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Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

University issues lockdown during spring break

University issues lockdown during spring break

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter April 8, 2015

During spring break, the University Police Department sent out a Buff Alert to students issuing a lockdown.   The campus-wide lockdown transpired because RCSO advised of an escaped inmate, and...

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WTAMU becoming Hispanic Serving Institution

WTAMU becoming Hispanic Serving Institution

Sam Grum April 8, 2015

As America becomes an increasingly diverse country, so does the state of Texas. According to a recent U.S. Census Bureau study, there was a 20.6 percent increase in population between the years of 2000-2010....

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University shuttle system implements new hours

University shuttle system implements new hours

Amberly Hildebrant April 1, 2015

With West Texas A&M University’s campus growing by the year, parking is getting more congested. WT’s shuttle service offers a way of transportation across campus.   “The service was...

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Assault survivor shares story with WT, community

Assault survivor shares story with WT, community

Kaley Green April 1, 2015

Kelly Sundberg visited West Texas A&M University for a presentation about domestic violence and sexual assault on Thursday, March 12. Sundberg is a teacher, PhD student, managing editor of Brevity...

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Japanese Fulbright scholar visits the WT campus

Japanese Fulbright scholar visits the WT campus

Audrey Roberson April 1, 2015

Japanese Fulbright Scholar Jin Nishikawa will give two lectures during the week of March 30 about his research on Nuclear Waste Management at the Amarillo College Washington Campus and the other on Nuclear...

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Shack-A-Thon 7.0 draws near

Shack-A-Thon 7.0 draws near

Amberly Hildebrant March 25, 2015

West Texas A&M University’s Give-A-Goat/Shack-A-Thon 7.0 will take place on Wednesday, April 15, on the east side of Old Main beginning at 8 a.m. Shack-A-Thon was established in 2008 by the Buffs...

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Back the Buffs program aids in student fundraising

Back the Buffs program aids in student fundraising

Audrey Roberson March 25, 2015

West Texas A&M University is beginning to provide free crowdfunding services for selected student organizations.   Instead of resorting to third party sites, these organizations can apply...

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Ag program adds new facility

Ag program adds new facility

David Duenes March 25, 2015

West Texas A&M University is growing quickly, and with more growth comes a few issues. As students and faculty are well aware, parking is not the only issue with the growth. There is also a need to...

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School of Music to become “All Steinway School”

School of Music to become “All Steinway School”

Dallas Harbour March 25, 2015

Throughout the history of West Texas A&M University, musical arts have been a keen field for many students to invest their time and energy in. Recently, WT has hit another achievement by investing...

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Helping Hearts offers guidance to abuse victims

Helping Hearts offers guidance to abuse victims

Alyssa Bonner March 25, 2015

Sexual abuse. Physical abuse. Emotional abuse. Women often fall victim to these types of crimes. When a sexual assault happens on campus, there are “mandatory reporters” who are required to report...

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S.A.G.E. hosts benefit dance

S.A.G.E. hosts benefit dance

Dallas Harbour March 11, 2015

West Texas A&M is gearing up for the Dance Marathon on March 28 at Legacy Hall in the Jack. B. Kelly Center. The concert will last from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and will consist of games, food and dancing....

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Student Government implementing new changes

Student Government implementing new changes

David Duenes March 11, 2015

Edward Akinyemi, last year’s president, was reelected to office and newcomer Kathryn Salcido will serve as Vice President. There no one in the running for the Chief Justice position, so for the time...

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