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Hispanic students struggle to obtain bachelors degrees due to financial stress

Hispanic students struggle to obtain bachelor’s degrees due to financial stress

JoLina Lopez, Blass Guerrero, and Julie Chavez May 18, 2023

For many Hispanic people in the Texas Panhandle, pursuing a college education can feel overwhelming. Financial difficulties have been identified as the biggest barrier for Hispanic students looking...

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Former WT Title IX director sues university

Former WT Title IX director sues university

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor May 3, 2023

Former Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Department, Georganna Ecker, is suing West Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System, according to court documents filed on...

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Anna Deavere Smith set to speak at Distinguished Lecture Series on April 4

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023

On Tues. April 4, Anna Deveare Smith will headline a Distinguished Lecture Series titled “Reclaiming Grace in the Face of Adversity” at 7.p.m. at Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. Assistant...

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West Texas A&M University students protest at the Original Texans sculpture foundation on March 22 2023 (Photo/Jo Early)

WT students sue president, Texas A&M University System officials

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor March 24, 2023

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, is suing the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler, after canceling a student organization's charity drag show supporting...

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Pricy supplies burden students

Pricy supplies burden students

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

Pricy supplies burden students  By Jo Early   Students are facing compounding financial pressure this semester as inflation collides with the cost of school supplies. Expenses stack up even after...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Erik Crosman, assistant professor of environmental science

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

Dr. Erik Crosman, assistant professor of environmental science’s research interests involve weather modeling and air quality. Weather modeling involves predicting weather patterns and air quality modeling...

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WT student Jacqueline Nevarez’s upcoming study abroad to South Korea

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

Jacqueline Nevarez, a senior business major, will be traveling to South Korea for a trip to study international business at a top South Korean University, Yonsei University, which is ranked number five...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Garcia, Sylvia Nugent Professor of Education

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

Dr. Beth Garcia, Assistant Dean of graduate programs and professional certifications and Sylvia Nugent Professor of Education, spoke about language development in adolescents and the importance of researching...

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Future land use map hung on the office wall of Lucas Raley, Director of Planning and Development. (Photo/Victoria Fatiregun)

The plans for city development in Canyon, TX

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2023

Lucas Raley, director of planning and development at the city of Canyon, spoke of the current developments and also future developments for the city. The city is growing and is home to West Texas A&M...

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Ask the Professor: Mr. Tirey, instructor of mathematics

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

Instructor of mathematics, Mr. Tirey, spoke of the things students should know in order to be successful. Mr. Tirey teaches college algebra, business math and basic statistics. For anyone who has to take...

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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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Looking into the solutions to climate change with Dr. Daniel Cohan

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2022

Climate change discussions tend to be hostile, but Dr. Daniel Cohan, associate professor of environmental engineering at Rice University, looks into how we can help the environment heal. “A big...

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