The Prairie News

Leading a Public University

Walter V. Wendler • May 1, 2023

I will resume the reflections on university research next week. University leaders are required to make bold and innovative decisions. Never has innovation in higher education been needed more. However,...

Graduating from WT: The lessons, pitfalls and triumphs

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • April 28, 2023

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. I came to West Texas A&M University from the United Kingdom in...

Opinion: Shock at the cancellation of the drag show

Rachel Carmona, Contributor • March 27, 2023

By Women's March Executive Director, Rachel Carmona The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Texans, especially...

Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”

Allexa Zwinck • March 21, 2023

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. On March 20, 2023 West Texas A&M University President, Walter Wendler...

Opinion: A time of greediness

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. As winter quickly approaches and Christmas is right around the corner,...

Opinion: Leaving WT

Marcus Rogers, Reporter • November 30, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. I am finally graduating, and after four and half years, I am leaving...

Opinion: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” review (with interviews)

Victoria Fatiregun, Senior Reporter, Editor-in-Chief • November 26, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. On Nov. 11, I went to see "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" and I thoroughly...

Opinion: Your thoughts and prayers got us here.

Lauren Stovall, Guest Writer • November 23, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Right around midnight on Nov 20, 2022, as the day turned to the Transgender...

Opinion: Save time at the airport, take the train

Marcus Rogers, Reporter • November 23, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. MILWAUKEE- The most significant travel times of the year occur from...

Opinion: Holiday gift ideas for your loved ones

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. With the holiday season just around the corner, you are probably trying...

Opinion: I fled Texas, and I am okay with it

Marcus Rogers, Reporter • November 16, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. In 2021, 8.2% of the 332 million Americans moved. The numbers for 2022...

Opinion: Shampoo for skincare

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator • November 13, 2022

Anti-Dandruff shampoo being used for skincare There have been several reviews on the Nizoral Anti-Dandruff shampoo for fungal acne. This week, I decided to give the product a review of my own. When...