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TRiO Offers Science and Math Sessions During Summer

John Lee April 30, 2013

Upward Bound Math-Science is part of a group of programs called TRiO funded by the Department of Education. Included in the program is a segment to occur at West Texas A&M University. The purpose...

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Flag parade exposes unique cultures at WT

John Lee April 16, 2013

The International Student Office of WTAMU hosted a flag parade and an International Expo that drew  students from all across campus. The International Student Office opened up their International...

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International Expo becomes week long

John Lee April 2, 2013

A WTAMU International Expo will be making the rounds at WT starting on Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12. For several years the International Expo has been held in the JBK and hosted by...

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Lady Buffs Win One, But Lose Series at Angelo State 2-1

John Lee March 31, 2013

The #1 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs fell to San Angelo Belles 2-1 in a three game series in San Angelo, Tex. on Thursday and Friday. The Lady Buffs fall to 27-4 overall but 9-3 in conference...

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Tim Tebow inspires audience

John Lee March 26, 2013

Tim Tebow spoke to a crowd at Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo on Friday, March 22, for “The Go Long Experience” fundraiser, which was held by Faith City Ministries. Tim Tebow is well known...

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WTAMU’s grad rate may affect recruitment

John Lee March 19, 2013

The graduation rate for students at WTAMU is 42.1 percent, according to the College Scorecard released by the College Affordability and Transparency Center. According to the Center, the graduation...

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Lady Buffs undefeated for second weekend

John Lee March 5, 2013

The WTAMU Lady Buffs softball team swept two teams over the weekend to advance to 14-1. They defeated University of Texas-Permian Basin in two contests on Saturday, March 2, 6-4 and 10-2, and St. Edwards...

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Police block off entrances to campus on 4th stree during the evacuation. Photo by Kati Watson.

Evacuation Aftermath: The University Reacts to Drill

John Lee February 27, 2013

On Monday, Feb. 11, students received notification of a mandatory evacuation that would cancel many afternoon classes. The drill not only caused confusion, but also created a mixed reaction among students...

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Students comment on the enrollment spike

John Lee February 19, 2013

Enrollment at WTAMU has continued to grow in the last two years as the campus continues to expand, adding more dormitories and more classrooms. In 2010, the enrollment for the fall semester was 7,843 students....

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Lady Buffs end weekend 5-1

John Lee February 19, 2013

The Lady Buffs Softball team won five out of their six games this weekend and finished with a 10-1 record in Tucson, Ariz. The Lady Buffs went to Tucson this weekend hoping to add to their winning...

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Some students may start to feel like their degrees aren't worth the trouble of going to school. Photo by John Lee.

Hardship falls on post-grads

John Lee February 13, 2013

While most college students think it is hard to put themselves through college, some find out it doesn’t get any easier after college. Jordan Weissmann of The Atlantic said that more than half...

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WTAMU signs new players for season

John Lee February 12, 2013

The WTAMU Buffs signed 37 players on National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 6. They signed 27 players on offense and signed 10 on defense. The Buffs will be losing 30 seniors going into next season,...

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Call of Duty, Halo 4 and Resident Evil are popular among children and include violence. Photo by John Lee.

Violence in video games: what’s too much?

John Lee February 5, 2013

Lost in all the gun control debate that has seemingly become a snowball effect after every shooting is the government’s decision to request more studies done on the connection between video games...

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WT Lady Buffs Win

John Lee January 29, 2013

The Lady Buffs basketball team improved to 11-9 on the season with their 70-43 win on Saturday over the Eastern New Mexico University Zias. It was their fifth straight win. With a 30-24 lead at...

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Lady Buffs’ shooting defeats Tarleton

John Lee January 22, 2013

The West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs used strong shooting to defeat conference leading Tarleton (11-4) in front of more than 1,200 fans at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville, Texas on Jan. 19. The...

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Buffs Football Advance to Semifinals in NCAA Division II Tournament

John Lee December 4, 2012

The WT Buffs advanced to the semifinals in the NCAA Division II Tournament with a convincing 34-13 win over Colorado State-Pueblo, continuing their historic run. The game remained scoreless through...

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Wii U wows gamers who could get it

John Lee December 4, 2012

Nintendo hoped to change the gaming landscape once again by releasing the all-new Wii U on Nov. 18. With many stores either sold out or in limited quantities, the supply may have a difficult time meeting...

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Buffs Advance in NCAA Tournament with 33-28 Win at Ashland

John Lee November 27, 2012

The WTAMU Buffalo football team advanced in the NCAA Division II Super Region Four tournament with a 33-28 win over Ashland Eagles. The win marks the first time WT advanced to the final round of the tournament. The...

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Buffs RB Robinson rushes for 235 yards in 38-30 Win Over Chadron State

John Lee November 19, 2012

Senior WTAMU running back Khiry Robinson rushed for 235 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-30 won over Chadron State in Chadron, Nebraska Saturday afternoon. The Buffs advanced to the semifinals in...

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Volleyball now 24-4

John Lee November 6, 2012

  The WTAMU Lady Buffs swept both opponents over the weekend as they went on the road to face Cameron and Midwestern State. The scores were WT over Cameron 3-0 (25-18, 25-11, 25-16) and WT...

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Assassin’s Creed III is available on Xbox 360 and PS3. Photo by John Lee.

Game Review: Assassin’s Creed III

John Lee November 6, 2012

Thousands of fans waited in lines at Gamestop and other gaming retailers around the United States in anticipation for perhaps the most anticipated Assassin’s Creed game in the series. Based on...

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WT Buffs Offensive Linemen Awarded Prestigious Honor

John Lee November 5, 2012

WTAMU senior offensive lineman Aaron Mullane was named as a recipient of the prestigious National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete last week. He is also a finalist for the William V. Campbell...

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WT Buffs Offensive Linemen Awarded Prestigious Honor

John Lee November 1, 2012

WTAMU senior offensive lineman Aaron Mullane was named as a recipient of the prestigious NFF National Scholar-Athlete last week. He is also a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy also awarded by...

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Buffs football extends winning streak

John Lee October 30, 2012

The Buffs traveled to Carrollton, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 28 to beat the University of West Georgia Wolves 52-28 for their eighth straight win in inter-conference play. “[It’s the] first game...

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Fantasy Football Offers A Fun Way to Get Involved With Football

John Lee October 25, 2012

Every late August thousands of American football fans across the world go to a designated living room in front of computer screens and hold “fantasy drafts.” Depending on the competitive nature of...

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Lady Buffs volleyball triumphs over Commerce, TWU

John Lee October 23, 2012

The Lady Buffs won both of their Lone Star Conferences games this weekend against Texas Woman’s University and TAMU Commerce in The Box. The first match had the Lady Buffs taking on a 15-5 Texas...

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Making Sense of the AFC? Good Luck!

John Lee October 17, 2012

The NFL is experiencing a shift in superiority from the AFC to the NFC. Not only has the NFC won four of the last five Super Bowls, but now the NFC has also established at least four locks into the playoffs...

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Buffs football extends streak with Angelo State win

John Lee October 9, 2012

The Buffaloes football team defeated Lone Star Conference rival Angelo State University 35-9 in Angelo Saturday, Oct. 6 to remain undefeated in conference play. The defense showed their dominance...

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What is Wrong With The Dallas Cowboys?

John Lee October 4, 2012

It’s that time of year again. The Dallas Cowboys entered the season with hopes of ending their playoff drought. Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan got his wish of getting two starting corners in the...

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Junior Halie Harton sets to strike the ball back across the net. Photo by John Lee.

Lady Buffs volleyball rebounds to win on Saturday

John Lee October 2, 2012

After blowing a 2-0 lead Friday against Tarleton, the Lady Buffs took a 2-0 lead against No. 11 Angelo State and eventually took the win in a high scoring 3-2 match. The Lady Buffs won the fifth...

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Lady Buffs beat ACU

John Lee September 25, 2012

The Lady Buffs outscored Abilene Christian 2-0 in the first period to eventually win the match 3-1 in Abilene. The Lady Buffs marched into Abilene on Sunday Sept. 23, on the heels of a two game...

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NFL: A Week-to-Week League

John Lee September 19, 2012

One of the things that make the NFL special, as opposed to other leagues, is how bizarre it is from week to week. In week one of the NFL season, we saw an upset from the Washington Redskins defeating the...

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WT Lady Buffs volleyball sweeps weekend matches

WT Lady Buffs volleyball sweeps weekend matches

John Lee September 18, 2012

The Lady Buffs won three matches over the weekend against Southwestern Oklahoma State, Saint Edward’s and Lone Star Conference rival Abilene Christian University. The Lady Buffs scored their tenth...

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Junior wide receiver Torrene Allen celebrates his touchdown catch with junior wide receiver Trevor Hammargren in the end zone. Photo by Robin Mosier.

Football wins open

John Lee September 11, 2012

WTAMU junior quarterback Dustin Vaughan threw five touchdowns, two of them to fellow junior wide receiver Torrence Allen as the Buffs defeated the Western St. Mountaineers 57-20 at Kimbrough Memorial...

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