Since 1919

The Prairie News
Since 1919

The Prairie News
Since 1919

The Prairie News
Opinion Essay
Steven Osburn

Steven Osburn, Junior Reporter

Growing up in a small country town didn’t stop me from being a punk rock Texan kid. While everybody listened to our teachers views on recent and historical events, I searched elsewhere so I could make up my own mind, and it landed me in a bit of trouble a few times. Despite verbal ridicule, being harassed due to my religious beliefs (or lack thereof,) and criticism of the media I consumed, I survived, brains in tact, a pen in my hand, and my will unshaken. I peruse nonbiased stories, and wish to be wise enough to check my own biases at the door.

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The house from the infamous film has made for one of the nicest, and creepiest restaurants. The Grand Central Cafe is located in Kingsland, Texas

Based on a true story?

Steven Osburn • November 20, 2019

The article you are about to read is an account of the misinformation created by one film.  In particular, a 1973 classic and its 2003 remake. It is more tragic that a young group of actors was put through...

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Photo by Steven Osburn poster located just outside of the Fine Arts complex promoting the play

Ada and the Engine is a calculated success

Steven Osburn • November 13, 2019

  Ada and the Engine was being performed at the Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex from Nov. 14-16 starting at 7:30 pm and on Nov. 17 at 2:30 pm. The story is...

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Photo by Steven Osburn An endless maze of knowledge.

The WTAMU Library: Don’t judge a library by its cover

Steven Osburn • October 28, 2019

West Texas A&M University’s Cornette Library, located in the heart of campus, is an important resource to students and citizens of Canyon, Texas. The Cornette Library plays host to a variety of...

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