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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WTAMU instructor ‘houses’ an Amarillo shootout

Brittany Castillo April 30, 2013

A burglar ended his robbery streak in WTAMU Part-Time Instructor of Economics Mr. Stephen Hayward’s home on April 23. “I was getting ready to go to class and give a test,” Hayward said. “My...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Secretary of State travels to S. Korea

Brittany Castillo April 16, 2013

The United States Secretary of State John Kerry visited President Park Geun-hye of South Korea in Seoul on April 12. Kerry’s trip was taken after a Pentagon assessment suggested North Korea may...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Supreme Court rattles students’ opinions on human rights

Brittany Castillo April 2, 2013

A busy week for the United States Supreme Court has left the nation divided over human rights. According to CNN News, Supreme Court Justices questioned California’s Proposition 8, which bans same-sex...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Students reflect on Iraqi War anniversary

Brittany Castillo March 26, 2013

A decade of triumph and tribulation was marked earlier this month on the anniversary of America’s invasion of Iraq, March 20, 2003. The American raid under the Bush Administration was aimed to...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Spending cuts frustrating US citizens

Brittany Castillo March 19, 2013

A series of automatic government spending cuts, called the sequester, began March 1. According to CNN News, this plan of action is part of an attempt to get a handle on the growth of the U.S. national...

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Spending cuts frustrating US citizens

Brittany Castillo March 19, 2013

A series of automatic government spending cuts, called the sequester, began March 1. According to CNN News, this plan of action is part of an attempt to get a handle on the growth of the U.S. national...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Pope’s final days

Brittany Castillo March 5, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI ended his eight-year papacy on Feb. 28, according to the New York Times. Only 17 days prior, Pope Benedict shocked the world with his sudden announcement of resignation. According...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Students weigh-in on the college accreditation system

Brittany Castillo February 26, 2013

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama shared his goals of state policymakers, colleges and universities to take action against rising college tuition and costs. Congress has been called...

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WT reacts to nuclear testing in North Korea

WT reacts to nuclear testing in North Korea

Brittany Castillo February 19, 2013

North Korea conducted a third nuclear explosion deep in its northeast hillsides on Feb. 12. According to the political newspaper The Economist, the nuclear test was directed under the rule of Kim...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Education activist recovers

Brittany Castillo February 12, 2013

Fifteen year-old Malala Yousafzai was discharged from the hospital on Feb. 8, after an assassination attempt a few months prior. According to The New York Times, the Pakistani school girl was shot...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Hillary Clinton steps aside for Senator Kerry

Brittany Castillo February 5, 2013

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton completed her four-year term on Feb. 1. WTAMU Junior History major Olivia Trabysh has admired Secretary Clinton for her compassion and leadership. “Her...

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Sunset at the Presidential Inauguration. Photo by Brittany Castillo.

Students attend Inauguration

Brittany Castillo January 28, 2013

Nearly 800,000 people gathered for the 57th Inauguration of the President of the United States. On Jan. 21, the anticipation of 44th President Barack Obama escalated as Washington, D.C. swelled...

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