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Nursing students look for stability after graduation

Stephanie Williams November 1, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class College students across the nation are watching the news and trends of the economy and worrying about...

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Marga Gore working at the Financial Aid Office. Photo by Lisa Hellier.

Marga Gore chosen as staff member of the month

Lisa Hellier November 1, 2011

Financial Aid Counselor Marga Gore was named as WT Staff Member of the Month. "Marga is a hard worker. She is always doing something,“ Terri Faver, a financial counselor, said. At the Financial...

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Buffs on the loose: This Week in Photos

Buffs on the loose: This Week in Photos

Alex Montoya November 1, 2011

The miscellaneous photos for this week. Read the related stories here: Amendment will expand the ability to finance student loans Campus residents get relief from warmer weather Tech Club hosts...

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Korrie Talley, the winner of last year’s Call of Duty Tournament, practices to keep his title. Photo by Kati Watson.

Tech Club hosts annual video game tournament

Jes Roskens November 1, 2011

The WTAMU Technology Club will be throwing its annual fall video-game tournament on Nov. 12 at noon. The event, sponsored by Best Buy, Pizza Hut and the WT Business Department, will be held at the...

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(L-R) Dr. James Webb , Dr. Patrick O’Brien and Dan Garcia. Photo by Krystina Martinez.

Dr. O’Brien wins Tricycle Race

Krystina Martinez November 1, 2011

On Oct. 31, WTAMU administrators faced off in a tricycle race to benefit the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC). Dr. Patrick O’Brien took first place. “We decided to increase the excitement...

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Some internships for WT Tech and Science Majors

Jes Roskens October 25, 2011

The Texas Panhandle is not a place known for being a huge technology hub, but that does not mean that there are not job and internship opportunities open to WTAMU technology students. “It (technology)...

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Daniel Angloher plays against Midwestern State. Photo by Melissa Bauer-Herzog.

WTAMU attracts athletes from around the world

Melissa Bauer-Herzog October 25, 2011

While the United States has struggled with its political image in recent years, its reputation when it comes to college sports both for the athletes and the fans is still intact. And this reputation...

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Mark Herrera.

Mark Herrera wins the year’s first Prairie Puzzle Competition!

Georgia Romig October 24, 2011

Congratulations to Mark Herrera for winning our first puzzle page competition of the year! Turn in a completed Puzzle Page (Page 7) to win a $10 iTunes card!

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Combs helps recruit international students to WT

Kimberly Crist October 18, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class In 1975, the International Student Office  at WTAMU was created by Jack Muthersbough, a professor in...

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WT Honors Program will travel to Carlsbad Caverns

Rubi Valencia October 18, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class Students in WT’s Honors Program will soon be packing their bags for an adventure at the Guadalupe Mountains...

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Jodi Thomas helps WT students with writing skills

Lisa Hellier October 18, 2011

Jodi Thomas was speaking at a library grand opening in 2003 when Russell C. Long, then the president of WTAMU, walked up and asked to speak to her.  Thomas, a writer, thought that he wanted to write a...

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Photo courtesy of M. Scott Craig.

WT alumnus publishes book

Lisa Hellier October 4, 2011

In “Cacoethes” the author, M. Scott Craig, uses a collection of fiction and poetry to guide readers through a relationship and tells of love along with the positive and negative obstacles and experiences...

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