This week, with Thanks­giving coming up, I began to think about things I am truly thankful for, and here is my list:
I’m thankful for my Cowboys being 6-3, though they look ugly doing it and still need a new quarterback.
I’m thankful for good food like Thai Spice or Sharky’s Burrito Co, but I am not thankful for the way they make me feel afterwards. I’m thankful for having a roof over my head, though it smells funny because my neighbor …

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Seating is limited and reservations are required for the West Texas A&M University Annual Renaissance Feast. The celebration will take place on December 5 at 6:45 p.m. in the WTAMU Alumni Banquet Facility.
The Renaissance Feast will immerse its guests in the feel and look rela­tive to the Renaissance era. Food and drink will include potato soup, Cornish game hen and apple cake with vanilla sauce. Entertainment will be provided by performers and jesters dressed appropriately for the …

COURTESY OF DISNEY – Official poster.
WOW! That’s all I have to say in my review to this movie. Not only was the animation great, but also the experience of 3D was the best I have ever had in a movie theater.
I remember viewing a 3D movie in the Epcot Center of Disney World when I was eight years old, but the quality was nothing compared to this. No longer do you wear the cardboard glasses with one blue and one …

PRAIRIE | ALLIE RENYA
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The annual West Texas A&M University Gallery Hanging of honored faculty and staff was held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Cornette Library.
It was a come-and-go event that recognized award winners from the 2008-2009 year. Each award receiver was honored by the hanging of their environmental portraits.
This year’s recipients were Dr. Bruce Brasington, professor of history, receiving the University Excellence Award; Carolyn Bryant, administrative secretary for the …

Kayla Goodman
This week is our Thanksgiving issue, and we wanted to have fun! We have everything from A Christmas
This issue will most definitely put you in the holiday spirit!
What are your Thanksgiving traditions? Do you wake up early to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while your mom cooks, making a pleasing aroma all throughout the house? Or do you travel to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family elsewhere?
Whatever it is, we hope you have a great Thanksgiving break …

NCAA Soccer
The No. 13 Lady Buffs advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship in San Diego, Calif. after capturing the championship win in the NCAA South Central Region Women’s Soccer Tournament at the Pitch.
“It feels awesome to make it this far because for the past few years, West Texas A&M has only made it to the first round,” sophomore midfielder Lindsay McHorse said. “Since we had a bye the first round, we were already …

PHOTO | COURTESY OF JEREMY ENLOW – JUMP FOR JOY: The Lady Buffs jump with excitement with their championship banner.
The No. 6 WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team claimed its fourth-straight Lone Star Conference title after defeating Abilene Christian, 3-1, on November 7. The win automatically qualifies the Lady Buffs for the NCAA Regional tournament.
“Advancing to regionals is simply awesome,” Senior right side hitter Laura Prinsen said. “We’ve worked really hard to get this far and hopefully we can make it …

This Saturday night WT students are in for a fun and entertaining show. Flip Schultz is a comedian who is very good at improvisation.
He began performing at a young age, and his comedy act is what paid for his college education. He is also a professional actor.
He has shared the stage with several other great comedians such as Jeff Dunham and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
He will be performing at 8 p.m. in the JBK Commons. If you’re looking for some laughs, …

PRAIRIE | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
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So it’s that time of the year again, in which we gather around our family and have one of the best dinners of the year, but why do we eat what we eat?
On November 11, the Dining Hall served its Thanksgiving dinner. I decided to ask people what they commonly eat for the holidays and why. I also thought it would be interesting to ask people from different backgrounds …