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The Legacy staff from left to right: Tyler Smith, Legacy intern, Kodi Hicks, associate editor-in-chief, and Rose Lewis, editor-in-chief. All at the Shut Up and Write Event in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center Legends Club. On Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024.
WT writes creatively with the Legacy journal
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • March 27, 2024

The Legacy, West Texas A&M University’s creative writing journal, provides an outlet for students to create, write and submit...

A timeline of events detailing the ongoing legal case between President Walter Wendler and Spectrum WT concerning Wendlers cancellation of a drag show.
WT President and Spectrum WT battle over free speech
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 26, 2024

On March 18 West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler canceled an on-campus drag show for the second time in two...

WT research fair provides a forum for ideas
WT research fair provides a forum for ideas
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • March 19, 2024

On March 7, West Texas A&M University faculty and students presented their research from the past year at the annual Faculty...

Students protested the cancelation of the Spectrum WT drag show outside of Old Main on March 22, 2023.
The show might go on...
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2024

Update: On March 18, WT President Walter V. Wendler sent an email to students, faculty and staff announcing that he denied Spectrum...

Students how to: midterms and spring break
Students how to: midterms and spring break
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • March 6, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, students begin preparing for midterms and spring break. Two West Texas A&M University students...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel
Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2024

Dr. Amy Von Lintel is a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University. She teaches introductory surveys of art history and...

Guess My Major pt. 2
Guess My Major pt. 2
March 21, 2024

The Prairie News teamed up with Maroon Media to produce Guess My Major! Dane Glenn – Producer JoLina Lopez – Producer Nathan Franks – Director Creighton Smith – Sound...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Dr. Mona Ozmaeian is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University. She teaches programming and solid mechanics...

The 13|30 coffee shop is located at 201 26th St. and hosts Bible studies on Thursdays.
Building community: faith-based organizations at West Texas A&M University
Jade Ramos March 10, 2024

West Texas A&M University has several organizations that students can sign up for at the beginning of the semester or even join throughout the year. WT also includes a few...

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Behind the Major with Rose Lewis: a different perspective on the world
Behind the Major with Rose Lewis: a different perspective on the world
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2024

Rose Lewis is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of art while double majoring in English and history at West Texas A&M University. Lewis is from Amarillo and adores the...

Moth Ballet with friends.
Behind the Major with Moth Ballew: doing what you love
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2024

Moth Ballew is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in studio art, emphasizing in printmaking and photography. Ballew is from Los Alamos, New Mexico and adores...

Behind the Major with Nate Berkes: serving adolescents
Behind the Major with Nate Berkes: serving adolescents
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 28, 2024

Nate Berkes is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in English at West Texas A&M University. Berkes is from Cameron and strives to give students the best...

Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine
Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2024

Brittni Rufus is a graduate student pursuing a master's in public administration. Rufus is from Dallas and adores the field she will work in. Rufus's ideal career is to support...

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Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2024

Edward Truitt is a professor of dance in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University....

Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich
Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2024

Dr. Nick Gerlich is a Hickman professor of marketing in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett
Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2024

Dr. Michelle Bartlett is an associate professor of sports and exercise science in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. She teaches undergraduate...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers
Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2024

Dr. Jim Rogers is a professor of environmental science in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences....

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Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 30, 2023

The West Texas A&M University men’s and women’s cross country teams have both won Lone Star Conference (LSC) titles, an accomplishment...

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

What Homecoming means for football
What Homecoming means for football
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • October 13, 2023

The West Texas A&M University Homecoming football game is a big event across campus and throughout the Buff community. Homecoming is a chance...

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...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Rahul Chauhan
Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • March 21, 2024

Associate Professor of Management and McCray Professor of Business, Dr. Rahul Chauhan, joined the College of Business at West Texas A&M University in 2015. He graduated from...

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m exhausted. I desperately need some...

Guess My Major pt. 1
Guess My Major pt. 1
March 8, 2024

The Prairie News teamed up with Maroon Media to produce Guess My Major! Dane Glenn - Producer JoLina Lopez - Producer Nathan Franks - Director Creighton Smith - Sound Operator Alea...

Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • February 15, 2024

Assistant Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner became a part of the School of Music in 2018. She graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music in 2005 and later...

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Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024
Sí se pudo
Sí se pudo
Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • December 8, 2023
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Leading a Public University
Walter V. Wendler May 1, 2023
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