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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Legends becomes CEV

Alyssa Bonner January 21, 2014

The student-popular apartment complex formerly known as Legends at Canyon is now operating under the name of Campus Evolution Villages, or CEV. The complex, formerly managed by Asset Campus, received...

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Google Glass to be used in Dr. Emily Kinsky’s New Media Class

WT’s New Media class tests Google Glass

Preston Thomas January 21, 2014

  A small, sleek device sits on a person’s head as they walk down the street, like a pair of glasses without any lenses and a small square chunk of glass hovering just over one eye. The person...

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National News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Cyber Monday continues annual growth

Sterling Rusher December 3, 2013

The first Monday in 2005,after Thanksgiving weekend, was given the name Cyber Monday by Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF). Contrary to today, back in 2005 Cyber Monday attained...

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Dr. Robin Capt. Photo courtesy of the WTAMU website.

Details on Dr. Robin Capt plane crash

Luke Ware November 19, 2013

WTAMU professor Dr. Robin Capt died in a plane crash on Nov. 11 along with her husband William Michael Capt, 48, and son William Michael Capt II, 19. Flight records show that Capt and her family...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Energy firm buys Longhorn Wind Project

Sterling Rusher November 19, 2013

EDF Renewable Energy, a French energy firm, announced on Nov. 4  that EDF will buy the Longhorn Wind Project from Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. Longhorn Wind Project is located 60 miles northeast...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Fraternities, sororities not stereotypical

Connor Woods November 19, 2013

As you watch a movie about a college campus, you often come across a fraternity or sorority, and more times than not these students are seen as a rowdy bunch of partiers. Although people realize the...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Raising awareness about designer drugs

Cheyenne Black November 19, 2013

When the words “Bath salts”, “Skunk”, “Spice”, or “Molly” are spoken, they seem like every day words but they’re actually names of the street drugs that are being referred to as synthetic...

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Dr. Robin Capt. Photo courtesy of the WTAMU website.

Remembering Dr. Capt

Megan Moore November 15, 2013

“I’m still in shock and feel like crying,” Caley Compton, junior Education major, said. “She was the kind of teacher that reminded you to live life to the fullest. I’ve had her for two semesters....

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Helpers dress up for Halloween carnival.

CORE hosts carnival

BJ Brittain November 5, 2013

  On Oct. 31, any student who went into the Activity Center would have seen many little witches, super heroes, princesses and even some little Si Robertsons running around playing games and...

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Sevendust performs at Freakfest 2013.

Freakfest 2013 was a hit

Brooke Self November 5, 2013

On Oct. 26, Freakfest 2013 was held at the Lonestar Amphitheatre in Lubbock. With a packed full list of bands, this event was the anticipation of many local rock lovers. Gemini Syndrome, For Today,...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

Q&A with the admins of WT Secrets page

Preston Thomas November 5, 2013

Shortly following the demise of the WT Confessions Facebook page, a new challenger has appeared. While following a similar format, where WTAMU students anonymously submit juicy tidbits to go up on...

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Local News Story. Art by Chris Brockman.

English Honor Society celebrates 50th

Ana Villagomez November 5, 2013

Sigma Tau Delta, established in 1924, is an International English Honor Society that confers distinction for high achievement in English language, literature and writing. The organization, which...

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