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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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Beyond the 9-to-5 with Anirban Pal

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter April 28, 2023

Dr. Anirban Pal is a professor at the College of Engineering. Pal received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2010. In 2016, he earned...

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Student Government in Action: President-Elect Filiberto Avila

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter April 26, 2023

Student Government in Action is a feature series that focuses on the role and impact of student government in promoting leadership skills and engagement among students. The series highlights the experiences...

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Student Government in Action: VP-Elect Zyna Juma

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter April 25, 2023

Student Government in Action is a feature series that focuses on the role and impact of student government in promoting leadership skills and engagement among students. The series highlights the experiences...

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Anna Deavere Smith set to speak at Distinguished Lecture Series on April 4

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023

On Tues. April 4, Anna Deveare Smith will headline a Distinguished Lecture Series titled “Reclaiming Grace in the Face of Adversity” at 7.p.m. at Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. Assistant...

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Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Marty Kuhlman

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter March 31, 2023

Dr. Marty Kuhlman has been a history professor at West Texas A&M University since 1994. Kuhlman received two bachelor's degrees in business administration and art at West Texas State University and...

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Dance with refugee K-pop dancers, Wellin Hall, Schambach Center, NY 2017 (Photo provided by Dr. Chuyun Oh)

The history and influences behind K-Pop Dance with Dr. Chuyun Oh

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2023

Associate Professor of Dance at San Diego State University, Dr. Chuyun Oh will speak on K-Pop Dance at 6:30 p.m. March 9 at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall on the West...

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Beyond the 9-to-5 with Profesora Davidson

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter February 24, 2023

Profesora Sandra Davidson has been a Spanish instructor at West Texas A&M University for 28 years. She grew up in the Texas Panhandle in Pampa, Texas. Davison enjoyed learning and speaking Spanish...

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WT student Jacqueline Nevarez’s upcoming study abroad to South Korea

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

Jacqueline Nevarez, a senior business major, will be traveling to South Korea for a trip to study international business at a top South Korean University, Yonsei University, which is ranked number five...

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Falling into Dance photo

Behind the scenes of “Falling into Dance”

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator December 5, 2022

Behind the scenes “Falling into Dance” Six senior dance majors had the opportunity to create their own dance concert, ‘Falling into Dance.’ These seniors individually choreographed a group...

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F1RSTGEN award winners

F1RSTGEN Week

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator November 21, 2022

Celebrations during F1RSTGEN week F1RSTGEN week was hosted by F1RSTGEN, a student-led organization. This event began on Nov. 7 and ran through Nov. 11, with various entertainment and fun. On...

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Koelle Brandenberger standing on a tracker.

Koelle Brandenberger pursues passion on AgTexas internship

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2022

Koelle Brandenberger, a junior agricultural business and economics major, did an internship with AgTexas Farm Credit Services. During the internship she looked at the diverse range of occupations AgTexas...

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