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Polk Street gets renovations giving more WT students getaways spots

Corrin Davis, Contributor November 30, 2022

The life of a full-time college student can be taxing. Some days it’s an early morning consumed with studying and a late night logging hours at work. On other days that schedule is flipped. For some,...

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Student cast votes for change

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor November 30, 2022

This year's midterm election is on Nov. 8 and students are watching closely and hope the change will come on key issues. Typically, midterm elections have lower turnout than presidential elections according...

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WT’s Virgil Henson Activities Center is a stress relieving hub for students

Augustine Galvan, Contributor November 30, 2022

One of the biggest issues for students at a university is stress. Stress comes in all shapes and forms. From studying for midterms, to making deadlines and paying for tuition. All while trying to have...

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WT students feeling deprived of adequate sleep

Karree Belmares, Former Multimedia Reporter November 30, 2022

From early mornings to late nights, college students seem to have an endless to-do list that occupies majority of their days and well into their nights. Often leading students to depriving themselves of...

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Local leaders from rural Texas sit down with the Texas Tribune on the campus of Texas Tech University for a discussion about the future of rural Texas. (From right to left, Amarillo mayor Ginger Nelson; Lufkin mayor Mark Hicks; City Councilman from Lubbock, TX, Steve Massengale and editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, Sewell Chan.)

Amarillo Mayor talks about the future of rural Texas

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 28, 2022

  On Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, Steve Massengale, City Councilman from Lubbock, TX; Ginger Nelson, mayor of Amarillo, TX and Mark Hicks, mayor of Lufkin, TX, sat down with the editor-in-chief of the...

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Opinion: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” review (with interviews)

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. On Nov. 11, I went to see "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and I thoroughly...

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A pride flag flies in the window of a local business in Colorado Springs, CO, after the Club Q shooting, on Wednesday.

Opinion: Your thoughts and prayers got us here.

Lauren Stovall, Guest Writer November 23, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Right around midnight on Nov 20, 2022, as the day turned to the Transgender...

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Going down the escalators of Union Station in Chicago to the rail lines from street level is the Amtrak sign that passengers pass by on their way to the train, Nov. 22, 2022.

Opinion: Save time at the airport, take the train

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 23, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. MILWAUKEE- The most significant travel times of the year occur from...

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WTs Equine Program and Horse Judging team.

WT Horse Judging team continues its legacy

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

One of the most prominent aspects of Texas is the livestock and horse scene. It seems that aside from the other 49 states, Texas tends to be known for livestock competitions, racing and showing, and has...

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F1RSTGEN award winners

F1RSTGEN Week

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator November 21, 2022

Celebrations during F1RSTGEN week F1RSTGEN week was hosted by F1RSTGEN, a student-led organization. This event began on Nov. 7 and ran through Nov. 11, with various entertainment and fun. On...

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Opinion: Holiday gift ideas for your loved ones

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. With the holiday season just around the corner, you are probably trying...

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Students gathered in Legacy Hall with Gina Woodward as the moderator with Amelia Balderrama, Colette Lane and Mindi McLain.

Women entrepreneurs talk about being business owners

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor November 19, 2022

On Oct. 15, the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business hosted ‘A Woman in Business’ event with three local women in business, Amelia Balderrama, President & CEO of iDocket; Colette Lane,...

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