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WT Theatre program performs ‘Charlie Brown’

WT Theatre program performs ‘Charlie Brown’

Amanda Koontz November 12, 2014

West Texas A&M University Theater Department performs “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” the musical, an adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip series, “Peanuts.”   Directed...

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WRCA hosts annual rodeo

WRCA hosts annual rodeo

Russell Sanderson November 12, 2014

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association held their 19th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Nov. 6-9. It was a massive event, with spectators from all over the country in attendance. Ranch companies from...

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Health concerns arise following Ebola outbreak

Health concerns arise following Ebola outbreak

Daisy Garcia November 12, 2014

The world is currently facing the biggest Ebola outbreak in history. Ebola is affecting many countries, more so in West Africa. Approximately half of those who have been exposed to Ebola have died.   “The...

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More non-traditional students attending college

More non-traditional students attending college

Jessica Vallegos November 12, 2014

Non-traditional students of all ages are finding their way to colleges across the country more and more each semester, with West Texas A&M University seeing a growing and diverse community in reagards...

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Senior students plan for fall semester graduation

Senior students plan for fall semester graduation

Megan Moore November 12, 2014

It’s fueled by caffeine, all-nighters, tears, patience and frustration. Quitting is not an option to those who are truly dedicated. It’s this dedication and passion that keeps the drive going....

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PPHM hosts party to celebrate Georgia O’Keeffe

PPHM hosts party to celebrate Georgia O’Keeffe

Erin Mastoras November 12, 2014

Georgia O’Keeffe once was the professor of the Art Department at West Texas A&M University back in 1914 when it still was West Texas Normal College. Miss O’Keeffe moved west for Texas from...

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Seniors Lauren Bevan and Kameryn Hayes lead the Lady Buffs into the LSC conference tournament Nov. 13-15 at The Box.

Bevan and Hayes offensive leaders on Senior Day

Alyssa Bonner November 12, 2014

Seniors Lauren Bevan and Kameryn Hayes led the Lady Buffs volleyball team to a three-set sweep of the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Senior Day, Nov. 8, in “The Box.” They ended their volleyball...

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WT football team moves beyond academic fraud

WT football team moves beyond academic fraud

Alyssa Bonner November 5, 2014

After allegations of a violation of academic integrity, the football program and athletic department at West Texas A&M University are taking steps to move forward.   The allegations made...

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WT starts Rifle Club to teach safety and control

WT starts Rifle Club to teach safety and control

Alyssa Bonner November 5, 2014

Colton Meyer, along with other students at West Texas A&M University, recently began the WT Trap and Skeet Club, which will compete in shooting events and teach gun safety.   “Most of...

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WT Forensics goes global ‘one quarter at a time’

WT Forensics goes global ‘one quarter at a time’

Megan Moore November 5, 2014

The walls collapsed, and just like that more than 1,000 workers were injured. Just like that at least 142 workers perished under heaps of rubble. Bangladesh is one of the world’s leading garment...

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Herdsmen to raise money for live mascot habitat

Herdsmen to raise money for live mascot habitat

Russell Sanderson November 5, 2014

  Those faithful to West Texas A&M University know Thunder XI, the current live mascot for WT. She is an embodiment of WT’s school spirit. She is the symbol for WT, and is known...

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Understanding the First Amendment is essential

Understanding the First Amendment is essential

November 5, 2014

Over the past ten years, there have been numerous world events that have made headlines across multiple media outlets. There have been new presidents elected, votes concerning gay marriage and Ebola outbreaks,...

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