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The wardrobe staple of Spring 2022: The slip dress

Filiberto Avila, Contributor March 5, 2022

As fashion lovers, we must accept that trends and styles come and go. However, there are a few that have endured, like the little black dress, miniskirts and denim jackets, to name a few. In recent...

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Book review: ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’

Kaylee Jo Neeley, Social Media and Website Manager March 3, 2022

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is a historical fantasy novel that begins in the year 1714. The character of Adeline “Addie” LaRue, a young artist with many dreams, has to make a life-altering...

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The most positive day of the year

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter March 2, 2022

Mark Twain once said, “I can live two months on a good compliment.” Did you know there is a World Compliment Day? It occurs every year on March 1 and is a “global initiative to create the most positive...

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College of Engineering professorship: Solving problems and serving others

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter February 16, 2022

Dr. Anitha Subburaj, assistant professor of electrical engineering at West Texas A&M University, was recently appointed to a newly-endowed professorship for research in engineering, computer science...

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Should you change your major?

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter February 9, 2022

Some people have known their career path since the first grade, but many are still in the process of figuring out their career during their college years. Having difficulties when deciding on a career...

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Kirsten Wood and her horse, Chandler, pose for a photo after winning the 2021 Collegiate Limited Non-Pro Stock Horse of Texas World Championship title. (Photo/High Cotton Promotions)

Consistency: The key to a world championship title

Paige Brandon, Contributor January 31, 2022

As a transfer student from Northeastern Junior College in Colorado, Kirsten Wood, a junior agribusiness major, is new to West Texas A&M University. Yet, she has made quite a name for herself during...

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WT’s online criminal justice program ranked best in US

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter January 26, 2022

West Texas A&M University’s online bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree in criminal justice administration was ranked No. 1 on Best College Review’s recent survey of the best online...

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New year, new resolutions

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter January 19, 2022

It’s a new year and we are in the first month of the year: January 2022. For some, that means trying to meet the goals they have set for themselves in this new year. This might be a resolution to exercise...

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Tis the season to be anxious, stressed, and depressed

Tis the season to be anxious, stressed, and depressed

Heather Gartrell, contributor December 14, 2021

While the holiday season is typically viewed as the happiest time of the year, it can also bring some unwanted feelings. People may feel some stress, anxiety, and depression during this time. These feelings...

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WTAMU’s musical theatre genie: Nolan Quintanilla

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor December 5, 2021

Named after the baseball star Nolan Ryan, Nolan Quintanilla is a junior musical theatre major at West Texas A&M University. Coming from a Spanish-Mexican root, Quintanilla grew up in Amarillo and is...

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Counting your blessings through gratitude to reduce stress this holiday season

Counting your blessings through gratitude to reduce stress this holiday season

Allexa Zwinck November 30, 2021

While many may feel their hearts warming this holiday season, some people may be struggling to find their joy in all the festivities. In fact, many individuals actually overestimate how pleasant the holiday...

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Ask the graduate student: Caleb Roche

Emily Merrill, Former Editor in Chief November 22, 2021

Caleb Roche completed his undergraduate at the University of Central Oklahoma in May of 2019, and has been working on his Masters of Business Administration here at West Texas A&M University. Roche...

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