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Taylor Swift’s glitter-covered reinvention

Taylor Swift’s glitter-covered reinvention

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 19, 2025

Since her debut in 2006, Taylor Swift has built one of the most dynamic careers in modern music, evolving from a teenage country songwriter to a global pop icon known for her storytelling and reinvention....

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Opening night of Dead Man's Cell phone played to a sold house, with performances full of curiosity, contrast and unexpected twists.

WT Theatre puts on: Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 25, 2025, West Texas A&M University’s theatre department put on their latest show, ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’. Opening to a sold-out audience. I arrived early at the box office to get...

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Album Review: American Aquarium's The Fear of Standing Still

Album Review: American Aquarium’s The Fear of Standing Still

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 1, 2025

Have you ever had the thought that this is just life as we know it? The moment we’re born, we come in knowing nothing, and every experience shapes us. That’s how I approach album reviews going in fresh...

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Album Review: Amanda Shires Nobody's Girl

Album Review: Amanda Shires Nobody’s Girl

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter September 26, 2025

I first discovered Amanda Shires, or as I know her, Pearl, when she was playing with the Thrift Store Cowboys out of Lubbock, Texas. Seeing how far she has come is absolutely mind-blowing. She is a true...

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Comedy Tonight, Tragedy Tomorrow

Comedy Tonight, Tragedy Tomorrow

Ashlyn Harvell, Contributor April 28, 2025

WT Theater’s last production of the 2024-2025 season, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, is a hilarious, picture perfect, masterpiece. Forum, a comedy, was first published by Burt Shevelove...

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How A24’s unique style hones the current aesthetics of modern cinema

How A24’s unique style hones the current aesthetics of modern cinema

Suzen Myo, Contributor April 11, 2025

As award season heats up, films from various production companies, including “Nosferatu”, “The Substance”, and “Emilia Perez,” are lining up for Oscar nominations, occurring on March 2nd. One...

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

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor 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...

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Opinion: Track-by-track review of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights”

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor November 10, 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. Taylor Swift released “Midnights” on Oct. 21, 2022. I will...

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“House of the Dragon” blood, gore and royalty

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor October 27, 2022

Spoiler Alert House of the Dragon was released as a prequel to Game of Thrones on Aug. 21, 2022. It stars Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Milly Alcock and Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen,...

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“The Woman King” an afro-feminist epic

Victoria Fatiregun, Editor October 6, 2022

*Spoiler warning Trigger warning. I watched The Woman King on Sept. 30 2022 and it brought on a host of emotions. While I understand that there is controversy around the subject matter I think the film...

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Many Texas schools face the lack of resources highlighted on Abbott Elementary like underfunding and teacher salaries.

Abbott Elementary highlights issues in the education system

Blass Guerrero, Senior Reporter October 5, 2022

ABC’s Abbott Elementary season two premiered Sept. 21. The show’s mockumentary showcases the daily issues many teachers in the country face. Season one highlighted issues like underfunding, teachers...

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