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Alison Sweeney.

Behind the major with Alison Sweeney: helping people with their rights

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

Alison Sweeney is a freshman working towards a bachelor of science while majoring in political science on a pre-law track at West Texas A&M University. Sweeney is from Klein and truly enjoys the steps...

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Lost faces, found voices: Forgotten Frontera aims to preserve unwritten Latinx histories

JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2023

In Hispanic culture, remembrance holds significance as it connects individuals with their rich history, traditions and values. But what happens when all that is left is photos, and no one to tell their...

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Academics applying AI: how generating content could be another educational resource

Madilyn Findley November 22, 2023

Finding ways to liberate students from college debt is something West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler has discussed for years. Without financial burden, Wendler said, “students have...

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Alli Davis.

Behind the major with Alli Davis: a field that serves everybody

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2023

Alli Davis is a graduate student pursuing a master's of science while majoring in communication disorders. Davis was born and raised in Durango, Colorado, but moved to Canyon during high school when her...

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Students involved in Greek life at WT learn leadership and teamwork

Filiberto Avila, Contributor November 21, 2023

West Texas A&M University is home to many Greek organizations. Greek organizations, commonly known as fraternities and sororities, are social groups at colleges known for their structured recruitment,...

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College of Engineering launches fourth Punkin’ Chunkin’

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Pumpkins flew over fallen leaves on Nov. 2 when the College of Engineering hosted its fourth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ contest. On the lawn outside the Engineering and Computer Science Building, teams...

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The Prairie Newscast: Nov. 15

November 17, 2023

Producers – Daniel Colunga, Maurice Holderman, Veronica Torres  Director – Jo Early  Technical Director – Jordan Conde  Anchors – Filiberto Avila, Corrin Davis, Jeanine Fabbri, Madilyn...

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Artist Georgia OKeeffe met Ted Reid during her time in Canyon.

Unpublished O’Keeffe letters unveiled at the Cornette Library

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2023

The Friends of the Cornette Library hosted an event on Nov. 15 where the library displayed six unpublished personal letters penned by artist Georgia O’Keeffe. From 1916 to 1918, O’Keeffe taught at...

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Sydni Smith.

Behind the major with Sydni Smith: Leading the way to the Lord

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

Sydni Smith is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of art degree while majoring in communications with an emphasis on mass communication at West Texas A&M University. Smith is from Lubbock and has...

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Wendler said he was trying to “bite off too much” on the new textbook policy

Wendler said he was trying to “bite off too much” on the new textbook policy

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor November 14, 2023

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler met with the Faculty Senate on Nov. 3 to discuss his new textbook-free policy. Wendler announced the new textbook policy at the beginning of the...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management

Ask the Professor: Dr. Joanna Kimbell, clinical assistant professor of business law and management

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2023

Dr. Joanna P. Kimbell is a clinical assistant professor of business law and management at the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business. She teaches courses in conflict resolution and negotiation, business...

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Members of WT partner with local church to establish food pantry

Filiberto Avila, Contributor November 13, 2023

Members of the West Texas A&M University and St. Ann's Catholic Church communities will join efforts to establish The Market on Tierra Blanca Street food pantry to help students grappling with the...

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