The Batt Signal

The Batt Signal is the weekly news podcast from The Battalion, Texas A&M's independent student newspaper since 1893. Each week our staff features the top stories from news, life & arts and opinions.

Episode 45: Changing the education system, starting with Taylor Swift 02/16/2024

Episode 45: Changing the education system, starting with Taylor Swift 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. Produced by Ana Renfroe /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/29978473

Episode 44: Amping up, apprehension and applicants 01/25/2024

Episode 44: Amping up, apprehension and applicants 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/29655313

Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing 01/13/2024

Episode 43: Space Force, security and sub-freezing 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/29468743

Episode 42: Howdy Week, weed and worries 08/19/2023

Episode 42: Howdy Week, weed and worries 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/27794334

Episode 41: Exploitation, endowment and exploration 04/27/2023

Episode 41: Exploitation, endowment and exploration 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26677539

Episode 40: 2023 Aggie Muster Ceremony 04/20/2023

Episode 40: 2023 Aggie Muster Ceremony 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26606010

Episode 39: Confer, CIA and champion 04/14/2023

Episode 39: Confer, CIA and champion 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26546031

Episode 38: Disqualification, drugs and dismay 04/06/2023

Episode 38: Disqualification, drugs and dismay 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 Emelia Gamez describes the collective trauma felt by Texas A&M librarians who lost their tenure. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26471826

Episode 37: Awards, addiction and antiques 03/31/2023

Episode 37: Awards, addiction and antiques 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26398788

Episode 36: Eliminating tenure and enough emissions 03/25/2023

Episode 36: Eliminating tenure and enough emissions 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26337219

Episode 35: Ballots, bills and birds 03/08/2023

Episode 35: Ballots, bills and birds 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26170902

Episode 34: SBP, Yell Leader and class president candidates 03/01/2023

Episode 34: SBP, Yell Leader and class president candidates News editor Kenzie Finch shares candidates for 2023 student elections including student body president, Yell Leaders and class presidents. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26095188

Episode 33: Student elections, suffrage and success 02/24/2023

Episode 33: Student elections, suffrage and success 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/26037030

Episode 32: Reports, rankings and Black representation 02/17/2023

Episode 32: Reports, rankings and Black representation 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25958538

Episode 31: Zzz's and over seas 02/10/2023

Episode 31: Zzz's and over seas News editor Kenzie Finch sits down with news reporter Jack Lee to discuss insomnia research and Korean ROTC students experiences in Aggieland. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25886382

Episode 30: Splash, support and spending 02/04/2023

Episode 30: Splash, support and spending 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25827570

Episode 29: Return of the Burn 01/27/2023

Episode 29: Return of the Burn 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25742871

Episode 28: Goodbyes and Graduation 12/09/2022

Episode 28: Goodbyes and Graduation The Battalion says goodbye to two staff members approaching graduation. Cameron Johnson reads his farewell prior to receiving his diploma. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25282158

Episode 27: Seeds, senate and Spotify Wrapped 12/03/2022

Episode 27: Seeds, senate and Spotify Wrapped 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/25207818

Episode 26: 2022 midterm election rundown 11/11/2022

Episode 26: 2022 midterm election rundown 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24976659

Episode 25: Success, sickness and Shapiro 11/05/2022

Episode 25: Success, sickness and Shapiro 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24912141

Episode 24: Tricks, treats & telltale 10/28/2022

Episode 24: Tricks, treats & telltale 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24827337

Episode 23: Exercising our civic duty 10/21/2022

Episode 23: Exercising our civic duty Assistant news editor Kenzie Finch talks about upcoming November 2022 elections including local and state candidates and overall local voting and government functions. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24763503

Transport, taskforce and terror 10/14/2022

Transport, taskforce and terror 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24693216

Bills, bars, buddies and botany 10/07/2022

Bills, bars, buddies and botany 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24624105

Banks, Beto, bunnies and a birthday 09/30/2022

Banks, Beto, bunnies and a birthday 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24548730

Episode 20: Merit, Minds and Murder 09/23/2022

Episode 20: Merit, Minds and Murder 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24473166

Episode 19: Change is in the air 09/17/2022

Episode 19: Change is in the air 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24403731

Episode 18: Books, ballots and Bush 09/10/2022

Episode 18: Books, ballots and Bush On this week's episode of The Batt Signal, Kenzie Finch discusses a backorder on textbooks, changes to the early voting location and the Bush School Anniversary. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24333039

Episode17: New year, new rules, same old ticket pulls 09/02/2022

Episode17: New year, new rules, same old ticket pulls 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. /episode/index/show/68a4590f-720e-4c2c-a018-042e9e09b1fb/id/24259167

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