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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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Battle of the bands logo. Photo courtesy of the event planning class Facebook page.

Battle of the Bands to benefit JOY International

Megan Moore November 15, 2013

JOY International presents Battle of the Bands on Nov. 15 to raise awareness of human trafficking. There will be four bands battling it out for a cash prize. All proceeds from the donation-only...

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Economist Dr. Powell to speak at WTAMU

Ana Villagomez November 12, 2013

Sweatshops and Third World Workers: Are the Wages Worth the Sweat?  will be the topic of a WT Distinguished Lecture presentation featuring Dr.  Benjamin Powell  on Nov. 12, in Classroom Center 331....

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The Eternal Flame enters magazine era

Sarah Jo Miller November 12, 2013

The Eternal Flame is transforming its format from being the university’s annual black-and-white photo book into something much more suited for today’s audiences: a colored bi-annual magazine. “I...

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“Before I Die” boards set up in Mary Moody Northen Hall.

WT Campus takes part in “Before I Die”

Matt Villegas November 12, 2013

This is somewhat of a morbid topic, as  death is  real and inevitable in all of our lives.  It is easy to focus on daily activities and lose sight of the bigger picture living life to the fullest. ...

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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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One of the display tables for Day of the Dead celebration.

Local Dia De los Muertos celebration at PPHM

Sterling Rusher November 5, 2013

“The most important part of day of the dead is honoring their spirits,” Dr. Castillo, Assistant Professor of the Department of Education,said. The Day of the Dead is a tradition that is celebrated...

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Ghost lives at PPHM

Sarah Jo Miller October 29, 2013

Museums are filled with artifacts, animal bones and fossils, clothing from the past century, renditions of old towns, cars and buggies, oil rigs, and so much more. However, like a large number of other...

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Focus on ability

Matt Villegas October 29, 2013

Ability Awareness is an event going on in the JBK from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29 .during lunch.  It is being held by Disability Services. “The purpose of the event is to make students without disabilities...

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Interview with Frank McCoy from PDAPS

Cheyenne Black October 29, 2013

Frank McCoy, one of the co-founders of PDAPS (Palo Duro Area Paranormal Society), sat down with the Prairie recently to discuss who they are and how their business is going. The following interview covers...

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WT Symphony performs

Laci McGee October 29, 2013

On Sunday night in the Northern Recital Hall of Mary Moody Northern Hall, WTAMU Symphony Orchestra performed the accompanying music to Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid. When the film first came to theaters...

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Social Work Program

Luke Ware October 22, 2013

WTAMU hosted a Social Work Program Conference, on Oct. 21, 2013 at the Virgil Henson Activities Center. Senior students organized the conference for all of WT students. One of the head directors, Cara...

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