Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Allegra Mora

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter

I’m Allegra. I am an English Education major and I am also in the Gender Studies program. I really like writing and getting people’s stories out there. I feel right at home at The Prairie because I’m able to give people the news they want.

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Junior English major Aaron Akins will have his essay published in the Spring 2019 edition of the Sigma Tau Delta Review.

WTAMU English major to be published internationally

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter
November 28, 2018

Writing is used to tell a story and influence an audience. The art of writing expresses views of the past and the present and finds an understanding and correlation of yesterday and today’s society.  Junior...

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Members of Spectrum during one of their weekly meetings. Meetings are 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Classroom Center Room 335.

LGBTQ members speak out about community

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter
November 28, 2018

Spectrum, the gay-straight alliance on campus has been a leader in bringing awareness and acceptance into the campus community. Members of Spectrum push for the rights and liberties of the LGBTQ community...

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Poets Amezcua and Chavez speak with Jacuinde during a discussion.

Latinx poets reflect on today’s art and society

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter
October 26, 2018

Poetry is an art that has influenced much of history. It is a way to express the views of society and how different political and social groups feel towards changes. Poetry tells the stories of many who...

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Jeff Blackburn defending his argument to end the death penalty.

WTAMU discusses the death penalty

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter
October 26, 2018

The Criminal Justice department hosted a debate showcasing the pros and cons of the death penalty at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall. James Farren represented support for...

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Picture from 2010, the last time Salazar (second from the left) and his family were together.

DACA students reflect on life in the United States

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter
September 22, 2018

In 2010, Julio Salazar’s uncle was murdered in a cartel shootout in Juarez, Mexico. His mother went to Mexico for the funeral and was not allowed back into the United States. Around the same...

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