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Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

“The Maroon Platoon performs the Haka during last season’s Pink Out football game.”

WTAMU carries on rituals

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

The spirit of WT and some of its traditions are coming back to life as various sports seasons are underway.  From volleyball to football, and other sports in between, Buff fans are coming back together...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

Bulls defeat Wichita Falls in playoffs

Jose Robledo April 8, 2014

On April 4 and April 5, the Amarillo Bulls went up against the Wichita Falls Wildcats at the Budweiser Bull Pen in the Amarillo Civic Center. Amarillo Bulls took a 2-0 lead in a best of five series...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Pro Wrestling scene needs mending

Tyler Anderson February 4, 2014

The front-page article from Jan. 28 created excitement and overwhelming gratitude from THCW Nightmare Pro, and the reaction from WTAMU’s student populace was minimal. However, there was indeed comments...

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Amarillo Bulls face off against the Lone Star Brahmas on Jan. 31.

Amarillo Bulls split with the Brahmas

Jose Robledo February 4, 2014

The Amarillo Bulls took on the Lone Star Brahmas on Jan 31 and Feb 1, taking their 32-12 record into the Amarillo Civic Center. Over the weekend, they split with the Lone Star Brahmas, winning on Jan....

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Photo courtesy of Sarah Alpar. Alpar is victorious again.

Fighting is just “Too Sweet”: Part 3 of 3

CJ Berryman November 19, 2013

Prior to her victory over Monica Lovato to claim the King of the Cage title, Sarah    “Too Sweet” Alpar had to sign a contract that obligated her to defend her title within a certain amount of...

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The Prairie Blog. Art by Chris Brockman.

Boston Stronger: Renewing the Legacy

Keltin Wiens April 23, 2013

It’s been a tough week for all of us. At around 2:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time last Monday, two explosions rattled the Boston Marathon, injuring more than 170 spectators and killing three people....

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The Lee & Liger Sports Talk. Art by Chris Brockman.

The Lee and Liger Sports Talk: Episode 3

Alex Montoya February 15, 2013

If you're having problems viewing, click here to watch it on Youtube! John Lee and Tyler Anderson give a Valentine's edition when they recap about National sports and WTAMU Buffs. General Notes This...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Free Fitness Classes for Students at the VHAC

Preston Thomas February 14, 2013

Students looking to work out at WT have a variety of options available thanks to the Virgil Henson Activity Center; among those options are the fitness classes of Stephanie Stampfli. The mother of...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Snowmobile death causes X-Games to rethink the event

Brooke Self February 12, 2013

On Thursday, Jan. 24, snowmobiler Caleb Moore died after suffering injuries caused in a crash during the snowmobile freestyle finals at the X-Games in Aspen, Colo. This is the first death during the...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT bowling begins

Alex Gonazalez February 12, 2013

Bowling is in full swing this year for WTAMU. With 46 students on crew, the WT bowling team has shown it can be just as competitive as the other traditional college sports. The coach this year, Mark...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT bowling begins

Alex Gonazalez February 12, 2013

Bowling is in full swing this year for WTAMU. With 46 students on crew, the WT bowling team has shown it can be just as competitive as the other traditional college sports. The coach this year, Mark...

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Dr. Dave Rausch. Photo courtesy of WT Communications and Marketing.

Dr. David Rausch honored by NFF

BJ Brittain February 5, 2013

Dr. David Rausch, Teel Bivins Professor of Political Science at WTAMU, is to be honored as the faculty athletics representative of the school by the National Football Foundation. The honor is part of the...

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