The scope of AggieCon ranges from science fiction to fantasy to horror, and encompasses literature, graphic arts, and general media.
An outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War, Ellison reportedly referred to Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets as "America's next generation of Nazis.
"[5] Between Ellison's anti-military remarks and his involvement in a food fight in the Ramada Inn ballroom, Cepheid Variable was temporarily dissolved as a club[6] before reorganizing in 1970.
Ellison returned in 1974 as Guest of Honor at AggieCon V. Cepheid Variable was named the 2006 Registered Student Organization of the Year at Texas A&M.
Among the cited reasons for the award were the $1,500 they donate each year to Scotty's House Child Advocacy Center and the creation of "S.O.S.," a tutoring program for Cepheids that aims to increase the club's academic status on campus.