The Prairie News

Facebook IPO brings changes, shows weaknesses

Georgia Romig • February 15, 2012

On Feb. 1, Facebook went public, providing a long-awaited look into one of the tech industry’s most closely-watched companies. In eight years the site has become the Main Street of social media, where...

Winter Weather Resources

Georgia Romig • February 12, 2012

Worried about the weather? Check out the following resources to stay up to date. We'll also be posting news and updates on Twitter and Facebook. 7-Day Forecast for Amarillo, TX from NOAA (National...

British and Buff Debaters Team Up for Annual Debate

Georgia Romig • October 25, 2011

On Oct. 18, students filled the Classroom Center to hear two inter-country teams of debaters duke it out over the issue of political party spending during elections. WTAMU first hosted the UK debaters...

Mark Herrera wins the year’s first Prairie Puzzle Competition!

Georgia Romig • October 24, 2011

Congratulations to Mark Herrera for winning our first puzzle page competition of the year! Turn in a completed Puzzle Page (Page 7) to win a $10 iTunes card!

Finals Week

Georgia Romig • May 10, 2011

It's Finals Week! Here is the Final Exam Schedule.

Amarillo Mayor Candidates: Roy D. McDowell

Georgia Romig • May 2, 2011

Interview with Amarillo mayor candidate, Roy D. McDowell

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iTunes Card Competition #4 still going!

Georgia Romig • April 26, 2011

Submit your Puzzle Pages (that's page seven) to us!The first person to submit a finished Puzzle Page wins a FREE $10 iTunes card!

Readership WT: Cambodia Town Hall at 3!

Georgia Romig • April 25, 2011

Readership WT Cambodia is having a Town Hall meeting today at 3 PM in the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. Check out Facebook for more information.

Amarillo Mayor Candidates: Sandra Dunn Interview

Georgia Romig • April 25, 2011

Interview with Amarillo mayor candidate, Sandra Dun (F.E. Dunaway).

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APPLY NOW! Staff Applications due THIS FRIDAY!

Georgia Romig • April 20, 2011

Want to work for The Prairie? Click here to apply! Applications due Friday Apr. 21, 2011.

Puzzle Page Competition #4 starts! Send in Page 7 for an iTunes Card!. starts! Send in Page 7 for an iTunes Card!

Georgia Romig • April 20, 2011

The Prairie's fourth Puzzle Page competition has started. Send us your completed puzzle page (that's page 7 in this week's issue). The first person to send us a completed page wins a free $10 iTunes...

Amarillo mayoral election makes history

Georgia Romig • April 19, 2011

Amarillo is getting ready for the biggest mayoral election in the city’s history. Eleven candidates will be competing to take the place of former mayor Debra McCartt.

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