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Proceeds from the Tau Gate Toss will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Alpha Tau Omega prepares for philanthropic event

Abby Betts, Reporter October 26, 2015

A part of a fraternity’s semester each year goes toward putting on a philanthropic event and helping others. This month, Alpha Tau Omega at West Texas A&M University will be hosting theirs for the...

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Student Counseling Services is located in the Classroom Center suite 116 and is open to all students. They offer personal counseling, career counseling, couples counseling and crisis intervention.

WT promotes mental health awareness

Abby Betts, Reporter October 12, 2015

On Oct. 1, 2015, at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, an active shooter presented himself. On Jan. 8, 2011, Jared Lee Loughner opened fired on a crowd, killing six and injuring 19, including Arizona...

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WT has been hosting Buff Up Health Week this week.

WT hosts Buff Up Health Week

Abby Betts, Reporter October 8, 2015

West Texas A&M University has several resources for remaining healthy, such as the Virgil Henson Activity Center, Student Medical Services and Counseling Services. This year there is another resource...

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Elissa Betts, an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, shows the wide variety of fruits at United Supermarket in Canyon, Texas.

Proper nutrition helps prevent obesity

Abby Betts, Reporter September 29, 2015

According to the CDC, the estimated annual cost of obesity in 2008 was $147 billion. The medical cost for obese patients was also $1,429 higher than those of a normal weight. Generation X is affected...

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