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Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter

Hello! My name is Kerrigan Jensen and I am from Santa Margarita, California! I transferred to WT last year and I am currently a senior majoring in Agricultural Media & Communication. I am very excited to be a Campus and Community News Reporter for TPN this semester. In my free time I love to hike, run and read.

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Two international students, Tokoni Forun and Gladys Essel, explain what it is like to celebrate Christmas in different parts of the world and how they plan to spend this Christmas.

Christmas Far & Wide; how international students plan to celebrate this year

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter December 12, 2024

Gladys Essel is a graduate student studying for a Master of Science in Finance and Economics at West Texas A&M University. Essel is originally from Central Ghana and while at WT she is also the president...

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Activities students can do at this event include making friendship bracelets and writing what they are thankful for on this banner.

Gather Together during Friendsgiving at the cafeteria

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 18, 2024

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (OSEL), along with Aramark Dining Services, will be organizing a Friendsgiving at the Caf on Nov. 21st from 4:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu will consist...

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Osborn shared his experiences while serving in the U.S. Army during 9/11, being deployed to Iraq during a turbulent time and how he and his team helped the Iraqi farmers.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Ben Osborn

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2024

Ben Osborn is a general studies major at West Texas A&M University and served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2005. After 23 years, Osborn returned to WT to finish school and is set to graduate next...

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Enjoy hotdogs, an Air Force flyover and speeches from dignitaries at the Veterans Day event on Nov. 11th.

Honoring our Veterans; events at WT celebrates veterans and their families

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 9, 2024

West Texas A&M University and the City of Canyon will be organizing an event to honor veterans on Veterans Day which will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. This event will take place by the...

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Retana shares his experience in the Military and his journey to WT.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Jesus Retana

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 31, 2024

Jesus Retana is a sophomore at West Texas A&M University studying Electrical Engineering. Retana served our country in the United States Marine Corps from the years 2018 to 2023 as an Avionics Technician...

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Students explored different majors available at WT and what the process of changing majors is at the Major Exploration Fair held on Oct. 24th.

Students considered new possibilities at WT’s Major Exploration Fair

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 30, 2024

Students considered different major possibilities at the Major Exploration Fair that was held at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center at West Texas A&M University on Oct. 24th. Students had the opportunity...

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Students, faculty, staff, cattle industry professionals, family members, friends and business partners came to watch as bronze statue of Paul Engler was unveiled on October 11th.

Honoring Paul Engler; The Man With A Vision

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 22, 2024

A bronze statue standing seven feet tall of Paul Engler was unveiled outside the Happy State Bank Academic and Research building of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences on Oct. 11th. The...

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Grimes' experiences in the U.S. Marine Corps and his journey to West Texas A&M University.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran’s Story of Thomas Grimes

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 15, 2024

Plant Soil and Environmental Science major, Thomas Grimes is a junior at West Texas A&M University. Grimes is also a student veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps. Grimes relayed...

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Pigskin Revue to celebrate homecoming court, students and traditions.

Celebrate Buff Spirit At This Year’s Pigskin Revue Celebration

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 7, 2024

The 46th Pigskin Revue Celebration at West Texas A&M University will be held at the White Buffalo near Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11th from 6:30-9pm.. The WT Pigskin Revue Celebration...

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For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper, The Canadian Record. This film explains the daily hardships it faces and the dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle today.

For The Record; A Story of a Newspaper

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter September 30, 2024

For The Record is a captivating film telling the story of a newspaper called The Canadian Record, the daily hardships it faces and dedication it requires to publish a newspaper in the rural Texas panhandle...

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TELUS: The New Mental Health App for WT Students

TELUS: The New Mental Health App for WT Students

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter September 23, 2024

The Texas A&M University system has recently made available a mental health app called TELUS, free for all students, including students at West Texas A&M University. TELUS is an app that helps...

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Explore your possibilities and connect with over 100 employers at the Career and Internship Expo on Sept. 26th.

Explore Your Possibilities at the Career and Internship Expo

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter September 23, 2024

Learn about exciting job opportunities at the Career and Internship Expo at the First United Bank Center on September 26th from 10-2. Sam Langford, Associate Director of Career and Professional Development...

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Student Success Fair Highlighted Campus Resources

Student Success Fair Highlighted Campus Resources

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter September 16, 2024

The Outreach and Instruction Department at Cornette Library at West Texas A&M University hosted the Student Success Fair that took place on Tuesday, Sept. 10th. Students attending this event had the...

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