Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student

F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter February 7, 2018

Hello! My name is Jasmine Ruiz and I am a first generation college student here at West Texas A&M University. For those of you who are seeing this post for the first time, this is going to be the beginning...

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Photo display of the missing victims of the ferry attack

Three years since the Sewol-ho Ferry

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter April 17, 2017

Today, marks three years since the Sewol-ho ferry accident in South Korea where hundreds of people, including a large amount of high school students who lost their lives after the ferry sank on a route...

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WT Veteran’s Network Ball celebrates third year

DJ Ezell, Reporter November 19, 2015

The WT Veteran’s Network hosted their third annual Veteran’s Ball in Legacy Hall on Nov. 14. The ball included toasts to all of the branches of the Armed Forces, as well as a guest speaker, and live...

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Students attend National leadership conference

Students attend National leadership conference

Haley Kinney, Reporter November 19, 2015

The ¡Adelante! Annual Leadership Institute & Recruitment Expo is an extensive three-day workshop full of exciting events such as resume workshops, networking and hands-on activities. The events are...

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Reporter Jonathan Espinoza shows us his tattoos. He has more on his other arm and on both legs

WT talks tattoos, their perception in society

Jonathan Espinoza, Reporter November 19, 2015

Self-expression is as old as the human race itself. Each day we wake, and whether it be subconscious or not, the clothes we don and the music we blast, are representations of self. Fads and fashions will...

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University has high hopes for Cuban exchange program

University has high hopes for Cuban exchange program

Audrey Roberson, Reporter September 23, 2015

On Sept. 18 the Committee of International Studies met to discuss the Cuban Reciprocal Exchange and the educational goals the group hopes to achieve with the program. The committee consists of stakeholders...

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 Movie Night Event on September 12, at the Potter County Courthouse.

Millennials Recognize That Their Voices Matter

Kali Gunnels, Reporter September 15, 2015

  Millennials throughout the Panhandle have found how powerful their voices can be after a few of them spoke up as advocates for the convention center hotel, parking garage and multi-purpose...

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WT students and employees who park at Donut Stop, United Supermarket or Pizza Hut could have their vehicles towed if theyre not using those businesses.

New semester brings parking challenges and changes

Dallas Harbour, Reporter September 7, 2015

The fall semester started two weeks ago with the largest number of students ever enrolled at West Texas A&M University. The increased number of students has proven to be a challenge for those looking...

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The Study Abroad Office is located in WTs Student Success Center.

WTAMU selected for Study Abroad program in Cuba

Kimberly Hancock, Reporter September 4, 2015

West Texas  A&M University has been selected with eleven other colleges and universities to participate in an academic program that hopes to establish student exchanges with Cuba. The initiative,...

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WTAMU alum accepts Teacher of the Year honor

WTAMU alum accepts Teacher of the Year honor

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter May 6, 2015

In January, Shanna Peeples, teacher at Palo Duro High School, was awarded Texas Teacher of the year for 2015 and was one of the four finalists for Teacher of the Year in the nation. Becoming teacher of...

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University issues lockdown during spring break

University issues lockdown during spring break

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter April 8, 2015

During spring break, the University Police Department sent out a Buff Alert to students issuing a lockdown.   The campus-wide lockdown transpired because RCSO advised of an escaped inmate, and...

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WT Forensics takes second place international win

WT Forensics takes second place international win

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter April 1, 2015

West Texas A&M University’s Forensics Team competed in the International Forensics Association Competition in Barcelona, Spain after meeting their fundraising goal for travel. The team came in second...

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