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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Love, loss and a little bit of softball: Part 5

Keltin Wiens March 26, 2013

This is part five of a seven part series. The night of April 17, 2012 was a picture perfect night for softball. The Lady Buffs were hosting WTAMU’s rival, Eastern New Mexico, in a single game...

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Brently Pennington works as an R.A. for Cousins Hall at WT. Photo by Phoebe Sinclair.

A day in the life of a Resident Assistant

Phoebe Sinclair March 26, 2013

Resident Assistants have a special responsibility that most people don’t get the chance to experience. They are required to take on certain tasks that involve interacting with fellow students that...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Stress bares down on some professors

Brooke Self March 19, 2013

The 2013 spring semester has been full of unexpected events. With an evacuation, a snowstorm and most recently, spring break, students have had some opportunities to enjoy some time outside of the...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Numerous reasons for graduate school

Alex Gonazalez March 5, 2013

Every May and December thousands of students across the country graduate with their bachelor degrees. While some students may choose to enter graduate school to delay entering the workforce after college,...

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WTAMU Professor honored by Chancellor

Hunter Fithen March 5, 2013

Dr. Ashley Campbell, associate professor of Education at WTAMU, was named to the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators. “I feel honored and humbled to be named to the Chanacellor’s Academy...

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Gender bias affecting pay rates for graduates

Megan Moore March 5, 2013

A recent book called The Rise of Women concludes that women are outpacing men in education, but making less money in the workplace. They are obtaining the same degrees that males do upon graduating...

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Veterans Services Move Proves to Be More Accessible to Students

Alex Gonazalez February 26, 2013

Each year, WTAMU’s Veterans Services helps hundreds of veterans as they depart from their military duties and dive into a completely new experience—college. The Veterans Services are here to provide...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Learning How to Intern D.C. Style

Brooke Self February 19, 2013

Internships are an opportunity to experience what life and work will be like once students have completed all their courses, have those degrees in hand and are beginning their careers. For two WTAMU...

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Scout visits WTAMU to discuss racism

Megan Moore February 19, 2013

Mary Badham, who played Scout in the film To Kill a Mockingbird, took the stage of Legacy Hall Wednesday night, Feb. 13, for a question and answer session with an audience that gathered from all over...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Marc LaMotte set to come visit February 22

Alex Gonazalez February 19, 2013

Every year Student Activities goes to a Student Activities Showcase where there are presentations featuring singers, musicians, magicians, and comedians. This year, they have booked Marc LaMotte. He...

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Some students may start to feel like their degrees arent worth the trouble of going to school. Photo by John Lee.

Hardship falls on post-grads

John Lee February 13, 2013

While most college students think it is hard to put themselves through college, some find out it doesn’t get any easier after college. Jordan Weissmann of The Atlantic said that more than half...

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Sexual responsibility week commences

Rebekah St. Clair February 12, 2013

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the use of sexual responsibility is more relevant than usual. Before being intimate with a partner, students who are in a relationship are advised to make sure...

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