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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Howard Philips Lovecraft, author of horror novels.

Lovecraft continues to entice readers

Preston Thomas October 29, 2013

“The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and...

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Bob Woodward visited WT. Photo courtesy of WT Communications.

Bob Woodward serves as guest lecturer

Megan Moore April 23, 2013

  After sixteen best seller books, twelve number one national non-fiction best seller books, years of ground-breaking investigative reporting, two Pulitzer Prizes and now an associate editor...

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Entertainment Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Author Ana Castillo to speak at Legacy Hall

Laci McGee March 5, 2013

Chicano author Ana Castillo will share her thoughts on censorship, education and Hispanic literature on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. in the WTAMU JBK Legacy Hall. “Her works speak to questions...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Gender bias affecting pay rates for graduates

Megan Moore March 5, 2013

A recent book called The Rise of Women concludes that women are outpacing men in education, but making less money in the workplace. They are obtaining the same degrees that males do upon graduating...

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Scout visits WTAMU to discuss racism

Megan Moore February 19, 2013

Mary Badham, who played Scout in the film To Kill a Mockingbird, took the stage of Legacy Hall Wednesday night, Feb. 13, for a question and answer session with an audience that gathered from all over...

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Feature Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Marc LaMotte set to come visit February 22

Alex Gonazalez February 19, 2013

Every year Student Activities goes to a Student Activities Showcase where there are presentations featuring singers, musicians, magicians, and comedians. This year, they have booked Marc LaMotte. He...

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Betty Nguyen. Photo courtesy of Betty Nguyen.

Former CBS reporter to speak at WT

Ashley Hendrick February 12, 2013

“Hi mom,” reporter Betty Nguyen spoke quickly. Her time was short. “I’m alive. I’m okay. And I’ll call you when I can.” This was the only call Nguyen got before she and her media...

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Hollywood Social Logo (Web Version). Art by Chris Brockman.

Hollywood Social: Episode 5

Daniela Fierro February 1, 2013

If you're having problems viewing, click here to watch it on Youtube! Check out the fifth episode of Hollywood Social, where Tori Nicholls interviews Nelly's Echo! General Notes This episode...

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Nelson Emokpae performs in front of an audience. Photo by Rebekah St. Clair.

Nelly’s Echo to hold free concert at WT

Megan Moore January 29, 2013

Nelly’s Echo, season three contestant on The Voice and a self-published music artist, will be playing a concert on WTAMU‘s campus on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Nelson Emokpae currently has two albums out....

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Sunset at the Presidential Inauguration. Photo by Brittany Castillo.

Students attend Inauguration

Brittany Castillo January 28, 2013

Nearly 800,000 people gathered for the 57th Inauguration of the President of the United States. On Jan. 21, the anticipation of 44th President Barack Obama escalated as Washington, D.C. swelled...

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Eric Greitens spoke to WT freshmen about courage and compassion. Photo courtesy of Kati Ricks - Communications Associate for the Greitens Group.

Navy SEAL challenges students

Ashley Hendrick October 8, 2012

Hundreds of WTAMU students, faculty and community members filled the First United Bank Center Thursday, Oct. 4 to hear Navy SEAL and humanitarian Eric Greitens discuss the importance of serving others...

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The Prairie.

Rudy Giuliani coming to Amarillo

Elizabeth Humphrey September 25, 2012

Former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, will be visiting Amarillo on Oct.16 to speak at “An Evening of Leadership and Legacy” event, hosted by the Underwood Law Firm. Giuliani, who was mayor...

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