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The VHAC rock climbing tower is 40 feet tall and has paths for both amateurs and experts.

Culture. Climbing. Bucky? Prize challenges at WT

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2024

The Bateman Team, West Texas A&M University’s Recreational Sports and Outdoors and the Admissions Office are challenging Buffs to embrace cultures, climb to new heights and show school spirit. The...

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Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine

Behind the Major with Brittni Rufus: getting others back into their routine

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2024

Brittni Rufus is a graduate student pursuing a master's in public administration. Rufus is from Dallas and adores the field she will work in. Rufus's ideal career is to support others, especially through...

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Extraordinary Buffs Episode 1: Bentli VeneKlasen

Extraordinary Buffs Episode 1: Bentli VeneKlasen

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 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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WT in need of Active Minds: Mental health on campus

WT in need of Active Minds: Mental health on campus

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter February 20, 2024

West Texas A&M University is facing a mental health crisis; the Active Minds chapter wants to combat it. According to WT's chapter adviser, Active Minds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich

Ask the Professor: Dr. Nick Gerlich

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2024

Dr. Nick Gerlich is a Hickman professor of marketing in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University....

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Beyond The 9-to-5 with Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner

Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor February 15, 2024

Assistant Professor Sarah Beckham-Turner became a part of the School of Music in 2018. She graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in music in 2005 and later obtained her master's degree...

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Behind the major with Brynne Wright: a woman in stem

Behind the major with Brynne Wright: a woman in stem

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

Brynne Wright is a junior working towards a bachelor of science in computer science at West Texas A&M University. Wright is from Austin and is intrigued by the field of technology. Wright is interested...

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Whats the deal with honor societies?

What’s the deal with honor societies?

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2024

Students who maintain a high GPA may be familiar with these email openings: “Congratulations on your academic achievement and nomination by West Texas A&M University for membership in The Society...

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How WT celebrates Valentines day

How WT celebrates Valentine’s day

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter February 13, 2024

At West Texas A&M University, holiday events can be a time to celebrate and take a break from the stresses of schoolwork, including Valentine’s Day. WT student organizations, Greek Life and the Theatre...

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Left to right: Janel Pineda and Sara Uribe. Photo by 1910 PR.

Different Identities, One Language: Spanish Program brings Latinx poets to WT

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024

On Feb. 6, the West Texas A&M University community heard from poets Janel Pineda and Sara Uribe. The two poets lead a discussion of writing and read their poetry. Janel Pineda, a Los Angeles-born...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett

Ask the Professor: Dr. Michelle Bartlett

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024

Dr. Michelle Bartlett is an associate professor of sports and exercise science in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. She teaches undergraduate courses in sport...

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Dorms vs the weather: How on-campus living deals with the cold

Dorms vs the weather: How on-campus living deals with the cold

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter February 9, 2024

Freezing temperatures swept over West Texas A&M University this winter, and students in residential halls felt the chill. The Office of Residential Living, located in Centennial Hall, handles all...

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