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Journey to the past with the Cornette Library

Journey to the past with the Cornette Library

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2023

The Cornette Library unveiled an exhibit in late August, the first of three that will open over the academic year, celebrating the building’s 50th anniversary. The current exhibit is a peek into...

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Damien Sandoval.

Behind the major with Damien Sandoval: The abilities of technological advancements

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2023

Damien Sandoval is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in computer information systems at West Texas A&M University. Sandoval is from Pampa, working long...

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WT says goodbye to textbook purchases

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor September 8, 2023

On Aug. 24, West Texas A&M University announced that students will not be required to buy textbooks starting next year, according to a press release. President of WT, Dr. Walter Wendler, said this...

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Makala Graham.

Behind the major with Makala Graham: The backbone of companies

September 6, 2023

Makala Graham is a junior working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in business management, specializing in human resources at West Texas A&M University. Graham is from Pampa,...

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Buff $mart bootcamp is not your typical lecture

Buff $mart bootcamp is not your typical lecture

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2023

Money Management Bootcamp begins Sept. 5 in the Senate Chamber at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. This six-week financial education course offers four sections: Tuesday sessions at 4:00 p.m. or 5:30...

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WT athletes lend their strength to Perryton

WT athletes lend their strength to Perryton

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2023

Student-athletes from West Texas A&M University and their coaches took a bus from Canyon to Perryton at 7:00 a.m. on Aug. 2. 20 students from the football and volleyball teams and 10 football coaches...

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Hispanic students struggle to obtain bachelors degrees due to financial stress

Hispanic students struggle to obtain bachelor’s degrees due to financial stress

JoLina Lopez, Blass Guerrero, and Julie Chavez May 18, 2023

For many Hispanic people in the Texas Panhandle, pursuing a college education can feel overwhelming. Financial difficulties have been identified as the biggest barrier for Hispanic students looking...

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Former WT Title IX director sues university

Former WT Title IX director sues university

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor May 3, 2023

Former Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Department, Georganna Ecker, is suing West Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System, according to court documents filed on...

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Faculty senate vote in favor of “no confidence” in President Wendler’s leadership

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2023

In March, the faculty senate held a meeting so that each faculty senator could collect reports from their departments on whether to cast a vote of “no-confidence” in Wendler’s leadership. The faculty...

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Young Conservatives of Texas WT chapter logo (Courtesy of YCT-WT)

Young Conservatives of Texas at WTAMU release statement standing with Dr. Wendler

Young Conservatives of Texas West Texas A&M University Chapter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alex Casias Jr., Chapter Chairman March 28, 2023 YCT-WTAMU STANDS WITH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT CANCELING...

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West Texas A&M University students protest at the Original Texans sculpture foundation on March 22 2023 (Photo/Jo Early)

WT students sue president, Texas A&M University System officials

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter, Video and Audio Editor March 24, 2023

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, is suing the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler, after canceling a student organization's charity drag show supporting...

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West Texas A&M University students protest at the “Original Texans” sculpture fountain on March 22 2023. (Photo/Jo Early)

The drag debate continues; multiple beliefs converge on campus

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2023

By Jo Early Dozens of West Texas A&M University students, alumni and supporters gathered today at noon at the “Original Texans” sculpture fountain in response to the message WT President Walter...

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