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WT students dress up and talk about their costumes for Halloween on Oct. 31 2022. (Photo/Melanie Garcia)

WT students dress up for Halloween

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator October 31, 2022

WT Students Dress up for Halloween It’s officially spooky season,and in the spirit of Halloween,I decided to walk around West Texas A&M University and ask students who they are dressing up...

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@WTAMUPOLICE, @WTspirit, and @wtsquirrels are unofficial Twitter accounts involving WTAMU events.

Social media parody accounts: The musical

Jeffrey Williams, Senior Reporter November 8, 2019

As much as I would like to provide a musical rendition of social media, I don’t have the ability. As a student here at West Texas A&M University, I am aware of the often humorous parody accounts...

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Students provide insight on campus residency

Students provide insight on campus residency

Jeffrey Williams, Senior Reporter September 13, 2019

As humans, one of the main requirements for survival is shelter. As students, we require shelter and internet access. There are many different housing accommodations here at WTAMU. These choices provide...

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WT Students and Community Give Back on Annual Day of Caring

WT Students and Community Give Back on Annual Day of Caring

Jeffrey Williams, Senior Reporter April 26, 2019

United Way’s annual Day of Caring took place Friday, April 12. This yearly event gives the community a chance to give back and put in the time to help benefit those that live in Canyon. The event occurs...

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WTs Trang Nguyen recipient of prestigious Gilman Scholarship

WT’s Trang Nguyen recipient of prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Callie Shipley, Coordinator for Junior Reporters February 1, 2016

The challenges of a foreign culture and travel across an ocean fade away in the face of a woman driven by her passion. Junior International Business major Trang Nguyen will fulfill her dream to travel...

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Robert and David Dueñes make preperations for the Monday premiere of “The Handsome Man Show.”

Brothers reignite morning show on 91.1 The One

Josh Collins September 10, 2014

A feeling of pure electricity runs through the air as two brothers sit side by side in the rising sunlight. Each weekday morning, they must awake before the break of dawn and arrive on campus before...

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Landry Morren, freshman Ad Pr major uses his insulin pen to maintain his blood sugar.

WT students manage their disabilities

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter April 22, 2014

The college life isn’t easy. Many students have to learn how to balance time, manage a part-time or full-time job or two and count the hours to make sure that they get enough sleep. Although this...

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Feature. Art by Chris Brockman.

More than a tiara, and more than a dress

Alyssa Bonner April 8, 2014

Wearing beautiful dresses, wearing a sparkling tiara and being one of “those girls” is something that many young girls dream about and wish for. For some, this is merely a dream, something she...

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The Clift-Jinkens’ pose outside of the City of Seattle Municipal Court of Seattle.

An uphill struggle to change a last name

Megan Moore April 1, 2014

At 20 years old, Josh Clift-Jinkens has grasped the American dream. He works full time. He goes to school full time at West Texas A&M University, and is also a married homeowner. The American dream,...

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Students on the Readership trip in Uganda pose for a picture. Top row (left to right): Dylan Wilhelm, Lora Stewart, Jesus Alfredo Rosendo, Trenton Allen and Mason Paetzold. Second row (left to right): Abigail Betts, Jackie Brockman, Kathya Saenz, Francesco Lo Sauro and Mateus Barbosa da Silva. Bottom row (left to right): Casey Watson and Alejandra Hernandez.

Freshman Readership students return

Alyssa Bonner March 25, 2014

  Eleven freshman students and one senior peer leader embarked on a journey to Uganda over spring break. The freshman students were given the opportunity to travel abroad upon being the finalists...

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Nancy Turrubiates participates in a 6-mile ruck march with the Army.

WT home to military nursing professor

Alyssa Bonner March 18, 2014

West Texas A&M University is home to more than 200 student veterans. These students can receive benefits through Veterans Services and can network with other veteran students in the WTAMU Veterans...

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Feature. Art by Chris Brockman.

Scarbrough maintains his ties with WT

Tyler Anderson February 25, 2014

Kirk Scarbrough, the Director of Internal Communication of Teach for America, conducted the keynote speech and multimedia presentation during the middle of Communication Week on Feb. 18, taking the...

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