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The WTAMU track and field team know the true meaning of team spirit.

The West Texas A&M University track and field team practice true team spirit.

Johnny Lawhon, Contributor April 23, 2021

No matter the circumstances, the track and field team at West Texas A&M University always choose to persevere, and support each other both on and off the track. Over the past year, the athletes and coaches...

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Photo of a mahogany judges gavel

BLM victory: Derek Chauvin found guilty of killing George Floyd

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor April 23, 2021

Americans and the world have been on a long cheer following the jury’s decision in convicting the former police officer, Dereck Chauvin on April 20, 2021. Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s...

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Football in Spring cant get any better then that.

Saturday night lights in April

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 22, 2021

On Saturday April 17, 2021, the West Texas A&M University Buffaloes hosted their spring football game with maroon vs white at Buffalo Stadium with a final score of 45-42. The maroon team came out on top...

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Frenemies uploads new episodes every Tuesday.

Frenemies: the podcast changing culture norms

Emily Merrill, Former Editor in Chief April 20, 2021

Internet personalities Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein started their YouTube podcast, “Frenemies”, on Sep. 15, 2020, and it has been a growing sensation since. Each episode has received at least one...

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The Fun Run will take place on campus.

Buffs encouraged to ‘Stress Less’ with Fun Run

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2021

As the spring semester comes to an end, there is no doubt that both students and staff have acquired a significant amount of stress while preparing to end on a strong note. While it may be easy to get...

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A drone-view of the WT football field.

WTAMU athletics’ impressive spring performance

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor April 16, 2021

The Buffs and Lady Buffs have altogether put on a stellar performance so far in this spring season. The Buffs have the baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer and track and field teams....

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Money Management Bootcamp for the Buffs

Money Management Bootcamp

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 15, 2021

The third annual Advanced Money Management Bootcamp has been underway and will continue to host workshops through next week with panels covering topics such as building credit responsibly, paying off student...

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The Medley Cast sing the untitled opening number.

WT’s Theater Program stream [title of show]

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter April 14, 2021

West Texas A&M University’s Theater program streamed four student performances of “[title of show],” a meta musical about the writing of a musical, from April 8 to April 11. The musical, written...

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Diné Filmmaker to Speak for CSAW, WT’s Distinguished Lecture Series 

April 13, 2021

April 12, 2021 CONTACT: Dr. Alex Hunt, 806-651-2457, [email protected], or Dr. Brian Ingrassia, DLS chair, 806-651-2470, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — An award-winning Diné, or Navajo,...

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WT Jazz Bands to Give Outdoor Concert April 15

April 13, 2021

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — Big band tunes will fill the evening skies during an outdoor concert April 15 on the grounds of West Texas A&M University. WT’s...

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WTAMU rodeo team is looking to compete in the College National Finals Rodeo.

WTAMU rodeo team says ‘howdy’ to the season

Emily Merrill, Former Editor in Chief April 13, 2021

The West Texas A&M University rodeo team puts the steps back into the arena this season and is looking to not only be competitive, but qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming in...

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Joe Bob McCartt had strong ties to the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.

New scholarship honors Amarillo businessman

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2021

A scholarship has recently been established through the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business to honor the late Joe Bob Mcartt. The Joe Bob McCartt Memorial Scholarship was created after the passing...

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