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The Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology graduating class of 2022. Photo provided by Hannah Houser.

The speech-language pathology graduate program calls for comments

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2023

The graduate program in speech-language pathology is undergoing re-accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing...

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Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 20, 2023

A federal judge in Amarillo issued a mixed ruling in the case against West Texas A&M University and President Dr. Walter Wendler for canceling a planned drag show in March to raise funds for The Trevor...

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Michael Geeker.

Behind the major with Michael Geeker: building a company from the ground up

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2023

Michael Geeker is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in management, entrepreneurship and small business management with an emphasis in small business management...

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Jesus Rodriguez.

Behind the major with Jesus Rodriguez: mechanic in the making

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

Jesus Rodriguez is a junior working towards a bachelor of science degree while majoring in pre-engineering, but will declare mechanical engineering when it is applicable for him at West Texas A&M University....

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Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating

Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter October 10, 2023

Before every football home game, students and fans can look forward to the tailgate. Tailgates are held on the road in front of the dining hall and across from Jarrett Hall. The football tailgate has a...

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From left, Simon Mbanefo, a graduate student in environmental science, Heather Ogle, a junior environmental science major and Afolarin Olatunbosun, a graduate student in environmental science, collect water from Lake Meredith as part of research looking into microorganisms and water quality in the lake.

WT leads cross-department study into water quality, microbes at Lake Meredith

Phoebe Terry, Contributor October 8, 2023

West Texas A&M University students and faculty members are conducting research into the water quality and microorganisms in Lake Meredith in hopes of better understanding the micro-biological makeup...

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The bus stop outside of the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Center. The bus station has the West Texas A&M University colors and logo. The stop sits empty, with no students visible.

Shuttles Could Help Students Shop… If They Used Them

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter October 5, 2023

Jerry Faltinek, West Texas A&M University’s director of support services, wants students to know about WT’s partnership with Panhandle Community Services to shuttle them to Canyon’s Walmart. The...

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HSA President Audrey Rangel, F1RSTGENs Community Service Officer Asher Nowak and F1RSTGEN President Jolaine Machado selling bracelets and bags for The Pulsera Project Oct. 3 in the JBK.

The HSA and F1RSTGEN team up to give back

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

The Hispanic Student Association (HSA) and F1RSTGEN are collaborating on The Pulsera Project. Oct. 3-5 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the JBK, the two organizations will sell colorful, handmade bracelets...

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The goal of the First-Generation Support Group is to help students have a safe space to talk about and
learn how to manage their stressors.

First-generation students get support

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter October 4, 2023

Senior Director of Health and Wellness Dayna Schertler and Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor Jennifer Gonzalez created the First-Generation Support Group in an attempt to help first-generation...

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Intramurals: The Other Athletes on Campus

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter October 3, 2023

With the West Texas A&M University football team busy with their season, there are still other athletes on campus to cheer on: the students who play intramurals. Intramurals are a way that all students...

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WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor September 27, 2023

West Texas A&M University faces two new lawsuits from former and current employees alleging that the university covered up and retaliated against them for an investigation of sexual discrimination...

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The current 2023-2024 McNair Scholars picture from left, Wendy Nayeli Galvan, Veronica Torres, Jolina Lopez, Stephanie Espinoza, Nadia Reyna, Yadhira Yaya Avalos, Alejandro Mata, Annali Flores, Kara Ramirez, Castina Dobbins, Samuel Issac and Marty Kacsh. Not pictured are Raquel Chavez and Michelle Truong.

Meet a Few McNair Scholars

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

A unique program that West Texas A&M University has adopted since 1999 is the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, more commonly associated with the McNair Scholars Program. The...

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