Christian Relief Fund
Although most media attention has turned to new stories and new tragedies, the disaster in Haiti is far from over. One organization with a panhandle basis is continuing the relief ef¬fort in Haiti with help from WT student contributions.
“Hot Dogs for Haiti” and the door-to-door fundraiser in the campus residence halls raised money to go to Christian Relief Fund and the efforts of Dr. Milton Jones. Dr. Jones, President of the organization, went to Haiti to continue humanitarian …

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 …

Student Senate has called for a special constitutional election to be held on March 2 and 3. Students will have the opportunity to vote for the addition of a Bill of Rights to the University’s constitution as well as reorganization of the judicial branch.
The University’s constitution currently deals mainly with the organization of student government. Senior Senator Kyle Haugh of the College of Education and Social Sciences introduced the idea for a Bill of Rights to the student sen¬ate at …

PRAIRIE | Frankie Sanchez
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 …

PRAIRIE | Allie Renya
As a new century comes closer for West Texas A&M, the campus itself will be embracing changes to make it yet a better place for students and faculty. An estimated amount of $71 million worth of new construction projects have been brought forth and will soon be evident to everyone on campus.
The construction projects have been planned to update the campus and introduce a new face for the next 100 years.
First up on the agenda is the …

Anti-Valentine's Card from Cafepress.com.
Thousands of consumers are saying, “It’s over,” and ditching the stereotypical Valentine’s Day.
Two movements in America and worldwide are gaining popularity: Anti-Valentine’s Day and Singles’ Awareness Day.
Once considered a move of the jaded and bitter, being anti-Valentine’s Day is becoming accepted not only by a growing number of consumers, but also by the greeting card industry. American Greeting Corporation, a leading greeting card manufacturer, has added a new type of card to its arsenal in hope of …

For more videos on Tuition Increase Hearings, check out our YouTube channel. For more information on the potential tuition increase, including the presentation shown during today’s hearing, check out this WT news release.

For more videos on Tuition Increase Hearings, check out our YouTube channel. For more information on the potential tuition increase, including the presentation shown during today’s hearing, check out this WT news release.

TUITION HEARING VIDEOS
Potential Tuition Increase Explanation by Dr O’Brien

O’Brien Explains – Part 2
O’Brien Explains – Part 3

Tuition Hearing Q&A

Q&A – Part 2

West Texas A&M University held its second of three hearings on possible tuition increases. The first meeting was held 2:30 Monday at the Amarillo Center. Tuesday’s meeting was at the JBK Legends. Students, faculty and media were in attendance
Dr. Gary Barnes, Vice President for Business and Finance, began the meeting with some background on WT’s current financial situation. …

For more videos on Tuition Increase Hearings, check out our YouTube channel. For more information on the potential tuition increase, including the presentation shown during today’s hearing, check out this WT news release. We will be posting videos of the Q&A between O’Brien and students tomorrow.