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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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Learning How to Intern D.C. Style

Brooke Self February 19, 2013

Internships are an opportunity to experience what life and work will be like once students have completed all their courses, have those degrees in hand and are beginning their careers. For two WTAMU...

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WT students intern for Mac Thornberry

Brooke Self February 19, 2013

Internships are an opportunity to experience what life and work will be like once students have completed all their courses, have their degrees in hand and are beginning their careers. For two WTAMU students,...

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Snowmobile death causes X-Games to rethink the event

Brooke Self February 12, 2013

On Thursday, Jan. 24, snowmobiler Caleb Moore died after suffering injuries caused in a crash during the snowmobile freestyle finals at the X-Games in Aspen, Colo. This is the first death during the...

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Jacob Shaddix of Papa Roach performs at the concert. Photo by Brittani Morales.

Papa Roach and Stone Sour rock the Aztec

Brooke Self February 5, 2013

The air was crisp as the masses of rockers piled into the Aztec Music Hall last Friday. People restlessly buzzed about awaiting the arrival of the bands on stage, at which point the entire building would...

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Django Unchained official poster.

Django Unchained: not approved for weak stomachs

Brooke Self January 22, 2013

Directed by the infamous Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained is the new flick that is causing a bit of controversy.  Due to several mentions of the “N” word, (when I say several, I mean the word...

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Proper Style builds rap, hip hop scene in Amarillo

Brooke Self December 4, 2012

If they were asked if they expected their music careers to take off in the way that it has in the past few months, the guys at Proper Style Records probably still would have been as confident in their...

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PPHM to host Christmas open house

Brooke Self December 3, 2012

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum will be opening their doors for a Christmas open house on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. The museum will be completely decorated for the season as people...

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Holiday wishlist: Furbies, tablets and game consoles

Brooke Self November 27, 2012

With Christmas approaching, it’s time to start compiling holiday wish lists.  Those who have yet to venture into the world of Christmas shopping this season might be unsure of what is on the list...

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Review: Lamb of God and Hatebreed

Brooke Self November 13, 2012

The sounds of electric guitars, double bass drums and loud, harsh screaming filled the air at the Lonestar Ampitheatre in Lubbock, Texas on Nov. 3.  Hundreds of death metal fans gathered in the theatre’s...

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Student assault raises safety concerns

Brooke Self November 6, 2012

WTAMU is seen as a relatively safe campus, where students can walk around without fear of being attacked.  This is why many WT students, especially females, were surprised when they received an email...

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Put it where you want it

Brooke Self October 16, 2012

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, students at WTAMU will have a chance to create their own T-shirts, tote bags or mouse pads. Put It Where You Want It is a free event put on by a company called Cutting Edge Productions,...

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New tech store to open on campus in January 2013

Brooke Self October 9, 2012

WTAMU will have a new store on campus starting the spring semester. The “Tech Store,” as it is being called, is scheduled to open in January and is part of the expansion of the Jack B. Kelly Student...

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