The Prairie News

Conflict continues in Middle East

Katelyn Garrity • September 17, 2012

Civil war continues to rage in Syria, even after other countries such as Egypt and Tunisia have successfully overthrown dictators in last year’s Arab Spring movement. Dr. Dave Rausch, Teel Bivins...

Canyon crosswalk out of order since summer 2012

Katelyn Garrity • September 11, 2012

The pedestrian crosswalk signal at 23rd and Russell Long Boulevard in Canyon has been out of commission since before the start of the fall semester. This crosswalk, often used by students during...

SIFE wins regionals

Katelyn Garrity • March 22, 2011

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) won their 17th Regional championship. Last year the team was first runner up in the first round of Nationals. "We have great team members who are passionate about...

America walks fine line with Middle East

Katelyn Garrity • March 22, 2011

Egyptian protesters’ success in removing President Mubarak from power has spiked political unrest in other areas of the Middle East. The country of Libya has descended into violent commotion as Gaddafi fights back against protesters.

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Amarillo Museum of Art hosts University art

Katelyn Garrity • March 22, 2011

The Amarillo Museum of Art will be exhibiting art by WTAMU and Amarillo College students and professors from March 25 through April 10. Students had the opportunity to have their pieces judged by professors...

Cardinals fly over Buffs

Katelyn Garrity • March 13, 2011

The WTAMU Lady Buff softball team lost to the Incarnate Word Cardinals with a final score of 1-0 on March 12.

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Kaitlyn Witte’s batting flusters Cardinals

Katelyn Garrity • March 12, 2011

WTAMU’s Lady Buff softball team improves to 19-3 on the season and 1-1 in Lone Star Conference play following a double header against the Incarnate Word Lady Cardinals on March 11.

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Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012

Katelyn Garrity • March 1, 2011

Voting will be open March 1 and March 2 until 10 p.m. Students can vote through their Buff Portal or at kiosks around campus.Questions answered by candidatesWho are you?What do you think is the job of...

Forensics Speech Team qualifies for Nationals

Katelyn Garrity • February 22, 2011

Ten members of WTAMU’s Forensics (speech) team have qualified for Nationals. The team will travel to Norman, IL. to compete at Illinois State University during the third week of April. “So far the...

Super boring: Football is overrated

Katelyn Garrity • February 8, 2011

The Super Bowl is America at its finest – football fans slouched in front of a TV, gorging on junk food, screaming at inanimate objects and betting on the outcome of something they have no control over....

Wikileaks nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Katelyn Garrity • February 8, 2011

The actions of Wikileaks, an organization that publishes secret documents, could adversely impact freedom of the press in the United States. Dr. Dave Rausch, a political science professor at WTAMU,...

WT Faces Cuts: Budget shortfall looming

Katelyn Garrity • February 1, 2011

WTAMU faces a budget shortfall as the state of Texas demands cuts from higher education. President O’Brien said WT has committed to give 7.5 percent of the budget for fiscal year 2011 back...