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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Football in Spring cant get any better then that.

Saturday night lights in April

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter April 22, 2021

On Saturday April 17, 2021, the West Texas A&M University Buffaloes hosted their spring football game with maroon vs white at Buffalo Stadium with a final score of 45-42. The maroon team came out on top...

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Every year, the Pepsi Halftime Show lasts around 12-15 minutes.

The Weeknd performs on the weekend

Alyssa Gonzales, Editor February 8, 2021

The day after the Super Bowl brings talk of the winning team, which commercial was the best, and most importantly, what the halftime show was like. For Super Bowl LV, The Weeknd put on a flashy performance...

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Photo Courtesy of NBC Sports

Will the XFL last?

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor February 17, 2020

For football lovers who just can’t get enough, the XFL is officially back. It is both similar and different in more ways than one when compared to its original launch in 2001. However, will this new...

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Maroon Platoon the Heart of campus.

Maroon Platoon: The heartbeat of campus

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter February 6, 2020

School spirit, student-led, the heartbeat of campus. All words that are used to describe the West Texas A&M Maroon Platoon. A group of students who have the duty and honor of cheering on our many different...

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Photo Courtesy of KWTS.

A new way to tune into tailgates

Alyssa Gonzales October 21, 2019

Game days on a Saturday in West Texas include food, friends, and football. Buff fans have a number of things to enjoy during the tailgates. One new addition that has been introduced is Tailgate Radio. “I...

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The WTAMU Buffs had a victorious homecoming with a 42-21 win against the UT- Permian Basin Falcons.

The Buffs are back in town

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor October 26, 2018

In an exhilarating final homecoming game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, the Buffaloes of West Texas A&M battled their way to victory over the Falcons of UT-Permian Basin. The Buffs have kicked, passed,...

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Pedro reuniting with his former WTAMU teammates.

WTAMU remembers “Pistol” Pete Pedro

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

There have been a number of legendary Buffs to walk the field  at West Texas A&M University. One of the most well-known was “Pistol” Pete Pedro, who passed away on April 22, 2018. Known to many...

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WT will look to bring back the Wagon Wheel back to  Canyon when they host Eastern New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 30

Restore Kimbrough Stadium’s Glory

Austin Heinen, Reporter September 29, 2017

Dear Buff Nation, we have some business to discuss. Before I begin I must say, West Texas A&M University is blessed with fantastic facilities. Sure, some of them are not brand new, but our facilities...

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