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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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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 …

The WTAMU Women’s Basketball program heads to new heights this season with a 26-3 record and a #6 ranking in the USA Today/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll. Leading the Lady Buffs on the court is sophomore forward Jamie Simmons.
Growing up with five siblings, Kinberly, Tyeshia, Christopher, George and Brittany, Simmons’ love for basketball developed at an early age.
“I started playing when I was about nine years old because I was a tom-boy. I also had two brothers, so they taught …

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 …

PHOTO | Courtesy of Kirk Scarborough
One of the highest profile student organizations on campus is Student Government. This organization is responsible for helping students with issues that affect the student body.
The officers of Student Government maintain a close working relationship with the faculty and staff of the University to create an academically challenging university, as well as ensuring that the student body is presented with plenty of fun opportunities.
The foremost connection between the student body and the faculty, staff and …

Valentine’s Day: restaurants, gifts, roses and chocolates, but what lies underneath this special time of the year?
There are many legends about this day. According to History.com, one legend explains that Valentine was a priest who served in Rome when Emperor Claudius II ruled. During this time, the emperor decided that single men were better soldiers than married ones since they did not have families to worry about. Because of this, he prohibited the marriage of young men.
Realizing the injustice, Valentine …

The day has finally arrived. Friends come over, snacks on the table. Everyone is so exited.
For many, the Super Bowl has always been the waited event of the year, but where does it come from?
It all began in 1966 when the NFL (National Football League) and the AFL (American Football League) merged. The NFL-AFL World Championship was created as a piece of the merging agreement.
What about the name? During negotiations, the Kansas City Chief owner, Lamar Hunt, thought of the …

Another semester and year has begun, and with it comes the hope and goals of doing our best in all our endeavors. Some people have chosen to make New Year’s resolutions that will change the way they live their lives in 2010. I am one of them.
As the New Year approached, I sat down to think of ways I could improve myself for the next year, but nothing came to mind right away. I mean how do you improve on …

As the fall semester ended, many students began preparing for their treks back home for the holidays. However, a hand-full of privileged West Texas A&M Mass and Speech Communication students, and a couple of faculty members, packed and planned for an exciting trip to Costa Rica.
The students were enrolled in a course titled Intercultural Communication. Dr. Anthony Spencer taught the undergraduate course, while Dr. Leigh Browning instructed the graduate course.
The purpose of the course was to immerse the students in …

PHOTO | Rik AndersenErrolynne FranckEquestrian "I’m going to be spending this Christmas in Seattle with my sister. I love the holidays because of all the Christmas lights."PHOTO | Rik AndersenDominic FurnessSoccer "For the holidays, I will be flying home to England. It will be the first time I have been home in a year, and I can’t wait. I’m looking forward to seeing my fmaily and ctaching up."

PHOTO | Rik AndersenZach WalkerBaseball “This holiday season I will be spending most of my time …