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Robert and David Dueñes make preperations for the Monday premiere of “The Handsome Man Show.”

Brothers reignite morning show on 91.1 The One

Josh Collins September 10, 2014

A feeling of pure electricity runs through the air as two brothers sit side by side in the rising sunlight. Each weekday morning, they must awake before the break of dawn and arrive on campus before...

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Richard Hannay (left), played by Brandon Dawson, pleads silence from Margaret (right), played by Rachel Townsen during evening prayers with Crofter (center), played by Dakota Brown.

Theatre department presents ‘The 39 Steps’ play

Josh Collins September 10, 2014

An ordinary man convicted of murder in the first degree stomps through the misty Scottish moors in the midnight hour. Having not slept in days, his only motivation is his knowledge that he has the...

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Crime rate drops on campus

Crime rate drops on campus

Russell Sanderson September 10, 2014

  Crime rate has a certain place in the brains and thought processes for the students and faculty of WT. Like anywhere else, people want to feel safe where they have to be for extended periods...

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Students should examine, debate personal views

Students should examine, debate personal views

September 10, 2014

With the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaching, questions arise about what role patriotism plays in the life of a student attending college. Most undergraduates are going to have been...

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Buffs to host Tarleton Texans

Buffs to host Tarleton Texans

Tyler Anderson September 10, 2014

While the West Texas A&M football team endured a rough start to their 2014 season against CSU-Pueblo, the Buffs return for a home tilt against Lone Star Conference rival Tarleton State on Sept. 13....

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Adjuncts among WT faculty

Adjuncts among WT faculty

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

Accessibility of professors is something that is often essential to students at the university level. Office hours are sometimes crucial, and at times required, to being successful in the college classroom....

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“The Maroon Platoon performs the Haka during last season’s Pink Out football game.”

WTAMU carries on rituals

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

The spirit of WT and some of its traditions are coming back to life as various sports seasons are underway.  From volleyball to football, and other sports in between, Buff fans are coming back together...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT opens with CSU-Pueblo

Tyler Anderson September 3, 2014

Despite facing a tough opening slate and coming off a three-way quarterback battle, Head Coach Mike Nesbitt and the West Texas A&M Buffalo football team appear up to the challenge for the 2014...

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Photo Courtesy of Rileigh Elder Rileigh Elder rounds a barrel on her horse Diamond in Pueblo, Colo.

Rodeo takes work, dedication

Alyssa Bonner September 3, 2014

Walking into the arena, a million thoughts cross her mind. Is this arena big or small? What kind of setup is this? She watches the calves to see what they’re like, knowing she must outsmart the calf...

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Entertainment. Art by Chris Brockman.

New iPhone revealed

Cheyenne Black September 3, 2014

For months there have been rumors swirling around about the new features that Apple has added to the iPhone 6. Each year Apple releases the next generation of the smartphone. Though this year, Apple...

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Photo courtesy of Alex Montoya Alex Montoya experiencing living the life of a study student.

WTAMU student travels to China for internship

Megan Moore September 3, 2014

There are more than 24 million people who gaze upon the bright lights of Shanghai, China and call it home. Others travel there to embrace the rich culture, indulge in the cuisine or simply take on...

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The Paper Crane hosts new Back-to-School Bash

Amanda Koontz September 3, 2014

The Paper Crane, a local art gallery and coffee shop, hosted their first Back-to-School Bash to benefit area schools on Friday, Aug. 29. The event was held to fundraise school supplies needed for...

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