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The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 29
The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 29
December 6, 2023

Producers – Daniel Colunga, Maurice Holderman, Veronica Torres  Director – Daniel Colunga Technical Director – Jordan...

Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Reagan Riddle, 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...

Could AI be an answer to college debt?
Academics applying AI: how generating content could be another educational resource
Madilyn Findley November 22, 2023

Finding ways to liberate students from college debt is something West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler has discussed...

Team Campbell’s Soup watch as their trebuchet launches a pumpkin.
College of Engineering launches fourth Punkin’ Chunkin’
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2023

Pumpkins flew over fallen leaves on Nov. 2 when the College of Engineering hosted its fourth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ contest....

The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 15
The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 15
November 17, 2023

Producers – Daniel Colunga, Maurice Holderman, Veronica Torres  Director – Jo Early  Technical Director – Jordan...

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Forgotten Families. Photo provided by Center for the  Study for the American West.
Lost faces, found voices: Forgotten Frontera aims to preserve unwritten Latinx histories
JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator • November 28, 2023

In Hispanic culture, remembrance holds significance as it connects individuals with their rich history, traditions and values. But what happens when all that is left is photos,...

Members of WT’s Delta Zeta. (Photo courtesy of Lexy Gomez)
Students involved in Greek life at WT learn leadership and teamwork
Filiberto Avila, Contributor • November 21, 2023

West Texas A&M University is home to many Greek organizations. Greek organizations, commonly known as fraternities and sororities, are social groups at colleges known for their...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management
Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2023

Dr. Joanna P. Kimbell is a clinical assistant professor of business law and management at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. She teaches courses in conflict resolution...

World flags located in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center on the West Texas A&M University campus on October 10, 2023. Filiberto Avila/The Prairie News
WT study abroad programs impact students college experience
Filiberto Avila, Contributor • November 11, 2023

Faculty-led study abroad programs at West Texas A&M University offer students a chance to expand their academic horizons, engage with diverse cultures and foster personal development....

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Alison Sweeney.
Behind the major with Alison Sweeney: helping people with their rights
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2023

Alison Sweeney is a freshman working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in political science on a pre-law track at West Texas A&M University. Sweeney is from Klein...

Alli Davis.
Behind the major with Alli Davis: a field that serves everybody
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 22, 2023

Alli Davis is a graduate student pursuing a master's of science while majoring in communication disorders. Davis was born and raised in Durango, Colorado, but moved to Canyon during...

Sydni Smith.
Behind the major with Sydni Smith: Leading the way to the Lord
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2023

Sydni Smith is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of art degree while majoring in communications with an emphasis on mass communication at West Texas A&M University. Smith...

Heather Ogle.
Behind the major with Heather Ogle: improving our environment
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 1, 2023

Heather Ogle is a junior working toward a bachelor of science while majoring in environmental science at West Texas A&M University. Ogle is a local from Canyon who is working...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Audrey Meador, assistant professor of mathematics
Ask the Professor: Dr. Audrey Meador, assistant professor of mathematics
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2023

Dr. Audrey Meador is an assistant professor of mathematics in the College of Engineering. Dr. Meador teaches mathematics content courses to pre-service teachers and professional...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Blaser, professor of plant science
Ask the Professor: Dr. Blaser, professor of plant science
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • October 30, 2023

Dr. Brock Blaser is a professor of plant science and assistant department head of the Department of Agriculture at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences....

Ask the Professor: Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia
Ask the Professor: Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2023

Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia teaches a number of history courses at the Department of History in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, including...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Choong-ha Nam, professor of piano
Ask the Professor: Dr. Choong-ha Nam, professor of piano
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2023

Professor of Piano Dr. Choong-ha Nam teaches applied piano, piano literature and chamber music at the School of Music in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities....

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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, 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, 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, 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...

Intramurals: The Other Athletes on Campus
Intramurals: The Other Athletes on Campus
Reagan Riddle, Multimedia Reporter • October 3, 2023

With the West Texas A&M University football team busy with their season, there are still other athletes on campus to cheer on: the students...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Shanna Peeples
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Shanna Peeples
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • October 26, 2023

Dr. Shanna Peeples joined the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences in 2020. Peeples graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Farren
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Farren
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • September 20, 2023

Dr. Gene Farren has been a West Texas A&M University professor since 2017. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2006 with a bachelor's of science degree in psychology,...

Football season is here and what better way to cheer on the Buffs this season by learning from the squad who does it best!
Prepare To Pom
Jeanine Fabbri and Karree Belmares September 16, 2023

Football season is here and what better way to cheer on the Buff’s this season than by learning from the squad who does it best?  The Prairie News entertainment reporters...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Marty Kuhlman
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Marty Kuhlman
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • March 31, 2023

Dr. Marty Kuhlman has been a history professor at West Texas A&M University since 1994. Kuhlman received two bachelor's degrees in business administration and art at West Texas...

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Sí se pudo
Sí se pudo
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • December 8, 2023
Photo courtesy to WT Communication and Marketing
Leading a Public University
Walter V. Wendler May 1, 2023
Photo credit to Debany Arciniega
Graduating from WT: The lessons, pitfalls and triumphs
Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2023
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