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Behind the Major with Dylan Lease: Between molecules and mental health
Behind the Major with Dylan Lease: Between molecules and mental health
May 7, 2025

Dylan Lease is a sophomore at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in biochemistry. Lease is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and relocated to Amarillo several years ago. Lease understands the human mind and is driven by...

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Behind the Major with Floribel Chavez: Turning barriers into bridges
Behind the Major with Floribel Chavez: Turning barriers into bridges
April 30, 2025

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 and is driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others through her future career and personal...

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Behind the Major with Caleb Dunham: Real skills, real impact
Behind the Major with Caleb Dunham: Real skills, real impact
April 23, 2025

Caleb Dunham is a senior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in electrical engineering at West Texas A&M University. Dunham...

Behind the Major with Heidi Giesbrecht: Turning creativity into strategy
Behind the Major with Heidi Giesbrecht: Turning creativity into strategy
April 9, 2025

Heidi Giesbrecht is a junior working towards a bachelor of business administration while majoring in marketing as well as obtaining a minor in...

Behind the Major with Gracee Roberson: Advocating for the unheard
Behind the Major with Gracee Roberson: Advocating for the unheard
February 26, 2025

Gracee Roberson is a senior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in animal science, specializing in pre-veterinary medicine at...

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Storm north of Amarillo, Texas at 6:30 p.m. on April 25, 2025.
Late Night Tornado warning sends WT students and panhandle residents into action
April 28, 2025

What started as a calm spring evening on April 25, 2025, turned into a tense and unforgettable night as tornado warnings and sirens echoed across Canyon and Amarillo, Texas, around midnight. Students at West Texas A&M University and residents across...

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Photo of the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum following closing. Apr. 8, 2025.
Panhandle Plains Historical Museum shut down indefinitely
April 25, 2025

On Mar. 24, 2025 the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum (PPHM), was closed indefinitely to the public due to life, safety and fire concerns. This decision was made by West Texas A&M University President, Dr. Walter V. Wendler following a routine Texas...

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Understanding executive orders and cabinet officials functions
Understanding executive orders and cabinet officials functions
March 21, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025 Donald J. Trump was sworn in as president of the United States for the second time. In the time since then, Trump has signed 108 total executive actions and counting. These actions are made up of orders, memorandums and proclamations....

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University Police Department (UPD) at West Texas A&M University.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement: What the WT community should know
March 20, 2025

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) is a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that focuses on border security immigration enforcement and investigates transnational crimes. Within I.C.E., the department oversees...

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The WT Wool Judging Team traveled to Denver for NWSS and came home champions last January.
Team Spotlight: WT Wool Judging
March 3, 2025

West Texas A&M University is proud to be the home to a new competitive team, wool judging. Wool judging consists of grading different specimens of wool based on certain characteristics that competitors are looking for. Some of these characteristics...

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The International Student Organization hosted an International festival in the JBK on April 22.
Life as an international student at West Texas A&M University
April 24, 2025

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...

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Canyon communities banding together to feed college students
Canyon communities banding together to feed college students
April 24, 2025

As the week comes to an end, several international students grapple with the idea of where their next meal is going to come from. On one hand, student organizations and churches have banded together to offer free meals to students on campus, and on...

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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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TPN Series: Ask the Professor
Ask the Professor: Dr. Andrew Li
Ask the Professor: Dr. Andrew Li
April 28, 2025

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, having obtained a Master’s...

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Ask the Professor: Nydia Olmos
Ask the Professor: Nydia Olmos
February 10, 2025

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, being an alumni,...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Lance Kieth
Ask the Professor: Dr. Lance Kieth
December 12, 2024

Dr. Lance Kieth is the associate dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, as well as a professor of agricultural...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown
Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown
November 7, 2024

Dr. Trisha Brown is an assistant professor of sports and exercise science for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo
Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo
November 5, 2024

Dr. Marisa Crisostomo is a clinical assistant professor of decision management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Li Chen
Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Li Chen
December 5, 2024

Dr. Li Chen, Associate Professor of Media Communication, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in 2016. Chen received her bachelor’s...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Chasely Matmanivong
Beyond the 9-to-5: Chasely Matmanivong
November 15, 2024

Chasely Matmanivong, an instructor of art, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the spring of 2024. Originally from Alabama,...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi
Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi
October 30, 2024

Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi, professor of music, joined the School of Music at West Texas A&M University in 2009 and teaches applied horn lessons...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Sidney Dunkel
Beyond the 9-to-5: Sidney Dunkel
October 15, 2024

Ms. Sidney Dunkel, an instructor of animal science, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the fall of 2023. Dunkel obtained her...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Rik Andersen
Beyond the 9-to-5: Rik Andersen
September 30, 2024

Rik Andersen, a retired award-winning photographer, started working for West Texas A&M University in 1992. He earned his associate degree...

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How A24’s unique style hones the current aesthetics of modern cinema
How A24’s unique style hones the current aesthetics of modern cinema
April 11, 2025

As award season heats up, films from various production companies, including “Nosferatu”, “The Substance”, and “Emilia Perez,” are lining up for Oscar nominations, occurring on March 2nd. One common trait between the nominations is their distinctive film styles, which seems to derive from...

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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...

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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Born This Way; the truth behind DEI bans
Born This Way; the truth behind DEI bans
April 30, 2025

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. 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into order the action entitled, “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government...

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Flyer for CSAW Hayden Pedigo concert. (Taken from wtamu.edu)
Hayden Pedigo: songs that tell a western story
April 23, 2025

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...

Photo of WT’s bus route around campus.
No more parking excuses: let’s talk about the shuttle
April 16, 2025

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

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...

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Halie Stoneking warming up before she goes up to bat. Mar. 23, 2025.
Spring sports in full swing
April 29, 2025

Sports are an integral part of our daily lives and society. While playing sports has numerous physical and mental benefits in people, watching sports can have just as many health benefits. In fact, watching...

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Gam Songprasert practicing long shots at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. April 9, 2025.
The girl beyond the game: Gam Songprasert
April 29, 2025

Gam Songprasert is currently working toward getting her master’s degree in Accounting at West Texas A&M University. She is an influential member of the WT Lady Buffs golf team. Songprasert is...

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The WT golf team during a tournament in New Mexico.
WT sports teams travel for high-level competitions and unforgettable experiences
April 17, 2025

At West Texas A&M University, being a student-athlete isn’t just about competing in sports; it's also an opportunity to see new places and experience diverse environments. For many athletes, travel...

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