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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Fine Arts and Humanities

For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper, The Canadian Record. This film explains the daily hardships it faces and the dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle today.

For The Record; A Story of a Newspaper

Kerrigan Jensen September 30, 2024

For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper called The Canadian Record, the daily hardships it faces and dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle...

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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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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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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 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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Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel

Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel

Jo Early March 25, 2024

Dr. Amy Von Lintel is a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University. She teaches introductory surveys of art history and graduate courses in art...

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Moth Ballet with friends.

Behind the Major with Moth Ballew: doing what you love

Kaelin Collar March 20, 2024

Moth Ballew is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in studio art, emphasizing in printmaking and photography. Ballew is from Los Alamos, New Mexico and adores so much about art. Ballew's...

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Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt

Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt

Jo Early February 26, 2024

Edward Truitt is a professor of dance in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. Professor Truitt teaches...

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Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner

Bryson Ramage February 15, 2024

Assistant Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner became a part of the School of Music in 2018. She graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music in 2005 and later obtained her master's degree...

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WT School of Music invited to perform at TMEA showcase

WT School of Music invited to perform at TMEA showcase

Maddox Nite February 7, 2024

West Texas A&M University's Chorale Choir and Symphonic Band have been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) showcase, which takes place Feb. 7 to 10 in San Antonio. TMEA...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Li Chen, associate professor of media communication

Ask the Professor: Dr. Li Chen, associate professor of media communication

Jo Early January 29, 2024

Dr. Li Chen is an associate professor of media communication in the Department of Communication at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. She teaches courses in media communication...

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Sydni Smith.

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

Kaelin Collar 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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