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University Police extend services into community

University Police extend services into community

Alyssa Bonner December 3, 2014

While the University Police Department offers many services to students on campus, they also provide similar services to students off campus in the Canyon community. They are state certified peace officers...

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Health concerns arise following Ebola outbreak

Health concerns arise following Ebola outbreak

Daisy Garcia November 12, 2014

The world is currently facing the biggest Ebola outbreak in history. Ebola is affecting many countries, more so in West Africa. Approximately half of those who have been exposed to Ebola have died.   “The...

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Local option to be on Canyon’s November 4 ballot

Local option to be on Canyon’s November 4 ballot

Alyssa Bonner October 29, 2014

On Election Day, registered voters in the city limits of Canyon will have the chance to vote on two items involving alcohol sales in Canyon. One is for the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants...

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LWV promotes voter registration for WT students

LWV promotes voter registration for WT students

Erin Webster October 29, 2014

This group has been present on West Texas A&M University’s campus in recent weeks and makes it their duty to provide accurate and carefully researched information to communities that seek to...

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Suddenlink, Viacom not on terms, spark reaction

Suddenlink, Viacom not on terms, spark reaction

Russell Sanderson October 22, 2014

Recently, Viacom, which provides channels such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, pulled its channels from Suddenlink programming. The move comes after months of failed negotiations between the two...

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WT fraternity raises funds for cancer foundation

WT fraternity raises funds for cancer foundation

Alyssa Bonner October 22, 2014

West Texas A&M University’s Zeta Kappa chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity will host its third Tau-Gate Toss on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. in the tailgate area of Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The...

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UPD program targets thefts

UPD program targets thefts

Hope LaFreniere October 15, 2014

Property theft is occurring more often on campus, but the University Police Department has an online solution to stolen property. Operation Lockout Theft allows students, staff and faculty to register...

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Varsity Theatre, a Canyon landmark, has closed

Varsity Theatre, a Canyon landmark, has closed

Erin Webster October 1, 2014

On Sept. 20, 1948 Varsity Theatre opened with the premier of “Triple Threat”. Sixty-six years later, the theatre closed its doors. In late August, the theatre officially shut down due to lack of funding...

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WT professor volunteers with local equine rescue

WT professor volunteers with local equine rescue

Jessica Vallegos September 17, 2014

Dr. Bonney MacDonald, an English professor at WTAMU for six years, has been bringing recognition to Canyon’s Dove Creek Ranch, an equine rescue facility, through her American Literature classes. Five...

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The Paper Crane hosts new Back-to-School Bash

Amanda Koontz September 3, 2014

The Paper Crane, a local art gallery and coffee shop, hosted their first Back-to-School Bash to benefit area schools on Friday, Aug. 29. The event was held to fundraise school supplies needed for...

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UPD offers police services to students and faculty

UPD offers police services to students and faculty

Alyssa Bonner September 3, 2014

Moving away from home to attend college is an experience that can sometimes be nerve-wracking, not only for students, but for parents as well. Parents often have questions and concerns in regards to the...

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WT students “Stop, Drop, and Go” on move-in day.

WT sets new school record with dorm capacity

Cheyenne Black August 27, 2014

The number of WT students living on campus is the highest it has ever been. WT reports the number of students living on campus is just below 2,400. “We are completely full. The rooms that are left...

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