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The Prairie News

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...

Former WT Title IX director sues university
Former WT Title IX director sues university
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • May 3, 2023

Former Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Department, Georganna Ecker, is suing West Texas A&M University and...

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Faculty senate vote in favor of “no confidence” in President Wendler’s leadership
Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2023

In March, the faculty senate held a meeting so that each faculty senator could collect reports from their departments on whether...

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Young Conservatives of Texas at WTAMU release statement standing with Dr. Wendler
Young Conservatives of Texas at WTAMU March 29, 2023

Young Conservatives of Texas West Texas A&M University Chapter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alex Casias Jr., Chapter Chairman...

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, Senior Reporter • March 24, 2023

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, is suing the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter...

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Jaelyn Galan
Behind the major with Jaelyn Galan: Changing the system
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2023

Jaelyn Galan is a junior working towards her bachelor of science while majoring in social work at West Texas A&M University. Galan is from Lubbock, Texas, and is working hard...

Jayci Mekelburg
Behind the major with Jayci Mekelburg: Innovating the business within agriculture
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2023

Jayci Mekelburg is a junior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in agribusiness at West Texas A&M University. Mekelburg is from Yuma, Colorado, and is working...

Andrea Corona
Behind the Major with Andrea Corona: Providing comfort during hard times
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2023

Andrea Corona is a sophomore working towards her bachelor of science while majoring in nursing at West Texas A&M University. Corona is a local from Amarillo, Texas, and is...

Jeanine Fabbri.
Behind the major with Jeanine Fabbri: Informing others through the media
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2023

Jeanine Fabbri is a junior working towards her bachelor of art while majoring in digital journalism at West Texas A&M University. Fabbri is from Canadian, Texas, and is working...

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Ask the Professor: Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Donna Byers
Jo Early, Contributor • April 28, 2023

Dr. Byers, associate professor of biology, teaches basic biology, contemporary biology and upper-division cell biology. Her research includes gender-specific stress genetic markers'...

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Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Agricultural Business and Economics, Dr. Arnold
Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • April 19, 2023

Dr. Arnold’s research involves the relationship between landowners and tenants, focusing on farmland leasing and management. She completed her dissertation at Kansas State University,...

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Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre, Bradley Behrmann
Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • April 12, 2023

Professor Behrmann teaches musical theater, acting and script analysis classes. His research involves studying the connection between Broadway and charting music. Charting music...

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Struggles for First Generation Hispanic Migrant students
Struggles for First Generation Hispanic Migrant students
Nayeli Soto, Bryan Abanonu, and Kohl Patton May 24, 2023

Hispanic migrant workers across the U.S. are based mainly in Texas and California and look for employment in agriculture or fishing-related occupations. The children of...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Anirban Pal
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Anirban Pal
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • April 28, 2023

Dr. Anirban Pal is a professor at the College of Engineering. Pal received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in...

Student Government in Action: President-Elect Filiberto Avila
Student Government in Action: President-Elect Filiberto Avila
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • April 26, 2023

Student Government in Action is a feature series that focuses on the role and impact of student government in promoting leadership skills and engagement among students. The series...

Student Government in Action: VP-Elect Zyna Juma
Student Government in Action: VP-Elect Zyna Juma
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • April 25, 2023

Student Government in Action is a feature series that focuses on the role and impact of student government in promoting leadership skills and engagement among students. The series...

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Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Marty Kuhlman
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Marty Kuhlman
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • 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...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Profesora Davidson
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Profesora Davidson
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter • February 24, 2023

Profesora Sandra Davidson has been a Spanish instructor at West Texas A&M University for 28 years. She grew up in the Texas Panhandle in Pampa, Texas. Davison enjoyed learning...

Hollywood makes reading popular again for young readers
Hollywood makes reading popular again for young readers
Sydnee Baten, Contributor • November 30, 2022

Ever wanted to read again, but thought you were too busy, or it was too much to get back into? Well, it is the perfect time to dig deep into a page-turner and carry this healthy...

Studying in coffee shops helps WT students focus
Studying in coffee shops helps WT students focus
Jeanine Fabbri, Contributor • November 30, 2022

For students rushing to prepare for finals, the perfect way to study includes changing to comfy clothes, drinking your favorite beverage at a coffee shop and most importantly,...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Farren, workout incline 12-3-30 trend
Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2023

Assistant Professor of Sports and Exercise Science Dr. Gene Farren is an expert on physical activity and teaches various classes within the field...

Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Nayeli Soto, Contributor • November 30, 2022

The West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs Volleyball Team became Division II Lone Star Conference champions. With only the Regional Tournament...

Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player
Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player
Marcus Rogers, Reporter • October 20, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, West Texas A&M University Buffs played the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons for the 2022 Homecoming game. In...

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Leading a Public University
Walter V. Wendler May 1, 2023
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Graduating from WT: The lessons, pitfalls and triumphs
Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2023
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Opinion: Shock at the cancellation of the drag show
Rachel Carmona, Contributor • March 27, 2023
Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”
Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”
Allexa Zwinck March 21, 2023