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I Am More Than...

I Am More Than…

Megan Moore December 3, 2014

Ed. Note - Collaborative work between Megan Moore and Alyssa BonnerIn an effort to break through stereotypes and better understand the West Texas A&M University campus as a whole, The Prairie undertook...

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Letter from the Editor: Roles of women distorted

Megan Moore December 3, 2014

I am female, and I am in a leadership role. At the university level, gender roles in leadership are not properly addressed. The university acts as a safe haven in terms of gender. I’ve known many university...

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WT graduate crosses halfway point to California

WT graduate crosses halfway point to California

Megan Moore November 19, 2014

It was Sunday, and it was cold. Like really cold. Like zero degree windchill cold. The type of cold not a soul wanted to walk in, but the sharp winds whipping through the air and the snow beginning...

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Senior students plan for fall semester graduation

Senior students plan for fall semester graduation

Megan Moore November 12, 2014

It’s fueled by caffeine, all-nighters, tears, patience and frustration. Quitting is not an option to those who are truly dedicated. It’s this dedication and passion that keeps the drive going....

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WT Forensics goes global ‘one quarter at a time’

WT Forensics goes global ‘one quarter at a time’

Megan Moore November 5, 2014

The walls collapsed, and just like that more than 1,000 workers were injured. Just like that at least 142 workers perished under heaps of rubble. Bangladesh is one of the world’s leading garment...

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Abbott strongly believes in Second Amendement

Abbott strongly believes in Second Amendement

Megan Moore October 29, 2014

Ed. Note: Written with the help of Alyssa Bonner and Jasmin Ruiz Texas is known in the political world as a primarily red state. This election season, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott...

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The drive to WT, investment for students’ futures

The drive to WT, investment for students’ futures

Megan Moore October 29, 2014

She sets aside an hour each morning to take care of herself. She showers, gets ready for the long day ahead, loads up the car and then has breakfast. All of these daily activities start at 4:30 a.m....

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Lady Buffs Cross Country focuses on teamwork

Lady Buffs Cross Country focuses on teamwork

Megan Moore October 8, 2014

  With a team of 10 members, the women’s cross-country team defies the normal stigma associated with long distance running. Most think of this sport as an individual race, but for the Lady...

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Men’s golf team starts season

Men’s golf team starts season

Megan Moore September 24, 2014

The West Texas A&M University’s Men’s Golf team began their season on a home course playing at the Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational at Tascosa Golf Club on Sept. 15-16. Freshman Oscar Spolander...

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Sorority members pose at the Greek Glow recruitment party.

Sororities implement new by-law for social media

Megan Moore September 24, 2014

Sororities on the campus of West Texas A&M University approached Greek Recruitment week in a new way this semester. They participated in a social media black out. “Every year they have some...

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Campus Climate Survey launches at WT campus

Campus Climate Survey launches at WT campus

Megan Moore September 10, 2014

West Texas A&M University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion recently began to address the issue of low graduation rates among minority students by working with an outsourced vendor to produce a...

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Photo courtesy of Alex Montoya Alex Montoya experiencing living the life of a study student.

WTAMU student travels to China for internship

Megan Moore September 3, 2014

There are more than 24 million people who gaze upon the bright lights of Shanghai, China and call it home. Others travel there to embrace the rich culture, indulge in the cuisine or simply take on...

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