The Prairie News

Social Media in academics

Rubi Valencia • April 29, 2013

Professors utilize social media in four critical ways: to connect, to notify, to teach, and to share knowledge. A social network such as Facebook is being used to discuss assignments while also...

There is more access to receiving news from around the world but people really care about what is happening around the corner too. Local television news cover stories that has a larger effect on the...

Night-blow to cause glow on campus

Rubi Valencia • September 25, 2012

The WTAMU Art Department will host the annual night-blow event where glass will cause a glow on campus. The event will start at six p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall and is open...

Amarillo Zoo needs help

Rubi Valencia • September 11, 2012

Amarillo Zoo will be hosting their annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween event Oct. 26 through the 28. “Last year, we had about 6,000 people come to the Boo at the Zoo event and this year, we are going...

Honors graduation reception

Rubi Valencia • December 9, 2011

With fall semester coming to an end, the William H. and Joyce Attebury Honors Program will hold a graduation reception on Dec. 7. “Two honor students will graduate this December and the reception...

Carol of Lights and Toys for Tots

Rubi Valencia • November 30, 2011

It is 26 days until Christmas and WTAMU is already feeling the holiday spirit. On Nov. 28 at 6 p.m, Carol of Lights and Toys for Tots took place on the south side of Old Main. The Residence Hall Association...

RHA encourages students to participate in Skip-A-Meal event

Rubi Valencia • November 15, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class The Residence Hall Association is encouraging WTAMU students to participate in the annual Skip-A-Meal...

Honors students colloquia

Rubi Valencia • October 25, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class On Thursday, Oct. 13, honor students had their colloquia. At the colloquia there was pizza for dinner...

WT Honors Program will travel to Carlsbad Caverns

Rubi Valencia • October 18, 2011

Web Editor's Note: This story was written for the MCOMM 3309 - News Editing & Reporting Class Students in WT’s Honors Program will soon be packing their bags for an adventure at the Guadalupe Mountains...

Honors Program prepares for upcoming events

Rubi Valencia • September 27, 2011

The William H. and Joyce Attebury Honors Program is not just an organization to recognize outstanding undergraduate students at WTAMU. The Honors Program is also an organization for students to have more...