For the semester’s last episode of Plus INT, Georgia talks about some summer events and nerdy news you may want to keep your on — including Ama-Con, the Online Sales Tax, Adobe on the Cloud and more! SPOILERS for Iron Man 3! Subscribe and Rate on iTunes! E-Mail: theprairiewt@gmail.com Facebook: theprairiewt Twitter: @The_Prairie or #PlusINT [...]
Upward Bound Math-Science is part of a group of programs called TRiO funded by the Department of Education. Included in the program is a segment to occur at West Texas A&M University. The purpose of Upward Bound Math-Science and TRiO is to exercise the intellectual muscles of low-income and first-generation students in the fields of [...]
When I realized I had to write a goodbye letter that summarizes my time at The Prairie and at WTAMU, my first thought was “do I have to?” I didn’t know what I wanted to say and, frankly, still don’t. I was never one for goodbyes, and I’m not going to change that habit now. [...]
The number five nationally ranked WTAMU Lady Buff softball team traveled to Denton, Texas to battle the number eight ranked Texas Woman’s Pioneers in a three game series to determine the Lone Star Conference regular season champion on April 26 and 27. WT won the first game but lost both games of the doubleheader to [...]
All right, I admit it. I was one of those nerds who stayed up until the wee hours of morning waiting to get into the “Pottermore” beta. Then, after the third time I missed the deadline, I signed up for one of those Twitter accounts that told you the date and answer to that day’s [...]
Seven years ago, just prior to the 2006-2007 season, Krista Gerlich took the reigns as head women’s basketball coach at WTAMU, replacing the retiring Hall of Famer Bob Schneider and inheriting a team that went an impressive 28-4 the year prior. Gerlich spent the previous three years as an assistant to another Hall of Famer, [...]
Professors utilize social media in four critical ways: to connect, to notify, to teach, and to share knowledge. A social network such as Facebook is being used to discuss assignments while also building relationships. Not only do social networks enhance communication but it is also a significant increase in engagement on both sides. “I use [...]
Upward Bound Math-Science is part of a group of programs called TRiO funded by the Department of Education. Included in the program is a segment to occur at West Texas A&M University. The purpose of Upward Bound Math-Science and TRiO is to exercise the intellectual muscles of low-income and first-generation students in the fields of [...]
Since he was four years old, Rhett Price knew he would be a violinist. Instead of putting him in piano lessons, like his sister, they bought him a violin so he and his sister wouldn’t argue over who got to use the piano. Now, Price is experiencing a rise to fame via Youtube as he [...]
New information that some on campus dorms will be increasing in price for the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters, is not boding well with some students, who are prompting an immediate dislike to the change. “It’s something new, so of course, students are kind of freaking out about it,” Lindsey Steele, a graduating senior [...]
Seven years ago, just prior to the 2006-2007 season, Krista Gerlich took the reigns as head women’s basketball coach at WTAMU, replacing the retiring Hall of Famer Bob Schneider and inheriting a team that went an impressive 28-4 the year prior. Gerlich spent the previous three years as an assistant to another Hall of Famer, [...]
Professors utilize social media in four critical ways: to connect, to notify, to teach, and to share knowledge. A social network such as Facebook is being used to discuss assignments while also building relationships. Not only do social networks enhance communication but it is also a significant increase in engagement on both sides. “I use [...]
On Saturday, April 20, the Agriculture Department held its first annual Buffalo Olympics. All the organizations within the department got together to create an event where all majors could come together to play games, eat and dance one last time before the semester ends. “I wanted to have an event in which all the students [...]
All right, I admit it. I was one of those nerds who stayed up until the wee hours of morning waiting to get into the “Pottermore” beta. Then, after the third time I missed the deadline, I signed up for one of those Twitter accounts that told you the date and answer to that day’s [...]
Infamous Twitter account @WTCrushes disappeared from the Internet last week on the same day The Prairie’s story on the account. Rumors began to grow among students concerning the demise of the account, ranging from parents complaining to the University to threats of a lawsuit. Ann Underwood, director of communication and marketing, spoke with reporter Megan [...]
The Panhandle Council of Car Clubs raised over $60,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation when they hosted their 29th annual Make-A-Wish Car Show at the Amarillo Civic Center, held on March 2-3. The PCCC hopes to have an exact figure of funds gathered by the end of this month. Make-A-Wish has been granting the wishes of [...]
Most good things require a lot of hard work before the final masterpiece. Sports are one of those things. The event or tournament itself doesn’t just happen, the athletes and coaches put in a lot of behind the scenes work. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s data, for Division II schools in the Lone [...]
The number five nationally ranked WTAMU Lady Buff softball team traveled to Denton, Texas to battle the number eight ranked Texas Woman’s Pioneers in a three game series to determine the Lone Star Conference regular season champion on April 26 and 27. WT won the first game but lost both games of the doubleheader to [...]
The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity raised over $7,000 for the Ronald McDonald’s House of Charities of Amarillo at their annual softball tournament on April 5 and 6 at the Buffalo Sports Complex. “The tournament was a great success,” ATO vice president and tournament co-chair Cedric Nguimatsa said. “This was my first year doing it, and [...]
When I realized I had to write a goodbye letter that summarizes my time at The Prairie and at WTAMU, my first thought was “do I have to?” I didn’t know what I wanted to say and, frankly, still don’t. I was never one for goodbyes, and I’m not going to change that habit now. [...]
A few days ago, a tragic incident took place at a community college in the Houston area. A student went on a violent spree injuring various students he ran across. Two male students were successful in tackling the criminal, but not before he had injured at least 14 students. The weapon of choice for this [...]
In Texas, a bill that would require drug testing of some welfare recipients is now being passed on to the Senate. According to The Dallas Morning News, the bill, which won unanimous approval from a Senate panel Tuesday March 26, would require new and renewing applicants for temporary cash payments, known as Temporary Assistance for [...]
Want to listen to the episode? Click here! This episode was recorded on May 7, 2013. This episode is 5.7 MB. This episode 11:56 long. This episode was produced by Georgia Romig. This episode uses the song b00 by Burnkit 2600. This track was found on Free Music Archive and is used under a Creative [...]
There will be no episode of Plus INT this week, since one of the hosts fell ill. (Let’s wish him well, listeners!) In the meantime, Preston and Georgia are taking suggestions so send them to theprairiewt@gmail.com, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter. See you next week and good luck on finals! Podcast: Play in [...]
Elections were recently held on April 9 through the 10 for positions in the WTAMU Student Government. The students of WT were able to vote for whom they believed would be the best fit for the positions of Student Body President, Student Body Vice President and Student Senators. The Presidential election was won by Leif [...]
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