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WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up
WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • September 27, 2023

West Texas A&M University faces two new lawsuits from former and current employees alleging that the university covered up...

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Homecoming nominations how-to
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2023

Nominations for Homecoming Court are open on BuffLink through Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. Each active student organization can submit nominations...

Journey to the past with the Cornette Library
Journey to the past with the Cornette Library
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 15, 2023

The Cornette Library unveiled an exhibit in late August, the first of three that will open over the academic year, celebrating...

WT says goodbye to textbook purchases
WT says goodbye to textbook purchases
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • September 8, 2023

On Aug. 24, West Texas A&M University announced that students will not be required to buy textbooks starting next year, according...

Buff $mart bootcamp is not your typical lecture
Buff $mart bootcamp is not your typical lecture
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 1, 2023

Money Management Bootcamp begins Sept. 5 in the Senate Chamber at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. This six-week financial education...

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Behind the major with Abigail Martin: the world of theater
Behind the major with Abigail Martin: the world of theater
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2023

Abigail Martin is a senior working towards a bachelor of fine arts while majoring in musical theater at West Texas A&M University. Martin is a local from Amarillo, and is tirelessly...

Damien Sandoval.
Behind the major with Damien Sandoval: The abilities of technological advancements
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • September 13, 2023

Damien Sandoval is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in computer information systems at West Texas A&M University. Sandoval is...

Makala Graham.
Behind the major with Makala Graham: The backbone of companies
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • September 6, 2023

Makala Graham is a junior working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in business management, specializing in human resources at West Texas A&M University....

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...

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Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus in her office.
Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2023

Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus is an assistant professor of sociology at the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. Dr. Kraus teaches a variety of sociology courses,...

Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal
Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2023

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal teaches fundamental engineering and programming courses at West Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering....

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Ask the Professor: Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Ashley Pinkham
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 4, 2023

Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Ashley Pinkham teaches developmental psychology courses at the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. Dr. Pinkham’s research...

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Ask the Professor: Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Donna Byers
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • 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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The current 2023-2024 McNair Scholars picture from left, Wendy Nayeli Galvan, Veronica Torres, Jolina Lopez, Stephanie Espinoza, Nadia Reyna, Yadhira Yaya Avalos, Alejandro Mata, Annali Flores, Kara Ramirez, Castina Dobbins, Samuel Issac and Marty Kacsh. Not pictured are Raquel Chavez and Michelle Truong.
Meet a Few McNair Scholars
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • September 26, 2023

A unique program that West Texas A&M University has adopted since 1999 is the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, more commonly associated with the McNair...

Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus in her office.
Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • September 25, 2023

Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus is an assistant professor of sociology at the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. Dr. Kraus teaches a variety of sociology courses,...

#6 Shakell Brown runs in after receiving a touchdown pass from #16 Kanon Gibson during a game against the Adams State Grizzlies in September. Brown’s teammates celebrate in the background while the opposing team looks on.
Root for the home team
Michael Kidd, Contributor • September 22, 2023

West Texas A&M University’s campus was flooded with maroon tents and the smell of burgers on a grill wafted through the streets. The big day had finally arrived. The Buffs...

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New football jerseys spark attention across campus
Reagan Riddle, Multimedia Reporter • September 21, 2023

The jersey a team wears is often the first impression that a team gives to their fans. The West Texas A&M University football team recently unveiled a new jersey for this season....

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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...

Beyond the 9-to-5 with Profesora Davidson
Beyond the 9-to-5 with Profesora Davidson
Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor • 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...

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Behind the Interview: Corrin Davis
Behind the Interview: Corrin Davis
Reagan Riddle, Multimedia Reporter • September 12, 2023

From the sidelines of high school football games and West Texas A&M University athletic events, conducting athletic-related interviews as...

What is football?
What is football?
Reagan Riddle, Multimedia Reporter • September 5, 2023

The West Texas A&M University 2023 football season kicked off Sept. 2. Despite football’s popularity, many people don’t know much about...

WT athletes lend their strength to Perryton
WT athletes lend their strength to Perryton
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • August 4, 2023

Student-athletes from West Texas A&M University and their coaches took a bus from Canyon to Perryton at 7:00 a.m. on Aug. 2. 20 students...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Farren, workout incline 12-3-30 trend
Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former 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...

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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, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2023
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Rachel Carmona, Contributor • March 27, 2023
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