As we deal with the aftermath of the horrific events in Las Vegas on Sunday night, it is important that we as people, and as Americans, realize that what happened was truly dark day in American history...

There are two things Texans love: sports and the freedoms afforded by the Bill of Rights. Right now, they are colliding and unsurprisingly, everybody has an opinion about it. From that random lady...

To the Struggling Student, We are in the thick of it now.  We are five weeks in, and only yesterday it seemed like the semester had just begun.  And now, as you hear of seniors applying for Spring...

The beginning of a new semester may allow many students the opportunity to reinvent themselves a little bit from who they were four months ago or even a year ago. You may want to get more involved in...

In the wake of the tragedy that has occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, it is important, now more than ever, to stand up against racism, bigotry and unfounded hatred.  College campuses are meant to...

Stop. Yes, you. You, the one with the third cup of coffee, the endless assignments, and with the weight of your to-do list weighing you down like an anvil. Breathe. You are okay. You are loved....

Last Friday, Rogers LEAD WT advisor Amber Black told the junior class of LEAD scholars to reach out to someone who needed to know how awesome they are. This week in the Prairie newsroom, a student was...

One click of the “Register Now” button determines each student’s potential stresses and successes of next semester. While seniors have already had the opportunity to register for fall classes,...

For those students who aren’t from Texas, or the panhandle in general, we just want to let you know that we too have no clue why the weather in this area has a mind of its own. You could have stayed...

If you ever get a chance to take a class taught by Dr. Jean Stuntz in the history department, you will hear arguably the wisest piece of advice you’ll ever receive as a student: October and March...

We scroll through social media or browse the internet and see countless advertisements and news stories that appeal to our interests. It seems like everything that appears on the internet is aimed at pleasing...

As we slowly, and, for some, grudgingly, fall back into life as a college student after a much needed spring break, we here at the Prairie are bypassing the rest of the semester and looking toward the...

Ever since medieval sheepherders first built fences, the grass has always looked greener on the other side (okay, we might be stretching our historical boundaries just a bit). However, since the rise...

The “F” word. It is one of the most incorrectly used and controversial words in the English language. People use it all the time in regular conversations, but most do not know what actually it means. Unless...

Valentine’s Day – a day of flowers, engagements, hearts and pink hues with love filling the air. Or a day of annoying social media posts, PDA, resentment and emotional eating. Valentine’s Day...

Ever since “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine helped ignite the fires of revolution, the media in all its forms has had a lasting impact on American policies. Even more recent instances, such as Edward...

With the Presidential 2016 race and the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, people have found themselves having heated discussions with friends and family over social media or family dinner. All...

It’s been two weeks since the start of the semester and already we feel the stress creeping up on us. Here at The Prairie we like to help each other out and make sure at least one of us has our heads...

“How are you?” “Busy,” she says, with a quick smile and no time for small talk as she powerwalks to the next checkmark on her planner. With the start of the semester, the season of free T-shirts...

As a new semester begins, we here at the Prairie want to take a moment to officially welcome back all returning students and any students beginning for the first time.  With the fall semester in the bag,...

After the pencil dust has cleared and the heart rates have lowered, the end of finals week can bring happiness, relief, and a valuable commodity that many of us have not enjoyed for several months—free...

If you were to walk up into FAC 268 you would be able to see that the holiday spirit is alive and well, as evidenced by our Christmas tree. Some have argued that it is too early to erect such a...

In between bites of mashed potatoes and roasted turkey, Grandma Sue asks the dreaded question: “So, honey, what have you decided to do with your life?” Thanksgiving marks a time to count our blessings,...

As the sun rose on the morning of November 9, so did the emotions of many Americans.  On both sides of the isle, life began anew. Words spoken about deportation, and messages of sexism and bigotry...

The semester is coming to an end, and before we know it, finals will creep up on us. With all the quizzes, group projects, and last minute study breaks, we as college students are at the peak of stressing...

With midterms officially out of the way and the end of the semester finally coming within sight, students know that college life is soon to be hectic. When the realization hits that tests, presentations,...

Your pain does not diminish the pain of another. Your fears do not negate your friend’s concerns. The memories of your history do not lessen the challenges of someone else’s present. Compassion...

When faculty members decide to go against their better judgement and begin having inappropriate relationships with their students, the situation becomes much more complex and reaches beyond just the student...

Considering the average age of college students, it is likely that, at some point in the past week, you have been called, whether directly or through a Facebook post, an entitled millennial. But is...

Potential teammates, best friends, spouses, peers and rivals pass on the sidewalks of West Texas A&M University, briefly acknowledging each other with a small head nod before heading off to class without...

We have all heard it, "If (fill in presidential candidate name here) wins, I'm moving to Canada!" Ok.  Bye. But before you pack your bags consider the following: Over the past year each and every...

Depending on the reader, those two words, "rape culture," elicit either an appeal to one’s sense of duty in fighting rape culture or an apathetic eye-roll and the notion that “rape culture” is a...

Do you ever have that moment when you are a hundred percent sure you heard or felt your phone go off in your pocket but it actually didn't? Well, you and many other people could be suffering from "phantom...

Fall is approaching and many of us are ready to put away those sandals and get ready for some cozy boots. When we think of the fall season, we think of many things like  colorful leaves, warm clothes,...

This week Colin Kaepernick made headlines by not standing during the playing of the National Anthem. "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people...

West Texas A&M University requires students under age 21 who have completed less than 60 post-high school credit hours to live in on-campus residence halls, and few exemptions to this requirement are...

Welcome to the WT family!  First, take a deep breath and relish in the fact that you have almost completed your first week of college life.  For some it may have been a breeze, for others, not so much....

We are taking a break from the norm and addressing this particular editorial to a singular person who has been a priceless asset to student journalism here at West Texas A&M University.   Dr....