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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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Student Press Freedom Day 2022

Student Press Freedom Day 2022

Marcus Rogers, Senior Staff February 24, 2022

Journalists around the world face threats for shining light on controversial topic. People not involved with news do not always know how stories are covered and reported on to the public–it's a process. Student...

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Students live in a society where they are told more is better. With this kind of thinking, it's easy to become overwhelmed.

OP/ED: Negative effects of a heavy workload

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter October 9, 2020

From the start of high school to even after college, the majority of young adults fill up their schedules with activities and to-do lists. A typical college schedule includes around 13 hours, a part time...

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Creator of Photo: jplenio

Op/Ed: Six Years, but nothing Wasted

Jeffrey Williams, Reporter September 23, 2020

Heartbreak can feel so crippling. When something you are sure in seemingly slips through your fingers and all you can do is watch. The anger, hurt and confusion you feel can eat you alive. These are all...

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‘Ragnarok’ comes in hot to climate change discussion

‘Ragnarok’ comes in hot to climate change discussion

Olivia Spiezio, Reporter February 14, 2020
On January 31, Netflix premiered the Norwegian language series “Ragnarok.” Featuring a cast of characters who are disabled and in the LGBT community, “Ragnarok” tactfully blends teen drama, Norse mythology, and climate change to provide a unique look at a fictional town staring down the barrel of a modern ragnarok.
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Illustration by Savannah Wesley

Free Speech Zones

Savannah Wesley November 12, 2019

Interpretation of freedom of speech often leads people to think that they can say whatever, whenever, and wherever they want and however they want to. Contrary to that belief, there are limitations...

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@WTAMUPOLICE, @WTspirit, and @wtsquirrels are unofficial Twitter accounts involving WTAMU events.

Social media parody accounts: The musical

Jeffrey Williams November 8, 2019

As much as I would like to provide a musical rendition of social media, I don’t have the ability. As a student here at West Texas A&M University, I am aware of the often humorous parody accounts...

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Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?

Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?

Alyssa Gonzales October 8, 2019

College football is arguably one of the most prominent sports within the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA). The popularity of the sport has only increased over the years as players from various...

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