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Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Farewell words from the Associate Editor

Farewell words from the Associate Editor

Alyssa Bonner May 6, 2015

I can’t believe I am already writing this. I’m graduating in 10 days. That’s it. In 10 days, I’ll be going out into the “real world.” Knowing this, I’m feeling a lot of different emotions.   I...

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Panel discussion addresses concepts of feminism

Panel discussion addresses concepts of feminism

Alyssa Bonner April 29, 2015

The West Texas A&M University Gender Studies Certificate Program hosted their second Faces of Feminism discussion of the year. The panel discussion was held on Thursday, April 23, in the Recital Hall...

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Students remember Browning as leader, mentor

Students remember Browning as leader, mentor

Alyssa Bonner April 22, 2015

Heavy hearts filled the campus of West Texas A&M University on Monday as the news spread of a longtime professor’s passing. Known to many of her students as DL, Dr. Leigh Browning was a WT alum and...

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Helping Hearts offers guidance to abuse victims

Helping Hearts offers guidance to abuse victims

Alyssa Bonner March 25, 2015

Sexual abuse. Physical abuse. Emotional abuse. Women often fall victim to these types of crimes. When a sexual assault happens on campus, there are “mandatory reporters” who are required to report...

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Sexual assault survivors lose power, sense of self

Sexual assault survivors lose power, sense of self

Alyssa Bonner March 4, 2015

Ed. Note - Jasmine Ruiz also contributed to this story   Their power is taken away. Their sense of self and security are shattered. People they trusted have hurt them emotionally and physically,...

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University provides resources to assault victims

University provides resources to assault victims

Alyssa Bonner February 25, 2015

Get out. Get to a safe place. Report the incident. Seek medical attention. This is the advice Meri Odell, Director of Police Administration at the University Police Department, gives to students who have...

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Yates remembered for dedication to his students

Yates remembered for dedication to his students

Alyssa Bonner February 18, 2015

Guy P. Yates, professor emeritus of speech communication at West Texas A&M University and one of four inaugural members of WT’s Communication Hall of Fame, passed away on Feb. 3 at the age of...

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Snapchat creates multimedia venue with updates

Snapchat creates multimedia venue with updates

Alyssa Bonner February 11, 2015

In Snapchat’s recent big update, a distinct new feature was added. The focus of the update was supposed to be centered on the new feature, Discover, which allows entertainment companies to have more...

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Lady Buffs Softball hopes to have 1,000 at games

Lady Buffs Softball hopes to have 1,000 at games

Alyssa Bonner February 4, 2015

In the last five years, the Lady Buffs softball program has seen major transformation. On the field, they have been the winningest NCAA program in the state of Texas. In the last five years, the team...

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Movie releases spark debates

Movie releases spark debates

Alyssa Bonner January 28, 2015

Over Christmas break, several major motion pictures made their debut in theaters across the nation. Two in particular have sparked debate and controversy. “American Sniper” and “Selma” have found...

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‘Mockingjay’ a must-see film

‘Mockingjay’ a must-see film

Alyssa Bonner December 3, 2014

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” took the world by storm. On opening weekend, the movie reeled in $121.9 million, setting the record for the 2014 best debut. After...

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University Police extend services into community

University Police extend services into community

Alyssa Bonner December 3, 2014

While the University Police Department offers many services to students on campus, they also provide similar services to students off campus in the Canyon community. They are state certified peace officers...

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