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Jamel Accosta-Lewis Enters into the NIL portal

Jamel Accosta-Lewis Enters into the NIL portal

Trey Lopez, Lead Reporter March 2, 2026

West Texas A&M University (WT) Nickel Back Jamel Accosta-Lewis enters the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility for NIL, heading to Stephen F. Austin. During his two seasons with the...

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Reid Macon signs with West Texas A&M University

Reid Macon signs with West Texas A&M University

Trey Lopez, Lead Reporter February 10, 2026

West Plains High School quarterback Reid Macon has officially signed with West Texas A&M University (WT) continuing his football career at the college level. Macon was a four-year varsity player...

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The quote engraved on the east side of the 1966 expansion of the museum.

PPHM; What’s really going on?

Ashlyn Harvell, Co-Associate Editor February 5, 2026

You are 8 years old, just a third grader against the world, trying to make it through your first year with the pressure of a STAAR Test. Today is special, you aren't worried about a test or homework, because...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Brandon Bang

Ask the Professor: Dr. Brandon Bang

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2025

Dr. Brandon L. Bang is the director of the criminal justice program, and an associate professor of criminal justice for the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M...

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A new student club was established in 2025 called Buffs Blades.

Love of Forge and Fire: WT Blacksmithing club

Samantha Wilhelm, Co-Associate Editor November 12, 2025

Wanting to share his love of forge and fire with other students, history education sophomore, Nick Henning decided to start a blacksmithing club at West Texas A&M University (WT). The club was officially...

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Equestrian team brings home victory for the Buffs

Equestrian team brings home victory for the Buffs

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2025

On Oct. 4 and 5, 2025, the West Texas A&M University Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Equestrian team of 46 strong, represented WT at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and brought home...

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