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Update of the Pedestrian Crosswalk
Web Editor’s Note: UPDATE: In response to our recent story about the out of order pedestrian crosswalk signal on 23rd and Russell Long Boulevard, it has been confirmed that it is working properly.
Rain fails to curb spirits at AMA BBQ
For the 17th consecutive year, the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Good Times” Barbeque Thursday Sept. 13. The event, closing down a four-block radius of downtown Amarillo for two days, is an annual non-dues fundraiser for the chamber. According to Amarillo Chamber Senior Director of Communications Penni Bentley, more than 5,000 people purchase a [...]
Enviromental Science Society brings opportunities
The Environmental Science Society (ESS) does more than recycling and planting trees. It gives opportunities to students who want to do something meaningful locally, nationally or internationally. The program involves undergraduate and graduate opportunities. Environmental science is innovative to solve problems. ESS is open to anyone who is interested in environmental science and hold bi-monthly [...]
WT Lady Buffs volleyball sweeps weekend matches
The Lady Buffs won three matches over the weekend against Southwestern Oklahoma State, Saint Edward’s and Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian University. The Lady Buffs scored their tenth consecutive win over the weekend. The Lady Buffs kicked off their busy weekend with a game against their Lone Star Conference Rival Abilene Christian University. It [...]
POEM is open to all majors
The Professional Organization of English Majors (POEM) is one of the lesser-known organizations on campus. Although it was founded for English majors, they are open to students of all majors. In the past year, POEM has not had many events, but this fall they have gone in a new direction. They have six events planned [...]
Dr. Tom Cannon: father, teacher, soldier
Web Editor’s Note: To find out more about Tom and see his self- authored eulogy or leave a remembrance for others to find comfort in, you are welcome visit his Facebook page. Albuquerque – Tom Cannon, 84, of Albuquerque, N.M. died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at his home after a 4 ½ year battle with [...]
Horse judging team hopes to win it all
It’s been several years since any senior college horse judging team has been able to snag the triple crown of collegiate horse judging. With determination and hard work, the WTAMU Horse Judging team hopes to snag the title away from the competition. “These students are extremely dedicated and hard working,” Dr. John Pipkin, equine program [...]
Conflict continues in Middle East
Civil war continues to rage in Syria, even after other countries such as Egypt and Tunisia have successfully overthrown dictators in last year’s Arab Spring movement. Dr. Dave Rausch, Teel Bivins Professor of Political Science, noted that Syria’s family dynasty government has been in power since the 1960s and that he’s surprised the public hadn’t [...]
Canyon crosswalk out of order since summer 2012
The pedestrian crosswalk signal at 23rd and Russell Long Boulevard in Canyon has been out of commission since before the start of the fall semester. This crosswalk, often used by students during the lunch hour, leads from WTAMU to United Supermarkets. Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Engineer Mike Fowler said the department is waiting on [...]
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