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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

American media influence perceptions of issues

American media influence perceptions of issues

October 29, 2014

Americans paying attention to the political environment in the country would find it very hard not to notice the continually deepening chasm of partisan rhetoric that has grown between the left and the...

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Twitter sues United States government and FBI

Twitter sues United States government and FBI

October 22, 2014

On Oct. 7, Twitter filed a lawsuit against the United States Government and the FBI. The issue at hand was one wrapped up in free speech, constitutionality and government surveillance. The main subject...

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Blogging brings awareness to major social issues

Blogging brings awareness to major social issues

October 15, 2014

Social media has played an integral part in the lives of Millennials, but it has also proven to play a key role in society. Social networks, such as Facebook, allow users to connect with distant friends...

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Trigger warnings make appearance in academia

Trigger warnings make appearance in academia

September 24, 2014

Imagine a world where everything came with warning labels similar to those on cigarette cartons. Imagine what life would be like if, everywhere you went, there were warnings letting you know when you could...

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Students should examine, debate personal views

Students should examine, debate personal views

September 10, 2014

With the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaching, questions arise about what role patriotism plays in the life of a student attending college. Most undergraduates are going to have been...

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A line of cars form around the parking lot as students search for available spots in the crowded parking lots.

Enrollment spike at WT leads to parking problems

August 27, 2014

Many embrace the first day of school head on. Seniors know their way around campus and fall into the swing of things almost immediately, while many freshman students are still giddy about the new start...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Mentorships are key to college students

April 29, 2014

Many find the college experience ironic the closer graduation date approaches. Seniors have just started to understand what the University life is all about and how to function at a collegiate level,...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

From college housing to off campus

April 22, 2014

When it comes to housing while one goes to college, there are those who are proponents of living on campus, and there are those who move off campus as soon as they possibly can. There are undoubtedly...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Designated midterm week is needed

April 8, 2014

We’ve passed the halfway mark and are headed towards the final stretch of the semester. This means cramming, all-nighters, caffeine binges – in a simple word, stress. But many students are still...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Why WT’s runoff election is important

April 1, 2014

On April 1 and April 2, the West Texas A&M student body will go to vote for the president of their choice. The candidates, senior Biology major Edward Akiyemi and senior Engineering major Benton...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Students don’t take advantage of WT

March 25, 2014

There are a number of advantages that come with living in a college town, whether or not one actually attends classes. However, some of these perks are not taken advantage of like they should be. One...

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Opinion. Art by Chris Brockman.

Spring break, skipping vs. extending: Skipping Spring Break

Megan Moore March 18, 2014

Most college students live for spring break, counting down the days until swimsuits and vacations, but not me. Spring break is not something I look forward to. I know I’m not a normal college...

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