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Madi-Lynne Englund

Behind the major with Madi-Lynne Englund: Pursuing passion

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2023

Madi-Lynne Englund is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in sports and exercise science at West Texas A&M University. Englund is from Slaton, Texas, and is working hard...

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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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West Texas A&M University students protest at the Original Texans sculpture foundation on March 22 2023 (Photo/Jo Early)

WT students sue president, Texas A&M University System officials

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor March 24, 2023

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, is suing the President of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler, after canceling a student organization's charity drag show supporting...

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West Texas A&M University students protest at the “Original Texans” sculpture fountain on March 22 2023. (Photo/Jo Early)

The drag debate continues; multiple beliefs converge on campus

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2023

By Jo Early Dozens of West Texas A&M University students, alumni and supporters gathered today at noon at the “Original Texans” sculpture fountain in response to the message WT President Walter...

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Opinion: Drag is not “humor and harassment”

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...

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Chinese spy balloon sparks UFO conspiracies

Chinese spy balloon sparks UFO conspiracies

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor March 10, 2023

On Jan. 28, a spy balloon owned by the Chinese government was spotted in North America and made it into the United States air space. One week later, President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. Air Force to shoot...

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Ember Reyes

Behind the major with Ember Reyes: Caring for animals

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2023

Ember Reyes is a sophomore working towards a bachelor’s of science while majoring in animal science on a pre-veterinary track at West Texas A&M University. Reyes was born and raised in Ohio but her...

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Even Ifs… Myths and Misconceptions on Blood Donation

Even Ifs… Myths and Misconceptions on Blood Donation

Fernanda Frausto, Former Advertising and Sales Coordinator March 6, 2023

By: Fernanda Frausto Blood donation is a topic that does not get discussed often because of its negative relation to pain and needles. That doesn’t mean that blood is bad; blood is actually really...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Farren, workout incline 12-3-30 trend

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2023

Assistant Professor of Sports and Exercise Science Dr. Gene Farren is an expert on physical activity and teaches various classes within the field of exercise science. A trend is circulating on social media,...

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Dance with refugee K-pop dancers, Wellin Hall, Schambach Center, NY 2017 (Photo provided by Dr. Chuyun Oh)

The history and influences behind K-Pop Dance with Dr. Chuyun Oh

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2023

Associate Professor of Dance at San Diego State University, Dr. Chuyun Oh will speak on K-Pop Dance at 6:30 p.m. March 9 at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall on the West...

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Jami Allison

Behind the major with Jami Allison: Helping others

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2023

Jami Allison is a senior English education major at West Texas A&M University. Allison is from Dumas, Texas, and attends WT because it is close to home and has an excellent reputation for education...

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Pricy supplies burden students

Pricy supplies burden students

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

Pricy supplies burden students  By Jo Early   Students are facing compounding financial pressure this semester as inflation collides with the cost of school supplies. Expenses stack up even after...

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