PHOTO | Frankie Sanchez
The landscape around Amarillo and Canyon is known for its dry and barren lands, the art community taking roots in the area is not. With the opening of several new art galleries including Studio 502, Vermillion Editions Limited and Blue Sage Galleries, artists have more of a chance to expose their creations.
“Stanley Marsh has already opened the door for the art world with his unique street signs and the Cadillac Ranch,” local artist Taylor Meyer said.
Area artists …

Tim Vela
Tim Vela – Senior, Speech Communication
ARE YOU INTIMIDATED BY THE FOOTPRINTS KIRK LEFT BEHIND?
No, and the reason I’m not is because I have worked alongside Kirk for the last year. I know what to expect and plan to continue Kirk’s plan as well as begin my own.
WHAT ARE YOU HOPING TO GIVE WT ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN ELECTED?

I hope to continue to give the students an even bigger voice in our University than what Kirk has already worked hard …

PHOTO | Juan Maldonado
Mixed Martial Arts fighting involves several unique and effective combat methods for ground or standing fights. Techniques used can include Brazilian jujitsu, wrestling, boxing and forms of martial arts. Competitors are matched for fights according to their size, weight or athletic ability.
“Everybody wants to get in there and wants to be a fighter, up until they get punched in the face,” Master Erick Braly, who trains Shark Fights competitors at the Martial Arts & Athletic Center (MAAC), …

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For the Broke College Kid

♥ Make your own Candlelight Dinner!

You can find some great V-Day meals by just searching …

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
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The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM) has made a name for itself as being the largest history museum in Texas, but now they’re making history by being one of the first institutions to use the latest technology to let visitors guide themselves through the exhibits.
On January 5, 2010, PPHM implemented smartphone guided tours into three of their exhibits.
“There was no rhyme or reason to [the exhibits we picked]. There’s just …