Mike Huckabee
On March 31, Mike Huckabee will be speaking at WT as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. He has a lifetime of varied experiences and will be presenting, “The Pursuit of the Presidency and the Perfectly Insane American Process,” at 7 p.m. at the First United Bank Center. Huckabee is an author, preacher, politician, musician, political commentator and marathon runner. He has his own television show, “Huckabee” on the Fox News Channel. This event is free and open to …

PRAIRIE | Frankie Sanchez
The West Texas A&M art program just received a piece of history after being honored with the possession of the Vermillion Edition, Limited, a printing shop that holds years of history for students to inherit.
Steve Andersen, a renowned master printer, developed the Vermillion Edition, Limited, a Minneapolis-based print shop, in 1977. This printing shop was highly recognized all over the United States and was a component of the American print renaissance. Andersen’s shop became the newest center …

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Spring Break to college students is the ultimate time to get away and have fun. However, what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. College students all across the country find that this is the best time to let loose and become someone they normally wouldn’t be.
Spring Break for many has become a time where rules are thrown to the wayside, and fun is the main priority. To help students have a safe and responsible …

Official Movie Poster
When the trailer for Shutter Island first appeared last year, it suggested a creepy, perhaps a bit “over the top” horror film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, set for an October 2009 release. Partially the result of a bad economy (production studio Paramount claimed an inability to muster the $50-60 million for advertising) and DiCaprio’s unavailability for an international press tour (he was working on his next film by the fall), Shutter Island was held back until February 2010.
February is …

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The landscape around Amarillo and Canyon is known for its dry and barren lands, the art community taking roots in the area is not. With the opening of several new art galleries including Studio 502, Vermillion Editions Limited and Blue Sage Galleries, artists have more of a chance to expose their creations.
“Stanley Marsh has already opened the door for the art world with his unique street signs and the Cadillac Ranch,” local artist Taylor Meyer said.
Area artists …

Courtesy of oceancity.shownbyphotos.com | Each year, world renowned sand sculptor, Randy Hofman, creates large sand sculptures that attract attention and open conversations at South Padre Island.
As Spring Break draws near, many students may find themselves at a loss for plans. Others are anticipating a week at some interesting location.
For students in the former group, there are options that do not include the typical college antics for Spring Break.
The first of these options is to go on a mission trip with …

This Saturday is the annual University Formal and Casino Night. This year’s theme is Puttin’ on the Ritz. The event is being held at the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza. The dancing and gambling begins at 7 p.m., and things will wind down at 11 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are on sale right now at the JBK Info Desk. In the course of the evening, the University Formal King, Queen, Prince and Princess will be crowned. The dress is …

This Friday, as part of the Communication Week festivities, there will be an Alumni Panel and a Student Showcase. For the Alumni Panel, the committee has gotten together a group of WTAMU alumni that represent the sections of communication. They will be avaliable to answer questions and talk to students interested in communication. After the panel, the showcase will feature examples from all areas of communication. Every area has a student to show what kind of talent they honed in …

Canyon may seem a strange place to watch a performance of any William Shakespeare play; the Panhandle doesn’t exactly remind theatergoers of Elizabethan England.
Yet West Texas A&M University’s strong Fine Arts program, in conjunction with the Branding Iron Theatre, is clearly capable of putting on lively interpretations of even Shakespeare’s lesser known works.
Twelfth Night, or What You Will, is a fine example of a university drama company at its best. Enthusiastic actors finely directed, buoyed by minimalistic stage dressing and …

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Gifts for Him

♥ A really nice bottle of wine.
♥ Tickets to a favorite sporting event or concert.
♥ A nice watch.
♥ An exotic flavor of coffee
♥ A season of his favorite TV show.
♥ A NorthFace jacket.
♥ DVD or CD.
♥ A book.
♥ A box of homemade fudge, brownies or cookies.

Gifts for Her

♥ Massage package.
♥ Manicure/pedicure.
♥ An elegant dinner.
♥ Chocolates.
♥ Stuffed animals.
♥ …