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The Prairie News

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Buffs defeat Orediggers in season opener, 6-3

Russell Sanderson, Reporter February 6, 2016

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes defeated the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers 6-3 in their season opener Friday afternoon. The Buffs were powered by a strong pitching performance from Lone Star Conference...

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Buffs Mens Basketball Scores Big Win

Buffs Mens Basketball Scores Big Win

Russell Sanderson, Co-editor February 4, 2016

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes men's basketball team jumped out to a fast start against the Angelo State Rams on Wednesday night, going into halftime with a 49-32 lead, and ultimately winning the game...

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WT defeats TAMUK; breaks three game skid

Russell Sanderson, Reporter October 27, 2015

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes (3-4) defeated the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas (1-7) in a hard fought defensive battle played in the rain, 24-14. The win puts the Buffs in a position to make the...

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Angelo State Rams spoil WT Buffs homecoming

Russell Sanderson, Reporter September 29, 2015

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes lost to the Angelo State Rams in a homecoming heartbreaker this past Saturday, 35-17. This loss dropped the Buffs to 2-2 on the season while the sixth ranked Rams moved...

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WT defeats ENMU, 96 to 86

WT defeats ENMU, 96 to 86

Russell Sanderson March 4, 2015

The WTAMU Buffs beat the ENMU Greyhounds 96 to 86 this past weekend on Feb. 28. It marked the Buffs first win after a two game skid, and was highlighted by a high octane offense from the Buffs that had...

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Lady Buffs win clinches title

Lady Buffs win clinches title

Russell Sanderson February 25, 2015

The WT Lady Buffs basketball team clinched their second straight Lonestar Conference regular season championship with a win against Texas Woman’s University, 70-56, on Feb. 22. The Lady Buffs repeat...

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Honors Program Challenges Students

Honors Program Challenges Students

Russell Sanderson December 3, 2014

Students who attend West Texas A&M University strive for a higher education that prepares them for the professional world. They go to WT to get an exceptional college experience from a school that,...

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WRCA hosts annual rodeo

WRCA hosts annual rodeo

Russell Sanderson November 12, 2014

The Working Ranch Cowboys Association held their 19th World Championship Ranch Rodeo Nov. 6-9. It was a massive event, with spectators from all over the country in attendance. Ranch companies from...

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Race for Lieutenant Governor

Race for Lieutenant Governor

Russell Sanderson October 29, 2014

As the Nov. 4 election date approaches, residents have been captivated by the race for Governor in Texas. Barbs thrown back and forth between Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott have kept the public watching closely,...

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Cowboys, Royals and Giants, Oh My!

Cowboys, Royals and Giants, Oh My!

Russell Sanderson October 20, 2014

Another weekend in the books, another weekend of sports to look at. Since baseball and football are at the forefront of things, let's look at everything that h as happened in both this past week/ weekend....

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WTAMU outsources numerous campus services

WTAMU outsources numerous campus services

Russell Sanderson October 8, 2014

As students and faculty go about life at West Texas A&M, they see some form of maintenance going on or some form of construction happening. They look about and may see a janitor about to mop a floor,...

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Crime rate drops on campus

Crime rate drops on campus

Russell Sanderson September 10, 2014

  Crime rate has a certain place in the brains and thought processes for the students and faculty of WT. Like anywhere else, people want to feel safe where they have to be for extended periods...

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