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Buffs will battle rival EMNU

Buffs will battle rival EMNU

Tyler Anderson October 29, 2014

After notching a hearty 48-21 victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville, the West Texas A&M Buffaloes are looking at a win and in situation. Standing in the way, however, is a trip to Blackwater Draw on...

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WTAMU defeats MSU 34-13

WTAMU defeats MSU 34-13

Tyler Anderson October 29, 2014

If the West Texas A&M football team wasn’t clicking a few weeks ago, the Buffs are now. But don’t tell Head Coach Mike Nesbitt that. “I don’t know if we’re rolling, but I thought we played...

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WT Buffs prep for Javelinas

WT Buffs prep for Javelinas

Tyler Anderson October 22, 2014

After seeing their four game winning streak come to a halt at the hands of No. 23 Texas A&M Commerce, the West Texas A&M Buffaloes went back to work this week. Despite falling to the Lions, 48-21...

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Jameis Winston only giving himself a bad rep

Jameis Winston only giving himself a bad rep

Tyler Anderson October 20, 2014

Hey yo, Tyler here. Just a quick intro to myself, I’ve been a long time stalwart of The Prairie – mostly covering and writing sports. It’s my passion, and it’s a field that never gets old. In my...

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WTAMU defeats MSU 34-13

WTAMU defeats MSU 34-13

Tyler Anderson October 15, 2014

If the West Texas A&M football team wasn’t clicking a few weeks ago, the Buffs are now. But don’t tell Head Coach Mike Nesbitt that. “I don’t know if we’re rolling, but I thought we played...

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Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm teams up with AQHA

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm teams up with AQHA

Tyler Anderson October 15, 2014

Returning for its seventh season, Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm has a new twist on its corn maze. If one is able to get a bird’s eye view, a horse design is seen to give a nod the American Quarter Horse...

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WTAMU faces rival Midwestern team this week

WTAMU faces rival Midwestern team this week

Tyler Anderson October 8, 2014

Riding a three game winning streak by dumping McMurry on Homecoming, the West Texas A&M Buffalo football team has a challenge looming on the horizon. That challenge is in the form of Lone Star Conference...

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Rabb settles into QB role

Rabb settles into QB role

Tyler Anderson October 1, 2014

  [Web Editor's note: Updated to longer version] Since 2011, there had been a professor heading the West Texas A&M football team....

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Buffs journey to Angelo State to battle Rams

Buffs journey to Angelo State to battle Rams

Tyler Anderson September 26, 2014

After getting their first win of the 2014 season at AT&T Stadium, the West Texas A&M Buffaloes football team have a chance to right the ship. However, standing in the way of the Buffs on Sept....

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WTAMU quarterback coach improves team stats

WTAMU quarterback coach improves team stats

Tyler Anderson September 24, 2014

There is no doubt that West Texas A&M football program has dominated these past couple of years. Despite starting 1-2 thus far, WT still manages to continue to play hard and show that they are a force...

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Buffs to host Tarleton Texans

Buffs to host Tarleton Texans

Tyler Anderson September 10, 2014

While the West Texas A&M football team endured a rough start to their 2014 season against CSU-Pueblo, the Buffs return for a home tilt against Lone Star Conference rival Tarleton State on Sept. 13....

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT opens with CSU-Pueblo

Tyler Anderson September 3, 2014

Despite facing a tough opening slate and coming off a three-way quarterback battle, Head Coach Mike Nesbitt and the West Texas A&M Buffalo football team appear up to the challenge for the 2014...

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Kimbrough’s future comes to crossroads

Kimbrough’s future comes to crossroads

Tyler Anderson April 29, 2014

The setting is the Jack B. Kelley Student Center’s Legacy Hall of West Texas A&M University. Legacy Hall is decked out in maroon and white, packed with 750 eager patrons. It is the near future...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Outdoor Pursuits adds adventure to WT

Tyler Anderson April 29, 2014

Located at the Virgil Henson Activities Center on the campus of West Texas A&M, the Office of Recreational Sports houses more than just intramurals and oversight of the amenities that the building...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT Lady Buff softball sweep the Zias

Tyler Anderson April 22, 2014

The No. 1 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs would maintain their dominance, easing past Eastern New Mexico by scores of 4-0 and 10-1 in five innings on April 18. With the home sweep, the Lady Buffs...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Student Body president has runoff vote

Tyler Anderson March 18, 2014

On March 4 and March 5, students voted for individuals to be student senators and esteemed representatives for West Texas A&M University. Among those who ran for their respective positions, there...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Spring break, skipping vs. extending: Extending Spring Break

Tyler Anderson March 18, 2014

While my good friend and co-editor Megan Moore has expressed that spring break needs to be shortened or extinguished for the sake of saving, one’s schedule, I’m the polar opposite when it comes...

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Feature. Art by Chris Brockman.

Scarbrough maintains his ties with WT

Tyler Anderson February 25, 2014

Kirk Scarbrough, the Director of Internal Communication of Teach for America, conducted the keynote speech and multimedia presentation during the middle of Communication Week on Feb. 18, taking the...

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Art by Chris Brockman.

Ink Life Tour brings new perspective to Amarillo

Tyler Anderson February 20, 2014

From Feb. 14 through Feb. 16, the Ink Life Tour made a stop on its national tour in Amarillo. It was chocked full of tattoo artists from all over the country, ranging from the hometown tattoo salons...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Pro Wrestling scene needs mending

Tyler Anderson February 4, 2014

The front-page article from Jan. 28 created excitement and overwhelming gratitude from THCW Nightmare Pro, and the reaction from WTAMU’s student populace was minimal. However, there was indeed comments...

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Sports. Art by Chris Brockman.

Richard Sherman’s FOX interview sparks debate

Tyler Anderson January 28, 2014

Everyone has been talking about Richard Sherman as of late. Of course, when I talk about it, it’s more or less a day late and a dollar short. However, there is a reason for sitting on this and looking...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Note from the Editor

Tyler Anderson January 21, 2014

As some of you may know and know well, our sports department has been gutted with the graduation of three prominent writers. With losing a stellar sports mind such as our friend Keltin, and proven...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs to take on Ohio Dominican

Tyler Anderson November 26, 2013

In defeating the Greyhounds of the University of Indianapolis on Nov. 23, the West Texas A&M football team advanced into second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Waiting for the Buffaloes...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Lady Buffs Volleyball wins LSC Tournament

Tyler Anderson November 25, 2013

Due to their perfect conference record, there was no place like home as the WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team hosted the Lone Star Conference volleyball championships from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23. After...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Buffs to face Indianapolis

Tyler Anderson November 19, 2013

On Nov. 17, after securing a victory against archrival Midwestern State, the West Texas A&M football team gathered in Room 101 at the Agricultural and Natural Sciences Building to await their playoff...

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Chainssaw Massacre located off of I-27 and McCormick.

Chainsaw Massacre/6SM

Tyler Anderson October 29, 2013

From Sept. 27 to Oct. 31, 6th Street Massacre and its newly opened sibling scare house right off the Canyon E-Way, Chainsaw Massacre, opened to all comers looking for a horrifyingly good time. With...

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Mindy Copeland’s choreography class. Photo by Tyler Anderson.

Guest Artist Mindy Copeland sets a piece

Tyler Anderson October 22, 2013

On Oct 18, renowned tap dancer Mindy Copeland appeared as part of the Dance Department’s Guest Artist series at WTAMU.  Out of 53 who auditioned for the tap dancing performance on Oct 11, only 10...

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iWeek flyer: Photo Courtesy of Tyler Anderson.

WT iWeek aims to get students involved

Tyler Anderson September 3, 2013

Starting September 9th, iWeek is a three-day event at the JBK Legacy Hall, providing various organizations from West Texas A&M University and within the Canyon and Amarillo community ways to connect...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

McMurry University joins Lone Star Conference

Tyler Anderson August 27, 2013

To cover the losses of Incarnate Word and Abilene Christian to the Southland Conference, the Lone Star Conference extended a football invitation to former Division II independent McMurry University...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Venom grab last minute victory

Tyler Anderson April 23, 2013

In their return home from a two game road stretch, the Venom snatched a victory from the maw of defeat in the closing minutes by defeating the Laredo Rattlesnakes 62-58 at the Amarillo Civic Center...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Amarillo Venom splits on a tough road trip

Tyler Anderson April 16, 2013

After opening at home with a victory against New Mexico, the Venom endured a road trip that included a successful rally against the Abilene Bombers 58-54 on April 6 before falling against the San Angelo...

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Venom Scorch Stars In Home Opener

Tyler Anderson March 27, 2013

Using an explosive first half that featured three touchdown passes by quarterback Nate Davis and two interceptions by a tough defense, the Amarillo Venom brush aside the New Mexico Stars 62-34 to begin...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

The Movement Towards An On-Campus Stadium

Tyler Anderson February 19, 2013

Since its completion in 1959, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium (known at that time as the Buffalo Bowl) has been the home for Buffalo Football. Its seating capacity is over 20,000, the largest stadium in...

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Sports Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT falls to Mustangs

Tyler Anderson February 12, 2013

This past week proved to be a gauntlet, as Lady Buffs basketball lost in heartbreaking fashion to LSC frontrunner Midwestern State 58-55 on Feb. 6 at the First United Bank Center before holding off...

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Junior Devin Griffin pulls up for a jump shot. Photo by Cale Bloska.

Lady Buffs triumph against Angelo State

Tyler Anderson February 5, 2013

Avenging an early season heartbreaker to the Rambelles earlier in the 2012-2013 campaign, the Lady Buffs evened its season series with ASU with a 54-48 victory this past Saturday. Despite the slow...

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The Prairie Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Ravens headed for the Super Bowl victory

Tyler Anderson January 29, 2013

It’s that time of year again, my friends. Super Bowl Sunday is this Sunday, celebrated as an unofficial American holiday, complete with finger foods, multi-million dollar commercials, and football....

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Lady Buffs basketball tumbles to 2-6

Tyler Anderson December 5, 2012

The WTAMU Women’s Basketball squad continued their current skid to three games this past week with a loss to Abilene Christian at the First United Bank Center 81-76 on Nov. 28 before dropping a double...

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Realignment Strikes Again

Tyler Anderson December 4, 2012

Over the past few years, the college sports landscape has shifted drastically. Colorado went west while Utah upgraded to help form the Pac-12. Nebraska left many rivalries behind for the Big Ten’s greener...

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Lady Buffs volleyball wins 12th regional

Tyler Anderson December 4, 2012

The No. 9 WTAMU Lady Buffs volleyball team traveled to the campus of Regis University in Denver, Colo., to participate in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1....

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Lady Buffs Split Classic

Lady Buffs Split Classic

Tyler Anderson November 27, 2012

Over this past weekend, the Lady Buff Basketball squad participated in the Pak-A-Sak Lady Buff Thanksgiving Classic with a victory over McMurry University 82-23 on Friday before suffering a 79-51 loss...

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Lady Buffs soccer falls to Metro State

Tyler Anderson November 13, 2012

The Lone Star Conference Women’s Soccer Champion Lady Buffs fell to Metro State of Denver in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament, 4-1, on Nov. 9. Falling behind from early on, the...

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Lady Buffs soccer capture Lone Star Conference

Tyler Anderson November 6, 2012

The Lady Buffs Soccer team took care of business when it came to hosting the LSC Tournament this past weekend at The Pitch. After handling Midwestern State in a 3-1 decision on Nov. 2, the Lady Buffs...

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Lady Buffs soccer advances

Tyler Anderson October 30, 2012

The WTAMU Women’s Soccer team concluded their regular season on Oct. 26, defeating the ENMU Zias in Portales, New Mexico, 1-0. An early score by senior striker Lindsay McHorse and a relentless offensive...

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Men’s soccer tumbles

Tyler Anderson October 30, 2012

The Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds held off a late rally to defeat the WTAMU Buffaloes 2-1 on Oct. 26 at The Pitch. “We didn’t play worth a damn. I’m just disappointed in our performance, and...

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Men’s soccer holds steady with a 2-1 weekend

Tyler Anderson October 23, 2012

The WT Men’s Soccer squad posted a 2-1 record over the past week, starting with a victory over UT-Permian Basin 3-1 on Oct. 16 in Odessa before dropping a 3-2 decision to Incarnate Word on Friday...

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Lady Buff Soccer Split Weekend

Tyler Anderson October 23, 2012

In the second leg of their season-concluding road stretch, the WT Women were defeated by the Cardinals of Incarnate Word 3-0 on Friday before sweeping the season series against the Angelo State Rambelles...

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Lady Buffs soccer sweeps weekend

Tyler Anderson October 16, 2012

In the first two games over a closing road stretch, the Lady Buffs took control of the Lone Star Conference with victories over Texas Woman’s University 1-0 on Friday, Oct. 12 and TAMU Commerce 2-0...

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Lady Buffs soccer splits weekend games

Tyler Anderson October 9, 2012

In a continuation of their four-game homestand, the Lady Buffs soccer team shut out Abilene Christian 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 5 before falling to Midwestern Statte 4-1 on Sunday, Oct. 7 at The Pitch. On...

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Lady Buff Soccer Splits with ASU, UIW

Tyler Anderson October 2, 2012

It was a tale of two different games as the Lady Buff Soccer squad defeated Angelo State 2-0 on Friday before falling to Incarnate Word 4-1 on Sunday. “We did a good job on Friday battling the wet...

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WT defense stout, shut out UIW

Tyler Anderson September 25, 2012

Despite a slow start, the 24th ranked WTAMU Football team defeated University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Sept. 22, 24-0. Even though the Cardinals dominated the time of possession, the Buffalo...

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Soccer beats TWU

Tyler Anderson September 18, 2012

Lady Buffs Soccer split a pair of weekend matches in their 2012 campaign with a loss against Texas A&M-Commerce Friday and a victory over Texas Woman’s University on Sunday. Along with a split, the...

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Conference realignment affects WT, LSC

Tyler Anderson September 11, 2012

On Aug. 20, the membership of the Lone Star Conference changed drastically. The Southland Conference, in effort to replace recently departed members including University of Texas Arlington, UT San...

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