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WTAMU student enrollment continues to grow

Daisy Garcia October 8, 2014

West Texas A&M University has increased significantly and sits at the highest level of enrollment in history. Students enrolled aren’t just coming from Texas, but are coming from almost everywhere. “Fifty-seven...

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Embrace your political power by casting a ballot

Embrace your political power by casting a ballot

October 1, 2014

            November just around the corner and the mid-term elections along with it. A student can spend endless hours debating the merits of one party, candidate or issue but it’s...

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Varsity Theatre, a Canyon landmark, has closed

Varsity Theatre, a Canyon landmark, has closed

Erin Webster October 1, 2014

On Sept. 20, 1948 Varsity Theatre opened with the premier of “Triple Threat”. Sixty-six years later, the theatre closed its doors. In late August, the theatre officially shut down due to lack of funding...

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WT mens soccer wins again

WT mens soccer wins again

October 1, 2014

Despite possessing a young team, the West Texas A&M men’s soccer teams have been able to re- bound after having a three game winning streak snapped by St. Edwards on Sept. 20. As of...

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WT students balance work on top of school work

WT students balance work on top of school work

Alyssa Bonner October 1, 2014

It has been said before that a college student can only have two of the following things: good grades, sleep and a social life. Some college students juggle each of these three things simultaneously,...

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Issues in financial aid arise among WT students

Issues in financial aid arise among WT students

Laura Ness October 1, 2014

Many students at West Texas A&M University have been experiencing difficulties in receiving their financial aid. The financial aid office is also having difficulties in giving the students their financial...

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WT recognizes artists creating custom glass art

WT recognizes artists creating custom glass art

Hope LaFreniere October 1, 2014

                                Night Blow dazzled patrons of the arts...

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The flag of the ISIS, which contains the historical seal of Muhammad on the bottom and above it the Shahada which translates to there is no god but god

Analysis: A primer on the rise of the Islamic State

Preston Thomas October 1, 2014

With their rapid capture of territory in Iraq and Syria, and the wave of violence and barbarism following along with them, the extremists known as the Islamic State have quickly gained notoriety in ...

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Buffs journey to Angelo State to battle Rams

Buffs journey to Angelo State to battle Rams

Tyler Anderson September 26, 2014

After getting their first win of the 2014 season at AT&T Stadium, the West Texas A&M Buffaloes football team have a chance to right the ship. However, standing in the way of the Buffs on Sept....

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Men’s golf team starts season

Men’s golf team starts season

Megan Moore September 24, 2014

The West Texas A&M University’s Men’s Golf team began their season on a home course playing at the Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational at Tascosa Golf Club on Sept. 15-16. Freshman Oscar Spolander...

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Sorority members pose at the Greek Glow recruitment party.

Sororities implement new by-law for social media

Megan Moore September 24, 2014

Sororities on the campus of West Texas A&M University approached Greek Recruitment week in a new way this semester. They participated in a social media black out. “Every year they have some...

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Freshman Mechanical Engineering major Marcus Preuninger waits for his laundry to finish.

Laundry maintenance issues arise in dormitories

John Blundell September 24, 2014

As students go about their college lives, they end up doing laundry. However, recently a number of on-campus residents have found this regular, mundane task far more difficult than usual, as extended...

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