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Student Government appoints chief justice for 2011-2012

Krystina Martinez • May 12, 2011

Through an executive order signed by Student Body President Tim Vela, Audra Thurman was sworn in as Chief Justice of Student Government on May 12. The original motion failed at the May 2 senate meeting...

Finals Week

Georgia Romig • May 10, 2011

It's Finals Week! Here is the Final Exam Schedule.

Annual Memorial Service honors three students

Maria Molina • May 3, 2011

On April 29, WTAMU honored three students who died during the past school year. The service, sponsored by Student Government, took place at the J.A. Hill Chapel.

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Department of Agriculture recognizes achievements

Laura Stevens • May 3, 2011

Faculty, staff, students and friends of the Department of Agricultural Sciences at WT gathered in the Agriculture and Natural Science Building on April 27 to celebrate achievements during the past year.

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WT students respond to Osama bin Laden’s death

Maria Molina • May 3, 2011

On May 1, President Obama announced that Osama bin Laden, leader of al-Qaida, was killed by U.S. special operations forces earlier that day.

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Student Government will start school year without chief justice

Krystina Martinez • May 3, 2011

The judicial branch of Student Government was placed on hold after the bill to appoint Audra Thurman as chief justice failed to pass during the Student Senate meeting on May 2. Thurman, a Public Administration major, was the only applicant for the position of Chief Justice. She had previously served as an associate justice on the judicial board, and briefly served as Chief Justice Pro-Tem.

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WTAMU science organizations host Earth Day

Ryan Schaap • April 26, 2011

On April 20th, WTAMU hosted an Earth Day event. The event, located at the Pedestrian Mall, had several booths where students learned about ways they can help the environment.

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WTAMU sweeps Teaching Excellence Awards

Laura Stevens • April 26, 2011

WTAMU has long been recognized as a great place to get an education. This year, students’ feedback at semester evaluations was able to select 80 faculty members for the A&M System Teaching Excellence Awards.

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Team hosts fundraiser event

Matthew Watkins • April 26, 2011

The Lady Buffs volleyball team will be hosting a fundraiser for the HALI Project’s “Where The Learning Continues” program at WTAMU.

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Students bring some criticism for shoe program

Krystina Martinez • April 26, 2011

Through WTAMU’s “21 Days of Change” campaign, TOMS shoes were the talk of the university in the days leading up to CEO Blake Mycoskie’s visit.

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APPLY NOW! Staff Applications due THIS FRIDAY!

Georgia Romig • April 20, 2011

Want to work for The Prairie? Click here to apply! Applications due Friday Apr. 21, 2011.

WTAMU will host Relay for Life event

Frankie Sanchez • April 19, 2011

Every year, the community gathers to help raise awareness for the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life. This year, West Texas will host the event on April 29 in the new Buffalo Sports Complex.

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