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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Cyber Monday continues annual growth

Sterling Rusher December 3, 2013

The first Monday in 2005,after Thanksgiving weekend, was given the name Cyber Monday by Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF). Contrary to today, back in 2005 Cyber Monday attained...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

The Black Friday shopping experience

Sterling Rusher December 3, 2013

Ever since 2001, Black Friday has earned the reputation for being the busiest time of the year. ShopperTrack reported on Sat. that sales for Black Friday increased 2.3 precent over the previous year...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Energy firm buys Longhorn Wind Project

Sterling Rusher November 19, 2013

EDF Renewable Energy, a French energy firm, announced on Nov. 4  that EDF will buy the Longhorn Wind Project from Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. Longhorn Wind Project is located 60 miles northeast...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

One Sessions hosts local band Deep Diver

Sterling Rusher November 12, 2013

The WTAMU One Sessions will be filming in high defintion a live musical production at the Fine Arts Complex’s AT&T HD Studio on Nov. 14 at 7pm. The performance will be done by a local Amarillo...

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Amarillo Bulls defending against Roadrunners.

Bulls stampede ‘Runners

Sterling Rusher November 5, 2013

Amarillo goaltender Paul Berrafato stopped 36 shots as the Amarillo Bulls shut out the Topeka RoadRunners at the Cal Farley Coliseum on Nov. 2. Amarillo made sure Topeka never lit the lamp, winning...

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One of the display tables for Day of the Dead celebration.

Local Dia De los Muertos celebration at PPHM

Sterling Rusher November 5, 2013

“The most important part of day of the dead is honoring their spirits,” Dr. Castillo, Assistant Professor of the Department of Education,said. The Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated...

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The sign in front of the Nat.

The Haunted Nat

Sterling Rusher October 29, 2013

The Natatorium, or “The Nat,” is located on Route 66 and Sixth Street in Amarillo Texas. According to urban legend, and current Nat employees, it is the home of a few otherworldly spirits. The...

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A sculpture on display in Mary Moody Northen Hall. Photo by Sterling Rusher.

WT hosts Art of the New West in campus Gallery

Sterling Rusher October 22, 2013

“Art of the New West” is a contemporary art show that came to WTAMU on Oct. 17 and debuted in Mary Moody Gallery. The art gallery is a joint effort with Process Art House to represent and support...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buff News Brief

Sterling Rusher October 15, 2013

In 1990, a publication called Ink Blot was the creative arts publication for West Texas State University. Three years later, WTSU was rebranded into WTAMU and the new creative writing journal was born:...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buff Feature Brief

Sterling Rusher October 1, 2013

BOOM! Went the drum. The crowd fell instantly silent as the deep wave of vibration reverberated around the room. A drummer, dressed in traditional Vietnamese clothing stood alone in front of the crowd. WTAMU’s...

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Klaehn and daughter navigate the 4th challenge.

Conquer Chiari 5K Run

Sterling Rusher September 24, 2013

Daniel Klaehn, an English instructor at WTAMU, organized the Conquer Chiari Fun Run on Sept. 21.  At 9:30 a.m. at Thompson Park, runners and walkers lined the starting line. “I loved seeing parents...

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Marlon Smith speaking at his seminar. Photo Courtesy of Sterling Rusher.

Marlon Smith spoke on leadership at WT

Sterling Rusher September 17, 2013

Marlon Smith, leadership seminar speaker, took the stage Monday night in Legacy Hall. “I see greatness in this room,” Smith said. “Turn to your right, turn to the left and give those people...

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