The Battalion
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| Type | Student newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Texas A&M University |
| Publisher | Texas A&M University Student Media |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Headquarters | College Station, Texas, US |
| Website | www |
The Battalion (The Batt) is the student newspaper of Texas A&M University. Started in 1893 as a monthly publication, it continues to this day, now as a weekly paper. The first paper at Texas A&M University was the Texas Collegian published in 1878. It was later named the College Journal from 1889 to 1893 and then The Battalion.
History
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now known as Texas A&M University), had two literary societies, the Callipean and the Austin. The societies collaboratively published a literary magazine, College Journal from 1889 until 1893. The College Journal appeared monthly, describing the activities of the college and its students in "the flowery prose of the time."[1] College Journal ceased publication in 1893 when the two societies collaborated on a newspaper, called The Battalion. This new publication used a more journalistic style as it covered campus events, and even included photographs.[1] The paper later had weekly distribution, and then began publishing daily. For years, the masthead included the words Lawrence Sullivan Ross – Soldier, Statesman, Knightly Gentleman.[1]: 226
Singer-songwriter and actor Lyle Lovett wrote for The Battalion as a journalism student.[2]
Distribution
The Battalion is published on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters, and on dates corresponding with New Student Conferences during the summer sessions. The print version is distributed throughout the Texas A&M campus to interested students, faculty and staff. Many places throughout College Station, such as restaurants and apartments, receive copies to distribute to their customers.
In February 2022, Texas A&M University administration unsuccessfully attempted to cease The Battalion weekly print release, despite the organization's independent status.[3][4][5] This lead to significant backlash from the publication, as featured in their "Print is not dead" edition, and started a student movement, #SaveTheBatt. The publication continues to print weekly, each Thursday, and distributes across Texas A&M's campus and the Bryan-College Station community.
Honors
Princeton Review named The Battalion as the twentieth best college newspaper in the nation in its 2008 edition of The Best 361 Colleges.[6] Along with four other university newspapers, The Battalion received honorable mention in the 2004 National College Newspaper Convention held by the Associated Collegiate Press.[7] The paper was named the winner of the 2008 and 2019 National Pacemaker Award. It was also a Pacemaker finalist in the 1996–97 and 1995–96 scholastic years, and won the Southwest Regional Pacemaker for the 1991–92 school year.[8][9]
Current editors
- Michaela Rush – editor-in-chief
- Kyle McClenagan – managing editor
- Jordan Epp – sports editor
- Grant Gaspard – assistant sports editor
- Zoe May – assistant sports editor and multimedia editor
- Cameron Johnson – photo chief and graphics editor
- Ishika Samant – assistant photo chief and multimedia editor
- Caroline Wilburn – news editor
- Kenzie Finch – assistant news editor
- Kathryn Miller – life and arts editor
- Ruben Hernandez – assistant life and arts editor
- Caleb Elizondo – opinion editor
- Robert O'Brien – design editor
- Shelby Henson – page designer
- Douglas Pils – general manager and adviser
See also
Notes
- ^ a b c Benner, Judith Ann (1983). Sul Ross, Soldier, Statesman, Educator. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press. p. 225. ISBN 9780890961421.
- ^ "Lyle Lovett & His Large Band".
- ^ "Breaking: President Banks demands The Battalion stop printing". The Batt. February 12, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ McGee, Kate (February 12, 2022). "Texas A&M students protest after president ends print publication of 129-year-old Battalion newspaper". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ Jaschik, Scott (February 14, 2022). "Texas A&M President Forces Student Paper to Be Online Only". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ The Princeton Review 2008 Best Colleges Rankings Princeton Review Accessed August 22, 2006.
- ^ "National College Newspaper Convention". Associated Collegiate Press. Archived from the original on February 18, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
- ^ Zdenek, Meredith (November 3, 2008). "The Battalion staff honored with award". The Battalion. Retrieved November 3, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2008 ACP Newspaper Pacemaker Winners". National Scholastic Press Association/Associated Collegiate Press. Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved November 3, 2008.
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