Corps of Cadets to Replace 36 Percent of Male Cadets with Women

This past Wednesday, the Corps of Cadets made history by announcing their initiative to replace 36 percent of male cadets with women. Despite the Corps’ reputation of excellence, it has recently been pointed out that women make up only 16 percent of the organization. This new initiative seeks to create complete equality within the institution by creating a 1:1 ratio of men to women.

The announcement came as no surprise to former freshman cadet Michael Coalla, who recently received the notification that he is no longer allowed to participate in the Corps because of his gender. “I can only see my dismissal as a way to serve the equality movement,” Coalla said. “I don’t think it was ever fair that the Corps admitted so many men in the first place.”

While it may be a shock to see fewer men in khaki on campus next semester, members of the Texas A&M Females for Equality movement affirmed that these changes are for the better. “I mean, I don’t want to join the Corps, but forcing other women into it seems like the best way to make sure that we eventually gain freedom from male subjugation,” said junior gender studies major Kayla Sky.

The Corps hopes that the new measures put in place will show just how dedicated they are to completely equalizing participation in the Corps. As more non-reg women are forced in and male cadets are pushed out, Corps leadership aims to continue their tradition of excellence.

 

— Hannibal Lechner