Author Archive: Katelyn Garrity
My name is Katelyn Garrity. I am a double major in Broadcasting Journalism and Political Science. My goal is to be a political correspondent.
Conflict continues in Middle East
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 Professor of Political Science, noted that Syria’s family dynasty government has been in power since the 1960s and that he’s surprised the public hadn’t [...]
Canyon crosswalk out of order since summer 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 the lunch hour, leads from WTAMU to United Supermarkets. Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Engineer Mike Fowler said the department is waiting on [...]
SIFE wins regionals
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 SIFE and making a difference in the community, great project leaders and officers who have invested a significant amount of project hours [...]
America walks fine line with Middle East
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.
Amarillo Museum of Art hosts University art
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 if they wanted a chance to participate in the art show. Students will find out today whether or not their pieces [...]
Cardinals fly over Buffs
The WTAMU Lady Buff softball team lost to the Incarnate Word Cardinals with a final score of 1-0 on March 12.
Kaitlyn Witte’s batting flusters Cardinals
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.
Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012
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 candidates Who are you? What do you think is the job of the Student Body President/VP in regards to the students? What makes you special or different from [...]
Forensics Speech Team qualifies for Nationals
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 team has qualified 26 events in which they are able to compete,” Team Coach Connie McKee said. “We hope to have [qualified] [...]
Super boring: Football is overrated
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. Perhaps this is a generalization. Perhaps millions of Americans use the Super Bowl as a chance to gather [...]
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