The Prairie News

Crime rate drops on campus

Russell Sanderson • September 10, 2014

Crime rate has a certain place in the brains and thought processes for the students and faculty of WT. Like anywhere else, people want to feel safe where they have to be for extended periods...

Living on and off campus, pros and cons

Jasmin Ruiz • February 19, 2014

Living on campus has been said to be one of the best college experience to have. Students who live on campus can get active with extra curricular activities, meet new friends and have convenient access...

College: Where Differences Come Together – Part 3

Jennifer Flores • April 24, 2012

Web Editor's Note: This is part two of a three part series. To read the first part, click here. For the second part, click here! Studies show diversity is beneficial for the ultimate college experience....

Study finds multi-generation households increase

Krystina Martinez • April 24, 2012

In a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds know someone who has moved back home because of economic conditions. The study, entitled “The Boomerang Generation:...

College: Where Differences Come Together – Part 2

Jennifer Flores • April 17, 2012

Web Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series. To read the first part, click here. For the third part, click here! College provides an environment for students to interact with people of...

College: Where Differences Come Together – Part 1

Jennifer Flores • April 17, 2012

Web Editor's Note: This is part one of a three-part series. To read the first part, click here. For the second part, click here. Most college students begin their academic careers with the idea that they...

Dr. O’Brien speaks at rescheduled Q&A session

Ryan Schaap • February 28, 2012

WTAMU Student Government sponsored a Q&A in the JBK featuring University President Dr. Patrick O’Brien on Feb. 27. The purpose of the event was for Dr. O’Brien to address students’ questions...

Local centers provide support for college mothers

Jordan Fry • February 7, 2012

Web Editor's Note: This is part one of three-part series. Pregnancy and parenthood can prove to be difficult, but factor in college on top of it and it becomes much more challenging. CareNet Pregnancy...