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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Designated midterm week is needed

April 8, 2014

We’ve passed the halfway mark and are headed towards the final stretch of the semester. This means cramming, all-nighters, caffeine binges – in a simple word, stress. But many students are still...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Why WT’s runoff election is important

April 1, 2014

On April 1 and April 2, the West Texas A&M student body will go to vote for the president of their choice. The candidates, senior Biology major Edward Akiyemi and senior Engineering major Benton...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Spring break, skipping vs. extending: Skipping Spring Break

Megan Moore March 18, 2014

Most college students live for spring break, counting down the days until swimsuits and vacations, but not me. Spring break is not something I look forward to. I know I’m not a normal college...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Spring break, skipping vs. extending: Extending Spring Break

Tyler Anderson March 18, 2014

While my good friend and co-editor Megan Moore has expressed that spring break needs to be shortened or extinguished for the sake of saving, one’s schedule, I’m the polar opposite when it comes...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Ukraine stuck between a rock and Putin

March 4, 2014

If one reads or watches the news as of late, there is a worry surrounding Ukraine and Russia. Formerly a part of the Soviet Union, Ukraine is an area full of fertile grounds and as of a few years ago,...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Faculty may pay more for same parking

February 25, 2014

Before the fall semester of 2012, parking on campus was divided up into different zones. Each zone was reserved for different groups, and each group had a specific parking permit that corresponded...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Internships, get your foot in the door

January 28, 2014

As college students, we want nothing more than to figure out what we want to be when we grow up. We spend countless hours debating a change of major and contemplating the concept that once we graduate,...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Sport fans’ support must be consistent

January 21, 2014

We at The Prairie would like to welcome back returning and new Buffs alike for this spring semester. For some, graduation is coming up in May while others are aiming to complete their first full year...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Black Friday hits new lows this season

December 3, 2013

Black Friday has always served as a way to end the Thanksgiving Holiday and bring about the Christmas Spirit with crazy shopping hours, early mornings, long work shifts and people being trampled to...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

New Amarillo logo needs to link roots

November 19, 2013

In picking up the Amarillo Globe-News or hearing from the numerous media outlets in the Amarillo area, there has been controversy surrounding the new Amarillo logo. What can be so wrong with an image...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Using technology in higher education

November 12, 2013

There are certain items essential to a college student’s success. Most of these items can be on the pricey side – textbooks, meal plans and normal supplies. One thing that rarely leaves a college...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Trophies between rivals fuel gameday

November 5, 2013

Floyd of Rosedale, the Jeweled Shillelagh, the Iron Skillet, and the Golden Hat are not just assorted pieces of hardware distributed after a hard fought college football game. In fact, they are a part...

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