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Students protested the cancelation of the Spectrum WT drag show outside of Old Main on March 22, 2023.
The show might go on...
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2024

Update: On March 18, WT President Walter V. Wendler sent an email to students, faculty and staff announcing that he denied Spectrum...

Students how to: midterms and spring break
Students how to: midterms and spring break
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • March 6, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, students begin preparing for midterms and spring break. Two West Texas A&M University students...

WT student wins $25,000 dollar scholarship from Chick-fil-A
WT student wins $25,000 dollar scholarship from Chick-fil-A
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 1, 2024

Chick-fil-A awarded one of its team members, West Texas A&M University graduate student Fam Tial, a $25,000 scholarship on...

The free application for federal student aid is officially open for the 2024-2025 school year.
Understanding 2024-2025 FAFSA updates
Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter • February 29, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has made changes for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new application had...

Go out and vote: the right and responsibility
Go out and vote: the right and responsibility
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • February 28, 2024

As 2024 is a presidential election year, the poll locations will face heavy traffic, with some in attendance voting for the first...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Dr. Mona Ozmaeian is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University. She teaches programming and solid mechanics...

The 13|30 coffee shop is located at 201 26th St. and hosts Bible studies on Thursdays.
Building community: faith-based organizations at West Texas A&M University
Jade Ramos March 10, 2024

West Texas A&M University has several organizations that students can sign up for at the beginning of the semester or even join throughout the year. WT also includes a few...

Extraordinary Buffs: Tiffany Nall
Extraordinary Buffs: Tiffany Nall
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 9, 2024

Extraordinary Buffs is a podcast produced by Jo Early as a senior project, not in association with The Prairie News.  

Guess My Major pt. 1
Guess My Major pt. 1
March 8, 2024

The Prairie News teamed up with Maroon Media to produce Guess My Major! Dane Glenn - Producer JoLina Lopez - Producer Nathan Franks - Director Creighton Smith - Sound Operator Alea...

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Behind the Major with Nate Berkes: serving adolescents
Behind the Major with Nate Berkes: serving adolescents
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024

Nate Berkes is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in English at West Texas A&M University. Berkes is from Cameron and strives to give students the best...

Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine
Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2024

Brittni Rufus is a graduate student pursuing a master's in public administration. Rufus is from Dallas and adores the field she will work in. Rufus's ideal career is to support...

Behind the major with Brynne Wright: a woman in stem
Behind the major with Brynne Wright: a woman in stem
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2024

Brynne Wright is a junior working towards a bachelor of science in computer science at West Texas A&M University. Wright is from Austin and is intrigued by the field of technology. Wright...

Abigail Stilwell
Behind the major with Abigail Stilwell: supporting others through everything
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 7, 2024

Abigail Stilwell is a senior working towards a bachelor of arts degree while double majoring in psychology and sociology with a minor in Spanish at West Texas A&M University....

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Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2024

Edward Truitt is a professor of dance in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University....

Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich
Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2024

Dr. Nick Gerlich is a Hickman professor of marketing in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett
Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2024

Dr. Michelle Bartlett is an associate professor of sports and exercise science in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. She teaches undergraduate...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers
Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2024

Dr. Jim Rogers is a professor of environmental science in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences....

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Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 30, 2023

The West Texas A&M University men’s and women’s cross country teams have both won Lone Star Conference (LSC) titles, an accomplishment...

Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons
Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 2, 2023

The students at West Texas A&M University and Buff fans have a lot of sporting events to look forward to in the upcoming months. With football...

What Homecoming means for football
What Homecoming means for football
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • October 13, 2023

The West Texas A&M University Homecoming football game is a big event across campus and throughout the Buff community. Homecoming is a chance...

Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating
Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • October 10, 2023

Before every football home game, students and fans can look forward to the tailgate. Tailgates are held on the road in front of the dining hall...

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m exhausted. I desperately need some...

Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • February 15, 2024

Assistant Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner became a part of the School of Music in 2018. She graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music in 2005 and later...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Shanna Peeples
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Shanna Peeples
Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • October 26, 2023

Dr. Shanna Peeples joined the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences in 2020. Peeples graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Farren
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Farren
Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • September 20, 2023

Dr. Gene Farren has been a West Texas A&M University professor since 2017. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2006 with a bachelor's of science degree in psychology,...

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Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024
Sí se pudo
Sí se pudo
Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • December 8, 2023
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Walter V. Wendler May 1, 2023
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