Sam Carter
Staff reporter
IN THEATRES – ALL ABOUT STEVE (20th Century Fox)
Actors:
Sandra Bullock: Plays Mary Horowitz, a crossword puzzle maker who is very intelligent but lacks in the way of social skills.
Thomas Haden Church: Plays Hartman Hughes, a news reporter looking for a big break to bump him up to anchor.
Bradley Cooper: Plays Steve, the character Mary is obsessed with throughout the movie, who fears his kind-hearted stalker.
Plot:
Mary Horowitz goes on a blind date with Steve, a news cameraman. After being …

OFFENSE: (Left) Lady Buff Becky Hewson focuses on the ball and getting past the approaching defender.
Tammy Luksich
Sports Editor
The West Texas A&M Lady Buffs prevailed over the New Mexico State Lady Aggies with a final score 2-0 on Sept. 21. The win lifts the Lady Buffs to 6-0-1 overall.
In the 20th minute of the game, sophomore midfielder Lindsay McHorse put WT on the board with a 12-yard cross kick to score the first point. McHorse struck again in the 46th …

Sigma Phi Delta, Clipart by Amanda Garcia
Amanda Garcia
Staff Reporter
With Hollywood’s help, Greek life can stereotypically be summed up in two words—beer and sex. Though other correlations might be made to brotherhood and “friendships that last a lifetime,” the party scene is what sororities and fraternities are known for. So bringing it back to campus, is Greek life at WTAMU really worth being involved in? From an outsider’s perspective, are there any redeemable qualities for these campus organizations?
IT’S …

Last Week's What's On My Mind? Poll Results, 09/24/09
EDITOR’S NOTE
The Prairie Staff is dedicated to hearing both sides of an opinion. We are not biased and welcome all views, which is why we are publishing a letter received a few days ago in retaliation to Sam Carter’s What’s On My Mind article about group work. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but we encourage opinions that are based off of some facts, not just anger.
Keep in mind, …

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Beka Rutledge
Assisstant Editor
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It’s always exciting to watch collegiate sports. The team spirit and energy during games is very intoxicating at times.
What most students aren’t aware of, however, is that they have the opportunity to participate in sports if they so desire. No, these aren’t the teams where players wear fancy uniforms or get scholarships. These teams are a part of intramural sports. Anyone is allowed to play and it is …

Fifth Quarter has become a WT tradition and is the place to be on Saturday nights. Being a joint effort from the WT Alliance of Campus Ministries, REC and CORE, this free event offers food, dancing, games and an enthusiastic atmosphere to anyone and everyone looking for a good time following every home football game. Considering that there are limited home games this year, be sure to head on over to the Wesley Center after this week’s game …

PHOTO BY ALLIE RENYA | HANDS IN: Lady Buffs regroup after getting a sideout.
Megan Geber
Sports Reporter
The Lady Buffs are undefeated in the Lone Star Conference as they defeated Angelo State in The Box on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Lady Buffs beat the Rambelles 25-20, 25-17, and 25-17 in front of 628 fans.
“It’s an atmosphere you can’t create anywhere else,” senior setter Katie Rickwartz said.
The fans are right on top of you. We have some of the best fans in the …

Tammy Luksich
Sports Editor
The West Texas A&M Buffaloes earned their first win of the season against the Southwestern Oklahoma Bulldogs in front of a crowd of 3,000 fans in Weatherford, Okla. The Buffs improve their overall record to 1-3(1-1 LSC), while the Bulldogs fall to 0-4 (0-2 LSC).
“We played four quarters this game,” Don Carthel, head coach, said. “We stayed focused and handled ourselves well. That 0-3 was ugly, and I’m glad to get that monkey off our back.”
Getting the monkey …

STEAL IT: Buff Robert Njoroge defends his opponet in the contest between WTAMU and CSW.
Megan Gerber
Sports Reporter
The West Texas A&M Buffaloes shut out the Mustangs of the University of the Southwest at the Pitch with a score of 5-0 on Sunday, Sept. 21.
The win improves the #19-ranked Buffs to a record of 6-1-1 and drops the Mustangs to 4-3-0.
The Buffs struggled against defenders in the first half with 12 shots on goal and only one point. From three yards, sophomore …

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Dino Griego
Staff Reporter
On Sept. 1, Whitney Houston busted out her new album, “I Look To You.”
While I was hesitant to purchase her merchandise, I thought the Diva deserved a chance to redeem her, “Crack is Whack” history. Let’s face it – I didn’t want to feed the addiction, but can I get a witness? She’s pretty amazing.
Well, I am not afraid to say the new CD didn’t disappoint me. I will not call this a “comeback” because …