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After the 46th annual Pigskin Revue, the WT Student Government Association will light the eternal flame to bring back a homecoming tradition.

Homecoming tradition will be rekindled

Carlie Rutledge October 7, 2024

West Texas A&M University is rekindling an old tradition at this year's Homecoming Week activities. The lighting of the Eternal Flame has not happened in the past five years. The WT Student Government...

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Pigskin Revue to celebrate homecoming court, students and traditions.

Celebrate Buff Spirit At This Year’s Pigskin Revue Celebration

Kerrigan Jensen October 7, 2024

The 46th Pigskin Revue Celebration at West Texas A&M University will be held at the White Buffalo near Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11th from 6:30-9pm.. The WT Pigskin Revue Celebration...

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Organización Estudiantil: Asociación de Profesionales Latinos para América (ALPFA)

Organización Estudiantil: Asociación de Profesionales Latinos para América (ALPFA)

Bradley Pollock October 4, 2024

¿Qué es la Asociación de Profesionales Latinos para América (ALPFA)? ¿Puedes contarnos sobre la misión y los valores fundamentales de ALPFA? La declaración de misión es empoderar a los líderes...

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens up Oct. 1 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Everything to know about FAFSA

Carlie Rutledge October 3, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form students fill out to apply for federal aid, such as grants, work-study funds and loans. It is free and should take students less than an hour...

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WTAMU students participate in the 2024 Fall Gather — Mia Encinias, George Graybill, Hayden Holwick, Kaden Husband, Makenzie Norden, Jett Mizer, and Rebecca Tracy, gather around during the event with Doc.

Fall Gather unites the community with agricultural education

McKenna Murphy October 2, 2024

Despite the less-than-ideal weather, the annual Fall Gather at West Texas A&M University saw an incredible turnout. The event, held on Sept. 21, brought together students, families, agricultural producers...

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A student on one of WT's Flag Football teams runs away from a defender during the middle of a game on Sept. 18, 2024 at Buffalo Sports Field.

Football for everyone

Michael Kidd October 2, 2024

On Sept. 18, 2024, West Texas A&M University students gathered at Buffalo Sport Park to play football together. Through WT’s intramural sports program, student-athletes and football enthusiasts have...

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Alex Viana: Conectando Texas con sueños de alta velocidad

Alex Viana: Conectando Texas con sueños de alta velocidad

Bradley Pollock October 1, 2024

Alex Viana es un estudiante de tercer año en la Universidad de West Texas A&M, la carrera de ingeniería civil. Viana es originario de Texas y desde pequeño ha soñado con proyectos ambiciosos de...

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For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper, The Canadian Record. This film explains the daily hardships it faces and the dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle today.

For The Record; A Story of a Newspaper

Kerrigan Jensen September 30, 2024

For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper called The Canadian Record, the daily hardships it faces and dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle...

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West Texas A&M University Students prepare to rush onto the field of Bain-Schaefer Stadium during the third annual "Stampede" on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Joining the stampede

Michael Kidd September 26, 2024

A horde of West Texas A&M University students in matching white T-shirts laughed and cheered outside the Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Sedrick Knowlton, the Associate...

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TELUS: The New Mental Health App for WT Students

TELUS: The New Mental Health App for WT Students

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Journalist September 23, 2024

The Texas A&M University system has recently made available a mental health app called TELUS, free for all students, including students at West Texas A&M University. TELUS is an app that helps...

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Explore your possibilities and connect with over 100 employers at the Career and Internship Expo on Sept. 26th.

Explore Your Possibilities at the Career and Internship Expo

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Journalist September 23, 2024

Learn about exciting job opportunities at the Career and Internship Expo at the First United Bank Center on September 26th from 10-2. Sam Langford, Associate Director of Career and Professional Development...

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Staying hydrated is the best way to combat heat exhaustion.  Drinking fluids before becoming thirsty is the best way to be hydrated.

High heat, high risks

Carlie Rutledge September 20, 2024

Texas is known for many things, from its food and scenery to national landmarks like The Alamo. It is also known for its extreme weather, with 2023 being the hottest year recorded, according to the National...

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