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Layla Olvera.

Behind the major with Layla Olvera: getting up and close with the Astros

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2023

Layla Olvera is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of science degree while majoring in digital communication and media at West Texas A&M University. Olvera is from Houston and is wholeheartedly...

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Tricks and treats at WT this Halloween

Tricks and treats at WT this Halloween

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2023

The fall season has come to West Texas A&M University, and students are gearing up to celebrate Halloween on and off campus. Some are planning costumes and movie marathons, and a few WT clubs and student...

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The Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology graduating class of 2022. Photo provided by Hannah Houser.

The speech-language pathology graduate program calls for comments

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2023

The graduate program in speech-language pathology is undergoing re-accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing...

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Ask the Professor: Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia

Ask the Professor: Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2023

Associate Professor Dr. Brian Ingrassia teaches a number of history courses at the Department of History in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, including a variety of American...

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Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Judge issues mixed rulings on WT drag show lawsuit

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 20, 2023

A federal judge in Amarillo issued a mixed ruling in the case against West Texas A&M University and President Dr. Walter Wendler for canceling a planned drag show in March to raise funds for The Trevor...

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Michael Geeker.

Behind the major with Michael Geeker: building a company from the ground up

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2023

Michael Geeker is a sophomore working toward a bachelor of business administration while majoring in management, entrepreneurship and small business management with an emphasis in small business management...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Choong-ha Nam, professor of piano

Ask the Professor: Dr. Choong-ha Nam, professor of piano

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

Professor of Piano Dr. Choong-ha Nam teaches applied piano, piano literature and chamber music at the School of Music in the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Dr. Nam has performed...

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West Texas A&M University Homecoming 2019.

SAGE’s seven year history of victory

Fernanda Frausto, Former Advertising and Sales Coordinator October 14, 2023

Students Assisting in Good Endeavors (SAGE) has a long legacy of dominating the Homecoming parade competition. "I first joined the organization in 2015, and that's as far back as I know,” Sabrina...

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What Homecoming means for football

What Homecoming means for football

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter October 13, 2023

The West Texas A&M University Homecoming football game is a big event across campus and throughout the Buff community. Homecoming is a chance for Buffs to come together and enjoy all the Homecoming-related...

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Jesus Rodriguez.

Behind the major with Jesus Rodriguez: mechanic in the making

Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

Jesus Rodriguez is a junior working towards a bachelor of science degree while majoring in pre-engineering, but will declare mechanical engineering when it is applicable for him at West Texas A&M University....

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Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating

Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating

Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter October 10, 2023

Before every football home game, students and fans can look forward to the tailgate. Tailgates are held on the road in front of the dining hall and across from Jarrett Hall. The football tailgate has a...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Ray Matlack, professor of biology

Ask the Professor: Dr. Ray Matlack, professor of biology

Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

Professor of Biology, Dr. Ray Matlack, teaches wildlife conservation, wildlife management, natural history of vertebrates, animal behavior, ornithology and mammalogy in the Department of Life, Earth and...

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