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The current 2023-2024 McNair Scholars picture from left, Wendy Nayeli Galvan, Veronica Torres, Jolina Lopez, Stephanie Espinoza, Nadia Reyna, Yadhira Yaya Avalos, Alejandro Mata, Annali Flores, Kara Ramirez, Castina Dobbins, Samuel Issac and Marty Kacsh. Not pictured are Raquel Chavez and Michelle Truong.

Meet a Few McNair Scholars

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

A unique program that West Texas A&M University has adopted since 1999 is the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, more commonly associated with the McNair Scholars Program. The...

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Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus in her office.

Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

Dr. Nicole M. Butkovich Kraus is an assistant professor of sociology at the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. Dr. Kraus teaches a variety of sociology courses, and her research...

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#6 Shakell Brown runs in after receiving a touchdown pass from #16 Kanon Gibson during a game against the Adams State Grizzlies in September. Brown’s teammates celebrate in the background while the opposing team looks on.

Root for the home team

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter September 22, 2023

West Texas A&M University’s campus was flooded with maroon tents and the smell of burgers on a grill wafted through the streets. The big day had finally arrived. The Buffs were back in town. The...

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Press Pass Sports

New football jerseys spark attention across campus

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter September 21, 2023

The jersey a team wears is often the first impression that a team gives to their fans. The West Texas A&M University football team recently unveiled a new jersey for this season. The new jerseys added...

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Beyond the 9-to-5 with Dr. Farren

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor September 20, 2023

Dr. Gene Farren has been a West Texas A&M University professor since 2017. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2006 with a bachelor's of science degree in psychology, a master's degree...

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Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal

Ask the Professor: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2023

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Anirban Pal teaches fundamental engineering and programming courses at West Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering. Dr. Pal’s research interests...

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Prepare To Pom

Jeanine Fabbri and Karree Belmares September 16, 2023

Football season is here and what better way to cheer on the Buff’s this season than by learning from the squad who does it best?  The Prairie News entertainment reporters Jeanine Fabbri and Karree...

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Behind the Interview: Corrin Davis

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter September 12, 2023

From the sidelines of high school football games and West Texas A&M University athletic events, conducting athletic-related interviews as well as being a full-time student, WT senior Corrin Davis has...

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Top left to right: Kara Ramirez, Stephanie Espinoza. Bottom left to right: Alexa Rojas, Nayeli Galvan.

WT seniors share tips for new students

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2023

New classes, new people and a new environment can be a lot for any new student coming to West Texas A&M University. Luckily, with years of experience comes knowledge, and a few WT students shared tips...

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What is football?

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter September 5, 2023

The West Texas A&M University 2023 football season kicked off Sept. 2. Despite football’s popularity, many people don’t know much about it. Football can have a different meaning to each individual...

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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, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor 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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