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What You Should Know About Anxiety

November 16, 2022

*Sponsored content Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting nearly one in five American adults each year. Symptoms generally do not go away and they can get...

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The benefits of studying abroad

The benefits of studying abroad

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2022

On Nov. 10, 2022, 20 West Texas A&M University students who are a part of Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities and the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences departed...

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After losing the 2020 Presidental Election, President Donald Trumps supporters attacked the United States Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.

Former President subpoenaed as presidential announcement nears

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor November 11, 2022

The Select Committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol in 2021 held its last public hearing on Oct. 13. The hearing didn’t have any live witnesses. Still, the committee voted...

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Everest Cannabis Co’s billboard sits just above S U.S. Hwy 87, driving into Canyon, Tx. (Marcus Rogers/The Prairie News)

Why is there a dispensary advertisement in Canyon?

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 7, 2022

In the last couple weeks of October 2022, several new billboards for Everest Cannabis Co. have popped up along the Interstate 27 corridor and even coming into Canyon. This advertising campaign is promoting...

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Darcy and Brandy wear Fatal Vision Marijuana goggles to spread awareness about drug abuse.

No Excuse for Drug Abuse

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator November 6, 2022

No Excuse for Drug Abuse The ‘No Excuse for Drug Abuse’ table event was hosted by the student medical services as a part of the Health and Wellness Promotion to inform West Texas A&M University...

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Rate of firearm violence in the United States.

Firearm violence in Texas

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2022

Violence throughout the United States has always been prevalent but has begun to increase significantly over the years. A part of the contribution to violence revolves around firearms. As of today, there...

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What is Democracy? Rishi Sunak’s position as new UK PM

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2022

On Oct. 25, 2022, Rishi Sunak was appointed Prime Minister by King Charles III. Rishi Sunak was elected by the Conservative Party to which he belongs. Democracy is defined as a “system of government...

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Washington, DC – May 18, 2021: Demonstrators marching along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House to encourage the Biden administration in ending its support of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

US chooses to interfere in Haiti, again

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 2, 2022

  Haiti, the country that holds the world’s only successful slave-revolt, has been the target of colonial and exploitative powers since its inception. Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moïse, was...

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Editorial: Guidelines for WT persons publishing an Opinion piece

Editorial: Guidelines for WT persons publishing an Opinion piece

Here at The Prairie News, we are the oldest organization on the campus of West Texas A&M University. We are a student-run workplace to help inform students and the WT community about the happenings...

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WT students dress up and talk about their costumes for Halloween on Oct. 31 2022. (Photo/Melanie Garcia)

WT students dress up for Halloween

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator October 31, 2022

WT Students Dress up for Halloween It’s officially spooky season,and in the spirit of Halloween,I decided to walk around West Texas A&M University and ask students who they are dressing up...

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The Randall County Justice Center, located at 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, Texas, is one of the many places where people can vote for General Elections.  Early voting began on Oct. 24 2022 and will end on Oct. 28 2022. Election Day will be on Nov. 8 2022. (Photo/Marcus Rogers)

Why is voting important?

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2022

On Aug. 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, giving voting rights to all Americans. Figures such as Martin Luther King and many other activists fought for these rights....

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Students’ concerns about nuclear war

Students’ concerns about nuclear war

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 28, 2022

The Ukraine and Russia war has been ongoing since Feb. and has no plans to end. The fighting has intensified as Russia is losing ground in Ukraine. Russia has increased attacks on civilians and infrastructure. Russian...

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