The Battalion
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- The Batt
- Purpose:
- Serve the university community by accurately and fairly reporting on events and issues of interest to readers of The Battalion. Trains students in journalism by setting high standards and providing the resources and guidance necessary to reach those standards. Provides publishing opportunities for various content forms, and created content belongs to students and can be used for portfolios.
- Year Founded:
- 1893
- Membership Dues:
- No dues
- Admits Members:
- All year
- Meeting Locations:
- Memorial Student Center
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Spencer O'Daniel
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- scodaniel11@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 316-390-0144
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- http://thebatt.com
- Organization E-mail Address:
- editor@thebatt.com
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Department of Student Life
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 51-100
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 5-10 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Application/Interview
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Never
- Fundraising Events:
- Three or more times per semester
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Twice per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per year
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Never
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Twice per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per year
- International Travel:
- Never