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The 2024 Election results: what students need to know

The 2024 Election results: what students need to know

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

Four years after President Joe Biden beat out former President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 election, Vice President Kamala Harris took on the challenge herself following Biden’s stepping down as the...

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Osborn shared his experiences while serving in the U.S. Army during 9/11, being deployed to Iraq during a turbulent time and how he and his team helped the Iraqi farmers.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Ben Osborn

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2024

Ben Osborn is a general studies major at West Texas A&M University and served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2005. After 23 years, Osborn returned to WT to finish school and is set to graduate next...

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With construction happening in and around campus, WT urges students and faculty to be cautious.

Construction in and around campus

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter November 7, 2024

Construction began on West Texas A&M University’s Geneva Schaeffer Education Building on May 13. A couple of years ago, as part of the historic $125 million One West comprehensive fundraising campaign,...

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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, Multimedia Reporter 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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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, Contributor 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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Registering to vote: how students can

Registering to vote: how students can

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is approaching quickly, so the time to register to vote is nearing an end. Voters have the option of voting at the polls, in person or sending in their ballot by mail. The...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

Student Organization Spotlight: Criminal Justice Association

JoLina Lopez April 25, 2024

  With a threefold mission focused on personal growth, community engagement and professional development, the Criminal Justice Association provides a platform for students to delve into the...

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WT student wins $25,000 dollar scholarship from Chick-fil-A

WT student wins $25,000 dollar scholarship from Chick-fil-A

Jo Early March 1, 2024

Chick-fil-A awarded one of its team members, West Texas A&M University graduate student Fam Tial, a $25,000 scholarship on March 1 at the Georgia Street Chick-fil-A restaurant in Amarillo. Chick-fil-A...

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Go out and vote: the right and responsibility

Go out and vote: the right and responsibility

Maddox Nite February 28, 2024

As 2024 is a presidential election year, the poll locations will face heavy traffic, with some in attendance voting for the first time. For those of voting age, the primary election for the 13th congressional...

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Artist Georgia O'Keeffe met Ted Reid during her time in Canyon.

Unpublished O’Keeffe letters unveiled at the Cornette Library

Jo Early November 16, 2023

The Friends of the Cornette Library hosted an event on Nov. 15 where the library displayed six unpublished personal letters penned by artist Georgia O’Keeffe. From 1916 to 1918, O’Keeffe taught at...

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Wendler said he was trying to “bite off too much” on the new textbook policy

Wendler said he was trying to “bite off too much” on the new textbook policy

Blass Guerrero November 14, 2023

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler met with the Faculty Senate on Nov. 3 to discuss his new textbook-free policy. Wendler announced the new textbook policy at the beginning of the...

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Members of WT partner with local church to establish food pantry

Filiberto Avila November 13, 2023

Members of the West Texas A&M University and St. Ann's Catholic Church communities will join efforts to establish The Market on Tierra Blanca Street food pantry to help students grappling with the...

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