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Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Women of the West exhibit opening soon

Laci McGee April 29, 2014

On April 25, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum had a reception to celebrate the museum wide gallery opening dedicated to Women in the West. There are six galleries dedicated to this exhibit,...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Theatre department performs Macbeth

Laci McGee April 22, 2014

“Loved it,” Jessica Vallejor, junior English education major, said. “There were moments where I forgot to breathe.” On April 10, the West Texas A&M University Theatre Department began...

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Courtesy of Jesse Melson.The poster for Johnny Reverb’s One Sessions visit.

Johnny Reverb plays at the One Sessions

Laci McGee April 8, 2014

On April 3, Johnny Reverb and his band played at this semester’s One Sessions.  Reverb plays in a variety of genres.  He has begun playing music 1966 and started writing music when he was 12 or...

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Photo courtesy of PPHM.“At the Ball” painting by Dewitt Lockman.

Lost painting discovered at the PPHM

Laci McGee April 8, 2014

A little known fact is that about five percent of the art work at the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum has very little known it.  One of these paintings was a piece that was donated to the PPHM...

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Varsity Theatre in Canyon is closing on May 1.

Canyon’s Varsity Theatre to close soon

Laci McGee March 25, 2014

“It makes me really sad,” Mattie McAlavy, a senior English major, said. “I’m quite fond of The Varsity – it has a certain charm that you just don’t get at bigger, chain theaters. Admittedly,...

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View of the pantry in the CORE office.

Buffs Can food pantry opens on WT campus

Laci McGee March 25, 2014

March 18 was the West Texas A&M food pantry grand opening.  Buffs Can is available for use by any WTAMU student that has need of it.  The pantry will be open twice a week: Tuesdays from 11 to...

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Art by Chris Brockman.

Dance Marathon Sponsored by SAGE

Laci McGee March 18, 2014

On March 29, SAGE (Students Assist in Good Endeavors) will be hosting a dance marathon to raise money to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network.  This marathon will last from 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. ...

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Art by Chris Brockman.

Eating healthy on a budget and in a dorm

Laci McGee February 26, 2014

One of the problems of being a broke college student is that you don't always eat as well as you should.  You end up putting tons of processed foods into your bodies.  I enjoy cooking, but not everyone...

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Feature. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT’s Food Pantry

Laci McGee February 25, 2014

West Texas A&M University, through the work of students, the student government and student affairs, has decided to open a food pantry. This pantry is currently in a temporary location at the old...

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Steve Cardenas poses to evoke his Red Power Ranger past.

Yellow City Mini Con draws in a crowd

Laci McGee February 25, 2014

On Feb.22, there was a mini comic convention put on by YC3 (Yellow City Comicbook Convention). This con was held at The Table’s Edge Gaming and Comic store. The comic con lasted from 10 a.m. to 6...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

The Prairie talks to Smile Empty Soul

Laci McGee February 19, 2014

From Feb. 14 through Feb. 16, the Ink Life Tour took place at the Amarillo Civic Center’s North Hall. Along with many renowned tattoo artists from around the country, the Ink Life Tour was highlighted...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Photography show at the Paper Crane

Laci McGee February 19, 2014

Streets of Gold: “Living My Mission” is a photography show that will be opening at The Paper Crane Feb. 22 at 7:30 and will last until around March 22. The photos that will be exhibited and sold...

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