan Epp chimes in on tennis.
In this week's weekly news roundup, we discuss the official naming of Kathy Banks as the next president of A&M, how Muster will run in 2021, and the several resolutions discussed by student senate. For more information on these stories and more, visit us at thebatt.com.
Join Casey and Jenny this week as they discuss Aggie football, track, softball and baseball; and our new segment, Press Box POV, debuts with a women's basketball march madness retrospective.
In this week's episode of the Batt Signal, we discuss the nail biting victory of the women's basketball team, the impact ROO can have on College Station Students, the recent update on the status of vaccines in Texas, and with special guest, Tori Espurvoa, the power of networking. For more information on these stories and more, visit us at thebatt.com .
Catch up on all things Aggie sports with the Battalion's new podcast hosted by Jenny Streeter and Casey Stavenhagen.
Tune in to this week's episode for news on the COVID vigil, professors on the one year anniversary of the virus, sports, and more.
Multimedia producer, Tori Espurvoa, sits down with Emma Garza, editor-in-chief of A-Line Magazine, to talk about their experiences with mental health and how they have navigated self care with the obstacles of covid and the recent snowstorm.
This week A&M had lots of victories in the sports department, Transportation Services announced that they would be getting many new busses, A&M will be keeping the covid-19 protocols in place, Kathy Banks will serve as A&M's second female president, and the student senate works with Fish Camp to make changes to their current constitution.
This week, student body president election results were announced, the Aggies secured several sports wins and Covid-19 clusters appeared on campus.
In this week's episode, we discuss the rescheduling of several games for the Aggies due to covid, the healthy dining at the all new rec center, and the discussions and controversies that are currently surrounding Title IX and Fish Camp. For more info on these stories and more, visit us at thebatt.com .
Sully's stationary statue, a newcomer to the College Station coffee game, and a note on mental health in the pandemic are a few of the stories shared this week. For more info on these stories and more, visit us at thebatt.com.
Battalion multimedia producer Valen Cepak speaks with Dr. Mary Ann Covey, the director of Texas A&M's CAPS project, about mental health, self care and suicide prevention.
In this week's episode, we talk about the 7th COVID-19 cluster along with the postponement of the A&M-Ole Miss football game, A&M's encouragement of students get tested for COVID-19 and a look of the 21st Anniversary of Bonfire Collapse.
In this week's episode, we discuss the two new COVID-19 clusters at A&M, easing Ring Day restrictions, and health and safety tips for heading home for the holidays.
In this week’s news round-up we discuss the 2020 election and how Texas politics has been affected, results for local elections and how students are feeling about the unknown status of the presidential election.
This week's episode offers a reflection on early voting turnout in Brazos County and a look at Gen Z voters in Aggieland.
This special episode shares the most haunting stories from Aggieland to Bryan, highlighting a unique Corps tradition, paranormal campus occurrences and scary hotel experiences.
This week’s news round-up highlights A&M’s new COVID-19 testing kiosks, a family-owned local flower shop, tips for students looking to change their major + more!
In this week’s news round-up we discuss early voting in Brazos County, LGBTQ+ History Month, Texas A&M football’s matchup vs. Mississippi State and much more!
In this week’s news round-up we discuss stadium COVID-19 protocols, Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s past with Florida, graduation ceremonies, spring semester schedule changes and much more.
In this week’s episode, we discuss Head Yell Leader Keller Cox’s new country song, the trial of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, a story of how the Aggie community helped a member of A&M’s support staff and we take a look at how the football team is feeling about facing Alabama.
This week we speak to Battalion sports editors Hannah Underwood and Jennifer Streeter about the Aggies’ season opener against Vanderbilt and provide some COVID-19 updates that were provided by White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx during her trip to A&M.
In this special episode of The Batt Signal, editor-in-chief Brady Stone speaks with managing editor Camryn Lang and life&arts reporter Amina Butt about what receiving their Aggie Rings will mean to them.
This week's podcast covers all things voting and what Ring Day will look like with COVID-19 precautions. From voter registration to picking up your Aggie Ring, this episode will give you everything you need to know.
This week’s news roundup includes information about COVID-19 clusters at A&M, staying mentally healthy in 2020, Texas A&M’s National Champion cheerleading team + more!
President Young will retire from his position, the Aggie band and Yell Leaders will no longer be on the football field, events planned for Suicide Awareness Month and the Opinion and Arts Criticism desks have some thoughts on politics and entertainment in this weeks news roundup.
This week’s news roundup includes the release of Texas A&M’s COVID-19 dashboard, Miss Rev’s introduction to the Corps of Cadets’ Company E-2 freshmen, an update on fall SEC sports and fall Silver Taps ceremonies moving virtual.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19 on campus? What precautions are being taken so Aggie Spirit Buses are safe to ride? What will Texas A&M football look like this season? This week, editor-in-chief Brady Stone and managing editor Camryn Lang answer all of these questions + more on the first episode of The Batt Signal. (08/17-08/22)