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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Hiding behind anonymity can be risky

October 29, 2013

WT has recently had a splurge of different social media sites that are based on anonymous postings. A few pages for specific reference are WT Confessions, WT Secrets and WT Blind Date. People submit...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Student Journalism makes a difference

October 8, 2013

Some view student journalism as just a learning tool to prepare students for life after graduation, but student journalism has become a powerful and credible source of news. The University of Alabama’s...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Shuttles should aid in game day rides

October 1, 2013

For most college students, freshman year is their “make or break” year with a particular university. It decides whether they should stay at this new place they call home, start the transfer process...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Social Media as a news source for students

September 24, 2013

As college students, social media is a key component to everyday life. Most check social media accounts before bed and first thing in the morning as well as periodically throughout the day. As social...

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Football festival provides an experience

September 17, 2013

If you haven’t been to AT&T Stadium for any sort of game, be it for high school championships, assorted college games or for the Dallas Cowboys, you’re missing out. It’s a bit of a drive...

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Carthel chaos

September 3, 2013

As of late, all of the talk around campus has been the firing of Coach Don Carthel. Press conferences have been made, citing the NCAA by-law violations or lack thereof. The blame has been cast about...

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Writing your life, one chapter at a time

April 30, 2013

When I realized I had to write a goodbye letter that summarizes my time at The Prairie and at WTAMU, my first thought was “do I have to?” I didn’t know what I wanted to say and, frankly, still...

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Let the violence begin

April 16, 2013

A few days ago, a tragic incident took place at a community college in the Houston area. A student went on a violent spree injuring various students he ran across.  Two male students were successful...

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Drug testing for welfare recipients a must

April 2, 2013

In Texas, a bill that would require drug testing of some welfare recipients is now being passed on to the Senate. According to The Dallas Morning News, the bill, which won unanimous approval from a...

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Citizens need to set their priorities straight

March 26, 2013

Two teenage football players in Ohio were convicted of raping an intoxicated girl at a party on March 18. The boy’s posted explicit images of the rape on several social media outlets that night....

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College tuition is higher than ever, again

March 19, 2013

Tuition increased a record 8.3 percent year, according to a new report from College Board. This staggering increase for public four-year universities across the country was accompanied by an 8.7 percent...

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Family with transgender child has no case

March 5, 2013

There are so many changes going on in America these days. Many have to do with a certain group of people who are part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender community. Many states are legalizing...

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