The Prairie News

Libya’s former leader is dead: Cellphone footage shows the capture of Muammar Gaddafi

Krystina Martinez • October 20, 2011

Libya’s former leader, Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Oct. 20. According to Reuters, National Transitional Council fighters captured the leader’s hometown of Sirte, where there had been fighting...

International Student Numbers are Up at WT

Kimberly Crist • September 27, 2011

International student enrollment on campus is up nearly 11% for the 2011 school year. Students from nearly 40 countries are represented on our campus. As of the twelfth class day this semester there...

German Journalist visits WT on international exchange

Georgia Romig • April 18, 2011

Last week, WTAMU welcomed an unusual sort of exchange “student.” Her name is Jule Eikmann, and she was one of 12 German journalists chosen for an international exchange to the United States.

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A ‘Day Without Shoes’ to raise awareness

David Meraz • April 5, 2011

For most people, shoes are a crucial part of their daily lives. However, in many countries around the world, children only dream about owning their first pair of shoes. These children have never owned shoes and have been exposed to many diseases as a result.

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Teens expressing sexuality more openly

Katelyn Garrity • January 25, 2011

A recent national news report noted that gay teens are coming out earlier to their peers. It seems that not only are gay individuals coming to terms with their sexuality earlier, but so are their...

Tempted to sing out loud

Frankie Sanchez • November 2, 2010

Students from WT involved in Maroon Productions, Eternal Flame, The Prairie, KWTS The One and the newest addition to the student media groups Buff Minds, a new media research group, were all there...

Convocation speaker wishes students strength, happiness

Katelyn Garrity • October 12, 2010

“Give back. Create change. Help others.” Student Body President Tim Vela told freshmen to follow in the footsteps of Somaly Mam, author of The Road of Lost Innocence, during his Freshman Convocation...