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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

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 30, 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. I am finally graduating, and after four and half years, I am leaving...

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Hollywood makes reading popular again for young readers

Sydnee Baten, Contributor November 30, 2022

Ever wanted to read again, but thought you were too busy, or it was too much to get back into? Well, it is the perfect time to dig deep into a page-turner and carry this healthy habit into your next chapter....

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WT’s Bird Scooter rollout exceeds safety expectations

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter November 30, 2022

In 2020, Consumer Reports found that commercial e-scooters were just as risky as riding a bicycle without a helmet. Almost eight months ago, Canyon and West Texas A&M University partnered with Bird...

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Lady Buff Champions Take on Regional Tournament in Denver

Nayeli Soto, Contributor November 30, 2022

The West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs Volleyball Team became Division II Lone Star Conference champions. With only the Regional Tournament left in the season, the Lady Buffs have the chance of...

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WT Students have mixed feelings about voting

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2022

Early voting started on Oct. 24 and Texas voters are heading out to the polls. However, upon speaking to many West Texas A&M University students, they have different thoughts and opinions about voting....

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Studying in coffee shops helps WT students focus

Jeanine Fabbri, Former Multimedia Reporter November 30, 2022

For students rushing to prepare for finals, the perfect way to study includes changing to comfy clothes, drinking your favorite beverage at a coffee shop and most importantly, the perfect study tips. Coffee...

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Polk Street gets renovations giving more WT students getaways spots

Corrin Davis, Contributor November 30, 2022

The life of a full-time college student can be taxing. Some days it’s an early morning consumed with studying and a late night logging hours at work. On other days that schedule is flipped. For some,...

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Student cast votes for change

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor November 30, 2022

This year's midterm election is on Nov. 8 and students are watching closely and hope the change will come on key issues. Typically, midterm elections have lower turnout than presidential elections according...

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WT’s Virgil Henson Activities Center is a stress relieving hub for students

Augustine Galvan, Contributor November 30, 2022

One of the biggest issues for students at a university is stress. Stress comes in all shapes and forms. From studying for midterms, to making deadlines and paying for tuition. All while trying to have...

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WT students feeling deprived of adequate sleep

Karree Belmares, Former Multimedia Reporter November 30, 2022

From early mornings to late nights, college students seem to have an endless to-do list that occupies majority of their days and well into their nights. Often leading students to depriving themselves of...

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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

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 28, 2022

  On Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, Steve Massengale, City Councilman from Lubbock, TX; Ginger Nelson, mayor of Amarillo, TX and Mark Hicks, mayor of Lufkin, TX, sat down with the editor-in-chief of the...

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

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief 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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