Born in Russia, raised in New Mexico and Oklahoma and now reaching for the stars in Texas, Elizabeth Gates is a junior pre-vet major at West Texas A&M University (WT). Gates graduated from West Plains High School in 2024 after participating for many...
Lily Forbes is a junior at West Texas A&M University (WT) pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history. Forbes is from Mobeetie, TX, where she lived for 15 years before moving to Amarillo. In seventh grade, Forbes joined a homeschool group called...
When you meet Kendall Garcia, her calm energy and bright smile tell you everything you need to know about why she is meant to be a nurse. Caring...
Dylan Lease is a sophomore at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in biochemistry. Lease is originally from Minneapolis,...
Floribel Chavez is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in Spanish at West Texas A&M University. Chavez is from Tyler...
In February 2026, West Texas A&M University (WT) announced the Agency Excellence Initiative, giving half off tuition and mandatory fees for all Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) agency employees, and the Region 16 Excellence Initiative, giving...
On Jan. 22, 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) celebrated the grand opening of the Geneva Schaeffer Education Building (GSEB). The event hosted speakers, including Vice President of Philanthropy and External Affairs Dr. Todd Rasberry, Student Government...
On Nov. 4, 2025, Texas held its biannual ratification election, with 17 amendments being proposed. Early voting opened Oct. 20 and remained open until Oct. 31. As stated in Article 17 of the Texas Constitution, “The proposal for submission must be...
Residents from across the Texas Panhandle gathered in downtown Amarillo on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a “No Kings” rally, joining a nationwide movement focused on civic participation and community engagement. Attendees carried signs, chanted slogans,...
In June of 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) announced its Educator’s Excellence Initiative (EEI), which gave Region 16 educators a 50% reduction in tuition and fees. In September, the initiative was expanded to Regions 17 and 18, as well as...
West Texas A&M University is home to many clubs and organizations for students to be a part of; one club is the A to Z Bible Study Club. Through outreach and fostering community, the club has been formally recognized by the University. Club President,...
Wanting to share his love of forge and fire with other students, history education sophomore, Nick Henning decided to start a blacksmithing club at West Texas A&M University (WT). The club was officially established during the Fall of 2025, marking...
Henrique Ferreira, a freshman music performance major from Cerquilho, Brazil, experienced West Texas snow for the first time in his life shortly after he arrived in the United States. “I arrived here without knowing anything,” Ferreira said. “I...
Dr. Brandon L. Bang is the director of the criminal justice program, and an associate professor of criminal justice for the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences...
Dr. Sierra Miller is an assistant professor of biology for the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University within the department of...
Dr. Andrew Li is the Williams professor of management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. Williams,...
Nydia Olmos is an instructor of social work as well as the field director for the Bachelor Social Work program (BSW) at West Texas A&M University. Olmos,...
Dr. Lance Kieth is the associate dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, as well as a professor of agricultural...
Dr. Li Chen, Associate Professor of Media Communication, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in 2016. Chen received her bachelor’s...
Chasely Matmanivong, an instructor of art, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the spring of 2024. Originally from Alabama,...
Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi, professor of music, joined the School of Music at West Texas A&M University in 2009 and teaches applied horn lessons...
Ms. Sidney Dunkel, an instructor of animal science, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the fall of 2023. Dunkel obtained her...
Rik Andersen, a retired award-winning photographer, started working for West Texas A&M University in 1992. He earned his associate degree...
Since her debut in 2006, Taylor Swift has built one of the most dynamic careers in modern music, evolving from a teenage country songwriter to a global pop icon known for her storytelling and reinvention. Her newest album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, continues that evolution, arriving after a streak...
Have you ever had the thought that this is just life as we know it? The moment we’re born, we come in knowing nothing, and every experience shapes us. That’s how I approach...
I first discovered Amanda Shires, or as I know her, Pearl, when she was playing with the Thrift Store Cowboys out of Lubbock, Texas. Seeing how far she has come is absolutely mind-blowing....
As award season heats up, films from various production companies, including “Nosferatu”, “The Substance”, and “Emilia Perez,” are lining up for Oscar nominations,...
When I heard that Charlie Kirk was shot dead, I was stunned. Regardless of one’s view of him, this sudden violence feels like an assault on civic discourse. I was born in 1993, so 9/11 was a defining national shock, but for those who lived through...
Actions made by Zach Bryan recently has brought a lot of negative attention to himself. My question is he doing it on purpose or is he just mentally...
The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. On Jan....
The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Hayden...
The West Texas A&M University (WT) women’s golf team had a competitive season this year. Head Coach of the WT women’s golf team, Meredith Jameson said that WT has had many successful...
West Texas A&M University (WT) Nickel Back Jamel Accosta-Lewis enters the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility for NIL, heading to Stephen F. Austin. During his two seasons with the...
West Plains High School quarterback Reid Macon has officially signed with West Texas A&M University (WT) continuing his football career at the college level. Macon was a four-year varsity player...
On the second episode of our all new video format podcast, Ashlyn Harvell talks to Cullin Knutson, running for state representative. This is...