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Whataburgers iconic table tents, number 22, sits in the Prairie Newsroom.

Students’ thoughts about a Canyon Whataburger

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 26, 2022

Several social media graphics and rumors around town say that a Whataburger is coming to Canyon. The claims state that Whataburger is moving into the space on 23rd ave. at the location of the now-closed...

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Fatigue and upset woman touching nose bridge feeling eye strain or headache, trying to relieve pain.

Depression or Infection, what is going around campus?

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 26, 2022

We are in the midst of flu season, and people are dropping like flies in our classes. However, is this because of an infection, or is it a more underlying issue, such as depression? “So with a chronically...

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Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder and ways to fight back.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How is it different from other forms of depression?

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2022

With the months changing and the sunny days soon to become more gloomy, one thing essential to understand is Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression. SAD is a form of depression...

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Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter, during trial.

Parkland shooter faces life in prison

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2022

On Feb. 14, 2018, Florida endured one of its most horrific events that made history. 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the Miami suburban...

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Rex Orange County performing on tour.

Rex Orange County Allegations

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2022

Alexander James O'Connor is known as the English musician, Rex Orange County. Born in Grayshott, United Kingdom, the artist rose to fame in 2017 after being featured multiple times on Tyler the Creator's...

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As college costs increase, getting a degree without getting into huge amounts of student debt could seem challenging. Planning ahead can help manage and reduce student debt.

Budget yourself and graduate debt-free

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 21, 2022

On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students can qualify for federal and state grants depending on income, but they won’t cover most of it....

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The Band Monarch performing at the Weenie Roast

Homecoming series, Weenie Roast has a long tradition

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

On Sept. 27, from 8 to 11 p.m. the Weenie Roast occurred. The Weenie Roast is a time to eat barbecued sausages, play games and listen to live music with friends. It is one of the many homecoming events...

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Photo by Nina Uhlikova: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-standing-on-hand-rails-with-arms-wide-open-facing-the-mountains-and-clouds-725255/

Buff Nights Out, hosted by Health and Wellness

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

  I attended Buffs Nights Out, and there were two special guest speakers, Dr. Stephanie Moses, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Library (TTUHSC) clinical psychologist, and Strecia McCaig,...

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We the people, the beginning of the preamble to the United States constitution.

What’s a Constitutional Convention?

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 20, 2022

Within the United States Constitution lies Article V, a pathway to bypass the federal government to add amendments directly to the U.S. Constitution by a constitutional convention. 19 states so far have...

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Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 20, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, West Texas A&M University Buffs played the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons for the 2022 Homecoming game. In an intense 4th quarter, the Buffs won 28-27 with four seconds...

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The New KWTS

Carson Bradley, Junior Reporter October 18, 2022

KWTS, The One 91.1 FM “The station for your generation.” The name and slogan of West Texas A&M University’s own student-run radio station. Using 100 watts to air only throughout the campus when...

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Wearing the color pink throughout October raises awareness to Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer: a developing vaccine

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2022

In commemoration of Oct., the United States celebrates Breast Cancer awareness, where we rise against the infectious disease in the hope of developing a cure someday. Breast cancer has several different...

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