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Aggie Honor Code
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AGGIE DICTIONARY
Ag gie Hon or Code - noun, 1: The Texas A&M code of conduct, “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate those who do.”
Ag gie Ring - noun, 1: A traditionally gold ring that is given to students once they reach 90 credit hours to symbolize the Aggie Network. Also see: Ring dunk, Ring Dance
The Batt al ion - noun, 1: Also known as The Batt, The Battalion is Texas A&M’s official student newspaper that has been in operation since 1893. Also see: Aggieland Yearbook, The Mugdown
Fish Camp - noun, 1: A&M’s orientation camp where incoming freshmen learn about the traditions and culture at Texas A&M.
For mer Stu dent - noun, 1: The preferred term for a an individual who is no longer a Texas A&M student.
Gig ‘Em - verb, 1: The hand sign tradition of
dent information with the proper login. Also see: Howdy Week, Howdy dammit
North gate - noun, 1: The entertainment district of College Station that is located on the north side of campus across University Drive. Also see: The Dixie Chicken
‘Ol Ar my - noun, 1: A term used to speak of a time at A&M that is in the past, or “the good old days.” Also see: New Army
t.u. - noun, 1: How Aggies refer to their rival, the University of Texas at Austin. Also see: teasip
Whoop - verb, noun, 1: An expression of excitement that only Aggie upperclassmen and graduates are privileged to use. Also see: Wildcat
Yell Lead er - noun, 1: Three seniors and two
A&M is a closed fist with a thumb up. The term is coined by pronged spear used to hunt frogs, or a “gig”. Also see: Horns down
juniors that are elected by the student body to lead the 12th Man in yells during sporting events. Also see: Midnight Yell, Passback
Good Bull - adjective, 1: Actions that promote
12th Man - noun, 1: The student section at any
traditions and the Aggie spirit. Also see: Bad Bull
How dy - noun, 1: The official greeting of Texas A&M University, the friendliest campus in the world. 2: A&M’s online portal where faculty, students, former students, applicants and parents/guardians can access stu-
A&M sporting event. 2: A walk-on member of the football team selected to represent the student body and wear the number 12. Also see: E. King Gill
2 per cent er - adjective, 1: Someone who does not participate in Aggie traditions.
