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Intramurals: The Other Athletes on Campus

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter October 3, 2023

With the West Texas A&M University football team busy with their season, there are still other athletes on campus to cheer on: the students who play intramurals. Intramurals are a way that all students...

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WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

WT faces two new lawsuits in alleged police cover-up

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor September 27, 2023

West Texas A&M University faces two new lawsuits from former and current employees alleging that the university covered up and retaliated against them for an investigation of sexual discrimination...

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The current 2023-2024 McNair Scholars picture from left, Wendy Nayeli Galvan, Veronica Torres, Jolina Lopez, Stephanie Espinoza, Nadia Reyna, Yadhira Yaya Avalos, Alejandro Mata, Annali Flores, Kara Ramirez, Castina Dobbins, Samuel Issac and Marty Kacsh. Not pictured are Raquel Chavez and Michelle Truong.

Meet a Few McNair Scholars

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

A unique program that West Texas A&M University has adopted since 1999 is the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, more commonly associated with the McNair Scholars Program. The...

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Infographic by Jo Early

Homecoming nominations how-to

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

Nominations for Homecoming Court are open on BuffLink through Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. Each active student organization can submit nominations for one King and one Queen to represent them during Homecoming elections...

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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, Former Senior Reporter, Former 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

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief 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, Former Senior Reporter, Former 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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