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The Band Monarch performing at the Weenie Roast

Homecoming series, Weenie Roast has a long tradition

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

On Sept. 27, from 8 to 11 p.m. the Weenie Roast occurred. The Weenie Roast is a time to eat barbecued sausages, play games and listen to live music with friends. It is one of the many homecoming events...

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Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 20, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, West Texas A&M University Buffs played the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons for the 2022 Homecoming game. In an intense 4th quarter, the Buffs won 28-27 with four seconds...

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Homecoming Queen interview with Emily Morgan

Homecoming Queen interview with Emily Morgan

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2022

Emily Morgan, a senior social sciences education major (grades 7-12) at West Texas A&M University won homecoming Queen 2022, representing Students Assisting in Good Endeavors (SAGE). Morgan...

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Photo provided by WT communication and marketing. Caleb Crum is second from left and  Emily Morgan is third from left

Homecoming King interview with Caleb Crum

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

Caleb Crum won homecoming King 2022 at West Texas A&M University for SAGE (Students Assisting in Good Endeavors) which is a faith-based organization on campus. In our interview Crum discusses his...

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Photo credit to Chase Brady

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...

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While times are different now due to COVID-19 the tradition of Homecoming still holds strong with the Buffaloes.

Homecoming during a different time

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter October 29, 2020

While COVID-19 has affected many here on campus at WTAMU as well as cancel events that may spread the disease, one tradition that did carry on was the homecoming court being named at Buffalo Stadium this...

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Traditional WT Homecoming Activities Canceled for 2020; Student Court Will Still Be Named

Traditional WT Homecoming Activities Canceled for 2020; Student Court Will Still Be Named

September 9, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University will not host its usual slate of Homecoming activities in 2020, but students will still...

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Teammates celebrate together after the Buffs score a touchdown to maintain their lead.

Buffs host first homecoming in new stadium

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Every year, Buff alumni and fans alike gather to celebrate West Texas A&M University’s  homecoming. Events such as the Pigskin Revue and the homecoming parade are staples among the lasting traditions...

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Paint Your Ride

Paint Your Ride

September 29, 2015

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Angelo State Rams spoil WT Buffs homecoming

Russell Sanderson, Reporter September 29, 2015

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes lost to the Angelo State Rams in a homecoming heartbreaker this past Saturday, 35-17. This loss dropped the Buffs to 2-2 on the season while the sixth ranked Rams moved...

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Weenie Roast

Weenie Roast

Anh Nguyen, Photographer September 27, 2015

The Weenie Roast is one of the favorite WT traditions that take place during Homecoming week. This year's Weenie Roast event was held at the Buffalo Sport Park.

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Homecoming: Tractor Pull 2015

Homecoming: Tractor Pull 2015

Tran Nguyen, Photographer September 27, 2015

On Wednesday, RHA held a the tractor pull competition which started at 5 p.m in front of Shirley Hall. Overall, Jones Hall won and got the prize.

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