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El semestre está por finalizar y muchos estudiantes están emocionados por que empiece el verano y disfrutar de él con sus familias y amigos. Para los estudiantes internacionales hay algunos procedimientos inmigratorios que deben ser considerados antes de que el semestre concluya.
EXTENSIÓN DEL PROGRAMA: Es muy importante que los estudiantes chequeen su I-20 para asegurarse de que su
fecha de expiración no sea Mayo o Agosto …

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As the spring semester is coming to an end, many students are eager for the summer to arrive and enjoy it with their friends and family.
For international students, there are several immigration procedures to consider before the semester is over.
PROGRAM EXTENSION: It is very important that the students check their I-20’s and make sure that the expiration date is not May …

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It is that time of the year when every organization is wondering how much money they will receive for their next year’s budget. Before asking this question, it is very important to understand the process of how this is determined, and who helps in the decision making process.
Yearly, anyone that wants to be considered for money turns in an application, which is reviewed by the Student Fee Advisory Committee. This committee is responsible for …

PRAIRIE | Frankie Sanchez – Marty Kuhlman
With 16 years teaching at West Texas A&M University, Associate History Professor Dr. Marty Kuhlman, was chosen to write WT’s Centennial Book,
Always WT. The book release and signing took place Monday, March 22 from 3-6 p.m. at the Cornette Library on Campus.
Marty Kuhlman says, “When WT was having a centennial, they decided they wanted someone to record the history of the institution. I have a background; I grew up at WT, and now I …

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With about 208 students from about 48 countries, West Texas A&M University is a diversely rich institution, but how are international students being represented around campus?
Spread throughout different areas and majors of the University, these students work hard not only to get their degree, but also to go against boundaries of language and culture.
The International Student Society was founded a semester ago with the purpose of joining international …

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Con más de 208 estudiantes de 42 países, La Universidad de West Texas A&M es una institución rica en diversidad, pero ¿Cómo son los estudiantes internacionales representados alrededor del campus?
Dispersos por las distintas aéreas y carreras de la Universidad, los alumnos estudian muy duro no solo para graduarse, sino también para ir en contra de las barreras del lenguaje y la cultura.
El “International Student Society” fue fundado el semestre pasado con el …

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Going to a hookah bar with some friends, choosing your favorite tobacco flavor and enjoying a good time, may sound like harmless fun.
Marissa Rojas, a hookah smoker says, “It is a very easy going atmosphere. There are a bunch of couches and cushions on the floor. Just people smoking hookah and drinking coffee; it’s like a coffee shop with hookahs.”
For many, smoking hookahs has become more of a social event and a time of leisure while enjoying …

Valentine’s Day: restaurants, gifts, roses and chocolates, but what lies underneath this special time of the year?
There are many legends about this day. According to History.com, one legend explains that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome when Emperor Claudius II ruled. During this time, the emperor decided that single men were better soldiers than married ones since they did not have families to worry about. Because of this, he prohibited the marriage of young men.
Realizing the injustice, Valentine …

The day has finally arrived. Friends come over, snacks on the table. Everyone is so exited.
For many, the Super Bowl has always been the waited event of the year, but where does it come from?
It all began in 1966 when the NFL (National Football League) and the AFL (American Football League) merged. The NFL-AFL World Championship was created as a piece of the merging agreement.
What about the name? During negotiations, the Kansas City Chief owner, Lamar Hunt, thought of the …

PRAIRIE | Frankie SanchezDr. Patrick Osei-HwereAdjunct Professor He used to be a TV personality in Ghana where he hosted a Quiz program for High School.

PRAIRIE | Frankie SanchezPamela Lockwood Math Professor “I think I am too old to have two kids. I am 40, and I have two kids who are 2 ½ and 1 year old.”

PRAIRIE | Frankie SanchezDaniel Seth Math Professor He owns a tourist version of a blowgun, which he got as he spent a year working in Malasia.

PRAIRIE | Frankie SanchezJean …