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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Editorials

The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Raising Minimum Wage

February 26, 2013

Talk of minimum wage going up has sparked a lot of controversy. Even working a full time job at $7.25 an hour, people are still considered to be in poverty. If full-time employees are still in poverty,...

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Man driving while on the phone. Photo courtesy of Stock Exchange.

Using the radio is just as dangerous

February 19, 2013

As of Jan. 3, anyone whose cell phone is ringing in their car while driving in the city of Amarillo will just have to let it ring, unless you want to break the law. This is due to the fact there are...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

A letter from the Student Body President

February 12, 2013

A letter from student body president Dear WTAMU student body, Last weekend I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the capital of Texas - Austin. I was selected as one of two representatives...

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There is no such thing as singleness

February 12, 2013

For most of the world, Feb. 14 is just another day of another month of another year. For the United States however, and Australia, France, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom for that matter, Feb....

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

U.S. Government still can’t get it together

February 5, 2013

It’s finally happening. The Obama administration and the Senate are finally getting along and over a long-standing controversial issue, no less. President Obama announced last week his plans for...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

U.S. trust issues

January 29, 2013

“The terrorist attacks in Benghazi on Sept. 11, 2012, that claimed the lives of four brave Americans -- Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty -- are part of a broader strategic...

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Gun Control: To serve and protect?

January 22, 2013

Ever since the tragedy of the Newtown school shooting, the topic of gun control has been sweeping the United States into controversy. How much right does a citizen have to bear arms? What “arms”...

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The Prairie editor bids adieu to WTAMU

The Prairie editor bids adieu to WTAMU

Krystina Martinez December 3, 2012

It was a long and frustrating journey, but completely worth it. I came into WTAMU as a transfer student in 2010. I graduated high school in 2007, spent a semester at the University of Texas at Arlington,...

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The cover for PSYs sixth album, Psys Best Sixth.

Korean Pop: Just a fad or a future trend in music?

November 27, 2012

In the last few months, South Korean rapper PSY has experienced explosive popularity in the U.S. His hit, “Gangnam Style,” has reached over 700 million views on Youtube. He has been featured on numerous...

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Look out Buzz Lightyear, Jedis are here

November 6, 2012

The world of Star Wars is unfathomably huge. Ever since George Lucas introduced us to stars of death, obese alien mobsters, self-pitying robots and evil father figures, the movie franchise has racked...

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Dislike: Facebook friends with the boss

October 30, 2012

A recent survey by security protection company AVG reported that one in four young adults are friends with their bosses on Facebook, according to a recent article in Mashable. AVG surveyed 4,400 people...

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Long-running publication goes digital

October 22, 2012

Newsweek announced in a statement Oct. 18 that it would be transitioning to a digital-only product, in early 2013. The publication has been in print for 80 years and is planning its last print edition...

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