The Battalion - March 4, 2019

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MONDAY, MARCH 4 | SERVING TEXAS A&M SINCE 1893 | © 2019 STUDENT MEDIA

Silver Taps Noah Joseph Gunhouse Dec. 20 1995 - Jan. 16, 2019

Grant Jacson Hernandez April 13, 1999 - Jan. 6, 2019

TUESDAY NIGHT WE HONOR THE FALLEN when 10:30 p.m. Tuesday

Van Le Sept. 7, 1997 - Feb. 10, 2019

where Academic Plaza

Hannah Michalski April 21, 1993 - Jan. 19, 2019

Kristen Lane Moss Aug. 3, 1992 - Dec. 15, 2018

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Meredith Seaver — THE BATTALION

Dwight Roblyer, Class of 1984, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Campus Muster.

Samantha Mahler — THE BATTALION

Oklahoma native Kaitlin Butts took the Republic of Texas Fest stage to perform songs including “Marfa Lights” and “Wild Rose.”

Texas-sized celebration Josh Abbott Band headlines Wolf Pen Creek Republic of Texas Fest By Samantha Mahler @ mahlersamantha Fans of Texas country music braved the cold, early spring weather in celebration of Texas Independence Day. The Republic of Texas Fest was held on March 2 at Wolf Pen Creek Amphithe-

ater. The lineup included Josh Abbott Band, Parker McCollum, Wade Bowen, John Baumann, Kaitlin Butts and Grant Gilbert. A portion of the proceeds from the event went to JAB Cares, Josh Abbott’s philanthropy that raises awareness and financial support for organizations close to fans’ hearts. Josh Abbott Band headlined the show, opening with their song “My Texas” and following up with “She’s Like Texas,” another ode to the Lone Star State, as well as their new song with Carly Pierce, “Wasn’t

That Drunk.” Kaitlin Butts, a rising country singer, was the only female performer at the Republic of Texas Fest. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native said she always wanted to be a country singer, but didn’t think it was possible. She credits Texas radio and loyal country music fans for getting her name out there. “In Oklahoma, we don’t have as much of a following as Texans do,” Butts said. “You guys have radio support here for even

Roblyer to speak at Campus Muster Lecturer selected for his years of service, commitment to core values By Khadeeja Umana @ Deeja_Umana Political science lecturer and retired Air Force Col. Dwight Roblyer, Class of 1984, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Aggie Muster ceremony in Reed Arena on April 22. Speaker executive David Pham said Roblyer was selected because of his commitment to Aggie core values, his dedication to his country and community and his recognized efforts to go

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Brawl in the dance hall

Charity boxing match breaks record, ends with crowd fight By Hollis Mills @ sillohsllim

Jesse Everett— THE BATTALION

Shiner Park hosted Aggie Fight Night and donated nearly all proceeds to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

While a 50-degree wind chill cut through the streets on Saturday night, the inside of Shiner Park steamed with a flurry of fists as students and alumni alike gathered to watch 10 bouts at Aggie Fight Night.

A communal effort between Bryan’s Longoria Boxing Club and three chairmen of the event, Aggie Fight Night is an annual charity boxing exhibition that places 20 amateur fighters in the ring to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. However, tensions on the canvas found their way into the crowd Saturday night. Following one too many tussles among audience members, officials declared, for the safety of all in Shiner Park, an abrupt end

to the event with only one bout remaining. In response to this decision, event co-chair and finance junior Jake Walden called the conclusion “a shame,” and said the actions of few “were not representative of what Aggie Fight Night stands for.” For the last 10 years, nearly 100 percent of proceeds earned have gone directly to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the nation’s leading oncology FIGHT NIGHT ON PG. 2

Aggies defeat two ranked opponents Texas A&M pitching rotation stifles Baylor, TCU, Houston By Brian Bass @ BrianBass4 Superior pitching and defense led Texas A&M to a sweep of the Shriners College Classic at Minute Maid Park over the weekend, with wins over No. 18 Baylor, No. 17 TCU and Houston.

The Aggies finished off the tournament with a 3-2 win over the Houston Cougars, who trailed throughout the game on Sunday. A&M struck first with a double in the fourth inning from Logan Foster that allowed Braden Shewmake to cross home plate to make it 1-0. Leadoff hitter and infielder Bryce Blaum solidified the A&M lead with a homerun to the Crawford Boxes in left field to make it 2-0 in the top of the fifth inning. “Our team motto is dominate fast-

ball strikes,” Blaum said. “When they throw it in there we’re going to get our best swing off’s in. That’s something we pride ourselves in as well and we just try to put our best swing on the ball every time.” Houston made its best effort in the to come back in the sixth, with a double from senior first baseman Joe Davis allowing third baseman Justin Triolo to score from third base, making it 2-1. However the Aggies responded in BASEBALL ON PG. 6

Meredith Seaver — THE BATTALION

Junior second baseman Bryce Blaum celebrates hitting a home run on the first pitch of the Shriners College Classic.


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