of Texas. It seemed like everyone went and did yells. what are yall's thoughts or observations on it now ? i guess its a totally different world bc of iphones but student life is still similar in alot of ways

Nothing is like it used to be. Very depressing.

It's also off campus nowadays..

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Nothing is like it used to be. Very depressing.

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thanks guys for responses . Tragedy and the end of the official on campus for the tradition sort of changed things for basically the millennials and gen z . Hats off though to the student Bonfire and everyone involved they love it and are so passionate keeping the tradition and carrying this very special legacy .

Aggies didn't build bonfire. Bonfire built Aggies.

Some of my greatest memories was being Center Pole and running and yelling it til rope ran out. If you know you know. New Army will never know.

Good Bull

Howdy, I remember in (I think it was) the 80's when it was broadcast live!

Mark Fairchild said:

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Howdy, I remember in (I think it was) the 80's when it was broadcast live!

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Then there was that wonderful night at the sports bar when the sips were having their pre-game party and one of your classmates had Bonfire put on all the screens in the saloon. Name is withheld to protect the guilty.

pinche gringo said:

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Aggies didn't build bonfire. Bonfire built Aggies.

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Amen, Brother!

pinche gringo said:

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Aggies didn't build bonfire. Bonfire built Aggies.

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Way back then, the new tradition you learned working on your first bonfire was:

"You are building this bonfire with the people who will stand at your wedding and will carry your casket."

And, over fifty years later, this has/will be true for me and my fish buds.

The end of campus bonfire caused the most profound change in traditions and culture. Moreso, I'd argue, than admitting women and making the Corps optional.

VatoLocoAggie said:

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Some of my greatest memories was being Center Pole and running and yelling it til rope ran out. If you know you know. New Army will never know.

Good Bull

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Pisshead wrap. Snuff up and run!

And the ags before you would say the same thing about admitting women and making the corps optional as you say about bonfire. Every generation loves to criticize the next in favor of the good old days.

aggieland28 said:

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And the ags before you would say the same thing about admitting women and making the corps optional as you say about bonfire. Every generation loves to criticize the next in favor of the good old days.

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Much of the, "Old Army is Dead" statements are based on minor changes-Kyle Field DJ, Yell Leader changes, etc.

Bonfire, women, optional Corps, were much more extreme. And I believe the university lost so much of A&M's identity when bonfire went away.

I agree with you. Bonfire being eliminated as an on- campus activity destroyed dorm continuity and pride. Hearing stories of every freshman in the dorms going to first cut, and most continuing, is something so foreign. It created appreciation for A&M. Now 90% of your red-ass ags are probably 2nd generation or further.
I just don't love the fact that many old ags think there aren't a good portion of us who still love the university and carry on as much of the traditions as we know.

hillcountryag86 said:

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The end of campus bonfire caused the most profound change in traditions and culture. Moreso, I'd argue, than admitting women and making the Corps optional.

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You just reminded me of the middle 90s . The A&M is a cult allegations were stronger back then
Pre Internet (like pre Texags) to outsiders the identity of A&M had a mistyque of tradition , bonfire ?? sounded cultish

up to 70,000 ppl gathering around a fire doing yells . it was something to talk about
edit: i was reading on youtube ppl were booking hotels to attend

aggieland28 said:

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I agree with you. Bonfire being eliminated as an on- campus activity destroyed dorm continuity and pride. Hearing stories of every freshman in the dorms going to first cut, and most continuing, is something so foreign. It created appreciation for A&M. Now 90% of your red-ass ags are probably 2nd generation or further.
I just don't love the fact that many old ags think there aren't a good portion of us who still love the university and carry on as much of the traditions as we know.

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an analogy is like commuting to school vs living on or near campus. doing in class or online courses . on campus intergrates the building and construction into being in school everyone experiences the building phase indirectly. the burn is the show but the build is the thing the project of the student body on campus