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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Muggle Quidditch. Courtesy of Words and Light.com.

Quidditch will make magical debut at WTAMU

Krystina Martinez April 5, 2011
Thanks to the Resident Hall Association, the fictional game of Quidditch will make its WTAMU debut on April 8. Fans of the Harry Potter franchise will be familiar with the game, a popular sport in the books and movies.
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The Prairie is going to TIPA!

Georgia Romig March 30, 2011
The Prairie is going to the TIPA (Texas Intercollegiate Press Association) Convention!
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Dr. Benjamin Brooks. Photo courtesy of Rik Andersen, WTAMU Photographer.

Music professor qualifies for international music competition

Lisa Hellier March 1, 2011

Dr. Benjamin Brooks, assistant professor of music, had his composition, Cadence- Fantasy on Rhythms of Nick Angelis, chosen to be performed at the International Society of Contemporary Music’s (ISCM)...

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Students and community members listen to a special lecture by Dr. LeBlanc. Photo by Maria Molina.

Recruiting for leadership, professor discusses community

Maria Molina March 1, 2011

On Feb. 22, Dr. Deborah LeBlanc, professor in the school of business and management at the National University in San Diego, California, gave a lecture to WTAMU students, faculty and members of the community,...

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Dr. Von Lintel reviews paintings with her class. Photo courtesy of Valerie Roberts.

WTAMU Class brings ‘Art Within Reach’

Maria Molina March 1, 2011

Art Within Reach - an art history class taught by Dr. Amy Von Lintel, assistant professor of art history, has brought a new perspective in to art history education in WTAMU.  The class concentrates...

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Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012

Q&A with Presidential Candidates for 2011-2012

Katelyn Garrity March 1, 2011

Voting will be open March 1 and March 2 until 10 p.m. Students can vote through their Buff Portal or at kiosks around campus.Questions answered by candidatesWho are you?What do you think is the job of...

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Jean Kilbournes Killing Us Softly. Photo courtesy of WTAMU.

Looking Forward, Looking Back in Comm Department

David Meraz February 15, 2011

“Looking Forward, Looking Back” is the theme for this year’s Communication Week, a series of events that the Communication Department puts together annually. The idea for the theme came last fall...

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Coach earns 125th victory as head coach

Evan Grice February 8, 2011

It was a rematch when the WTAMU Lady Buffs took on Texas A&M Kingsville on Feb. 5 at the First United Bank Center in Canyon. The match-up marked the second time in a week that these teams had met...

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Secret Garden cast blossoms on stage

Secret Garden cast blossoms on stage

Krystina Martinez February 8, 2011

 The WTAMU theater department brought The Secret Garden back to life on Feb. 3. The musical, directed by professor of theater Royal Brantley, is an adaption of the classic children’s novel by Frances...

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Coaches Corner

Colton Harada February 1, 2011

Krista Gerlich, WTAMU Women’s Basketball Coach One of the biggest trends that’s been associated with WTAMU Lady Buff basketball over the past few years is the way the team responds after being dealt...

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Language Lab opens for WTAMU students

Maria Molina December 6, 2010

Financed by the College of Fine Arts, the Language Lab is opened for students at WTAMU. The lab is equipped with a computer software to help students learn the Spanish language through interactive activities...

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Universtiy offers ways for students to de-stress

Courtney Inman November 30, 2010

It’s that time in the semester again. Final tests, papers and projects are keeping students busy. Students are stressing out. “I honestly can’t remember being as stressed out as I am right now,”...

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