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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Rahul Chauhan

Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor March 21, 2024

Associate Professor of Management and McCray Professor of Business, Dr. Rahul Chauhan, joined the College of Business at West Texas A&M University in 2015. He graduated from the University of Texas...

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Moth Ballet with friends.

Behind the Major with Moth Ballew: doing what you love

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

Moth Ballew is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in studio art, emphasizing in printmaking and photography. Ballew is from Los Alamos, New Mexico and adores so much about art. Ballew's...

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WT research fair provides a forum for ideas

WT research fair provides a forum for ideas

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter March 19, 2024

On March 7, West Texas A&M University faculty and students presented their research from the past year at the annual Faculty Research Poster Session. In the Cornette Library, the research was put...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian

Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2024

Dr. Mona Ozmaeian is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University. She teaches programming and solid mechanics courses, including Engineering...

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Students protested the cancelation of the Spectrum WT drag show outside of Old Main on March 22, 2023.

The show might go on…

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2024

Update: On March 18, WT President Walter V. Wendler sent an email to students, faculty and staff announcing that he denied Spectrum WT's application to conduct the drag show. Spectrum WT will host the...

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Looking for a show to watch over spring break?

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m exhausted. I desperately need some time to relax on the couch...

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The 13|30 coffee shop is located at 201 26th St. and hosts Bible studies on Thursdays.

Building community: faith-based organizations at West Texas A&M University

Jade Ramos March 10, 2024

West Texas A&M University has several organizations that students can sign up for at the beginning of the semester or even join throughout the year. WT also includes a few faith-based organizations...

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Extraordinary Buffs: Tiffany Nall

Extraordinary Buffs: Tiffany Nall

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2024

Extraordinary Buffs is a podcast produced by Jo Early as a senior project, not in association with The Prairie News.  

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Guess My Major pt. 1

March 8, 2024

The Prairie News teamed up with Maroon Media to produce Guess My Major! Dane Glenn - Producer JoLina Lopez - Producer Nathan Franks - Director Creighton Smith - Sound Operator Alea Wittler - Camera...

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Gender trends in post-secondary schools show that more women are attending college compared to men, and the number of non-binary or transgender students is rising.

Growing gaps between genders in secondary education

Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter March 8, 2024

When students graduate high school, they must decide whether to continue pursuing higher education and go to college or head straight into the workforce. According to the Education Data Initiative, 61.8%...

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La vida estudiantil con Manuel Cuesta: construyendo un sueño

La vida estudiantil con Manuel Cuesta: construyendo un sueño

Bradley Pollock, Bilingual Multimedia Reporter March 7, 2024

Manuel Jeremías Cuesta es un estudiante de tercer año trabajando en conseguir un título en estudios generales aquí en la universidad de West Texas A&M. Cuesta es de Medellín, Colombia. Cuesta...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Companion Animal Club

Student Organization Spotlight: Companion Animal Club

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2024

The Companion Animal Club is an organization open to all students wanting to learn more about the aspects of handling a companion animal. The organization’s president, Faith Snapp, along with the...

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