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Ask the Professor, Mr. Tirey instructor of mathematics
The past present and future of the High Plains Food Bank
The past present and future of the High Plains Food Bank
Snack Pak 4 Kids: a positive impact on the Texas Panhandle
Snack Pak 4 Kids: a positive impact on the Texas Panhandle
Students to headline WTs Media Communication Association series
Students to headline WT’s Media Communication Association series
Photo of produce at Walmart taken by Blass Guerrero.
Government food assistance not enough for families
Students to headline WTs Media Communication Association series
Students to headline WT’s Media Communication Association series
The yarn bombing team posed in front of the Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall on Jan. 16 2022. (Photo/ Victoria Fatiregun)
Service to all and for all
WT’s Bird Scooter rollout exceeds safety expectations
WT’s Bird Scooter rollout exceeds safety expectations
WT Students have mixed feelings about voting
WT Students have mixed feelings about voting
Studying in coffee shops helps WT students focus
Studying in coffee shops helps WT students focus
The past present and future of the High Plains Food Bank
The past present and future of the High Plains Food Bank
The yarn bombing team posed in front of the Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall on Jan. 16 2022. (Photo/ Victoria Fatiregun)
Service to all and for all
Polk Street gets renovations giving more WT students getaways spots
Polk Street gets renovations giving more WT students getaways spots
Local leaders from rural Texas sit down with the Texas Tribune on the campus of Texas Tech University for a discussion about the future of rural Texas. (From right to left, Amarillo mayor Ginger Nelson; Lufkin mayor Mark Hicks; City Councilman from Lubbock, TX, Steve Massengale and editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, Sewell Chan.)
Amarillo Mayor talks about the future of rural Texas
Everest Cannabis Co’s billboard sits just above S U.S. Hwy 87, driving into Canyon, Tx. (Marcus Rogers/The Prairie News)
Why is there a dispensary advertisement in Canyon?
Rate of firearm violence in the United States.
Firearm violence in Texas
After losing the 2020 Presidental Election, President Donald Trumps supporters attacked the United States Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.
Former President subpoenaed as presidential announcement nears
Rishi Sunak in a meeting. London, Britain, April 2022
What is Democracy? Rishi Sunak’s position as new UK PM
Washington, DC – May 18, 2021: Demonstrators marching along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House to encourage the Biden administration in ending its support of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.
US chooses to interfere in Haiti, again
WT Theatre’s Bloody New ‘Sweeney Todd’ to Open Feb. 10
WT Theatre’s Bloody New ‘Sweeney Todd’ to Open Feb. 10
WT Symphonic Band to Perform at National Conference, Tour Dallas Area
WT Symphonic Band to Perform at National Conference, Tour Dallas Area
WT Education Professors Launch Study of Multilingual Students at AISD’s Eastridge Elementary
WT Education Professors Launch Study of Multilingual Students at AISD’s Eastridge Elementary
WT’s Black History Month Celebrations Begin Feb. 1
WT’s Black History Month Celebrations Begin Feb. 1
WT AmeriCorps Members to Deliver Books, Serve in Schools for World Read Aloud Day
WT AmeriCorps Members to Deliver Books, Serve in Schools for World Read Aloud Day
Photo provided by Emily Merrill
Ask the Professor, Mr. Tirey instructor of mathematics
Marisa Garcia
Behind the major with Marisa Garcia: Dance your heart out
WTs Equine Program and Horse Judging team.
WT Horse Judging team continues its legacy
Students gathered in Legacy Hall with Gina Woodward as the moderator with Amelia Balderrama, Colette Lane and Mindi McLain.
Women entrepreneurs talk about being business owners
Koelle Brandenberger standing in front of the company she did her internship at. (Photo/Koelle Brandenberger).
Koelle Brandenberger pursues passion on AgTexas internship
WTs Equine Program and Horse Judging team.
WT Horse Judging team continues its legacy
Koelle Brandenberger standing in front of the company she did her internship at. (Photo/Koelle Brandenberger).
Koelle Brandenberger pursues passion on AgTexas internship
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Looking into the solutions to climate change with Dr. Daniel Cohan
The benefits of studying abroad
The benefits of studying abroad
Students gathered in Legacy Hall with Gina Woodward as the moderator with Amelia Balderrama, Colette Lane and Mindi McLain.
Women entrepreneurs talk about being business owners
Marisa Garcia
Behind the major with Marisa Garcia: Dance your heart out
Pixabay
Looking into the solutions to climate change with Dr. Daniel Cohan
The benefits of studying abroad
The benefits of studying abroad
Where the Wild Things Play (diptych) created by Marcia Tippit for her graduate art exhibition, showing from Nov. 3 to Nov. 30 2022. (Photo/Victoria Fatiregun)
Travel through the Tippit exhibition with your eyes
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Looking into the solutions to climate change with Dr. Daniel Cohan
Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player
Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player
Photo credit to Chase Brady
Homecoming series, head coach Hunter Hughes
Students take part in the stampede and rush the football field.
WT welcomes a new football tradition
Students frustrated by parking situation during football season
Students frustrated by parking situation during football season
Students frustrated by parking situation during football season
Students frustrated by parking situation during football season
Photo Courtesy of KWTS.
A new way to tune into tailgates
Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?
Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?
Quarterback, Nick Gerber runs in for a touchdown.
Buffs win at home after cruising by the Mustangs
Student section at the inaugural home game
First home game at Buffalo Stadium
Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver
Lady Buffs with a spike for a point
Lady Buffs on an impressive season roll
West Texas A&M proudly sports Buff merch in support of the Lady Buffalos first home volleyball game of the semester.
West Texas A&M’s Lady Buffs Ace their first home game
Freshman, Torrey Miller receives MVP award.
Athlete Spotlight: Miller talks about becoming a buff
Be thankful throughout the holiday season and give back.
Opinion: A time of greediness
Marcus Rogers stands in front of the West Texas A&M University sign with the First United Bank Canter in the background. (Nov. 1, 2022)
Opinion: Leaving WT
Photo by Bence Szemerey
Opinion: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” review (with interviews)
A pride flag flies in the window of a local business in Colorado Springs, CO, after the Club Q shooting, on Wednesday.
Opinion: Your thoughts and prayers got us here.
Going down the escalators of Union Station in Chicago to the rail lines from street level is the Amtrak sign that passengers pass by on their way to the train, Nov. 22, 2022.
Opinion: Save time at the airport, take the train
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff shampoo used for skincare.
Opinion: Shampoo for skincare
Many stores like Walmart, have already started selling Christmas decorations trying to get customers to start thinking about the holiday season two months in advance.
Start Saving before the Holidays
F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student
F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student
Photo display of the missing victims of the ferry attack
Three years since the Sewol-ho Ferry
Mick Jenkins
Mick Jenkins
Editorial: Guidelines for WT persons publishing an Opinion piece
Editorial: Guidelines for WT persons publishing an Opinion piece
Student Press Freedom Day 2022
Student Press Freedom Day 2022
Jeffrey Williams depicted in his graduation announcements.
Op/Ed: Two years in a flash, or how I somehow earned a minor
Students live in a society where they are told more is better. With this kind of thinking, its easy to become overwhelmed.
OP/ED: Negative effects of a heavy workload
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University traditions: the big ‘whoop’ and 11 others
What You Should Know About Anxiety
Help in the midst of a mental health crisis
The Road of Life
The Bottom Line About Borrowing
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WT Theatre’s Bloody New ‘Sweeney Todd’ to Open Feb. 10

WT Theatre’s Bloody New ‘Sweeney Todd’ to Open Feb. 10

Chip Chandler • February 1, 2023

CANYON, Texas — In West Texas A&M University Theatre’s next production, the murderous musical “Sweeney Todd,” everyone from the not-so-blameless victims to the homicidal titular character himself...

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WT Symphonic Band to Perform at National Conference, Tour Dallas Area

WT Symphonic Band to Perform at National Conference, Tour Dallas Area

Chip Chandler • February 1, 2023

CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Symphonic Band is one of only nine university bands to be invited to perform at this year’s College Band Directors National Association convention. The...

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WT Education Professors Launch Study of Multilingual Students at AISD’s Eastridge Elementary

WT Education Professors Launch Study of Multilingual Students at AISD’s Eastridge Elementary

Chip Chandler • January 31, 2023

CANYON, Texas —West Texas A&M University professors are leading a new study of how to promote learning for multilingual students through a research partnership with Eastridge Elementary School in...

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WT’s Black History Month Celebrations Begin Feb. 1

WT’s Black History Month Celebrations Begin Feb. 1

Chip Chandler • January 30, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University will commemorate Black History Month by celebrating heroes and pointing the way forward for diverse students. WT’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion...

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WT AmeriCorps Members to Deliver Books, Serve in Schools for World Read Aloud Day

WT AmeriCorps Members to Deliver Books, Serve in Schools for World Read Aloud Day

Chip Chandler • January 30, 2023

WT AmeriCorps Members to Deliver Books, Serve in Schools for World Read Aloud Day CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University AmeriCorps members will celebrate World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 1 with...

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WT Police Department, Title IX Office Announce New Hires, Promotions

WT Police Department, Title IX Office Announce New Hires, Promotions

Chip Chandler • January 27, 2023

CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Police Department announces the promotions of two officers and a civilian employee. Plus, the University’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX has...

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WT Diversity Officer Wins National Award

WT Diversity Officer Wins National Award

Chip Chandler • January 27, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s chief diversity and inclusion officer is the recipient of a prestigious national award from the Not Alone Foundation. Angela Allen, who has headed...

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Curator of Plainview Contemporary Art Museum to Exhibit New Works at WT

Curator of Plainview Contemporary Art Museum to Exhibit New Works at WT

Chip Chandler • January 26, 2023

CANYON, Texas — A former West Texas A&M University student who founded an art museum in Plainview will be featured in a new exhibition at WT. Kelly Alison’s “Get Behind the Mule,” featuring...

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U.S. News: WT Bachelor’s, MBA Programs for Veterans Tops in State

U.S. News: WT Bachelor’s, MBA Programs for Veterans Tops in State

Chip Chandler • January 26, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University offers the No. 1 online bachelor’s programs for veterans and the No. 3 online MBA program for veterans in Texas, according to recently released rankings...

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CSAW Book Award Winner to Speak Jan. 30 at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

CSAW Book Award Winner to Speak Jan. 30 at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Chip Chandler • January 26, 2023

CANYON, Texas — The 2022 winner of a major award from West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West will discuss the region’s ongoing water crisis in a special Jan. 30...

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U.S. News & World Report: WT’s Online Programs Among Top in Texas, Country

U.S. News & World Report: WT’s Online Programs Among Top in Texas, Country

Chip Chandler • January 25, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s online undergraduate program is No. 2 in Texas and tied for No. 30 in the country, according to newly released 2023 rankings from U.S. News & World...

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WT School of Music Professors in Spotlight in Jan. 27 Recital

WT School of Music Professors in Spotlight in Jan. 27 Recital

Chip Chandler • January 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Professors in West Texas A&M University’s School of Music will take the stage Jan. 27 to demonstrate to current and future students, among others, that they practice what they preach. The...

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