On Oct. 27, 2025, Dr. Ben Carson delivered an inaugural speech at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, TX. Carson was introduced by West Texas A&M University (WT) Vice President of Philanthropy...

On Nov. 4, 2025, Texas held its biannual ratification election, with 17 amendments being proposed. Early voting opened Oct. 20 and remained open until Oct. 31. As stated in Article 17 of the Texas Constitution,...

Most of us know the popular song by Toto, “Africa,” that tells the story of a man experiencing Africa and falling in love. I always loved the song but I never quite understood what he was talking about...

Residents from across the Texas Panhandle gathered in downtown Amarillo on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a “No Kings” rally, joining a nationwide movement focused on civic participation and community engagement....

In June of 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) announced its Educator’s Excellence Initiative (EEI), which gave Region 16 educators a 50% reduction in tuition and fees. In September, the initiative...

On Oct. 14, 2025, West Texas A&M University’s (WT) Student Government (SGA) hosted a small-business market in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center (JBK). The market allowed student entrepreneurs to...

When I heard that Charlie Kirk was shot dead, I was stunned. Regardless of one’s view of him, this sudden violence feels like an assault on civic discourse. I was born in 1993, so 9/11 was a defining...

On Sept. 25, 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) hosted its 51st Career and Internship Expo. The event was planned and organized by The Office of Career and Professional Development, and took place...

In 1910, West Texas State Normal College was established in Canyon, Texas, and 115 years later, the institution continues to grow. Now named West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), registrar records show...

Back in March of 2023, West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler blocked Spectrum WT, the university’s LGBTQ+ Straight Alliance student organization, from hosting a drag show. And now...

Greenlighting started on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. WT has started a process to help students ease the experience of registering for their classes. Going to college can be a hard experience, but WT Advising...

In recent memory, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, or ICE, has been increasingly thorough in its processes of detainment. This has led to increasing hostility and wariness of some of the...