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Behind the Major with Will Blackmon: Sustainable products for all

Behind the Major with Will Blackmon: Sustainable products for all

Kaelin Collar September 18, 2024

Will Blackmon is a junior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in electrical engineering at West Texas A&M University. Blackmon is from Hereford and works hard to supply others with...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Nick Gerlich

Red Tran September 16, 2024

Dr. Nick Gerlich, a professor of marketing, came to West Texas A&M University right after graduate school, where he earned his Ph.D. in marketing at Indiana University in 1989. Gerlich has been teaching...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Loni Lucherk

Ask the Professor: Dr. Loni Lucherk

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2024

Dr. Loni Lucherk is an assistant professor of animal science at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University. As well as a Gordon W. Davis-endowed chair...

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Mike Geeker at Palace Coffee for one of his pop-up events

Behind the Major with Mike Geeker: an update into his small business

Kaelin Collar September 11, 2024

Michael Geeker is a senior majoring in business management with an emphasis in small business at West Texas A&M University. Geeker is from Houston and has been thriving in the success of his company,...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Dan Peterson

Ask the Professor: Dr. Dan Peterson

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2024

Dr. Dan Peterson is the dean of the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. Before coming to WT, Peterson has taught communications and public relations...

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Ask the Professor: Stephen Crandall

Ask the Professor: Stephen Crandall

Maddox Nite May 6, 2024

Stephen Crandall is a professor of theatre at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. He is also the artistic director for TEXAS Outdoor Musical in...

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Behind the Major with Bailee Baggerman: helping athletes recover

Behind the Major with Bailee Baggerman: helping athletes recover

Kaelin Collar May 1, 2024

Bailee Baggerman is a junior working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in human performance at West Texas A&M University. Baggerman is from Happy and is working hard to get others back to...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

JoLina Lopez 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...

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Behind the Major with RyLeigh Greer: a genuine desire to help others

Behind the Major with RyLeigh Greer: a genuine desire to help others

Kaelin Collar April 24, 2024

RyLeigh Greer is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree in sports and exercise science (SES). Greer is from Artesia, New Mexico, and is working...

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WT dancers prepare for “Portraits of Dance”

Michael Kidd April 23, 2024

After over a semester of work, the big moment is finally here. Portraits of Dance, the annual showcase for West Texas A&M University’s Dance Performance majors, will premiere on April 25. The...

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Buffs handle swine at Rodeo Austin

Maddox Nite April 22, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences took 25 agriculture students to organize, plan and participate in the youth swine show at Rodeo Austin Livestock...

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Kendra White having a photoshoot in the greenhouse.

Behind the Major with Kendra White: preserving the environment

Kaelin Collar April 17, 2024

Kendra White is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in plant soil and environmental science, with an emphasis on crops and soils and a minor in art. White is from Lamesa...

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