Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

A Journey comes to an end.

Op/Ed: Graduation: A long journey comes to an end

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 29, 2021

  A long journey filled with changing paths, trials and tribulations and lasting memories will be coming to a close on May 8th, 2021 when I finally cross the stage and receive my diploma. I can...

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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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Education majors are faced with many different components with COVID-19 however the Buffs remain optimistic.

The new normal during COVID-19

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter October 22, 2020

A worldwide pandemic has changed lives for many all over the world. However, one group that has been affected and had to adapt for the better is education majors. During a pandemic, some are getting ready...

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The Hub where incoming freshman can go to get help with class schedule and information.

Advising Services tackled freshmen registration through Zoom

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter September 3, 2020

Due to COVID-19 taking the world by storm, Advising Services at West Texas A&M University had to figure out how advising for incoming freshmen would work without losing the face-to-face connection...

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As a journalist, working at home only have a few downsides but I am still capable of doing my job.

A reflection on working from home as a college student

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2020

People are going to hear and read a lot of testimonials on working at home, trying to get the kids to do their homework and the overall struggle that is being quarantined. Well, this one isn’t going...

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NSO making sure Buffs are prepared for the college experience

Changes coming for New Student Orientation

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 2, 2020

New Student Orientation can be seen as a fun time for future buffs that will be roaming the campus in the near future. For many new buffs starting college, it can be overwhelming and stressful. That is...

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The evolution of journalism to the digital age

Hannah Nelson, Entertainment Editor February 22, 2019

Whether it’s on Facebook, on an app, or an alert on your smartphone, news is everywhere. With a click of a mouse we have everything at our fingertips. People are not relying on the evening news or print...

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Student creating layout for newspaper on computer.

Challenges faced in journalism

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2019

Today’s general public may be unaware of the challenges of journalism and the fact that professional journalists abide by a code of ethics that ensures a free exchange of accurate and fair information. “Most...

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The Prairies Guide to Combatting Fake News

The Prairie’s Guide to Combatting Fake News

The Prairie Editorial Staff February 9, 2017

Ever since “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine helped ignite the fires of revolution, the media in all its forms has had a lasting impact on American policies. Even more recent instances, such as Edward...

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Rewards of small town journalism

Rewards of small town journalism

Raylyn Bowers, Blogger October 13, 2015

One of my recent weeks was tough. Nothing seemed to go right. I struggled with getting the newspaper finished in time to send to the press, I got behind in schoolwork because of that, and the cycle continued...

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