The Prairie News

Little International gives WT students experience

Ryan Schaap • October 18, 2011

The Little International Showmanship Contest had it’s 60th year show hosted on WTAMU’s Nance Ranch on Oct. 11. The event had a record number of 152 freshmen participants as well as 17 student advisers....

Amarillo community enjoys the Tri-State Fair

Ryan Schaap • October 14, 2011

The Amarillo community celebrates and honors the military during the Tri-State Fair parade. Watch the report here. To check out the rest of our videos, visit our YouTube channel.

WT’s Horse Judging Team will compete at AAQHC

Ryan Schaap • October 11, 2011

The Horse Judging Team at WTAMU will attend the All American Quarter Horse Competition on Oct. 20-21 in hopes to bring home another trophy to add to their 65 national and world championships. “This...

Taco Villa: This Week in Photos

Ryan Schaap • October 4, 2011

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Taco Villa opens its doors to Canyon

Ryan Schaap • October 4, 2011

Taco Villa opened up for business on Sept. 29. The Mexican fast-food restaurant was being constructed over the summer and the people of Canyon became eager to see Taco Villa open. “We’re booming,”...

Tri-State Fair entertains Amarillo on College Day

Ryan Schaap • September 27, 2011

The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo held performances on Sept 22. Many competitors from across the nation competed in events such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf scramble, and many others,...

College of Agriculture sees gains in student population

Ryan Schaap • September 20, 2011

In the last two years, WTAMU has seen growth in student population. The undergraduate student count has increased 4.25 percent from 2009 to 2011. The Agriculture freshman class alone has seen an increase...

Ag Day Raises Money for Student Recruitment

Ryan Schaap • September 13, 2011

Since 2005, WTAMU has been raising money for the Agriculture Department through a live auction. The money collected during the auction went straight back to the department for the recruitment of new students. Last...

College Day at the Tri-State Fair

Ryan Schaap • September 13, 2011

The Amarillo Tri-State Exposition will be hosting the 88th Annual Tri-State Fair from Sept. 16-24. Sept. 22 will be College Night, where students can get free admission with their college IDs. Events on...

Agricultural Faculty Welcome Freshmen

Ryan Schaap • September 6, 2011

The Department of Agricultural Sciences will be hosting the Agricultural Round-Up on Sept. 7 in the foyer of the Agriculture and Natural Science Building. The event will be an opportunity for freshmen...

ESLI prepares students for succeed in college

Ryan Schaap • May 3, 2011

The English as a Second Language International (ESLI) Center teaches students from 15 different countries the English language to help them enter WTAMU. Students are taught vocabulary, reading skills, speaking, and grammar to prepare them for a university education and future jobs. Students are also integrated into academic, social and cultural lives.

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WTAMU science organizations host Earth Day

Ryan Schaap • April 26, 2011

On April 20th, WTAMU hosted an Earth Day event. The event, located at the Pedestrian Mall, had several booths where students learned about ways they can help the environment.

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