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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Emily Merrill

Emily Merrill, Editor in Chief

Hey, my name is Emily Merrill. I am originally from Fort Davis, Texas. I’m studying agricultural media and communication and loving it! I am a senior here at WT and I can’t decide if my favorite color is yellow or blue.

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As always, God bless and go Buffs!

Op/Ed: My time as a Buffalo

Emily Merrill, Reporter December 1, 2021

After four and a half years, it has finally come to an end. My undergraduate career is now over, and here I am to share my experiences with you all. Although I wouldn’t change anything for the world,...

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Ask the graduate student: Caleb Roche

Emily Merrill, Reporter November 22, 2021

Caleb Roche completed his undergraduate at the University of Central Oklahoma in May of 2019, and has been working on his Masters of Business Administration here at West Texas A&M University. Roche...

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Dia de los Muertos: A celebration of life

Emily Merrill, Reporter November 10, 2021

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on Nov. 1 each year. This holiday is to celebrate loved ones who have passed on, and the life they have lived on earth. According to History.com,...

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The Prairie News brings you Ask the Professor, a brand new biweekly column.

Ask the professor: Rik Andersen

Emily Merrill, Reporter November 1, 2021

Rik Andersen is a part time instructor (PTI) for West Texas A&M University’s Department of Communication. Rik graduated from WTAMU with a Bachelor’s degree in applied arts and a Master’s degree...

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WTAMU F1RSTGEN student panel

Emily Merrill, Reporter October 26, 2021

On Oct. 19, West Texas A&M University’s F1RSTGEN hosted the first We Are One talk, a panel of first-generation students giving their experiences as being the first one in their families to continue...

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The Prairie News brings you Ask the Professor, a brand new biweekly column.

Ask the Professor: Dr. Landry Lockett

Emily Merrill, Reporter October 19, 2021

Dr. Landry Lockett graduated from Texas Tech University with his undergraduate and graduate degree in ornamental horticulture. While working for Texas Extension, he went to earn a doctorate in agricultural...

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The Prairie News brings you Ask the Professor, a brand new biweekly column.

Ask the professor: Dr. Justin Moeller

Emily Merrill, Reporter October 4, 2021

Dr. Justin Moeller is an assistant professor in political science and West Texas A&M University’s pre-law advisor. He received a B.S. in political science and public administration from the University...

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One West: A campaign for the future of WTAMU

One West: A campaign for the future of WTAMU

Emily Merrill, Reporter September 27, 2021

On Thursday Sept. 23 West Texas A&M University announced the One West fundraising campaign at Buffalo Stadium. The event included a small awards ceremony, eight interactive booths from different...

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Fresh Check Day for mental health and suicide awareness.

Fresh Check Day: An event for mental health

Emily Merrill, Reporter September 20, 2021

On Sept. 14 West Texas A&M University participated in Fresh Check Day, a nation-wide mental health fair that includes peer-run interactive booths, free food, music and prizes. Darcy Webber, coordinator...

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WTAG hosts annual Ag Day

WTAG hosts annual Ag Day

Emily Merrill, Reporter September 13, 2021

  On Sept. 11, 2021, West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences hosted its annual Ag Day.   Ag Day was started 25 years ago when a group of alumni met...

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Grandsons as paul bearers at my grandmother’s funeral.

Op/Ed: When we lose a loved one

Emily Merrill, Reporter September 6, 2021

“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings” -Socrates How interesting that death can be thought of as a blessing, even to a genius such as Socrates. All that seems to come with it are grief,...

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Frenemies uploads new episodes every Tuesday.

Frenemies: the podcast changing culture norms

Emily Merrill, Reporter April 20, 2021

Internet personalities Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein started their YouTube podcast, “Frenemies”, on Sep. 15, 2020, and it has been a growing sensation since. Each episode has received at least one...

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El Tropico has opened a new location in Canyon, Texas.

El Tropico’s new casa in Canyon

Emily Merrill, Reporter April 6, 2021

El Tropico has opened a new set of doors in Canyon. With locations all across the Panhandle including Amarillo, Hereford and Tulia, it was time that The Buffaloes had one close by. The Mexican snack and...

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Lady Buffs back in action this spring semester

Lady Buff volleyball in full ‘swing’

Emily Merrill, Reporter February 23, 2021

The Lady Buffaloes have finally started their traditional season, but in a nontraditional way. Volleyball is usually played in the fall semester and was postponed due to COVID-19. That hasn’t stopped...

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Havuka Lund, the violinist that could.

The violinist that could

Emily Merrill, Reporter February 16, 2021

West Texas A&M University is home to many talented students who have won many national contests over the years. The School of Music continues the tradition with Havuka Lund, a senior music therapy...

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So you graduated... what's next?

The horrid thought of graduate school

Emily Merrill, Reporter February 2, 2021

So here we are, about the time one usually ends their college career and moves on to better things. It is year four, which brings the dreaded decision: shall I begin my career path in this world? Or shall...

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WandaVision: what is going on

Emily Merrill, Reporter January 26, 2021

On Jan. 15, 2021, Disney+ launched a new series through the Marvel Universe called WandaVision. There have been three episodes released since the launch. Wanda and Vision are two superheroes belonging...

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Being purple in the fight between red and blue

Emily Merrill, Reporter December 4, 2020

What a time it is to be alive, seriously. I’m not just talking about the pandemic, but the progressive era in America. The status quo is being pushed and people are finding their own opinions and voice...

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Life with COVID-19: A true story

Emily Merrill, Reporter November 5, 2020

On Oct. 13, I tested positive for COVID-19. My first thought was, “Oh no, I’m adding to the West Texas A&M University’s statistics,” but I soon realized that being a statistic is not the most...

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Early voting is underway

Early voting is underway

Emily Merrill, Reporter October 20, 2020

Early voting began Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the state of Texas and will end on Friday, Oct. 30. Early voting gives citizens a chance to vote before election day, which is Nov. 3, 2020. Shannon Lackey, Randall...

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Fall time means spooky movie time.

Top five must-see spooky movies

Emily Merrill, Reporter October 1, 2020

Fall is here and Halloween is coming up, that means it’s time for spooky movies. There are different types of spook movies, paranormal, gory and even witchcraft. There are so many options and just about...

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Pony Express Burritos location on campus at WTAMU.

Pony Express Burritos new location at WTAMU

Emily Merrill, Reporter September 17, 2020

On Aug. 14, 2020, Pony Express Burritos announced their new location on campus at West Texas A&M University. They have been fully functioning in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center since the start of...

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