The Prairie News

Homecoming series, head coach Hunter Hughes

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2022

Head coach Hunter Hughes has been to many homecoming games, and he reflects on bonding with previous players, getting to know them as adults, and playing the best game possible for this year’s...

Saturday night lights in April

Ceasar Escalante, Senior 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...

The Weeknd performs on the weekend

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief • 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...

The Buffaloes mask up for this upcoming football season

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter • September 10, 2020

This football season will prove to be unlike any other. With the ongoing battle of COVID-19 still at the forefront, we are all wondering what is going into effect this fall. The precautions being implemented...

Will the XFL last?

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief • 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...

Maroon Platoon: The heartbeat of campus

Ceasar Escalante, Senior 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...

A new way to tune into tailgates

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief • 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...

First home game at Buffalo Stadium

Carter Hall, Junior Reporter • September 10, 2019

The Buffs are back in town

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief • 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,...

WTAMU remembers “Pistol” Pete Pedro

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief • 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...

Restore Kimbrough Stadium’s Glory

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor • 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...

Buffs defeat the Greyhounds; Take back the Wagon Wheel

Russell Sanderson, Reporter • November 3, 2015

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes (4-4, 3-3) defeated the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (6-4, 3-3) by a score of 52-42 to give the Wagon Wheel back to the Buffaloes for the first time in three years. The...