West Texas A&M University offers many different on-campus living options with a number of different resident halls to choose from. A unique option the university also offers are VIP Guest Rooms designated for special guests hosted by departments on campus. “They're almost like, like, hotel rooms. But specifically for faculty and staff to reserve for special guests of the university,” said...

  Many residents of Amarillo and Canyon have for the past couple of weeks encountered many power fluctuations, which have led to some residents having faulty appliances, not to talk of hikes in electric bills over the past weeks. In the wake of the winter weather advisory over record breaking snowfall, residents have been in shock as to the erratic power supply they have been served, just when...

Earlier this month, some West Texas A&M University students that are part of the WTAMU speech team finished in the top five of the state competition in a number of areas “That takes a whole lot of practice. And while you and why you don't practice the exact debate, per say, you practice the skills that you take into that, like analyzing the topics and, and what you say and stuff. So it's not exactly...

Studio Ghibli easily stands alongside Pixar and Disney as one of the most influential, awe-inspiring and gorgeous creators of animated entertainment the world has ever known. Many of their characters have fused themselves into the cultural consciousnesses of multiple generations and are as recognizable and as beloved as Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear. The studio’s best-known movie, “Spirited Away”,...

  Best-selling author Erik Qualman hosted a virtual lecture series dubbed, “The power of focus: stepping into your story.” This event, which was held via zoom took place at 6 p.m. on Feb.23, 2021. The best-selling author was hosted by the West Texas A&M University Distinguished Lecture Series and the Department of Communication. The speaker is credited with having a lot of books...

The Lady Buffaloes have finally started their traditional season, but in a nontraditional way. Volleyball is usually played in the fall semester and was postponed due to COVID-19. That hasn’t stopped the Lady Buffs from going strong. Even though they played in the fall semester, conference play has just begun. The Lady Buffs are split so far in conference play with three wins and three losses having...

When winter storms hit, West Texas A&M University athletic programs are greatly affected by hazardous weather conditions. But in true athletic spirit, choosing to adapt and persevere through cancelations and postponements is what’s at the heart of athletics at WTAMU. With the last winter storm that hit Canyon Texas, weather conditions began to cause drastic changes for everyone involved with...

On Saturday, Feb. 30th, 2021, Emily Boschen performed her junior flute recital at Mary Moody Northen Hall. Boschen is a junior double majoring in music education and music performance and is a member of the Xi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. After 10 months of practicing and preparing, Boschen’s big day finally came. She spent countless hours practicing alone, with members of her ensemble, her piano...