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Junior Trayveon Williams rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown last year against Arkansas.

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Redshirt senior Trevor Wood fills a vital role as a part of the tight end attack head coach Jimbo Fisher plans to utilize.t

A transfer’s dream Tight end Trevor Wood gains confidence in new role at A&M By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88 In his first year as an Aggie, redshirt senior Trevor Wood has eased into his new role as the other half of the dynamic tight end duo alongside junior Jace Sternberger. Wood played at the University of Arizona before transferring to Texas A&M in May 2018. During his time as a Wildcat, Wood became a versatile player, seeing snaps as a tight end, defensive back and center. During Wood’s sophomore year in 2016, he racked up his best stats with

seven receptions and 49 receiving yards. His junior year didn’t receive the same amount of attention on the field. Wood only had two receptions and 14 receiving yards. Wood had the chance to change this lack of field play and transferred to A&M to play under head coach Jimbo Fisher. Early on, Fisher made it known that he intended to take better advantage of the tight end position than his predecessors had. “You definitely feel the love,” Wood said. “Coaching staff, players, I mean everybody; you can tell it’s a needed position and it’s a wanted position. It’s wonderful to fill that void.” With one game under his belt this season, Wood is redefining what it means to be a tight end in Fisher’s of-

fense, and building on the important role he plays with Sternberger. “I feel like I’m settling into my role pretty well,” Wood said. “I think we really compliment each other and so I have no problem. When he scores, I feel like I score.” Wood injured his ankle earlier this year during a scrimmage, and Fisher said his ability to recover quickly will ultimately improve the offensive play for future games. “[I’m] glad to get him healthy and we’ve got to get him going,” Fisher said. “We had a couple opportunities the other day, just didn’t get it to him and the ball ended up going to other places. But he can be a big part down the stretch for us,” Fisher said. WOOD ON PG. 2

The Southwest Classic has a completely different feel this year. Texas A&M and Arkansas are led by new head coaches with contrasting pedigrees. Arkansas head coach Chad Morris, an A&M graduate who was head coach at SMU from 2015 to 2017, took over the Arkansas program before bowl season last year. Morris took the Mustangs from a 2-10 record to 7-5 in just three seasons. However, Morris seems to be starting on an all-too-familiar note. Arkansas has started 1-3 (0-1 SEC), which includes scathing losses to North Texas and Auburn. The quarterback situation in Fayetteville has been the most notable problem. Morris went with sophomore quarterback Cole Kelley to start the season, but after Kelley

threw four picks in their 4417 loss to North Texas, junior quarterback Ty Storey was promoted to starter. Storey and Kelley have a combined six touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. Along with current quarterback struggles, Arkansas’ offensive line has not been doing Kelley and Storey any favors. Left guard Hjalte Froholdt is the only anchor in their trenches, while as a unit, the line is struggling in pass protection. The Razorbacks rank 97th overall in total offense this season. The Aggies come into Saturday as the overwhelming favorite, and will look to extend their current winning streak against Arkansas to seven. Offensively, A&M has seen significant progress in the past month. Starting sophomore quarterback Kellen Mond is one of three Power 5 quarterbacks with seven passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns this season. “I have a lot of confidence FOOTBALL ON PG. 6

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Caring cakes Student bakers benefit local food bank through regular cupcake sales By Myranda Campanella @MyrandaCampane1 Texas A&M Cupcakes has officially started a new year of baking for fun and service. The nonprofit organization raises money for the Brazos Valley Food Bank and brings together students who love to bake. Since its establishment in 2012, the group has grown to include around 50 members. Biomedical sciences senior Jessenia Garcia has been a member of Texas A&M Cupcakes since her freshman year. “A lot of members that join love to bake, but they don’t know what to do with that,” Garcia said. “Having a cupcake club here at A&M is beneficial to those trying to find other people that share an interest.” On Sept. 26 Texas A&M cupcakes held a bake sale in the MSC that raised aproximately $275. The group holds bake sales on the first Friday of every month at downtown Bryan’s First Friday events. Interdisciplinary studies senior and Texas A&M Cupcakes secretary Kaylee Wyatt said her favorite part of participating is making someone’s day with a treat. “It’s a fun way to see us outside Texas A&M University,” Wyatt said. Garcia said Texas A&M Cupcakes beat their goal in 2017 and raised over $1,700 for the food bank. According to their website, six pounds of food is distributed for every dollar raised. Accounting junior and Texas A&M Cupcakes vice president Adyson Lange said her favorite service opportunity with the organization is volunteering with the Brazos Valley Food Bank’s Friday BackPack Program. CUPCAKES ON PG. 4

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Mond undoubtedly had a rough game last week against Alabama, but this matchup will present its own set of challenges. Unlike Alabama and Clemson, Arkansas does not have a great secondary. However, the Razorbacks have the seventh best rushing defense in the nation, according to the NCAA. Unless there is an open field available to Mond, there won’t be much to his run game on Saturday. The biggest issue for the Arkansas secondary is predicting how Mond will throw. He has proven to throw bullet passes in small windows, see the right pass and bust coverages. Mond will have a much better week this Saturday in Arlington.

Arkansas has been getting torched by wideouts all year, and this week won’t be any different. The A&M corps has gradually improved every week, with no same receiver leading the unit each game. Morris and the Hogs will have a hard time planning around A&M’s offense and its multiple weapons surrounding Mond. Fisher’s system has been great in that regard and will truly show this week.

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Arkansas’ quarterback struggles Arkansas head coach Chad Morris had a rough start in Fayetteville. After losing former quarterback Austin Allen and former head coach Bret Bielema last year, the Hogs have been trying to work out the kinks with new faces at quarterback. It’s safe to say that there is still work to be done going into week five. Sophomore quarterback Cole Kelley and junior quarterback Ty Storey have both started this season with little success, putting up a combined 817 passing yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions. Storey replaced Kelley as starter last week against Auburn, but the results have remained similar. Arkansas has scored only 35 percent of the time in the red zone this season.

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In recent years, this matchup has been challenging for both sides. Even when Arkansas was below average, they were able to give the Aggies a hard fought game. This year, both teams have new head coaches and different offenses. Fisher and A&M have been the only ones performing remotely well with this change. It will be very tough for Arkansas to break the streak this year with the struggles they’ve been having across the board. In addition, the Hogs have lost three games in a row, one to Colorado State and two blowouts by North Texas and Auburn.

Arkansas has thrown picks and fumbled the ball every week. During a home game against North Texas, the Hogs threw six interceptions and no touchdown passes. A&M has been looking for their breakout game on defense, and there’s no better game to do that than this one. The Aggie secondary needs a break after these past three weeks of tough competition. This game should be the week for A&M players to get some picks on defense.

played in similar stadiums throughout his football career. “At the end of the day, it’s another game,” Wood said. “I played at the Cardinals stadium, I’ve played at the 49ers stadium for a bowl game. ... [I’ve] played in some big stadiums and I’m excited to experience this one.”

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AROUND THE SEC A LOOK AT THE CONFERENCE FOR WEEK 5

The first quarter of the season is wrapped up, and teams are starting to settle in to their game plans. Fans are getting a legitimate look at what their teams can do heading into the gauntlet that is conference play. Last week, we saw the top teams continue their dominance as the Tide rolled against the Aggies in dominant fashion and Georgia conquered another test with Missouri. Meanwhile, Kentucky shocked the nation with a total blowout against heavily favored Mississippi State and Florida made a statement in Knoxville in “The Third Saturday in September” showdown with Tennessee. Here’s a look at the action going down in week five:

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No. 17 Kentucky (4-0) vs. South Carolina (2-1)

No. 23 Mississippi State (3-1) vs. Florida (3-1)

Sat. Sept. 29, Kroger Field, Lexington, KY 6:30 p.m. on SECN

Sat. Sept. 29, Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, Starkville, MS 5 p.m. on ESPN

Kentucky is off to their best start in decades and are ranked for the first time since 2007. With an impressive win at Florida in week two, and a win in last week’s 28-7 blowout over Mississippi State, the Wildcats are arguably the biggest surprise so far this year in the SEC. Led by junior running back Benny Snell Jr., Kentucky is first in rushing offense, as they average 269 yards a game on the ground. Defensively, the Wildcats are just as dominant, ranking second in the conference. It will be interesting to see how South Carolina will respond to the balanced attack Kentucky presents. The Gamecocks have a lot to prove following a demoralizing loss to Georgia in their first true test of the season. South Carolina has looked strong in their other performances, gaining up to 475 yards a game on offense and only allowing 331 yards defensively. The Gamecock’s junior quarterback Jake Bentley has also been solid for the team with 780 yards through three games, and his performance on Saturday could determine the overall outcome of the game. Look for Kentucky to continue their hot streak after a hard-fought slugfest, as Snell leads his team to another key win in the Wildcat’s 2018 campaign. Prediction: Kentucky 28, South Carolina 24

Both teams are looking to establish themselves in the SEC. Mississippi State comes off a shocking loss to Kentucky, and Florida is on the heels of a 47-21 win over rival Tennessee. Mississippi State showed problems with their offensive line as senior quarterback Nick Fitzgerald was constantly under pressure, and suffered three sacks in the Kentucky game. The Bulldogs have looked impressive outside of last week’s loss, and are ranked eighth and 25th nationally in defense and offense, respectively. Comparatively, Florida ranks 42nd in the nation on defense and 91st on offense. The Gator’s sophomore quarterback Feleipe Franks has been improving through the season so far and has 12 touchdowns with two interceptions. These teams matchup well, but Mississippi State has just a slight edge with a homefield advantage, and what should be a very angered and hungry attitude going into Saturday. Look for the Bulldogs to return to their winning ways in a strong fashion in Starkville, as the cowbells ring out in celebration. Prediction: Mississippi State 35, Florida 21

No. 5 LSU (4-0) vs. Ole Miss (3-1)

No. 2 Georgia (4-0) vs. Tennessee (2-2)

Sat. Sept. 29, Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA 8:15 p.m. on ESPN

Sat. Sept. 29, Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA 2:30 p.m. on CBS

While Kentucky is the surprise of the East, LSU is the dark horse in the powerful Western Division. The Tigers are 4-0 with wins over Miami and Auburn and have looked great through four games, rising from unranked to fifth in the nation. It should be noted however that despite their success, LSU has its share of problems this season. The offensive line has been marred with injuries and started a different line up in all their games. This doesn’t bode well for a team looking to make a potential playoff run. The Tigers have also struggled to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks, only getting to the passer twice in last week’s win over Louisiana Tech. Ole Miss will look to exploit any weakness they can on Saturday night if they hope to come out of Death Valley with a win. Senior quarterback Jordan Ta’amu has had an impressive season thus far for the Rebels, throwing for 1,359 yards with a passer rating of 176.9 through four games. On the other side of the ball, Ole Miss shows their true weakness is their own defense which ranks dead last in the conference and 120th nationally. Mississippi will turn heads as they hold tight with the Tigers, but ultimately LSU’s home crowd and superior talent will allow them to continue to 5-0 on their quest to the SEC crown. Prediction: LSU 31, Ole Miss 28

As conference play heats up, Georgia has affirmed themselves as top dogs in the East. As national title contenders, they rank sixth offensively and third defensively in the conference. Led by sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm, the offense has been potent, but it’s their rushing attack and a group of talented backs that have been the key to success. On the ground, the Bulldogs average 250 yards a game and should perform well against Tennessee, who allowed 200 rushing yards to Florida in Knoxville. The Volunteers have had their troubles in 2018. As a team that looks to be at the bottom of the division, they will have simply too much to overcome in their matchup against the Bulldogs. Prepare for this one to be over quickly, as Georgia will thoroughly dominate the Volunteers in all aspects of the game and continue their championship-caliber run.

Prediction: Georgia 42, Tennessee 10

WEEK 5: STAFF PICKS Texas A&M vs Arkansas at AT&T Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. on ESPN

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I heard there’s Waffle House locations in DFW and I think I’m going to get some bacon after the game.

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I’ve been saying “BTHO Arkansas” since I drove on I-30 this summer. Turns out states with better infrastructure also have better football teams.

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I’m a Texans fan, so I need at least one of my teams to win at AT&T.

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I’m not too worried after the UNT-Arkansas game. #GoMeanGreen!

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I‘m ready for my Aggie Ring to see its first Fightin’ Texas Aggie win.... even if it’s a week late.

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I wish I coud start Mond on my fantasy team.

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Lupa’s Coffee and What’s the Buzz Coffee are just a couple places to get your caffeine fix on National Coffee Day.

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Texas A&M Cupcakes offers an assortment of flavors and styles, including gluten free cupcakes.

CUPCAKES CONTINUED To provide elementary school students with sufficient food for the weekend, the food bank puts an assortment of food into bags that fit inside the kids’ backpacks. “It’s a way for them to hide the food so they are not embarrassed about it, but to make sure they have food all weekend,” Lange said. To thank firefighters and police officers for their service, Texas A&M Cupcakes puts on “Cupcakes for Cops” in the fall semester and “Cupcakes for Firefighters” in the spring. The club members bake as many cupcakes as they can for each department. “That’s always fun because they always get really excited,”

Lange said. Financial management graduate student and Texas A&M Cupcakes President Tanner Popp said his favorite aspect of the club is being able to meet a diverse group of people. Texas A&M Cupcakes welcomes any and all members who love to bake or want to learn — no prior skills necessary. “You look at our members and you’re not like, ‘Oh they look like they bake,’” Popp said. “It’s like they’re all different kinds of people, and it’s kind of cool to bring them all together.” Texas A&M Cupcakes will be holding their next bake sale on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Memorial Student Center, Wehner Building and Commons Dining Hall.

Local cafes offer discounts for National Coffee Day By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, an observance of one of the most widely consumed drinks in the United States and around the world. The origin of National Coffee Day is debatable, but its celebration is typically the same — drinking a cup of joe. Many coffee shops in Bryan-College Station will be offering special deals in observance of National Coffee Day, including Lupa’s, Minuti and POV. Rodrigo Chavez, owner of What’s The Buzz Coffee and program coordinator at the Center for Coffee Research and Education, runs the only specialty coffee roaster in the area. Chavez said their one-pound coffee bags will be sold at $1-off on Saturday and coffee is always avail-

able for customers to sample at their roasting location. “We encourage during the National Coffee Day to use different methods of brewing,” Chavez said. “Use a Chemex, use a Hijito, use a French press, use something different just to try something different.” Chavez said their beans must be hand-picked at the time of maturity to ensure that there is no green coffee. A specialized test is completed to look for fungus and insect damage. “What we do here is not what most people do regarding coffee,” Chavez said. “We’re a specialty coffee roaster; that means our coffee goes through a process of selection and it needs to score 80 points or above.” Simon Park, general manager at Lupa’s Coffee, said they will offer either a discount on specialty coffee or a free drip coffee on Saturday. “We get to celebrate what we do here,” Park said. “The fact that we get to celebrate a product that brings people together for whatever

reason or that gets people through their day, I think that’s awesome.” Pending approval from upper management, Minuti in College Station will also offer a special discount, according to general manager Mark Kucker. “At the very least, I’ll do a discount throughout the day,” Kucker said. “Typically, we do have our app promos where you come in through the Hooked app or the Safe to Serve app, where you [drive] while not using your phone, that you can bring it in if you earn points and get a dollar off your drink.” Kucker said Minuti uses a coffee roaster in Italy for their beans, to provide a distinctive dark roast. He said there are other options available for those who do not typically enjoy dark coffee. “I always tell people ‘don’t get caught up in the menu, those are just suggestions,’” Kucker said. “This is a place for creativity; if you think it sounds good and I have it, I’ll make it.”

Cultura en Aggieland B-CS hosts Hispanic Heritage Month events By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi

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Honoring the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout the nation’s history, Aggies are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through numerous campus and community events. In 1968, Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed under President Lyndon Johnson and in 1988, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to a 30-day period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Accounting senior Juan Ortiz is the president of the Hispanic Presidents’ Council, which kicked off the month of celebration with its Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony on Sept. 18. “It’s not only a way for me to be proud of my culture, it also shows me to remind myself [of] the accomplishments of what Hispanic individuals have done, not only on our campus, but also in the nation,” Ortiz said. “This month always reminds me of that.” The opening ceremony welcomed students with pan dulce, horchata and music from the Houston-based band Grupo Latitude. “I’m from the [Rio Grande] Valley. ... So for me it’s like a little piece of home,” Ortiz said. “Having sweet bread was amazing at this event. Horchatas taste just like at home and just being able to be in an environment where people are free to express themselves.” The Hispanic Presidents’ Council has members from across Central and South America. Officers are from

Honduras, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico and El Salvador. “I’ve learned a lot,” Ortiz said. “All those people unify and make what it [means] to be Hispanic.” Extension program specialist Luis Saldana is the director of the Hispanic Presidents’ Council. This is Saldana’s second year with the council. “I come from Mexico,” Saldana said. “I recently moved to the United States about four years ago, so when I came to A&M, I was like, ‘I need to find a place where I felt connected.’” General Dave Garza, Class of 1977, was the speaker at the “Develop the Leader in You” presentation hosted by the National Hispanic Institute on Sept. 19. “I’m super proud to be here in the celebration of Hispanic heritage month,” Garza said. “I heard today that 20 percent of the campus more or less is Hispanic Americans, so the progress we’ve made is tremendous.” According to Ortiz, each event in Hispanic Heritage Month is for all students, as the month is intended to encourage cultural awareness. “We’re trying to hit the Hispanic population of A&M, but we’re also trying to get that [non-Hispanic] population and just kind of help them know more about our culture,” Ortiz said. “I think especially now with a lot of tension going on in the nation, it’s good to remind ourselves why we’re all here — we’re here to learn from each other.” Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations will continue with film screenings, salsa nights and informative events until Oct. 20. For a full schedule, visit tx.ag/HHMevents.

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“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a fun, casual kids’ movie Life and Arts reporter says Jack Black’s latest film is nothing special, but entertaining Keagan Miller

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he House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a kids’ movie before anything else. The story, the style and the tropes are all geared toward children, but that doesn’t mean older audiences can’t enjoy it as well. If you’re looking for a simple, fun, self-contained story that you don’t have to think too hard about, then this movie could be for you. The film starts off with a sense of mystery and danger, revealing to the audience bit-by-bit the magical nature of the house and its inhabitants. Shown through the eyes of newly-orphaned Lewis, played by 12-year-old Owen Vaccaro, the film gradually transforms into a frantic battle to save the world from an inexplicably evil former friend of his Uncle Jonathan, who’s played by Jack Black. Through a heavy reliance on magic, the film gets away with not really having to

explain much of anything. Viewers must quickly learn to go with the flow of the film, and not to worry about the finer details. It’s a movie that’s much more fun if you don’t take it seriously. Besides the magical elements, the story really is quite predictable and formulaic. Don’t go into this movie expecting to be surprised. It’s a typical “young hero saves the day” story, and I don’t consider it to be a spoiler when I tell you that all the good guys see a happy ending. The fun of the movie isn’t so much what will happen, but how it happens. Set in the 50s in a whimsical world of serial crime shows and lamplit hallways, the film does actually have some stylistic merit. I enjoyed watching Lewis traipse through the ornate halls of his uncle’s mansion wearing bowties and aviator goggles. Something about the setting made it feel simultaneously cozy and filled with mystery. The film does, however, make frequent use of computer-generated imagery to create some of its magical creatures, and I felt that these painfully obvious creations

contrasted with the otherwise well-crafted scenery. The acting was about what you’d expect from a children’s movie. Cate Blanchett delivered the best performance as Uncle Jonathan’s magical friend and neighbor, and Black himself did a decent job with the material he was given. The directorial focus, however, seemed to remain on humor throughout the film. While there were one or two legitimately emotional moments, most of the actors’ talents went toward eliciting laughs from the audience. “The House with a Clock in Its Walls” is a fun, predictable kids’ movie. If you have money to spare, and you want to go see a movie you don’t have to think about or won’t get you too emotionally invested, then this film might be a good choice for you. There really isn’t anything particularly special about the film, and I had just as much fun watching it as I would have had I stayed home. The choice is yours. Keagan Miller is a psychology junior and life and arts reporter for The Battalion.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Informative, Important, Imperfect Don’t confine culture to just one month Salvador Garcia @SalGarJr

never pay much attention to being Hispanic but every year, September rolls around and I find myself being reminded of it. Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and celebrates Hispanic achievements and influence in the U.S. This can be a time to reflect on the history and diversity in our community and educate ourselves about our differences and similarities. I don’t remember when I first became aware of HHM. In Mexico, September came with festivities celebrating the country’s independence day, Sept. 16. I remember the food, music, colorful decorations and spontaneous outbursts of “Viva Mexico!”– but Mexico doesn’t observe HHM. Once my family moved to South Texas, it seemed my new school celebrated September in a similar way. It’s hard to say if it was my lack of curiosity or my school’s emphasis on Mexican heritage rather than Hispanic heritage, but prior to higher education I was not aware of HHM either. Living in a border town is different than living in

College Station. Near McAllen, the vast majority of people I came in contact with identified themselves as Mexican-American or Mexican. For us, celebrating heritage was always about celebrating our Mexican roots. Moving so far from the border has made me realize heritage is not bound by location. As I get older, I find myself connecting with other Hispanics through shared language and the traditions that HHM brings to the forefront. When I first moved to College Station, I was astounded at the amount of ethnic-specific events and groups. During HHM, the university and surrounding community offers Hispanic-themed lectures, performances, exhibits and festivities. These events help some connect with their own heritage and others learn about a culture different from their own. However, I don’t always see HHM in a positive light. The umbrella term “Hispanic” refers to cultures that sometimes are as foreign to each other as they are to non-Hispanics. “Hispanic” unifies these cultures, but also diminishes their uniqueness and reduces them to its language and colonial history. To me, it doesn’t make sense to segregate months by subsets of history or ethnicity. It seems too much like a list of chores we have to complete, and this gives the

impression that once it’s done we’re allowed to forget for a year. Heritage is not something that should be set aside, but instead witnessed year round. I spoke to family and friends to ask what HHM meant to them. “There’s no need for it,” “I didn’t realize that was a thing” and “I don’t care for it” were amongst the most common answers. Then I remembered one of my sisters shared a picture of my two nieces, four and five-years-old, wearing folk dresses from Mexico. Their school was allowing students to wear outfits that portray Hispanic heritage, and the girls wore them proudly. Because of HHM, second generation immigrants living in the U.S., like my nieces, are able to take part in a culture they’re not exposed to daily. I think this is the most meaningful aspect of HHM: allowing a space for those unfamiliar with their own culture to break from the norm and experience their heritage. I don’t know if there are alternatives to HHM which can bring about the same opportunities, but my hope is that we can view Hispanic heritage, and all diversity in our country, as a source of strength rather than an inconvenience. Salvador Garcia is a performance studies graduate student and a life and arts reporter for The Battalion.

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Home of the Southwest Classic AT&T stadium opens doors to DFW recruiting By Grant Spika @GrantSpika With the exception of the 2012 and 2013 matchups, Texas A&M and Arkansas have battled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington every year since 2009. The Razorbacks took the first three games at Jerry World before A&M joined the SEC in 2012 and the two became conference foes. Since then, the Aggies have won every game between the two, making for six straight wins. Despite A&M’s consistent success against Arkansas, the Hogs haven’t made it easy for the Aggies. Three out of the past four games have gone into overtime, with the Aggies pulling ahead each time. On Saturday, the Aggies and Razorbacks will meet again at AT&T Stadium. Both schools agree to the neutral site matchup every year since the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a recruiting hotbed. A&M has six current commits from

the area and Arkansas has two. Both teams hope the game in Arlington will help them snag some of the area’s high-profile recruits. The game gives prospective players a chance to see two SEC West teams play in their own backyard, and both head coaches — Jimbo Fisher for A&M and Chad Morris for Arkansas — know this can be an advantage. “Any time you can expose yourself to other parts of Texas and the great city of Dallas is great,” Fisher said. “That’s a huge area for us to recruit and a great venue to go play in. … It’s beneficial for fans that can go up there and see, and for fans that can come down from even farther north.” A&M has 22 players on its roster from the DFW area while Arkansas brings six, meaning 28 players will be returning home for this game. One of these players is Arkansas quarterback John Stephen Jones, the grandson of Dallas Cowboys owner and Arkansas alum Jerry Jones, who plans to attend the game. A&M freshman defensive tackle Bobby Brown III will

be returning to his hometown of Arlington. Brown has played in all four games this year and has recorded four tackles. Morris said he looks forward to going to DFW to give the Arkansas program exposure and reconnect with alumni in the area. “This game gives us a chance to go back to Texas,” Morris said. “It’s a huge recruiting area for us with a lot of relationships. I’m really excited to go to [AT&T Stadium]. I’ve seen many games there and I think it’s the best stadium in the country. I’m excited about being a part of it and I’m excited about being a part of this rivalry.” The two teams have agreed to play at AT&T Stadium until 2024, meaning fans of both teams will have to adjust to the game being played in Arlington for at least the next six seasons. “It’s always a fun atmosphere to play in,” A&M sophomore quarterback Kellen Mond said. “It’s a neutral site, so it’s definitely going to be a fun game to play in and we’re always looking forward to the next opponent.”

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Redshirt senior Cullen Gillaspia celebrates after Texas A&M defeats Arkansas 50-43 in a overtime shootout at the Southwest Classic in 2017.

FOOTBALL CONTINUED in this offense,” Mond said. “When you have a lot of confidence in the guys around you, it kind of brings you up and makes you play a lot better.” The offensive line will have to be strong up front once again for Mond and running back Trayveon Williams, as Arkansas is the top-ranked rush defense in the SEC. Arkansas’ defensive front are only allowing 88.3 yards per game on the ground, after holding No. 10 Auburn to 91 yards rushing last week. The Hogs are great at clogging up gaps in the offensive line, and will look to move up to the next level if the ball carrier

is still in the backfield. What Arkansas achieves on the defensive front, it gives up in the secondary. Arkansas has allowed 1,082 passing yards this year, putting them at 104th in the nation. Receivers Kendrick Rogers, Jhamon Ausbon and Quartney Davis will be the main targets who can get downfield quickly for the best look possible this weekend. “I feel like every guy in our receiving corps can be the [best receiver], honestly,” Davis said. “I feel that any one of us can do that this game.” The Aggies will take on the Razorbacks Sept. 29 at 11 a.m at AT&T stadium. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.