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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

Slaughter’s Sports Talk

Nathan Slaughter April 1, 2014

Johnny Manziel takes an unorthodox approach to presenting his game. Manziel, also known as Johnny Football, seems to have a unique ability in taking the world by storm. He shocked the world,...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT participates in Global News Relay

Cheyenne Black April 1, 2014

“I know they will be proud to say they participated in this global event that only three universities in the entire United States were a part of,” George Lozano, senior Advertising and Public Relations...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Students look forward to Shack-A-Thon

BJ Brittain April 1, 2014

For the sixth year in a row, the West Texas A&M University campus will be covered with small cardboard dwellings as students participate in Shack-A-Thon 6.0. At Shack-A-Thon, students are invited...

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Plus INT Logo (Square Version). Art by Chris Brockman.

Plus INT #31 Show Notes

Georgia Romig March 28, 2014

Want to listen to the episode? Click here! This episode was recorded on March 25, 2013. This episode is 29.1 MB. This episode is 1 hour and 3 minutes long. This episode uses the song Chip for...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

A note from the Student Body President

Leif Knippers March 27, 2014

Buffs, West Texas A&M University has evaluated our advising services department and has suggested there be an increase in the Advising Fee: $15/student per fall and spring semester and a $7.50...

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Varsity Theatre in Canyon is closing on May 1.

Canyon’s Varsity Theatre to close soon

Laci McGee March 25, 2014

“It makes me really sad,” Mattie McAlavy, a senior English major, said. “I’m quite fond of The Varsity – it has a certain charm that you just don’t get at bigger, chain theaters. Admittedly,...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Students don’t take advantage of WT

March 25, 2014

There are a number of advantages that come with living in a college town, whether or not one actually attends classes. However, some of these perks are not taken advantage of like they should be. One...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT’s Professional Student Designers club

Abbey Spruill March 25, 2014

On March 16, twenty posters created by students of the Professional Student Designers club were hung on the walls of the Cornette Library in a showcase of graphic design and literature coming together. The...

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View of the pantry in the CORE office.

Buffs Can food pantry opens on WT campus

Laci McGee March 25, 2014

March 18 was the West Texas A&M food pantry grand opening.  Buffs Can is available for use by any WTAMU student that has need of it.  The pantry will be open twice a week: Tuesdays from 11 to...

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Students on the Readership trip in Uganda pose for a picture. Top row (left to right): Dylan Wilhelm, Lora Stewart, Jesus Alfredo Rosendo, Trenton Allen and Mason Paetzold. Second row (left to right): Abigail Betts, Jackie Brockman, Kathya Saenz, Francesco Lo Sauro and Mateus Barbosa da Silva. Bottom row (left to right): Casey Watson and Alejandra Hernandez.

Freshman Readership students return

Alyssa Bonner March 25, 2014

  Eleven freshman students and one senior peer leader embarked on a journey to Uganda over spring break. The freshman students were given the opportunity to travel abroad upon being the finalists...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Student president runoff elections

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter March 25, 2014

Student elections have been going on at West Texas A&M University and a runoff election will be required to decide who will be the student body president. A runoff election must take place when...

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The LEXFA All-Stars go through warmup drills before the game.

Amarillo Venom rout LEXFA, 109 to 31

David Lewis March 25, 2014

The Amarillo Venom made their home debut at the Amarillo Civic Center on March 23. The LEXFA All-Stars of Mexico came to town and took part in the inaugural International Arena Championship game that...

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