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Allie Smith

Allie Smith, Sports Editor

My name is Allie Smith and I am a last-semester senior broadcast journalism major here at WT (woot-woot!). This is my fourth semester with the Prairie, including my three semesters as the Sports Editor. If you happen to know me outside of the FAC, it’s probably because you’ve been to a Lady Buff softball game and noticed that I am also the designated player (#18). As my undergraduate career winds down, I am looking to crank up the heat a bit by going to law school. Outside of my work with the Prairie, Rogers LEAD WT, WT Softball and school, I spend as much time as possible with my perfect, sweet little dog, Sadie.

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Under Review - March 5, 2018

Under Review – March 5, 2018

Allie Smith, Sports Editor March 7, 2018

Men’s Basketball The Lone Star Conference Championship tournament happened this weekend and No. 13 WT brought home the hardware. On the men’s side, the weekend started on Friday with an 86-70...

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Lexy Hightower has been one of the top sophomores in the country, averaging about 15 points per game for the Lady Buffs

‘Sustaining excellence’ expectation as Lady Buffs approach post season

Allie Smith, Sports Editor February 14, 2018

With four games remaining before the post season, the WTAMU Women’s Basketball team is running off the momentum of a five-win streak. This season has seen some ups and downs for the Lady Buffs, but...

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Ashley Hardin rounds second base during the game against Regis on Friday, Feb. 2 at Schaeffer Park.

Under Review – Feb. 05, 2018

Allie Smith, Sports Editor February 7, 2018

Women’s Basketball The No. 25 Lady Buffs scored 17 points before they were even contested by Permian Basin last Tuesday in Canyon, setting the tone for their 72-36 win. Statistically, sophomore Lexy...

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Reagan Haynes prepares to shoot a three-point shot during the game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, January 27 at the First United Bank Center.

Under Review: This week’s sports happenings – Jan. 30

Allie Smith, Sports Editor January 30, 2018

Here at The Prairie, we believe in constant improvements to our products in order to better serve our audiences. In the sports department, we think that adding a one-stop-shop highlight reel of every sports...

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Kamille Jones (right center) hits the ball over an Adams State blocker during the match at the Box on Saturday, Sept. 2

Young volleyball roster rises to tough opponents

Allie Smith, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

The 2017 volleyball season is one of turn over for the Lady Buffs. Usually, this would be code for a transition year, or basically referring to a year where it is acceptable to be average because the players...

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As a part of WTAMU's nursing program, junior Ellen Torman said that the program feels "more like a family than a school."

Nursing Students Commit Toward Careers

Allie Smith, Reporter March 23, 2017

She rolled over and glared at the whining phone alarm. Any wake up time with a four at the beginning of it is torture, but she hit the screen and got out of bed to drag her scrubs on and go to clinicals. Junior...

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Student Body Vice Presidential Candidate: Micah Davidson

Student Body Vice Presidential Candidate: Micah Davidson

Allie Smith March 6, 2017

The West Texas A&M University student body elections will take place on March 7 and 8.  In order to give the campus community a better look at the candidates, The Prairie will be featuring those candidates...

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WT Relieves Mike Nesbitt of Coaching Duties

WT Relieves Mike Nesbitt of Coaching Duties

Allie Smith, Reporter November 18, 2016

    West Texas A&M Director of Athletics Michael McBroom put out a press release on November 18 that head football coach Mike Nesbitt has been let go, effective immediately.       “This...

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Lady Buffs Close Out the Regular Season

Lady Buffs Close Out the Regular Season

Allie Smith, Reporter November 13, 2016

Tonight marked the turning of a page for the WT volleyball seniors as they beat Texas A&M- Commerce in their last regular season set.  As the seniors finish this chapter of their careers in The...

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Lady Buffs Bounce Back

Lady Buffs Bounce Back

Allie Smith, Reporter October 13, 2016

The WTAMU Lady Buff volleyball team broke the Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps two-game non-conference win streak on Tuesday as they took the match 3-1 at The Box. This win comes thanks to an improving...

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Lady Buffs drop close match against Tarleton

Lady Buffs drop close match against Tarleton

Allie Smith, Reporter September 24, 2016

Despite dropping the first two sets and making the long haul to five sets, the West Texas A&M volleyball team lost their match in Canyon on Friday against rival and second-ranked team in the Lonestar...

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