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Enactus Provides Aid for Refugee Communities of Amarillo

Enactus Provides Aid for Refugee Communities of Amarillo

Preston Thomas, Co-Editor April 10, 2016

On a sunny, windy Saturday, members of WT’s Enactus program gathered at the Astoria Park Apartments in Amarillo, TX. The sprawling complex is home to a large community of refugees from Africa, Asia,...

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 Movie Night Event on September 12, at the Potter County Courthouse.

Millennials Recognize That Their Voices Matter

Kali Gunnels, Reporter September 15, 2015

  Millennials throughout the Panhandle have found how powerful their voices can be after a few of them spoke up as advocates for the convention center hotel, parking garage and multi-purpose...

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WTAMU alum accepts Teacher of the Year honor

WTAMU alum accepts Teacher of the Year honor

Jasmin Ruiz May 6, 2015

In January, Shanna Peeples, teacher at Palo Duro High School, was awarded Texas Teacher of the year for 2015 and was one of the four finalists for Teacher of the Year in the nation. Becoming teacher of...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Mother-daughter duo create unique marketing scheme

Megan Moore April 22, 2014

Morgan Smith, senior broadcast journalism major, works as the Marketing Specialist for Barbwire Inc. with her mother, Barbara Sconyers, founder and president of the company providing SEO services....

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Nursing Department promotes health

Alyssa Bonner February 25, 2014

Senior Nursing students are teaming up with United supermarkets in Amarillo to perform free health screenings. Adults can receive a health screening on Tuesdays at Amigos on I-40 and Grand and Wednesdays...

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Photo courtesy of WTAMU Career Services.

WTAMU’s Career Expo to happen Feb. 27

BJ Brittain February 25, 2014

Where is it possible to speak to potential employers, learn about different industries and possibly land a job for after graduation? As fantastic as it sounds, such an event does exist: the Spring...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

WTAMU proposes tuition and fee increase

Alyssa Bonner February 25, 2014

West Texas A&M University is proposing tuition and fee increases that could go into effect next fall with approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The public hearings...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Upcoming events for Choir and Music

Cheyenne Black February 11, 2014

Musically inclined students at WTAMU have a variety of options at their disposal when looking for live music events, both on and off campus. The Department of Music hosts a large number of events...

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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

Discovery After Dark

Laci McGee February 11, 2014

  On Feb. 8, Don Harrington Discovery Center hosted the Discovery After Dark Event for adults only.  This event was Ale-ology: Ye Old Science on Tap. The Ale-ology event activities included...

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Art by Chris Brockman.

Discovery After Dark Event Ale-ology: Ye Old Science on Tap

Laci McGee February 8, 2014

On Feb. 8, 2014 at the Don Harrington Discovery Center will be the Discovery After Dark Event for adults only.  This event is Ale-ology: Ye Old Science on Tap. The Ale-ology event activities will...

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Feature. Art by Chris Brockman.

WT students overcome homesickness

Alyssa Bonner February 4, 2014

Going away to college can be a bittersweet transition in a person’s life. It comes with saying goodbye to friends, family and classmates, along with the excitement of a new environment, new friends...

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Lillith Blood challenges for the Nightmare Pro Championship.

THCW’s Nightmare Pro, bang for one’s buck

Jacob Helker January 28, 2014

The anticipation is palpable. As people file in and find their seats, an excited chatter fills the room. There are seats scattered around the floor and a bar along the wall, but a small ring in the center...

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