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Herdsmen Hearts host Buff-A-Whoa drag show

Jessica Chandos March 27, 2012

Web Editor's Note: To check out photos of the Buff-A-Whoa show, click here! On March 20 the Herdsmen Hearts put on a drag show event, Buff-A-Whoa to raise money for Relay for Life. There were four categories...

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Steers line up to be fed the liquid feed. Photo by Ryan Schapp.

Nance Ranch provides opportunity for WT research

Ryan Schaap March 27, 2012

Web Editor's Note: To view photos of the ranch, click here. The Nance Ranch Feedlot Research unit in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Science gives students and professors the ability to research...

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National Marriage and Divorce rate trends. Graph by The Prairie staff.

WTAMU to host premarital seminar

Jordan Fry March 27, 2012

WTAMU will be hosting a Great Start Premarital Seminar on March 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leann Gables, a Student Counseling Services professional counselor, said the seminar will cover topics such...

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BWA set up table at the JBK on March 26. Photo by Lisa Hellier.

BWA gives out free ribbons for cancer awareness

Lisa Hellier March 27, 2012

The WTAMU Black Women’s Association (BWA) is giving out free ribbons to raise awareness of cancer as well as in support of the upcoming Relay for Life event. They passed out ribbons of various colors...

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Men in dresses work to cure cancer in style

Jessica Chandos March 20, 2012

The Herdsmen Hearts are putting on a cross-dressing fashion show to raise money for Relay for Life. The event will take place on March 20 at 6 p.m. in the JBK commons. There will be a maximum of 20...

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Circle K helps raise money for tetanus vaccines

Ryan Schaap March 20, 2012

Circle K will be raising money for tetanus vaccines through an event called ‘The Race to Eliminate,’ which will take place on March 24. “It’s a disease that is present in third world countries...

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Liz Murray speaking at Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall during Comm Week. Photo by Lisa Hellier.

Liz Murray shares homeless to Harvard experience

Lisa Hellier February 28, 2012

Liz Murray spoke at the Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall for Communication Week on Feb. 21. The Distinguished Lecture Series brought her in to talk about her experiences of homelessness and her journey...

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Professor Conn Thomas’ passion reaps rewards

Ashley Hendrick February 28, 2012

The College of Education and Social Sciences has awarded Dr. Conn Thomas, WTAMU professor of Education, the Geneva Schaeffer Professor of Education and Social Sciences award. The award will allow Thomas...

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WT students preferred spring break activities

Jessica Bartel February 21, 2012

With spring break approaching fast, The USA Travel Guide has identified the top 2012 spring break destinations – Cancun, Amsterdam, London, Jamaica and South Padre Island. However, some WTAMU students...

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Readership WT, Chili’s partner to help community

Dino Griego February 21, 2012

On Feb. 20-22, Readership WT—Community Service (RCS), in partnership with Chili’s Grill and Bar Restaurant, will sponsor a “give back to the community” event. During these three days, from 10:45...

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Cher Graham and her daughter Sommer. Photo by Cher Graham.

This Week in Photos: WT Moms and Kids

Jordan Fry February 14, 2012

Check out this week's photos of WT mothers and their kids! To read about WT moms, click here.

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WTAMUs Got Talent. Logo courtesy of Comm Week 2012.

Communication Week presents “WT’s Got Talent”

Jessica Bartel February 14, 2012

WTAMU’s Communication Department will be holding Communication Week  2012from Feb. 20-23. The theme chosen for this year is “WTAMU’s Got Talent”. The annual series of events will run Monday...

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