The Prairie has won seven awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Division 3 competition this year! One went to the entire staff, while six went to individual members of the Spring 2009 and Fall 2010 staffs.
Congratulations to everyone who won!
On-Site Competitions

On-Site Feature Photo, Honorable Mention: Frankie Sanchez

Previously Published – Individual Awards

Photo Illustration (Division 3), Honorable Mention – Amanda Garcia
Sports Feature (Division 3), 3rd Place – Tammy Luksich
Editorial Cartoon (Division 3), Honorable Mention – Andrew Brown
Op/Ed Design (Division 3), 3rd …

Kayla Goodman

During our meeting this week, many ideas were discussed about religion and parking.
Two completely different topics, I know, but two very important topics especially affecting us in this area. You will see in this week’s edition two main stories are covering these issues.
As we all know, parking isn’t great at this University, but what we don’t know is why. This issue completely highlights the main factor of why this is such a problem, and you will be …

By Brooklyn Cmerek
Staff writer

The U. S. is roughing its way through hard times. Prices are going up, jobs are being lost and our everyday lives are changing.
Another problem, one close to all of our hearts, is the issue of another possible tuition increase.
The President’s Blog is a set up to help students understand and voice their opinions about the raise of tuition. There are many posts from students who are angered and upset about the tuition as it is, the …