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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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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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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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Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Blass Guerrero October 20, 2023

A federal judge in Amarillo issued a mixed ruling in the case against West Texas A&M University and President Dr. Walter Wendler for canceling a planned drag show in March to raise funds for The Trevor...

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Hispanic students struggle to obtain bachelor's 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, Staff 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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