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Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief 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, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief 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, Multimedia Reporter 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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Maddox Nite

Buffs handle swine at Rodeo Austin

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter 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, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief 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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Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society

Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2024

  What is the Wildlife Society? We are a student chapter of the International Wildlife Society, which basically means that we do, we do a lot of what the Wildlife Society does, but on a much...

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Behind the Major with Bear Bright: creating a foundation for all

Behind the Major with Bear Bright: creating a foundation for all

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2024

Bear Bright is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in civil engineering. Bright is from Borger and enjoys the intricacies of his major. Bright is open-minded to...

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Guests and alumni rest for a minute to look at the artwork on a bench in Dord Fitz Formal Art Gallery

WT Alumni artists return for exhibition

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter April 9, 2024

The entrance of Mary Moody Northern Hall buzzed with excitement as the WT Alumni Art Show’s opening ceremony commenced on Thursday, April 4. The art show platformed art pieces by graduates from the...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Nick Flynn

Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor April 9, 2024

Dr. Nick Flynn, a professor of biochemistry, became part of the College of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at West Texas A&M University in 2010. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry from Texas A&M...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa

Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2024

Dr. Priscella Correa is an assistant professor of nursing and a Baptist community services professor at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Correa teaches courses...

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56% of surveyed college students said they had used artificial intelligence on assignments or exams.

Generative AI vs AI tools in higher education

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter April 4, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence is nothing new to society. According to TechTarget, AI has existed since the 1960s but could not create “convincingly authentic images, videos and audio of real people”...

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Behind the Major with Amari Weatherford: a student-athlete

Behind the Major with Amari Weatherford: a student-athlete

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

Amari Weatherford is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in criminal justice. Weatherford is from San Diego, California, and has learned a lot while at West Texas A&M University. Weatherford...

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