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Education more accessible with online programs

Education more accessible with online programs

David Duenes February 18, 2015

Receiving a college education is becoming more accessible. In the past, students had to make time to get to class, make sure they knew what room they were in and write notes by hand until class let out....

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Public forum inspires change

Public forum inspires change

Kaley Green February 18, 2015

West Texas A&M University’s Political Science Club hosted a public forum titled 'Profiling: Why?' last Thursday night in the Senate Chamber inside of the Jack B. Kelley Student Center. Many...

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UPD investigates three reported assaults at WT (UPDATED)

UPD investigates three reported assaults at WT (UPDATED)

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter February 18, 2015

Update: On Tuesday, Feb. 17, UPD issued a statement that 21-year-old Terrell Maurice Mason of Canyon was arrested without incident and booked into the Randall County Jail. Mason is a WTAMU student but...

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Communication Department hosts annual Communication Week

Communication Department hosts annual Communication Week

David Duenes February 13, 2015

The spring semester is in full force, and in the Department of Communication at West Texas A&M University it is time to celebrate with a week of events.  The Mass Communication and Communication programs,...

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Buffs battle TAMUK Javelinas for a 74-68 victory

Buffs battle TAMUK Javelinas for a 74-68 victory

Russell Sanderson February 11, 2015

The Buffs added another one to the win column by defeating the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas on Feb. 7 in a hard fought shoot out. The game was a back and forth slugfest, with each team trading...

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‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ takes the stage

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ takes the stage

Megan Moore February 11, 2015

A world of wit and pleasure where eating a muffin is the best solution to solving a problem was brought to the stage as “The Importance of Being Earnest” opened Thursday, Feb. 5. The performance...

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ACE program helps students

ACE program helps students

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter February 11, 2015

West Texas A&M University currently has a partnership with a scholarship program in Amarillo known as Achievement through Commitment to Education. ACE was established in 1994 at Palo Duro High...

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PULSE hosts Sexual Responsibility week in JBK

PULSE hosts Sexual Responsibility week in JBK

Preston Thomas February 11, 2015

The Texas Panhandle has an unfortunate problem, one that many school systems fail to properly educate young teens about. Sex Education is a touchy topic in the area; schools, teachers and parents differ...

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Lady Buffs defeat Javelinas for ninth straight win

Lady Buffs defeat Javelinas for ninth straight win

Russell Sanderson February 11, 2015

The Lady Buffs defeated the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas 81 to 57 this past weekend on Feb. 7. The Lady Buffs improved to 18-2 overall on the season with a 9-1 LSC record.   The Lady...

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UPD makes arrest in improper photography case

UPD makes arrest in improper photography case

David Duenes February 4, 2015

West Texas A&M University Police made an arrest on Jan. 22 after it was reported that there was a suspicious looking man in the Virgil Henson Activity Center Women’s locker room the day prior. The...

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Vocal Arts Week showcases WT School of Music

Vocal Arts Week showcases WT School of Music

Daisy Garcia February 4, 2015

On Jan. 21 through Jan. 24, West Texas A&M University School of Music hosted a free event known as Vocal Arts Week. The purpose of the event was to help inform and advance the vocal arts at WT. Guest...

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Study Abroad Fair provides information for travel

Study Abroad Fair provides information for travel

Daisy Garcia February 4, 2015

Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in a foreign nation and take in the allure and culture...

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