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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Ceasar Escalante

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter

My name is Ceasar Escalante and I am a senior, media comm major from San Antonio, Texas. I have a passion for creating content and have served as a senior reporter for The Prairie News for 2 semesters. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, friends and dogs. I hope to someday work for a large news outlet.

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Op/Ed: The Buffs are getting Vaccinated

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter April 1, 2021

West Texas A&M University is approved to distribute both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. These vaccination appointments are easy to schedule...

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Signs posted before entering classrooms show the restrictions due to Covid-19

Signs posted before entering classrooms show the restrictions due to Covid-19

Water fountains blocked off only allowing water bottle refilling stations

Water fountains blocked off only allowing water bottle refilling stations

Tables socially distances in the JBK to help with the spread of Covid-19

Tables socially distances in the JBK to help with the spread of Covid-19

Before entering buildings here on campus a warning is posted which all should read

Before entering buildings here on campus a warning is posted which all should read

Due to Covid-19 instructions on how to safely ride a elevator are put into place

Due to Covid-19 instructions on how to safely ride a elevator are put into place

Social Distancing markers are placed around WTAMU reminding to please social distance

Social Distancing markers are placed around WTAMU reminding to please social distance

" I wear a mask to keep myself safe and others safe" Junior Agriculture Communication Ustina Guirguis

" I wear a mask to keep myself safe and others safe" Junior Agriculture Communication Ustina Guirguis

 " My job is operations crew. Due to Covid-19, my role has become more focused on keeping the community safe with regular sanitation in the JBK"Senior General Biology major Joe Hoot said

" My job is operations crew. Due to Covid-19, my role has become more focused on keeping the community safe with regular sanitation in the JBK"Senior General Biology major Joe Hoot said

Thanksgiving this year may look different due to COVID-19 however, everyone still has something to be thankful for

Op/Ed:Coming together because of COVID-19

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter November 19, 2020

Thanksgiving, this is usually the time of month when everyone gets a break from school, work or life in general. Family, friends and loved ones begin to travel on that day to be surrounded by love. Many...

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Jeopardy host Alex Trebek put his heart and soul into his work and will be missed

Alex Trebek: A “Jeopardy” icon

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter November 12, 2020

Mr. Alex Trebek, who passed Sunday Nov. 8, 2020, we all know him as the witty host of the popular game show "Jeopardy." He has hosted the show for many years seeing countless contestants put their brain...

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The Travis Scott meal collaboration with McDonald's takes the U.S. by storm.

Op/Ed: The $6 meal deal is “Lit”

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter September 24, 2020

A quarter pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce paired with a medium fries, sprite and don’t forget the barbecue sauce. This may seem like a simple order from any fast food restaurant, but you would...

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Misty Gamble Fragments of the Body Piece showcased in What I did this summer located in Mary Moody Northern hall

Works of art displayed for Buffaloes

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter September 17, 2020

A faculty art show labeled “What I did this Summer” has been open to the public, showcasing seven instructors from West Texas A&M University on display in the Dord Fitz Formal Gallery in Mary Moody...

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After her talk Joanne Bland held a Q&A portion to answer questions from the audience.

Joanne Bland speaks so others will not forget

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter February 27, 2020

Students listened to someone who has been through struggle, segregation and civil rights in the South.Her name is Joanne Bland and her stories may not only be powerful but also her message to students...

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Borrowing for a purpose

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 20, 2020

  Money, it makes the world go around and around, it can come and go. However, the price for education leaves many with moths flying out of their wallets and an empty feeling not only in the pit...

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Cody Johnson proving that real country music is here to stay.

Country Music is here to stay

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 13, 2020

Good people, a positive atmosphere and one great way to spend a weekend. These are the things that may come your way after attending a Cody Johnson country concert. The arena filled with friendly folk...

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WTAMU on the road toward excellence

WTAMU on the road toward excellence

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter January 23, 2020

In relation to Dr. Wendler's WT 125 outlook for West Texas A&M University, the school of Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics will forever be changed to the College of Engineering, starting...

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The food pantry located in the CSC is often restocked every Thursday.

Buffs give back for the holidays

Ceasar Escalante, Junior Reporter November 21, 2019

With the holidays fast approaching many think of giving back. For this West Texas A&M organization, volunteers, students, and help from the Amarillo food bank work to put the local food pantry...

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A momentous occasion

Ceasar Escalante September 17, 2019

A Naturalization Ceremony took place at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum’s  Hazelwood Lecture Hall on this past week, culminating the naturalization process for more than 71 individuals from...

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