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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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How long-term breaks affect students cognitively

How long-term breaks affect students cognitively

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2024

On average, each academic year a student will spend roughly four months in the classroom, then take several weeks off for winter break before returning to their academic routine for another five months...

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WT School of Music invited to perform at TMEA showcase

WT School of Music invited to perform at TMEA showcase

Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter February 7, 2024

West Texas A&M University's Chorale Choir and Symphonic Band have been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) showcase, which takes place Feb. 7 to 10 in San Antonio. TMEA...

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Abigail Stilwell

Behind the major with Abigail Stilwell: supporting others through everything

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2024

Abigail Stilwell is a senior working towards a bachelor of arts degree while double majoring in psychology and sociology with a minor in Spanish at West Texas A&M University. Stilwell is from Wichita...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Spectrum WT

Student Organization Spotlight: Spectrum WT

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

  Spectrum WT is a student organization for West Test A&M University’s LGBTQIA+ students and allies. The organization serves as a support group and community for LGBTQIA+ students at...

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year at WT

Celebrating the Lunar New Year at WT

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Asian and Pacific Islander Association (APIA) will bring a celebration of the Lunar New Year to campus on Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Thunder Room in the Jack B. Kelley...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers

Ask the Professor: Dr. Jim Rogers

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

Dr. Jim Rogers is a professor of environmental science in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Rogers teaches classes...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Li Chen, associate professor of media communication

Ask the Professor: Dr. Li Chen, associate professor of media communication

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2024

Dr. Li Chen is an associate professor of media communication in the Department of Communication at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. She teaches courses in media communication...

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Wendler updates textbook plan: no cost for core

Wendler updates textbook plan: no cost for core

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler announced in a Jan. 16 update memo that WT will provide textbooks for core curriculum courses at no cost to students starting in the fall. According...

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