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From left: Gam Songprasert, Charlee Thacker, Sarah Reed, Kara Holm, Mia Mammerschid, Monica Valle Pena, Meredith Jameson

WT Men’s and Women’s Golf season recap

Trey Lopez, Sports Reporter May 4, 2026

The West Texas A&M University (WT) women’s golf team had a competitive season this year.    Head Coach of the WT women’s golf team, Meredith Jameson said that WT has had many successful...

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Jamel Accosta-Lewis Enters into the NIL portal

Jamel Accosta-Lewis Enters into the NIL portal

Trey Lopez, Lead Reporter March 2, 2026

West Texas A&M University (WT) Nickel Back Jamel Accosta-Lewis enters the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility for NIL, heading to Stephen F. Austin. During his two seasons with the...

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Reid Macon signs with West Texas A&M University

Reid Macon signs with West Texas A&M University

Trey Lopez, Lead Reporter February 10, 2026

West Plains High School quarterback Reid Macon has officially signed with West Texas A&M University (WT) continuing his football career at the college level. Macon was a four-year varsity player...

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Inside the Lady Buffs volleyball season

Inside the Lady Buffs volleyball season

Samantha Wilhelm, Co-Associate Editor October 30, 2025

On Oct. 28, 2025, the West Texas A&M University (WT) Lady Buffs volleyball team played its twenty-second game of the season. The Lady Buffs currently hold 18 wins and four losses. The team is under...

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Equestrian team brings home victory for the Buffs

Equestrian team brings home victory for the Buffs

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2025

On Oct. 4 and 5, 2025, the West Texas A&M University Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Equestrian team of 46 strong, represented WT at the University of Oklahoma (OU) and brought home...

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Halie Stoneking warming up before she goes up to bat. Mar. 23, 2025.

Spring sports in full swing

Aspen Durham, Contributor April 29, 2025

Sports are an integral part of our daily lives and society. While playing sports has numerous physical and mental benefits in people, watching sports can have just as many health benefits. In fact, watching...

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Gam Songprasert practicing long shots at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. April 9, 2025.

The girl beyond the game: Gam Songprasert

Aspen Durham, Contributor April 29, 2025

Gam Songprasert is currently working toward getting her master’s degree in Accounting at West Texas A&M University. She is an influential member of the WT Lady Buffs golf team. Songprasert is...

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The WT bowling team competing for their last tournament of the season in San Antonio in February 2024.

WT Bowling Club: where fun meets competition

Elise Leveel, Contributor April 16, 2025

Bowling at West Texas A&M University is not just about competition; it is a fun and engaging recreational sport that brings students together. Whether you are a very competitive bowler or just looking...

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Emma Becker leaps up to make the game winning kill against the Cameron University Aggies on Oct. 30 inside the Fieldhouse "The Box."

Lady Buffs go for the kill over Halloween weekend

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2024

If there was a monster at West Texas A&M University’s campus over Halloween weekend, it was the Lady Buffs Volleyball team. On Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, the Lady Buffs completed two separate clean sweeps...

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TJ Moore Jr. runs into the end zone of Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in the Oct. 13 game against Western New Mexico University.

Welcome home buffs

Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter October 22, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s quarterback (QB) Kanon Gibson threw for over two hundred yards and three passing touchdowns against the Western New Mexico Mustangs on Oct. 13th. That would be a fairly...

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