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Agriculture is Diversity

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 14, 2022

Throughout the 21st century, American society has progressed leaps and bounds more inclusively and diversely when compared to the past 100 years. The agriculture industry, a rural profession, is a path...

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The Harrington Academic Hall, Amarillo Center sits on Tyler street in Downtown Amarillo as the meeting place for the Continuum of Care committee meeting location. (Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022)

Unhoused people feel the impact of WT

Marcus Rogers, Reporter August 31, 2022

West Texas A&M University’s, Meg L. DeJong-Shier is helping serve the most often underlooked individuals in society, unhoused people in the Amarillo area. Amarillo, Texas is often forgotten in...

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Gender studies at WT: A collaborative experience

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter April 20, 2022

The Gender Studies Program at West Texas A&M University allows students of any major to attain a professional certificate in Gender Studies. The certificate has only been a part of WT’s curriculum...

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One step at a time: Life as a biology major

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2022

Farzana Zahir, a senior pre-med biology major at West Texas A&M University. Zahir plans to go to medical school, a journey that requires a lot of preparation. In addition to studying, Zahir is also...

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Beyond ‘Blue’s Clues’: The story of Steve Burns

Beyond ‘Blue’s Clues’: The story of Steve Burns

Jeanine Fabbri, Former Multimedia Reporter March 29, 2022

Steve Burns, inaugural host of the Nick Jr. show, “Blue's Clues,” is coming to West Texas A&M University on April 5 to speak as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. After “Blue’s Clues”...

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Dogs are the new probiotics for humans

Jeanine Fabbri, Former Multimedia Reporter March 12, 2022

Did you know you have a greater life expectancy if you own a dog? Dogs might be the new probiotic for humans. The physical and mental health benefits of owning a dog greatly overcome the negatives. According...

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The wardrobe staple of Spring 2022: The slip dress

Filiberto Avila, Contributor March 5, 2022

As fashion lovers, we must accept that trends and styles come and go. However, there are a few that have endured, like the little black dress, miniskirts and denim jackets, to name a few. In recent...

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Book review: ‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’

Kaylee Jo Neeley, Social Media and Website Manager March 3, 2022

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is a historical fantasy novel that begins in the year 1714. The character of Adeline “Addie” LaRue, a young artist with many dreams, has to make a life-altering...

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The most positive day of the year

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter March 2, 2022

Mark Twain once said, “I can live two months on a good compliment.” Did you know there is a World Compliment Day? It occurs every year on March 1 and is a “global initiative to create the most positive...

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College of Engineering professorship: Solving problems and serving others

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter February 16, 2022

Dr. Anitha Subburaj, assistant professor of electrical engineering at West Texas A&M University, was recently appointed to a newly-endowed professorship for research in engineering, computer science...

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Should you change your major?

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter February 9, 2022

Some people have known their career path since the first grade, but many are still in the process of figuring out their career during their college years. Having difficulties when deciding on a career...

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Kirsten Wood and her horse, Chandler, pose for a photo after winning the 2021 Collegiate Limited Non-Pro Stock Horse of Texas World Championship title. (Photo/High Cotton Promotions)

Consistency: The key to a world championship title

Paige Brandon, Contributor January 31, 2022

As a transfer student from Northeastern Junior College in Colorado, Kirsten Wood, a junior agribusiness major, is new to West Texas A&M University. Yet, she has made quite a name for herself during...

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