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Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Sports

Lord of the Super Bowl Rings

Jeffrey Williams, Senior Reporter January 22, 2020

Sept. 5. The beginning of the 100th NFL season. The journey that all 32 teams must face is a hard-fought 17 weeks of heartbreak and disappointment. What does it take to make it to the promised land? The...

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The 2019 inductees made up the 33rd class to be honored.

Buff alumni honored at Hall of Champions Gala

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2020

On Friday Jan. 17, 2020, West Texas A&M University Athletics hosted the Hall of Champions Gala at Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelly Student Center. Several former buff athletes and members of the athletic...

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The Box has served as the home for WTAMU volleyball for almost 70 years

Not a box, but The Box

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2019

There are many well-known and historic buildings on West Texas A&M University’s campus, some to include are the arenas, courts and fields where the Buff and Lady Buff athletes play hard each week. One...

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Buffs end regular season with a victory over Midwestern State

Buffs end regular season with a victory over Midwestern State

Carter Hall, Junior Reporter November 25, 2019

West Texas A&M University has a long history of academic excellence, but to others, sports are just as important. In Texas, the sport that takes center stage is football. Walking through the commons...

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Photo courtesy of Samantha Silvestre

Silvestre reflects on her time as a Lady Buff

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2019

As the Lady Buff soccer season has come to a close, the team walked away with a 10-8 record. The Lady Buffs worked all season and proved to be fierce competition against their opponents. One of these athletes...

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Illustration by Alyssa Gonzales

How do Buffs keep warm?

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2019

As the harsh weather continues here in West Texas, many try their best to bundle up and prepare as much as possible.  While everyone is layering up and facing the cold, a question is posed: How...

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NCAA makes big changes for college athletes

NCAA makes big changes for college athletes

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

As of Tuesday October 29, 2019,  the National Collegiate Athletic Association has begun the process of changing their official rules in regards to college athletes to receive compensation for their images,...

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The helping hands behind the sports injuries

The helping hands behind the sports injuries

Mason Bray, Junior Reporter October 28, 2019

An injury sustained that occurs while playing a sport can cause many complications for a collegiate athlete. Even a small injury can develop into a serious injury if it is neglected and put a player on...

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Teammates celebrate together after the Buffs score a touchdown to maintain their lead.

Buffs host first homecoming in new stadium

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Every year, Buff alumni and fans alike gather to celebrate West Texas A&M University’s  homecoming. Events such as the Pigskin Revue and the homecoming parade are staples among the lasting traditions...

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Photo Courtesy of KWTS.

A new way to tune into tailgates

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Game days on a Saturday in West Texas include food, friends, and football. Buff fans have a number of things to enjoy during the tailgates. One new addition that has been introduced is Tailgate Radio. “I...

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Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?

Is the Fair Pay to Play Act fair enough?

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2019

College football is arguably one of the most prominent sports within the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA). The popularity of the sport has only increased over the years as players from various...

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Facts About Buffalo Stadium

October 3, 2019

The first football game of the 2019 season was on September 7th, with thousands of people filling the seats. Opening the new stadium created a lot of new details people might not know. In this video we...

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