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Alison Sweeney.

Behind the major with Alison Sweeney: helping people with their rights

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

Alison Sweeney is a freshman working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in political science on a pre-law track at West Texas A&M University. Sweeney is from Klein and truly enjoys the steps...

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Alli Davis.

Behind the major with Alli Davis: a field that serves everybody

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2023

Alli Davis is a graduate student pursuing a master's of science while majoring in communication disorders. Davis was born and raised in Durango, Colorado, but moved to Canyon during high school when her...

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College of Engineering launches fourth Punkin’ Chunkin’

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Pumpkins flew over fallen leaves on Nov. 2 when the College of Engineering hosted its fourth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ contest. On the lawn outside the Engineering and Computer Science Building, teams...

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Sydni Smith.

Behind the major with Sydni Smith: Leading the way to the Lord

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

Sydni Smith is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of art degree while majoring in communications with an emphasis on mass communication at West Texas A&M University. Smith is from Lubbock and has...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management

Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2023

Dr. Joanna P. Kimbell is a clinical assistant professor of business law and management at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. She teaches courses in conflict resolution and negotiation, business...

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Academics applying AI

Madilyn Findley November 9, 2023

Professors across the West Texas A&M Campus are navigating the impact that generative artificial intelligence (AI) has on academic integrity and ethical use in integrity and ethical use in higher education. According...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Audrey Meador, assistant professor of mathematics

Ask the Professor: Dr. Audrey Meador, assistant professor of mathematics

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2023

Dr. Audrey Meador is an assistant professor of mathematics in the College of Engineering. Dr. Meador teaches mathematics content courses to pre-service teachers and professional development courses for...

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Students work to build a campus community with event centered on agriculture

Lindsey Sawin, Contributor November 2, 2023

Students from the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences had a goal of pulling off an event for the community of agriculture and ultimately accomplished their goal by hosting hundreds...

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AI in education: how college is adjusting to the technical advancements

Madilyn Findley, Contributor November 1, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in its influence on education, West Texas A&M University is making decisions on how to adjust to AI advancements. Whether sticking to traditional teaching,...

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Heather Ogle.

Behind the major with Heather Ogle: improving our environment

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2023

Heather Ogle is a junior working toward a bachelor of science while majoring in environmental science at West Texas A&M University. Ogle is a local from Canyon who is working diligently and tirelessly...

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Appreciating the world of science

Appreciating the world of science

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023

On Nov. 3rd at 6:30 p.m., the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences will be hosting its first science community night in Legacy Hall.  The event aims to welcome the science alumni...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Blaser, professor of plant science

Ask the Professor: Dr. Blaser, professor of plant science

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023

Dr. Brock Blaser is a professor of plant science and assistant department head of the Department of Agriculture at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Blaser teaches principles...

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