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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Hastings Entertainment closing its doors

CJ Berryman October 15, 2013

Hastings Entertainment, a local media retailer, will be closing its doors at the Canyon location on North 23rd Street on Nov. 3. The coffee shop attached to the store, Hardback Coffee Café, will also...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Lady Buffs win two conference matches

CJ Berryman October 8, 2013

The No. 11 Lady Buffs of WTAMU traveled to Stephenville, Texas on Oct. 4 and San Angelo, Texas on Oct. 5 and pulled off two four-set conference victories over the TexAnns of Tarleton State [17-25,...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Vaughan sets new record

CJ Berryman October 8, 2013

During the first quarter of WTAMU’s 72-0 homecoming victory over the Marauders of Central State on Oct. 5, senior quarterback Dustin Vaughn became No. 1 in school history in passing yards, eclipsing...

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Photo courtesy of Albert Gomez, Albert Gomez Photography.

Volleyball extends winning steak to six

CJ Berryman October 1, 2013

The No. 12-ranked WTAMU volleyball team won all three games played this past week to extend their winning streak to six games.  The Lady Buffs swept New Mexico Highlands on Sep. 21 [25-16, 25-16,...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT Financial Aid services

CJ Berryman September 24, 2013

The Financial Aid department at WTAMU has advised students to apply for federal aid on time, and to keep an eye on their e-mail and student accounts for further requests for missing documents and/or...

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Photo courtesy of James Barrington.

Lady Buffs struggle in Colorado

CJ Berryman September 17, 2013

The No.9-ranked Lady Buffs had a hard time at the 2013 Colorado Premiere, held on Sep. 13-14, going 1-3 and dropping their overall record to 6-3. “We have a lot of issues going on and it revolves...

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Dr. Ty Lawrence received the 40 Under 40 Agriculture Award. Photo Courtesy of Rana McDonald.

Dr. Ty Lawrence awarded for leadership

CJ Berryman September 17, 2013

Dr. Ty Lawrence, associate professor of Animal Science, has been named to Vance Publishing Corporation’s inaugural 40 Under 40 in Agriculture Awards. Lawrence, who joined the Department of Agricultural...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Lady Buffs Dominate the BritKare Classic

CJ Berryman September 10, 2013

The No. 10 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team enjoyed a very successful weekend, as they went 5-0 on their way to claiming the BritKare Lady Buff Classic title held on Sep. 5-7 at “The Box.” Two...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Area Police Discuss Recent Homicides

CJ Berryman September 10, 2013

It appeared the Amarillo area was on course for an annual low of homicides headed into the month of July.  However, since July 28 there have been five homicides, four occurring in the month of August...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Lady Buffs to defend title

CJ Berryman September 3, 2013

The WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team will enter the 2013 season ranked No. 10 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Top-25 poll announced last month.  The team is coming of a 2012...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

COESS assisting with classroom learning disabilities

CJ Berryman April 30, 2013

Just after finals had concluded in the Fall of 2010, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences, was on duty in his office on the fourth floor of Old Main when he received...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Gerlich reflects on her time at WTAMU

CJ Berryman April 30, 2013

Seven years ago, just prior to the 2006-2007 season, Krista Gerlich took the reigns as head women’s basketball coach at WTAMU, replacing the retiring Hall of Famer Bob Schneider and inheriting a team...

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