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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs to face Indianapolis

Tyler Anderson November 19, 2013

On Nov. 17, after securing a victory against archrival Midwestern State, the West Texas A&M football team gathered in Room 101 at the Agricultural and Natural Sciences Building to await their playoff...

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Chainssaw Massacre located off of I-27 and McCormick.

Chainsaw Massacre/6SM

Tyler Anderson October 29, 2013

From Sept. 27 to Oct. 31, 6th Street Massacre and its newly opened sibling scare house right off the Canyon E-Way, Chainsaw Massacre, opened to all comers looking for a horrifyingly good time. With...

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Mindy Copeland’s choreography class. Photo by Tyler Anderson.

Guest Artist Mindy Copeland sets a piece

Tyler Anderson October 22, 2013

On Oct 18, renowned tap dancer Mindy Copeland appeared as part of the Dance Department’s Guest Artist series at WTAMU.  Out of 53 who auditioned for the tap dancing performance on Oct 11, only 10...

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iWeek flyer: Photo Courtesy of Tyler Anderson.

WT iWeek aims to get students involved

Tyler Anderson September 3, 2013

Starting September 9th, iWeek is a three-day event at the JBK Legacy Hall, providing various organizations from West Texas A&M University and within the Canyon and Amarillo community ways to connect...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

McMurry University joins Lone Star Conference

Tyler Anderson August 27, 2013

To cover the losses of Incarnate Word and Abilene Christian to the Southland Conference, the Lone Star Conference extended a football invitation to former Division II independent McMurry University...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Venom grab last minute victory

Tyler Anderson April 23, 2013

In their return home from a two game road stretch, the Venom snatched a victory from the maw of defeat in the closing minutes by defeating the Laredo Rattlesnakes 62-58 at the Amarillo Civic Center...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Venom splits on a tough road trip

Tyler Anderson April 16, 2013

After opening at home with a victory against New Mexico, the Venom endured a road trip that included a successful rally against the Abilene Bombers 58-54 on April 6 before falling against the San Angelo...

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Venom Scorch Stars In Home Opener

Tyler Anderson March 27, 2013

Using an explosive first half that featured three touchdown passes by quarterback Nate Davis and two interceptions by a tough defense, the Amarillo Venom brush aside the New Mexico Stars 62-34 to begin...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

The Movement Towards An On-Campus Stadium

Tyler Anderson February 19, 2013

Since its completion in 1959, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium (known at that time as the Buffalo Bowl) has been the home for Buffalo Football. Its seating capacity is over 20,000, the largest stadium in...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT falls to Mustangs

Tyler Anderson February 12, 2013

This past week proved to be a gauntlet, as Lady Buffs basketball lost in heartbreaking fashion to LSC frontrunner Midwestern State 58-55 on Feb. 6 at the First United Bank Center before holding off...

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Junior Devin Griffin pulls up for a jump shot. Photo by Cale Bloska.

Lady Buffs triumph against Angelo State

Tyler Anderson February 5, 2013

Avenging an early season heartbreaker to the Rambelles earlier in the 2012-2013 campaign, the Lady Buffs evened its season series with ASU with a 54-48 victory this past Saturday. Despite the slow...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Ravens headed for the Super Bowl victory

Tyler Anderson January 29, 2013

It’s that time of year again, my friends. Super Bowl Sunday is this Sunday, celebrated as an unofficial American holiday, complete with finger foods, multi-million dollar commercials, and football....

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