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Alyssa Lemos (left) and Mercedes Garcia pose in front of the scoreboard. Photo by Johnny Story and courtesy of WTAMU Athletics.

Love, loss and softball: part 7

Keltin Wiens April 2, 2013

This is part seven of a seven-part series. To go back to WT or not to go back to WT? That was the question that Mercedes was facing in the summer of 2012. From Texas, Alyssa would talk to Mercedes...

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Entertainment Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Religious Groups Excited for Rez Week

Brooke Self March 26, 2013

  Several religious groups on campus are coming together this week to celebrate Resurrection Week in honor of the Easter holiday. The week is filled with events put on by each organization...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: part 6

Keltin Wiens March 26, 2013

This is part six of a seven part series. When Mercedes got to Tucson, her mother was waiting for her. Marchelle seemed excited when her daughter walked into the room. That night, Mercedes had her...

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Vice President Meghan Garner holds up a sign to invite people to join Music Therapy Awareness Week.

This Week in Photos: Fine Arts Activities

Alex Montoya March 26, 2013

Check out these pics of Fine Arts activities!

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: Part 5

Keltin Wiens March 26, 2013

This is part five of a seven part series. The night of April 17, 2012 was a picture perfect night for softball. The Lady Buffs were hosting WTAMU’s rival, Eastern New Mexico, in a single game...

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Brently Pennington works as an R.A. for Cousins Hall at WT. Photo by Phoebe Sinclair.

A day in the life of a Resident Assistant

Phoebe Sinclair March 26, 2013

Resident Assistants have a special responsibility that most people don’t get the chance to experience. They are required to take on certain tasks that involve interacting with fellow students that...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: part 4

Keltin Wiens March 19, 2013

This is part four of a seven part series. After practice that day, Mercedes volunteered to give Alyssa a lift back to her dorm on campus. The two sat in Mercedes’ vehicle for two hours and talked...

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Mercedes Garcia (right) and her mother Marchelle (left) at one of Mercedes softball games at Pima College. Photo courtesy of Garcia family.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: Part 3

Keltin Wiens March 19, 2013

This is part three of a seven part series. Mercedes Garcia was sitting in her apartment in Tucson when she got a phone call. The voice on the other end was telling her that he needed a first baseman...

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Concealed Guns on Campus poll results. Art by Chris Brockman.

Student Gov permits conceal carry

Megan Moore March 19, 2013

The issue of whether the WTAMU campus will allow and approve concealed carry was settled this week through surveys and senate voting. After three town hall meetings, a collection of senate hearings...

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Students participate in the PULSE ‘When Life Gives You Peaches’ mocktail contest. Photo by Alex Montoya.

This Week in Photos: JBK Occurances

Alex Montoya March 19, 2013

Check out these photos we got of stuff occurring in the JBK!

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Alyssa Lemos and her mom Roni Lemos. Photo by Keltin Wiens.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: Part 2

Keltin Wiens March 13, 2013

This is part two of a seven part series. One of Alyssa Lemos’ big dreams is to go to medical school. The junior at West Texas A&M is majoring in biochemistry and biology for pre-med, or...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Numerous reasons for graduate school

Alex Gonazalez March 5, 2013

Every May and December thousands of students across the country graduate with their bachelor degrees. While some students may choose to enter graduate school to delay entering the workforce after college,...

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