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Opinion

Born This Way; the truth behind DEI bans

Born This Way; the truth behind DEI bans

Ashlyn Harvell, Contributor April 30, 2025

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 Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into order the action...

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Flyer for CSAW Hayden Pedigo concert. (Taken from wtamu.edu)

Hayden Pedigo: songs that tell a western story

Miguel Hinojosa, Contributor April 23, 2025

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Hayden Pedigo, avant-garde musician born and raised in Amarillo, Texas...

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Photo of WT’s bus route around campus.

No more parking excuses: let’s talk about the shuttle

Jade Ramos, Contributor April 16, 2025

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. Let’s talk about parking. For three semesters I have heard the same...

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Speak freely, if you can

Speak freely, if you can

Jo Early May 3, 2024

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. The freedom of speech and the freedom of the press are two of five...

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Canyon’s Cup: searching for Canyon’s best brew

Canyon’s Cup: searching for Canyon’s best brew

Jade Ramos May 1, 2024

Coffee plays an important role in my life. I go to coffee shops for dates, meetings, to study and sometimes just because I need some interaction. Because of this, I have been to each of the coffee shops...

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Looking for a show to watch over spring break?

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?

Michael Kidd March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m exhausted. I desperately need some time to relax on the couch...

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Sí se pudo

Sí se pudo

Blass Guerrero December 8, 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 started at West Texas A&M University in August 2020 during the...

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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,...

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Graduating from WT: The lessons, pitfalls and triumphs

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor 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...

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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...

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Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”

Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”

Allexa Zwinck, Contributor 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...

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"Be thankful throughout the holiday season and give back."

Opinion: A time of greediness

Kaelin Collar, Reporter 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,...

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