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Failure to attend class leads to loss of investment

Failure to attend class leads to loss of investment

Audrey Roberson April 8, 2015

A Student Scholarship Search study shows that the average student skips 13 classes per semester. The cost of a class for the average undergrad, Texas-native student is $743.91 and if that student has 40...

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Wages affect student workers

Wages affect student workers

Preston Thomas January 28, 2015

Minimum wage works out to about 12 cents a minute.   At the beginning of 2015, the minimum wage was raised in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Texas was not among them, the state’s...

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Students overcome financial obstacles in college

Students overcome financial obstacles in college

Brently Pennington December 3, 2014

In the realm of college each semester, many students encounter the giant of the struggle of finances looming before them.   Though it may seem hopeless, there are many different ways to help ease the...

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More non-traditional students attending college

More non-traditional students attending college

Jessica Vallegos November 12, 2014

Non-traditional students of all ages are finding their way to colleges across the country more and more each semester, with West Texas A&M University seeing a growing and diverse community in reagards...

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HSA shares Hispanic culture

HSA shares Hispanic culture

Jasmin Ruiz October 22, 2014

The Hispanic Student Association made tribute to Hispanic tradition by hosting a three day event, Hispanic Heritage Week. These events were designed to inform and educate students about the Hispanic culture. “This...

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Can food pantry lends helping hand to students

Can food pantry lends helping hand to students

Erin Webster September 24, 2014

At West Texas A&M University, there are programs and groups dedicated to helping students. A program with this objective in mind is the Buffs Can food pantry. Established by the combined efforts of...

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Greeks participate in Glow event.

Greek week begins

John Blundell September 10, 2014

  Whenever one thinks about college, the first things that always come to mind are good friends, tough classes and sororities and fraternities. To the latter of these, this week marks an immeasurably...

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“The Maroon Platoon performs the Haka during last season’s Pink Out football game.”

WTAMU carries on rituals

Alyssa Bonner September 10, 2014

The spirit of WT and some of its traditions are coming back to life as various sports seasons are underway.  From volleyball to football, and other sports in between, Buff fans are coming back together...

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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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Local. Art by Chris Brockman.

E-Cigs included in non-smoking rule

Megan Moore March 4, 2014

Electronic cigarettes have drawn the scrutiny of campus officials at West Texas A&M University in recent weeks. On Feb. 18, University President Dr. Patrick O’Brien issued a change to the Supplements...

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