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Pirates Take Flight: Annual ‘Pirates of the Canyon’ balloon rally invades Amarillo

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
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The skies were filled with wonder and awe this past weekend as they were painted with designs and colors of dozens of hot air balloons. Sights that are normally only viewed through calendars or stock photography came to life as the 4th annual Pirates of the Canyon Invitational Balloon Rally took place in Amarillo.
It was a weekend long affair with events that included a flight competition, trick or treating, night …

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Letter from the Editor: Off-Campus Stuff

Kayla Goodman

This week, our staff wanted to feature something off campus. Not many individuals get the chance to see mass quantities of hot air balloons everyday, or even in a lifetime. Amarillo Balloon Association has done a great job in this area to bring one of the biggest rallies right here in the Panhandle. Otherwise, you would have to go to Albequerque, N.M. to enjoy this rare occassion.
Also, this week we wanted to show a new pizzeria in Amarillo that …

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In & Out – No Justice Concert

No Justice is playing this Friday night at Midnight Rodeo in Amarillo. The band is originally from Stillwater and have been together since 2001. However, they weren’t really known until they signed with Smith Entertainment in 2005. Their best recognized song that plays over radio air waves is “Don’t Walk Away.” No Justice’s Texas country sound has a great blend of country-rock tones. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $10 for 21+ and $12 for ages 18-20. …

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The #6 Lady Buffs had a triumphant week on the road as they topped Tarleton State in three matches on Oct. 29, defeated St. Edward’s in four matches on Oct. 30, and then traveled to Kingsville to rout TAMU-Kingsville in three matches on Oct. 31.
The Lady Buffs conquered Tarleton with scores of 25-12, 25-14 and 25-18 and St. Edward’s with scores of 18-25, 25-19, 25-12 and 25-18. The win over Kingsville was a clean sweep: 25-21, 25-14 and 25-18.
“For a …

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[5 Nov 2009 | No Comment | 54 views]
Pirates Take Flight: Annual ‘Pirates of the Canyon’ balloon rally invades Amarillo

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
Web Editor’s Note: For more photos, click here!
The skies were filled with wonder and awe this past weekend as they were painted with designs and colors of dozens of hot air balloons. Sights that are normally only viewed through calendars or stock photography came to life as the 4th annual Pirates of the Canyon Invitational Balloon Rally took place in Amarillo.
It was a weekend long affair with events that included a flight competition, trick or treating, night …

Arts & Entertainment »

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This Saturday, the Wesley Foundation is hosting a Halloween Costume Party. It is set to have a spider theme. They have all kinds of fun activities planned including a costume contest, a picture scavenger hunt and a possible trick-or-treat contest. There will be desserts and drinks provided. Students are encouraged to come dance, hang out and join in all of the activities. The fun begins at 7 p.m. at the Wesley Center, so gear up in your best costume and …

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Letter from the Editor – Sports, Events & Organizations

Kayla Goodman

This week was interesting as we did something we haven’t done before. We highlighted a sports “story” for the main topic of this week’s issue. We wanted to do a cover story over Natalie Johnson, who is a Senior volleyball player here at WTAMU. We wanted the front cover to have more of a Sports Illustrated look for this issue.
Also, we wanted to cover a great organization that does many community service projects around campus and Canyon.
S.A.G.E does a …