Ahh March is here… The sun is shining (for a couple days); spring break plans are coming together, green beer is mere days away and Sports Center has non-stop tournament talk. That’s right the NCAA Basketball tournament is quickly approaching. I have looked forward to breaking out the brackets and highlighters all year long, and the moment is finally upon us. But it just occurred to me that everyone doesn’t sit around and watch ESPN all day long like I …

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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 …

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The West Texas A&M Men’s Basketball team concluded their regular season with a 15-12 overall record last Saturday with a win over Abilene Christian and now look forward into the post-season. The Buffaloes underwent many highs and lows this season, but hope for a conference championship this upcoming weekend.
“We are going to take the post-season one play at a time and see what happens,” said head coach Rick Cooper. “With this group of kids, we have a …

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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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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 …

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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 …

Have a Fun and Safe Spring Break! – The Prairie Staff
It’s March, and guess what that means? It means fun built in for the whole month.
This issue highlights all the fun happening this month. I’m sure all of you are ready for Spring Break, just like us, and we have made sure that you are completely ready. We have safe tips and guidlines for you to follow (even though you are probably thinking you’re in college and don’t need someone …

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 …

Tim Vela
Tim Vela – Senior, Speech Communication
ARE YOU INTIMIDATED BY THE FOOTPRINTS KIRK LEFT BEHIND?
No, and the reason I’m not is because I have worked alongside Kirk for the last year. I know what to expect and plan to continue Kirk’s plan as well as begin my own.
WHAT ARE YOU HOPING TO GIVE WT ONCE YOU HAVE BEEN ELECTED?

I hope to continue to give the students an even bigger voice in our University than what Kirk has already worked hard …