The Prairie News

Ecuador declares emergency, fight for democracy

Maria Molina • September 30, 2010

Ecuador has declared an emergency alert after police rebelled against a new law, that according to them, canceled their bonuses and promotions. In the meantime, while the police force was “rebelling,”...

Ask Bucky: Marriage on the mind

Stephanie Williams • September 28, 2010

Hey Bucky! I have a question. What kind of benefits does WT offer married students? Any? Does it pay more to be married or single at this school? Thanks, Marriage on the Mind Dear Marriage on the...

Ask Bucky: Fashionable in White

Stephanie Williams • September 21, 2010

Dear Bucky, Why can’t I wear white after labor day? Is it because you’ll get lost in snow? Also, when can I start wearing white again? ~Confused in Canyon. Dear Confused in Canyon, I am sorry to say...

Staff Opinion: Canyon is for people, not for cars

Andres Diaz • September 21, 2010

A couple of years ago, two hungry WTAMU students went to McDonalds looking for something to eat. The restaurant was closed, but the drive-thru was open. They walked to the window and ordered. The employee...

Ask Bucky: WT’s advice column

Stephanie Williams • September 15, 2010

Have a question? Well the Bucky will help you find your answer! Our new advise column ‘Ask Bucky,’ will be a column dedicated to answering anything Prairie readers want to know. Have a question about...

Staff Opinion – Campus Construction takes away parking

Stephanie Williams • September 15, 2010

Several construction jobs and renovations on campus have lead to a decrease in available parking for students and faculty. “This is the first year we have ha a real parking problem,” said Danny...

Staff Opinion – Building identity: University Style

Andres Diaz • September 15, 2010

The buildings on campus represent a variety of styles and eras differing from the more uniform architectural style some other universities follow. When arriving at the WTAMU campus for the first time...

Letter from the Editor – Prairie retrospective

Maria Molina • September 9, 2010

After going through The Prairie’s archive I realized that we have a long history as the student newspaper. We have gone through so many changes, from The Prairie in 1919 to the “West Texan” during...

Walking towards greatness

Katelyn Garrity • September 9, 2010

Construction brings joy to my heart. Limited parking puts a spring in my step. Freshly painted crosswalks thrill me because I am a pedestrian. If I hit a car, the car will survive. If a car hits...