PRAIRIE | AMANDA GARCIA
The WTAMU Lady Buff basketball team is back with new players, new opponents and a new season.
Eight new faces have been added to the 2009-2010 roster: Ariel Robertson, Brittany Williams, Madelyn Brown, Aly Sherman, Megan Janousek, Callie Schneiderjan, Cara Lambert and Jamie Simmons.
“We have a really talented group with us this year,” Head Coach Krista Gerlich said. “We’ve got a lot of new ones. But I’m really excited in what they bring.”
The Lady Buffs will replace four …

PHOTO | RIK ANDERSEN
In 1951 the Fieldhouse, known as “The Box,” was the hot ticket for various events and well-known performers and enter¬tainers before the First United Bank Center opened.
Among the many students, fans and spectators who have stepped foot into the Fieldhouse, well- known figures such as Gerald Ford, Willie Nelson, Naomi Judd and Olivia Newton John have also graced West Texas at “The Box.”
West Texas A&M University has rightfully chosen “The Box” as one of this year’s ornaments …

Kayla Goodman

This week, our staff wanted to feature something off campus. Not many individuals get the chance to see mass quantities of hot air balloons everyday, or even in a lifetime. Amarillo Balloon Association has done a great job in this area to bring one of the biggest rallies right here in the Panhandle. Otherwise, you would have to go to Albequerque, N.M. to enjoy this rare occassion.
Also, this week we wanted to show a new pizzeria in Amarillo that …

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
If you’re a fan of pizza, one of Amarillo’s newest pizza parlors is a definite must for you to try.
Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria opened in September, but has just recently expanded its schedule to include lunch hours. Along with this expansion also came new selections for the menu.
The trick to the great success of their appetizing pizzas is the brick oven. It cooks the pizzas a little faster than most ovens, and it gives them a …

PHOTO | Album – Sub Pop
Like their previous releases, Flight of the Conchords’ new CD, “I Told You I Was Freaky,” is more of a soundtrack to their self-titled HBO comedy show than a stand-alone album.
For fans of the New Zealand comedy folk duo’s show, each track brings to mind the hilarious television segments/music videos.
For new listeners, songs such as the synthesizer laden “Fashion is Danger” may lack some of the comedic impact without the 1980s “New Wave” visuals.
But the …

No Justice is playing this Friday night at Midnight Rodeo in Amarillo. The band is originally from Stillwater and have been together since 2001. However, they weren’t really known until they signed with Smith Entertainment in 2005. Their best recognized song that plays over radio air waves is “Don’t Walk Away.” No Justice’s Texas country sound has a great blend of country-rock tones. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets are $10 for 21+ and $12 for ages 18-20. …

The #6 Lady Buffs had a triumphant week on the road as they topped Tarleton State in three matches on Oct. 29, defeated St. Edward’s in four matches on Oct. 30, and then traveled to Kingsville to rout TAMU-Kingsville in three matches on Oct. 31.
The Lady Buffs conquered Tarleton with scores of 25-12, 25-14 and 25-18 and St. Edward’s with scores of 18-25, 25-19, 25-12 and 25-18. The win over Kingsville was a clean sweep: 25-21, 25-14 and 25-18.
“For a …

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
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The skies were filled with wonder and awe this past weekend as they were painted with designs and colors of dozens of hot air balloons. Sights that are normally only viewed through calendars or stock photography came to life as the 4th annual Pirates of the Canyon Invitational Balloon Rally took place in Amarillo.
It was a weekend long affair with events that included a flight competition, trick or treating, night …