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Eric Jenkins, President and CEO of Education Credit Union announces new student-led branch
Education Credit Union partners with WT to support financial education
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College is less affordable than ever
Progressions college students are making at graduations
Progressions college students are making at graduations
Beta Sigma Phi donned hand-knit hats and scarves on the memorial statues of past live WT mascots during the 2022 Yarn Bombing around the Charles K. and Barbra Kerr Vaughn Pedestrain Mall , Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.
200 ways to stay warm for the winter
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It’s time to apply for scholarships at WT
ASO President, Victory Suobite
WTAMU’s African Students Organization president: Victory Suobite
The Multicultural Centers lounge has multiple chairs, a TV and a bar with a whiteboard for artwork or mathematical equations, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2019.
Multicultural Center brings diversity closer to the students
A decorative wall for photo shoots, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.
Vietnamese culture night promotes international appreciation
Spanish film festival shows Devils Backbone
Spanish film festival shows Devil’s Backbone
Photo courtesy of the WTAMU Theatre Department The cast of this years production of Our Town, a small portion of the talent found in WTAMUs Fine Arts Department, featuring two of the students accepted into IPAI.
Fine arts students aim for international opportunity
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Subburaj Named to New Professorship in WT College of Engineering; Position Meant to Inspire Underrepresented in STEM Fields 
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U.S. News & World Report: WT Online Bachelor’s Program No. 1 in Texas 
Lizbeth Lopez, a senior biology major from Spearman, performs research as part of her project in the McNair Scholars Program. Photo provided by WT Communication and Marketing
McNair Scholars Program Applications Sought; WT Students Benefit from Program Named in Honor of Challenger Astronaut 
Anna Lemnitzer, assistant professor of art and design, makes adjustments to a sculptural piece inspired both by spiderwebs and tumbleweeds. The piece and others will be featured in an exhibition of Lemnitzers work that will open Jan. 27 in the Dord Fitz Formal Gallery at West Texas A&M University. Photo provided by WT Communication and Marketing
Art Exhibition to Document Impact of Canyon Landscape on New WT Professor 
The Queen of the Night (Erin Hinds, center left) faces off with Sarastro (Evan Hample, center right) in WT Operas The Magic Flute. Also pictured, from left, are Codi Hittson, Chloe Ridolfo, Shannon Burr, Mitchell Hernandez and Zachary Todd. Photo provided by WT Communication and Marketing
WT Opera to Stage Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ 
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WT’s online criminal justice program ranked best in US
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New year, new resolutions
Tis the season to be anxious, stressed, and depressed
Tis the season to be anxious, stressed, and depressed
Quintanilla on a theatre stage where is is cased as a Deer
WTAMU’s musical theatre genie: Nolan Quintanilla
Counting your blessings through gratitude to reduce stress this holiday season
Counting your blessings through gratitude to reduce stress this holiday season
OP/ED Sports and how it has been gendered
OP/ED Sports and how it has been gendered
WT students and Brianna Jarrett, a mix of skiers and snowboarders, throw up the Buffs hand sign after an enjoyable trip at Wolf Creek Ski area, Pagosa Springs,CO.
WT Rec Sports gives students the opportunity to try winter sports
WTAMU marked game ball
WTAMU ends football season in a win
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WTAMU vs. Bethel College
Swoopes focusing on the field as she gets ready to take a shot-put toss at championship meet
WTAMU’s triple powerhouse: Zada Swoopes
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The Witcher captures audiences with dramatic flair
A cast member, Caleb Martinez in character as the Mummy in the Monstersongs musical, streamed at acted by West Texas A&M University students from the department of Art, Theatre and Dance
“Monstersongs” musical interviews with the cast and crew
A graphic designed by Victoria Fatiregun of Halloweentown set within the background of colors representing the fall. (Canyon, TX/ Wednesday Oct. 19)
OP/ED Why is “Halloweentown” a good film?
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The WT students behind the Monstersongs curtain
Theory of Relativity production in action. Photo by WTAMU Communication and Marketing
A time of trial, learning and coming together: WTAMU Theatre in Theory of Relativity
NEMA Meeting
Wesley Fall Retreat
West Texas A&M played Texas A&M International on Tuesday March 2 at 1:00 p.m.
The Dust Devils kick where it counts
West Texas A&M proudly sports Buff merch in support of the Lady Buffalos first home volleyball game of the semester.
West Texas A&M’s Lady Buffs Ace their first home game
As weird as it may sound, I am thankful for the inconveniences the year brought me. Each one taught me something new, sparked new passions, inspired me to help others, helped me grow, and even put into perspective how important the small things in life are. Rather than getting stuck on everything that went wrong in 2020, Im choosing to not let my pain go to waste.
A season of thanks
If you have walked around the Great Plains, youve probably encountered the “smell of money”, as the local community calls it.
OP/ED: What’s that smell?
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How to excel at the beginning of the semester
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The Witcher captures audiences with dramatic flair
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Graduating in 3 Years: An obligatory but welcome retrospective
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Op/Ed: COVID-19 has changed the way we view illness
Jeffrey Williams depicted in his graduation announcements.
Op/Ed: Two years in a flash, or how I somehow earned a minor
Students live in a society where they are told more is better. With this kind of thinking, its easy to become overwhelmed.
OP/ED: Negative effects of a heavy workload
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University traditions: the big ‘whoop’ and 11 others
While many social groups have become more diverse and open, there still seems to be some negative views connected to the church.
Op/Ed: Religion on campus
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Op/Ed: Six Years, but nothing Wasted
F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student
F1rstgen at WT: My personal experience as a first generation college student
Photo display of the missing victims of the ferry attack
Three years since the Sewol-ho Ferry
Mick Jenkins
Mick Jenkins
Stuff You Should Hear Because...
Stuff You Should Hear Because…
The Rey Theory
The Rey Theory
The Bottom Line About Borrowing
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Sophia Britto, Junior Reporter

I'm a freshman broadcast journalism major who's minoring in advertising and public relations. I'm from Amarillo, TX and I'm also in in KWTS and National Broadcasting Society. After getting my bachelor's degree at WT, I'd like to go to a culinary school and specialize in food journalism.

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Op-Ed: Put your records on

April 21, 2020

Vinyls are back by popular demand, and here to stay on the shelves of college kids and high schoolers all around. Whether they are bought as collectibles, canvases, or to actually be listened to, Millennials...

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Senior Rayleigh Rowell shows her horse in the section A open reigning class of the competition.

Lady Buffs Equestrian Team make it to Regionals

March 2, 2020

The Lady Buffs Equestrian team competed at the WTAMU Horse center Friday Feb. 28 and Saturday Feb. 29. Participants were judged in both Western Horsemanship and Reining, going against competitors from...

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Senior broadcast journalism major Hannah Frank and senior digital communications major Jay Mudge speak to KAMR news anchor Andy Justus.

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Senior broadcast journalism major Hannah Frank and senior digital communications major Jay Mudge speak to KAMR news anchor Andy Justus.

Randall High School English teacher Callie Shipley speaks to a WTAMU student about her career in education.

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Randall High School English teacher Callie Shipley speaks to a WTAMU student about her career in education.

WTAMU student Christian Nicholson speaks to Randall High School English teacher Callie Shipley.

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WTAMU student Christian Nicholson speaks to Randall High School English teacher Callie Shipley.

Dr. Michael McFarland and senior digital communications major Katy Zimmerman speak to NFL associate producer Guy Brown.

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Dr. Michael McFarland and senior digital communications major Katy Zimmerman speak to NFL associate producer Guy Brown.

Senior digital communications major Cody Stephens speaks to stand-up comic and marketing coordinator of Exceptional Emergency Center Saúl Rodriguez.

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Senior digital communications major Cody Stephens speaks to stand-up comic and marketing coordinator of Exceptional Emergency Center Saúl Rodriguez.

Visual content coordinator and teacher at AISD Blake Cartrite speaks to freshman pre-social work Remington Allen and junior advertising and public relations major Jessie Joseph.

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Visual content coordinator and teacher at AISD Blake Cartrite speaks to freshman pre-social work Remington Allen and junior advertising and public relations major Jessie Joseph.

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