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Behind the Major with Will Blackmon: Sustainable products for all
Behind the Major with Will Blackmon: Sustainable products for all
September 18, 2024

Will Blackmon is a junior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in electrical engineering at West Texas A&M University. Blackmon is from Hereford and works hard to supply others with affordable and high-quality products. Blackmon...

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Mike Geeker at Palace Coffee for one of his pop-up events
Behind the Major with Mike Geeker: an update into his small business
September 11, 2024

Michael Geeker is a senior majoring in business management with an emphasis in small business at West Texas A&M University. Geeker is from Houston and has been thriving in the success of his company, RippTaggs. Geeker has been pursuing entrepreneurship...

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Behind the Major with Bailee Baggerman: helping athletes recover
Behind the Major with Bailee Baggerman: helping athletes recover
May 1, 2024

Bailee Baggerman is a junior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in human performance at West Texas A&M University. Baggerman...

Behind the Major with RyLeigh Greer: a genuine desire to help others
Behind the Major with RyLeigh Greer: a genuine desire to help others
April 24, 2024

RyLeigh Greer is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree in sports and exercise science...

Kendra White having a photoshoot in the greenhouse.
Behind the Major with Kendra White: preserving the environment
April 17, 2024

Kendra White is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in plant soil and environmental science, with an emphasis...

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Registering to vote: how students can
Registering to vote: how students can
September 15, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is approaching quickly, so the time to register to vote is nearing an end. Voters have the option of voting at the polls, in person or sending in their ballot by mail. The deadline still varies from state to state, so students...

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Fotografía de estudiantes en la orientación estudiantil de 2021

Students pictured at the 2021 New Student Orientation.
Orientación estudiantil 2.0: la nueva estrategia para impactar a la comunidad hispanohablante
April 29, 2024

Las secciones de orientación estudiantil de la universidad de West Texas A&M tendrán un nuevo formato bilingüe a partir de este 2024. Una de las decisiones que desencadenaron esta decisión fue la baja asistencia a las secciones en español. "Desde...

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WT Dance majors rehearse for "Portraits of Dance" in Mary Moody Northern Hall.
WT dancers prepare for “Portraits of Dance"
April 23, 2024

After over a semester of work, the big moment is finally here. Portraits of Dance, the annual showcase for West Texas A&M University’s Dance Performance majors, will premiere on April 25. The show will take place in the Happy State Bank Studio...

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Buffs handle swine at Rodeo Austin
April 22, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences took 25 agriculture students to organize, plan and participate in the youth swine show at Rodeo Austin Livestock Show and Rodeo March 8-23. The students that...

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University Police Department hosts active shooter response training
University Police Department hosts active shooter response training
April 17, 2024

The West Texas A&M University Police Department hosted the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training at 9 a.m. on April 4 in the UPD Classroom in the Old SUB. Emergency Management Sergeant Justin McBride led the training presentation,...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association
Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association
April 25, 2024

  With a threefold mission focused on personal growth, community engagement and professional development, the Criminal Justice Association provides a platform for students to delve into the intricacies of criminal justice. The organization’s...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society
Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society
April 11, 2024

  What is the Wildlife Society? We are a student chapter of the International Wildlife Society, which basically means that we do, we do a lot of what the Wildlife Society does, but on a much smaller scale in a much more student-oriented scale…...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Buffs Salsa Swing
Student Organization Spotlight: Buffs Salsa Swing
March 28, 2024

  Buffs Salsa Swing (BSS) is an organization committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students can learn how to salsa dance. The founder and president of the organization, Madelynn Ketels, shared her experience of bringing the...

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TPN Series: Ask the Professor
Ask the Professor: Dr. Loni Lucherk
Ask the Professor: Dr. Loni Lucherk
September 16, 2024

Dr. Loni Lucherk is an assistant professor of animal science at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University. As well as a Gordon...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Dan Peterson
Ask the Professor: Dr. Dan Peterson
September 11, 2024

Dr. Dan Peterson is the dean of the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. Before coming to WT, Peterson has taught communications...

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Ask the Professor: Stephen Crandall
Ask the Professor: Stephen Crandall
May 6, 2024

Stephen Crandall is a professor of theatre at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. He...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa
Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa
April 8, 2024

Dr. Priscella Correa is an assistant professor of nursing and a Baptist community services professor at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Jason Yarbrough
Ask the Professor: Dr. Jason Yarbrough
April 1, 2024

Dr. Jason Yarbrough is an associate professor & Ross Wilson Endowed Chair in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Physics in the...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Nick Gerlich
Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Nick Gerlich
September 16, 2024

Dr. Nick Gerlich, a professor of marketing, came to West Texas A&M University right after graduate school, where he earned his Ph.D. in marketing...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Nick Flynn
Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Nick Flynn
April 9, 2024

Dr. Nick Flynn, a professor of biochemistry, became part of the College of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at West Texas A&M University...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Rahul Chauhan
March 21, 2024

Associate Professor of Management and McCray Professor of Business, Dr. Rahul Chauhan, joined the College of Business at West Texas A&M University...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Chip Chandler
Beyond the 9-to-5: Chip Chandler
February 29, 2024

Chip Chandler is the Senior Communications Specialist at West Texas A&M University. Chandler is responsible for a range of communication-related...

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Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner
February 15, 2024

Assistant Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner became a part of the School of Music in 2018. She graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's...

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Cuisine in Canyon
Cuisine in Canyon
April 30, 2024

Canyon, Texas is home to less than 17,000 people as of 2024 and because the town is on the smaller side the restaurants in the area are easily accessible. There are people from all over that come to attend West Texas A&M University, and when their families come to visit, they get to taste what...

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The set of "Rumors", which will run at the Branding Iron Theatre through April 14.
Rumors fly at WT
April 5, 2024

West Texas A&M University theatre students have been preparing for the play “Rumors” since the beginning of the year. Now, it’s almost time to see the finished product. “Rumors”...

Improv Agents performing during their Dead Day Christmas Show on Dec 23, 2023. Pictured from left to right: Riley Harbour, Ray Barber, Jewel Schonhoff
Meet the Improv Agents, WT's own improv troupe
April 3, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Department of Art, Theatre and Dance puts on around five shows a year. For the Improv Agents, that’s not nearly enough. Improv Agents is...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Rahul Chauhan
March 21, 2024

Associate Professor of Management and McCray Professor of Business, Dr. Rahul Chauhan, joined the College of Business at West Texas A&M University in 2015. He graduated from...

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Speak freely, if you can
Speak freely, if you can
May 3, 2024

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. The freedom of speech and the freedom of the press are two of five rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United...

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Canyon’s Cup: searching for Canyon’s best brew
Canyon’s Cup: searching for Canyon’s best brew
May 1, 2024

Coffee plays an important role in my life. I go to coffee shops for dates, meetings, to study and sometimes just because I need some interaction....

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m...

Sí se pudo
Sí se pudo
December 8, 2023

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. I started...

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Participants at Mudfest shake hands after the end of their game on Sept. 13, 2024
Volleyball in the mud
September 17, 2024

Students caked in mud laughed together while waiting in line for hot dogs near the lake behind the Virgil Henson Activities Center. A DJ, blasting out modern pop hits. Right in the middle of them all,...

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Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
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 accomplishment they reached for the first time in 10 years. According to...

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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
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 season winding down, students still have many athletic...

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