The Prairie News

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...

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...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • 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...

Behind the Major with Moth Ballew: doing what you love

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • 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...

Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • 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...

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

Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • 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...

WT School of Music invited to perform at TMEA showcase

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • 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...

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

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • 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...

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...

Behind the major with Layla Olvera: getting up and close with the Astros

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2023

Layla Olvera is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of science degree while majoring in digital communication and media at West Texas A&M University. Olvera is from Houston and is wholeheartedly...

Ask the Professor: Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2023

Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia teaches a number of history courses at the Department of History in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, including a variety of American...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Choong-ha Nam, professor of piano

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • October 16, 2023

Professor of Piano Dr. Choong-ha Nam teaches applied piano, piano literature and chamber music at the School of Music in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Dr. Nam has performed...