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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Kate Kinder

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter

Hi! I’m Kate Kinder, a general business student at WT and proud Lead Reporter at The Prairie News. I earned my associate degree from South Plains College and grew up in New Deal, TX. Writing has always been my passion, and I love bringing stories to life for our readers. When I’m not reporting, you can find me reading (Outlander is a favorite!), baking, or crocheting.

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Taylor Swift’s glitter-covered reinvention

Taylor Swift’s glitter-covered reinvention

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 19, 2025

Since her debut in 2006, Taylor Swift has built one of the most dynamic careers in modern music, evolving from a teenage country songwriter to a global pop icon known for her storytelling and reinvention....

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Behind the Major with Kendall Garcia

Behind the Major with Kendall Garcia

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 12, 2025

When you meet Kendall Garcia, her calm energy and bright smile tell you everything you need to know about why she is meant to be a nurse. Caring by Nature and determined by faith, Garcia’s path to nursing...

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In 1910, West Texas State Normal College was established in Canyon, Texas, and 115 years later, the institution continues to grow. Now named West Texas A&M University, registrar records show fall enrollment for 2025 is 9,259 students.

Greenlighting opened for spring semester

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 5, 2025

Greenlighting started on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. WT has started a process to help students ease the experience of registering for their classes. Going to college can be a hard experience, but WT Advising...

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Opening night of Dead Man's Cell phone played to a sold house, with performances full of curiosity, contrast and unexpected twists.

WT Theatre puts on: Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 25, 2025, West Texas A&M University’s theatre department put on their latest show, ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’. Opening to a sold-out audience. I arrived early at the box office to get...

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Zach Bryan, why?

Zach Bryan, why?

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter September 27, 2025

Actions made by Zach Bryan recently has brought a lot of negative attention to himself. My question is he doing it on purpose or is he just mentally unwell? Now do I enjoy some of his music? Yes, but in...

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Album Review: Amanda Shires Nobody's Girl

Album Review: Amanda Shires Nobody’s Girl

Kate Kinder, Lead Reporter September 26, 2025

I first discovered Amanda Shires, or as I know her, Pearl, when she was playing with the Thrift Store Cowboys out of Lubbock, Texas. Seeing how far she has come is absolutely mind-blowing. She is a true...

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