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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Lady Buffs to play in South Central tournament

Lady Buffs to play in South Central tournament

Alyssa Bonner November 19, 2014

After a heartbreaking loss to the Tarleton State University TexAnns in last weekend’s Lone Star Conference volleyball championship tournament, the Lady Buffs of West Texas A&M University had to wait...

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Seniors Lauren Bevan and Kameryn Hayes lead the Lady Buffs into the LSC conference tournament Nov. 13-15 at The Box.

Bevan and Hayes offensive leaders on Senior Day

Alyssa Bonner November 12, 2014

Seniors Lauren Bevan and Kameryn Hayes led the Lady Buffs volleyball team to a three-set sweep of the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Senior Day, Nov. 8, in “The Box.” They ended their volleyball...

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WT football team moves beyond academic fraud

WT football team moves beyond academic fraud

Alyssa Bonner November 5, 2014

After allegations of a violation of academic integrity, the football program and athletic department at West Texas A&M University are taking steps to move forward.   The allegations made...

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WT starts Rifle Club to teach safety and control

WT starts Rifle Club to teach safety and control

Alyssa Bonner November 5, 2014

Colton Meyer, along with other students at West Texas A&M University, recently began the WT Trap and Skeet Club, which will compete in shooting events and teach gun safety.   “Most of...

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Local option to be on Canyon’s November 4 ballot

Local option to be on Canyon’s November 4 ballot

Alyssa Bonner October 29, 2014

On Election Day, registered voters in the city limits of Canyon will have the chance to vote on two items involving alcohol sales in Canyon. One is for the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants...

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WT fraternity raises funds for cancer foundation

WT fraternity raises funds for cancer foundation

Alyssa Bonner October 22, 2014

West Texas A&M University’s Zeta Kappa chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity will host its third Tau-Gate Toss on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. in the tailgate area of Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The...

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Student teaching is a stepping stone into a career

Student teaching is a stepping stone into a career

Alyssa Bonner October 15, 2014

They wake up early each morning, often earlier than most of their classmates. They prepare for a full day of being at school before returning home and sometimes working a job in the evenings. Student...

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WT students balance work on top of school work

WT students balance work on top of school work

Alyssa Bonner October 1, 2014

It has been said before that a college student can only have two of the following things: good grades, sleep and a social life. Some college students juggle each of these three things simultaneously,...

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Volleyball fan brings life and perspective to team

Volleyball fan brings life and perspective to team

Alyssa Bonner September 17, 2014

The Box is packed with excited, cheering fans. The cheerleaders are getting ready to pump up the crowd. The Lady Buffs volleyball starters get together in the center of the court to share words of encouragement...

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Adjuncts among WT faculty

Adjuncts among WT faculty

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

Accessibility of professors is something that is often essential to students at the university level. Office hours are sometimes crucial, and at times required, to being successful in the college classroom....

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“The Maroon Platoon performs the Haka during last season’s Pink Out football game.”

WTAMU carries on rituals

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

The spirit of WT and some of its traditions are coming back to life as various sports seasons are underway.  From volleyball to football, and other sports in between, Buff fans are coming back together...

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Photo Courtesy of Rileigh Elder Rileigh Elder rounds a barrel on her horse Diamond in Pueblo, Colo.

Rodeo takes work, dedication

Alyssa Bonner September 3, 2014

Walking into the arena, a million thoughts cross her mind. Is this arena big or small? What kind of setup is this? She watches the calves to see what they’re like, knowing she must outsmart the calf...

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