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As the semester comes to a close, these are some essential dates students should know at West Texas A&M.

Preparing for finals and winter break

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter December 3, 2024

With finals just around the corner, students must prepare for various papers and exams. The last day of classes will be Dec. 5, and finals will start on Dec. 7. The Princeton Review offers various studying...

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Enjoy hotdogs, an Air Force flyover and speeches from dignitaries at the Veterans Day event on Nov. 11th.

Honoring our Veterans; events at WT celebrates veterans and their families

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 9, 2024

West Texas A&M University and the City of Canyon will be organizing an event to honor veterans on Veterans Day which will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. This event will take place by the...

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Students, faculty, staff, cattle industry professionals, family members, friends and business partners came to watch as bronze statue of Paul Engler was unveiled on October 11th.

Honoring Paul Engler; The Man With A Vision

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 22, 2024

A bronze statue standing seven feet tall of Paul Engler was unveiled outside the Happy State Bank Academic and Research building of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences on Oct. 11th. The...

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Staying hydrated is the best way to combat heat exhaustion.  Drinking fluids before becoming thirsty is the best way to be hydrated.

High heat, high risks

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter September 20, 2024

Texas is known for many things, from its food and scenery to national landmarks like The Alamo. It is also known for its extreme weather, with 2023 being the hottest year recorded, according to the National...

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Cuisine in Canyon

Cuisine in Canyon

Jade Ramos April 30, 2024

Canyon, Texas is home to less than 17,000 people as of 2024 and because the town is on the smaller side the restaurants in the area are easily accessible. There are people from all over that come 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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Lost faces, found voices: Forgotten Frontera aims to preserve unwritten Latinx histories

JoLina Lopez November 28, 2023

In Hispanic culture, remembrance holds significance as it connects individuals with their rich history, traditions and values. But what happens when all that is left is photos, and no one to tell their...

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WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

Blass Guerrero September 27, 2023

West Texas A&M University faces two new lawsuits from former and current employees alleging that the university covered up and retaliated against them for an investigation of sexual discrimination...

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Struggles for First Generation Hispanic Migrant students

Struggles for First Generation Hispanic Migrant students

Nayeli Soto, Bryan Abanonu, and Kohl Patton May 24, 2023

Hispanic migrant workers across the U.S. are based mainly in Texas and California and look for employment in agriculture or fishing-related occupations. The children of migrant employees are moving...

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Future land use map hung on the office wall of Lucas Raley, Director of Planning and Development. (Photo/Victoria Fatiregun)

The plans for city development in Canyon, TX

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor February 10, 2023

Lucas Raley, director of planning and development at the city of Canyon, spoke of the current developments and also future developments for the city. The city is growing and is home to West Texas A&M...

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Campus safety top priority as mass shootings increase

Blass Guerrero, Staff February 9, 2023

Mass shootings in the United States have increased since 2014. As of Feb. 7, 60 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. since the beginning of the year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In 2022,...

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Snack Pak 4 Kids: a positive impact on the Texas Panhandle

Snack Pak 4 Kids: a positive impact on the Texas Panhandle

Corrin Davis, Contributor January 26, 2023

Nov. 15, 2022 Our brain processes thousands of thoughts per day. Usually, those thoughts pertain to work and family. Things that tie to our everyday lives. For many people, the thought that never crosses...

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