The Prairie News

The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 15

November 17, 2023

Producers – Daniel Colunga, Maurice Holderman, Veronica Torres Director – Jo Early Technical Director – Jordan Conde Anchors – Filiberto Avila, Corrin Davis, Jeanine Fabbri, Madilyn...

Unpublished O’Keeffe letters unveiled at the Cornette Library

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2023

The Friends of the Cornette Library hosted an event on Nov. 15 where the library displayed six unpublished personal letters penned by artist Georgia O’Keeffe. From 1916 to 1918, O’Keeffe taught at...

Wendler said he was trying to “bite off too much” on the new textbook policy

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • November 14, 2023

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler met with the Faculty Senate on Nov. 3 to discuss his new textbook-free policy. Wendler announced the new textbook policy at the beginning of the...

Members of WT partner with local church to establish food pantry

Filiberto Avila, Contributor • November 13, 2023

Members of the West Texas A&M University and St. Ann's Catholic Church communities will join efforts to establish The Market on Tierra Blanca Street food pantry to help students grappling with the...

Student Medical Services works to keep colds away

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2023

The West Texas A&M University Student Medical Center is in the Virgil Henson Activities Center, Suite 104, and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday while school is in session. The center...

Career Expo attracts students, alumni and employers

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2023

West Texas A&M University held the Fall Career and Internship Expo Oct. 19 at the First United Bank Center. Employers came to tell WT students about their career and internship opportunities. The...

New hosts take on Advisers Ask podcast

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2023

Advisers Angelica Medina and Gretchen Henley have taken over as the new hosts of the Advisers Ask podcast. Medina and Henley are replacing former Assistant Director of Advising Services Candice Copeland...

Senate Bill 17 impacts diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at WT

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2023

West Texas A&M University is taking action to comply with Senate Bill 17. This legislation impacts the way diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are managed within public universities in...

Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 2, 2023

The students at West Texas A&M University and Buff fans have a lot of sporting events to look forward to in the upcoming months. With football season winding down, students still have many athletic...

Students work to build a campus community with event centered on agriculture

Lindsey Sawin, Contributor • November 2, 2023

Students from the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences had a goal of pulling off an event for the community of agriculture and ultimately accomplished their goal by hosting hundreds...

AI in education: how college is adjusting to the technical advancements

Madilyn Findley, Contributor • November 1, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in its influence on education, West Texas A&M University is making decisions on how to adjust to AI advancements. Whether sticking to traditional teaching,...

Appreciating the world of science

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2023

On Nov. 3rd at 6:30 p.m., the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences will be hosting its first science community night in Legacy Hall. The event aims to welcome the science alumni...