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No. 21 Missouri falls at Reed Arena despite second-half rally James Sullivan
The Battalion abyon Harris — less than a minute removed from surrendering a crucial lead-changing turnover — knocked down the game-winning three-pointer to propel Texas A&M 70-68 over SEC rival No. 21 Missouri on Thursday night at Reed Arena. Despite dropping five of the past six games, the Aggies surged against their former Big 12 opponents, yielding the lead only once — for just 41 seconds in the final minute — during the entirety of the matchup. From A&M head coach Billy Kennedy’s perspective, his team’s substantial amount of effort, particularly in the first half, deserved credit for the upset victory. “I’m really proud of the fight our team had in the first 10 minutes of the game,” Kennedy said. “We came out ready to play. We haven’t had good starts the past few games and we came out with a really good start. Everybody executed their role.” Harris, a junior guard and first-
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Recap the mayhem Six outgoing seniors received invites to the NFL Draft combine on the heels of National Signing Day. The recruits have flair and talent, but can they match the heart and tenacity of the recruiting class of 2009?
Postracial America? The SGA Diversity Commission hosted a program Thursday night to discuss this question: “Do We Live in a PostRacial America?” The general consensus: we have not reached the post-racial stage. Check thebatt.com for coverage of the event.
year transfer, found his rhythm on the offensive front, leading the team with 17 points. Three other Aggies — sophomore forward Kourtney Roberson as well as senior guard Elston Turner and forward Ray Turner — found their way into double-digit point totals for the night. During the first half A&M pushed the tempo, storming out to an early 11-point lead while forcing four turnovers from the Tigers. The Aggies ended the half with a six-point lead and an impressive 67 percent shooting from beyond the arc. A&M’s energetic style of play continued early in the second half as it rocketed to a 46–32 lead off a 10–2 run. From that point on, however, Missouri chipped away at the score before drilling a three-pointer with 53 seconds left to take the lead. “The whole team just seemed like they were a little bit more of an aggressor throughout the game,” Missouri senior guard Keion Bell said. “We did a really good job of fighting See Upset on page 2
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Teammates celebrate the 70–68 win over Missouri after junior guard Fabyon Harris’ last-second three pointer pushed the Aggies over the top.
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Watermelon Queen sows industry message Molly Livingstone
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o most, watermelons make you think of the Fourth of July or a seed-spitting contest in your grandmother’s backyard. But to Kimberly Duda, watermelons represent a rich history and a progressive future that are much more than a simple summer memory. Along with being a senior psychology major, Duda holds the title of The Texas Watermelon Queen. She competes in pageants to represent the National Watermelon Association on a local and statewide level. “We are supposed to really push issues, including food safety, health care and immigration,” Duda said. “That’s why the competition is so intense.” Duda said there are many components to the pageants, including an interview, evening wear and speech portion. “My favorite part is the interview and being able to let the judges know why I
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‘Downton Abbey,’ a TV show inspired by early 20th century England, has become an international craze. am qualified,” Duda said. “I have a passion for this and I just like getting to share that with them.” Duda said that despite preparation for the pageant, she wasn’t completely flawless. “When I really want something, I get really nervous,” Duda said. “[During the competition] I completely forgot my speech. It was not eloquent, but it came from my heart.” Duda’s passion for the watermelon
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Students pick 55th Grammy Awards favorites Gabi Nintunze
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cause let’s face it, hate it or love it, it was the song of the year.” In addition to current musical contribuvery year, Billings Artworks in Ridgeway, tions, there are also standing categories for life Colo., sees almost 100 little golden gramophones assembled by hand, gilded and en- achievements given out to artists both living graved, each one for a different category. The and posthumously in recognition of their role statuettes then make their way to the Staples in shaping the way music has developed. Special Merit Award nominees this year Center in Los Angeles, where, include Lightnin’ Hopkins, on Feb. 10, they will each be Bruce Springsteen, Carol King, awarded to big names in the Grammy gold The Temptations and Alan music industry. Livingston. The 55th Annual On Sunday, CBS will Sophomore general studies broadcast the 55th Annual Grammy Awards will major Dannelle Matthews said Grammy Awards. Performair at 7 p.m. Sunday that he hopes “Fun.” receives the ers, writers, producers and on CBS. awards for the alternative genre composers will be representGrammy. ed across every commercial “I feel like Fun. should win genre, including three new every category they are nominated for,” said categories this year: Best Classical Compensophomore general studies major Dannelle dium, Best Latin Jazz Album and Best Urban Matthews. “Their instrumental pop beats Contemporary Album. “I’m rooting for Frank Ocean and Florence make me feel like dancing, and Nate Ruess’ and the Machine because they deserve all the voice makes me melt, and I truly feel that recognition they get,” said sophomore tele- they have what it takes to win.” Because of radio play, pop tracks tend communication media studies major Griffin to be the most popularly categories. Then George. “‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back there is a genre that may not garner as much Together’ is a joke and a travesty, but I want ‘Call Me Maybe’ to win song of the year, beSee Grammy on page 2 The Battalion
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‘The Muslim Next Door’ “The Muslim Next Door,” an annual event hosted by the Texas A&M Muslim Student Association as a part of Islam Awareness Month was held Thursday and featured a presentation by Imam Wazir Ali. Check out thebatt. com for full coverage of the event.
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Kimberly Duda, senior psychology major, represents Texas for the See Watermelon on page 3 National Watermelon Association on a local and state-wide level.
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