23,276 (10-13-07 vs. Eastern New Mexico – WT 62, ENMU 31)
22,993 (10-8-05 vs. Eastern New Mexico – WT 52, ENMU 51 ot)
19,380 (10-18-08 vs. #3-Abilene Christian – ACU 52, WT 35)
18,739 (10-4-08 vs. #17-Midwestern – WT 42, MSU 14)
17,127 (10-22-05 vs. Angelo State – ASU 58, WT 53)
16,481 (10-7-06 vs. #24-Midwestern – WT 29, MSU 27)
15,093 (8-29-09 vs. #1-Grand Valley State – GVSU 37, WT 23)
14,096 (10-24-05 vs. #3-TAMU-Kingsville – WT 28, TAMU-K 20)
13,641 (10-19-06 vs. #20-Abilene Christian – ACU …

Fair on the Square is an annual Homecoming Week activity. Several vendors fill up Canyon’s square with their booths on Saturday morning. There are informational booths, marketing booths, raffles, along with many booths selling all kinds of merchandise. There are other events, such as the Lion’s Club pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and the Homecoming Parade that starts at 11 a.m. Fair on the Square begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.

We here at The Prairie would like to give our take on what’s hot and what’s not. If you find yourself in the Hooves Down category…you might want to reconsider your choices.

Horns up for Miss California Carrie Prejean standing her ground about same sex marriage.
Hooves down to the media blowing her answer way out of proportion.
Horns up to Dr. Maya Angelou visiting campus on Monday.
Hooves down to a waiting list of 2,700 people without  a ticket.

Marcus Briscoe
Staff writer

I went to Colorado Springs, this past weekend with my girlfriend and her parents to see Dave Ramsey.
Yes, that Dave Ramsey, who is a bestselling author and host of national radio and television show on finances.
It was a planned trip. I knew what I was getting myself into.
However, I did not know I would actually enjoy Dave Ramsey’s words of wisdom on a topic that has more relevance than ever before: money.
More than 7,000 people filled the World …

Martissa Flores
Martissa Flores
Junior, Educatio
I’m getting ahead this summer. I’m taking 12 hrs. worth of classes.
Justin Garcia
Justin Garcia
Freshman, Farm & Ranch Managemen
I’ll be working 70 hours a week in Tulia.
Chris Chiapko
Chris Chiapko
Junior, Engineerin
I’m heading home to Dallas to coach kids for soccer & hockey and I’m going on a family trip to either Vegas, Cali or Florida.
Abbi Yanke
Abbi Yanke
Freshman, Pre-Me
I’ll be working all summer. First, I’ll work during the wheat harvest, then I’ll be a lifeguard at a pool, and then …

If you see a celebrity twin on campus, we’d like to know. Please e-mail theprairiemail@yahoo.com with subject line “Separated at Birth” or call 651-2410.
John Rhys-DaviesFamous for his roles in “Lord of the Rings” and “Indiana Jones”
Dr. Lal AlmasAssociate professor of agricultural business and economics

Kimberly Lecomte | Photo by James Barrington, Art Instiutional
Kimberly Lecomte
#10
Classification: Freshman
Position: Center field
Major: Secondary Education
Hometown: Boerne, Texas
Middle name: Michelle
No. of siblings: 2
Dream job: Pro Softball Player
Favorite Food: Cheese Enchiladas
Comedian: Dane Cook
Random Fact: Born in Marietta, Georgia
If you were to play another sport at WT what would it be?: Basketball
Saying: “Set your goals high, and don’t stop til you get there.”
Favorite WT Softball Moment
“That’s a tie. Either: 1) Hitting a homerun my first at bat or 2) Team picture day on …

The Prairie traveled to Dallas for the 100th annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) convention on April 10, 2009. There are 61 colleges and universities currently in TIPA, with 55 represented at this year’s convention.
The Prairie received awards for their work in nine distinctive categories—special edition, in-depth reporting, feature story, sports page design, sports feature photo, general column, ad design, editorial and editorial cartoon.
The convention consisted of breakout sessions that covered various topics.  In these sessions, seasoned journalists gave students …

Jarick Howard
Staff writer
A playoff spot for the WTAMU softball team is dependant upon Texas A&M-Kingsville losing one game in the regular season’s final weekend.
The Lady Buffs were one win away from getting into the playoffs on their own, but the weather did not cooperate.
After taking the first two games against Eastern New Mexico, 10-1 and 6-3, the third game was cancelled due to rain.
“It was frustrating to know we had our shot,” Erin Hartigan, senior outfielder, said.  “The weather just …

Web Editor’s Note: Vote in our guest speaker poll!
Coulter Jones
Nicole Barthel
Marisela Rodriguez
Marisela Rodriguez
Junior, Nursing
I’ve heard a lot about Maya Angelou. I’m interested in what she’d have to say.
Nicole Barthel
Junior, Environmental Science/Geography
I’m excited about Maya Angelou coming because I’ve read several of her writings.
Coulter Jones
Freshman, Undeclared
My family and I are big Bush supporters, so I’m interested in hearing what Karl Rove has to say.