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Counseling Services

BJ Brittain April 29, 2014

With finals week swiftly approaching, the level of anxiety on campus is rising as students prepare for their exams. Testing anxiety is common among college students, especially near the times of midterms...

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WT’s scholarships for summer classes

BJ Brittain April 22, 2014

It is a well-known fact that a college education is expensive. It is common to hear conversations about the subject anytime on campus. When it comes to paying for summer classes, the situation is very...

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Student Employment Services gives back

BJ Brittain April 8, 2014

This week, the students who work on campus are being honored during Student Employee Appreciation Week. This is a nationally organized event, but every university does it in its own way. “I think...

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Students look forward to Shack-A-Thon

BJ Brittain April 1, 2014

For the sixth year in a row, the West Texas A&M University campus will be covered with small cardboard dwellings as students participate in Shack-A-Thon 6.0. At Shack-A-Thon, students are invited...

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The Unholy Trinity Tour visits WTAMU

BJ Brittain March 25, 2014

On March 22, the university played host to The Unholy Trinity Tour, which made its first stop in Canyon. The event was held in the JBK Legacy Hall, where many students and citizens of the surrounding...

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School of Music ensembles go on tour

BJ Brittain February 26, 2014

   Two ensembles from the WT School of Music will go on tour, performing at multiple schools for high school students. The WT Chorale will travel to Houston, while the Symphonic band will...

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WTAMU’s Career Expo to happen Feb. 27

BJ Brittain February 25, 2014

Where is it possible to speak to potential employers, learn about different industries and possibly land a job for after graduation? As fantastic as it sounds, such an event does exist: the Spring...

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CORE hosts Sexual Responsibility Fair

BJ Brittain February 19, 2014

Last week the University Core Office held a Sexual Responsibility Fair in the Jack B. Kelly Student Center. The purpose of this event was to educate students about the risks and consequences involved...

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Internships help students gain experience

BJ Brittain February 4, 2014

How can students earn class credit, gain valuable experience and even get paid? The answer is simple: internships. Internships can prove to be one of the most valuable experiences that students...

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Thoughts about the State of the Union

BJ Brittain February 4, 2014

As I turned off my television last Tuesday night after the 2014 State of the Union Address, I was torn. I felt both emotional after a touching and dramatic end of the speech, and disappointed that...

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School of Music

School of Music

BJ Brittain January 28, 2014

The WTAMU School of Music will continue a long standing tradition this Thursday, January 31. This tradition is Music Career Day, which has happened on campus longer than anyone can remember. The School...

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The Varsity Theatre hosts free movie nights

BJ Brittain January 24, 2014

It is no secret that college students tend to find themselves strapped for cash, while having to spend any money that they do have on necessary items, such as food, clothes and books. It is hard to...

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