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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

While times are different now due to COVID-19 the tradition of Homecoming still holds strong with the Buffaloes.

Homecoming during a different time

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter October 29, 2020

While COVID-19 has affected many here on campus at WTAMU as well as cancel events that may spread the disease, one tradition that did carry on was the homecoming court being named at Buffalo Stadium this...

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Esports plays on while staying safe

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted a number of sports at West Texas A&M University. Though there have been some adjustments to the way athletics are normally run, students are still able to participate in their...

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The main ensemble cast join together to lip-sync the grand finale.

The Theory of Relativity showcases WT’s versatile Theater Department

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter October 24, 2020

The West Texas A&M University Theater Department has sent out their production of “The Theory of Relativity” for streaming.  The song cycle by Neil Bartram based on the book by Brian Hill,...

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Education majors are faced with many different components with COVID-19 however the Buffs remain optimistic.

The new normal during COVID-19

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter October 22, 2020

A worldwide pandemic has changed lives for many all over the world. However, one group that has been affected and had to adapt for the better is education majors. During a pandemic, some are getting ready...

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Advising services encourages students to get greenlighted as soon as possible.

Greenlighting season during COVID-19

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2020

As the end of the fall semester begins, students now have the task of setting up appointments and choosing their classes for the spring semester. For lower classmen, greenlighting appointments must...

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New WT Musical Production ‘Felt Right for Right Now’

New WT Musical Production ‘Felt Right for Right Now’

October 15, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — The next theatrical production from West Texas A&M University is fully embracing the moment. A filmed version of “The...

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Being an essential worker during the pandemic is hard enough but what about those that are also college students.

Being an essential worker while attending college

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2020

The struggles of being an essential worker during the pandemic is well documented but what about essential workers that are also students at colleges like West Texas A&M University and Amarillo College?...

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Are Buffs coming back for the spring semester amid COVID-19?

Op/Ed: What are the Buffs going to do come spring?

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter October 1, 2020

COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, feeling like at some points that the world is literally upside down. A scramble to put in new safety measures to slow the spread of this virus has been seen all over...

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Education majors have had to make a number of changes to the way they go about student teaching.

Student teaching during Coronavirus

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2020

The pandemic has affected a number of college students and the way they go about finishing their degree. Seeing as several students are required to have hands-on experience, one of the majors that has...

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What vaccine producers would like us to know.

The COVID-19 vaccine continues to cause strife

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter September 26, 2020

Like the tortured souls on their roof during a flood waiting for the rescue helicopter, the world waits for the COVID-19 vaccine—seemingly the only long-term solution to this pandemic. But while a vaccine...

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Dancing with the Stars premiered their first episode of season 29 on Sept. 14, 2020.

DWTS brought glitz, glam and glitter at a safe social distance

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Dancing with the Stars came back for its 29th season and brought along with it a new set of stars and some new changes made to set. To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, audience seating was taken...

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Coming back to school amid COVID-19

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter September 18, 2020

“Your engagement in—and outside the classroom is key to the ultimate college experience,” says the official West Texas A&M University website, as it describes how its faculty are always looking...

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