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." 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. 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.
Singer-songwriter and actor Lyle Lovett wrote for The Battalion as a journalism student.
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