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The wardrobe staple of Spring 2022: The slip dress

Filiberto Avila, Contributor March 5, 2022

As fashion lovers, we must accept that trends and styles come and go. However, there are a few that have endured, like the little black dress, miniskirts and denim jackets, to name a few. In recent...

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WT’s multipurpose leader: Leroy Aleman II

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor March 4, 2022

Leadership is an attribute some college students crave or learn. For others, it is an inherent attribute. Leroy Aleman II is a junior political science major who is involved in student government as a...

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Celebrating homegrown black excellence

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2022

The Black Student Union (BSU) held an event in honor of black leaders within the Amarillo and Canyon community on Feb. 24 to celebrate Black History Month. The event, which began at 6 p.m., took place...

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Here lies the ‘Stranger Things’

Here lies the ‘Stranger Things’

Marcus Rogers, Reporter March 1, 2022

Perhaps one of Netflix's most successful shows, “Stranger Things” had an official release date drop for its fourth installment. Netflix announced that “Stranger Things,” a sci-fi drama created...

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Buc-ee’s coming to the High Plains?

Buc-ee’s coming to the High Plains?

Marcus Rogers, Reporter March 1, 2022

On Feb. 8, 2022, the Amarillo City Council, with unanimous support from all members, approved an economic development agreement to bring the Buc-ee's convenience store chain to eastern Amarillo. The...

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The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games has come to a close

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 26, 2022

The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games ended on Feb. 20 and the U.S. is not as excited about their performances compared to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games last year. One fascinating thing about the...

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Student Press Freedom Day 2022

Student Press Freedom Day 2022

Marcus Rogers, Reporter 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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“My Best Friend Anne Frank”: An exploration of friendship

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

“My Best Friend Anne Frank,” is a movie based on the story of Anne Frank and Hannah Goslar. Aiko Beemsterboer plays Anne Frank and Josephine Arendsen plays Hannah Goslar. The film explores the feeling...

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The Randall County Justice Center, located at 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, Texas, is the perfect location for students to vote. This location offers early voting and Election Day voting a short walking distance from campus.

Primary elections are here

Marcus Rogers, Reporter February 22, 2022

Early voting for the primary election in Texas started on Feb. 14, 2022 and ends on March 1, 2022. Residents and other eligible Texans can vote in the 2022 primary elections in the counties they...

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How are WT students coping with the online bookstore?

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 18, 2022

  Digitization of college bookstores is becoming very common in the U.S. and West Texas A&M University is no exception. In many regards, books play a crucial role in the success journey of...

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10 ways to relax, a guide to temperance

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

If you have ever been stressed out, you will know that it is important to relax. There are many meditation techniques online that give guidance on how to calm down when you are overwhelmed. The following...

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The Red Deal: Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth, is a guide to Indigenous liberation and the fight to save the planet. (Photo/Marcus Rogers)

How to not get lost in climate doomerism

Marcus Rogers, Reporter February 16, 2022

“The Red Deal: Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth,” by The Red Nation, is a 150-page culmination of honest history and directions to help pull the people of the world out of a constant cycle of despair...

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