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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Freshman Sarah Baldridge works with her steer. Photo by Matt Lara.

Students compete with livestock to learn skills

Matt Lara October 12, 2010

WTAMU Agricultural Education majors team up with freshmen in an effort to learn more about livestock and leadership as they prepare for The Little International stock show. Approximately 145 students...

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Somaly Mam speaks at Convocation. Photo by Stephen Ingle.

Convocation speaker wishes students strength, happiness

Katelyn Garrity October 12, 2010

“Give back. Create change. Help others.” Student Body President Tim Vela told freshmen to follow in the footsteps of Somaly Mam, author of The Road of Lost Innocence, during his Freshman Convocation...

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Photo by Frankie Sanchez.

Feedback is essential to education

Andres Diaz October 12, 2010

Let us know your opinion at [email protected]. Sometimes we do not get the grades that we expected. We go through our graded evaluations and realize where we could have done it better. Other...

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Homecoming Recap

Han Hsu October 11, 2010

Marshmallow Roast Marshmallow Roast was the first Homecoming event; it was sponsored by Resident Hall Association (RHA). This year, the RHA provided marshmallow, Hershey’s chocolate, and graham crackers...

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RHA hosts annual tractor pull

Sara Smith October 7, 2010

The Residential Hall Association hosted the annual tractor pull, Wednesday Oct. 6 2010 at 5:00 p.m., at the bonfire site. The big red tractor was  provided by Heritage Equipment. The three sections of...

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The bonfire was lit yesterday night to start homecoming week

Residence Hall Association sponsores the annual marshmallow roast

Sara Smith October 5, 2010

The Residence Hall Association sponsored the annual marshmallow roast, Tuesday Oct. 5, 2010, at the bonfire site. WT students enjoyed a warm fire while they roasted marshmallows. Marshmallows, chocolate...

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Students gather outside of the Fine Arts Complex following the H.D. Studio dedication. Photo by Danny Gross.

H.D. Studio open for production, student use

Halei Skinner October 5, 2010

More than 70 people attended the H.D. Studio dedication on Thursday. The dedication started at 11:30 a.m. with Maroon Productions showcasing the use of the equipment. Bob Hudgins, director of the Texas...

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Career Counseling helps job seekers

Career Counseling helps job seekers

Han Hsu October 5, 2010

Some students look for a part-time job during their studies at WTAMU. Career Services helps students solve most of their job issues, find part-time jobs, full- time jobs and internships. Steve Sellars,...

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The math lab is open for all students.

Math lab open for all students

Cecile Charles October 5, 2010

Not all students need to take a core math class once they reach college; however, some students do need at least one. To help students be successful in their math classes, WTAMU offers virtual and...

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PPHM to Paris.

PPHM offers visitors a chance to visit Paris

Adriana Contreras October 5, 2010

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is giving away a trip for two to Paris, France. The PPHM has come up with a way to get more people involved in museum events, while including an added bonus of...

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Somaly Mams autobiography The Road of Lost Innocence.

Somaly Mam speaks at Convocation: Freshmen get glimpse into their academic futures

Katelyn Garrity October 5, 2010

Freshman Convocation, Oct. 7, is the culmination of the shared first year Readership WTAMU experience as students get to hear the readership author speak. Kendra Campbell, director of First Year Experience,...

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Centennial homecoming: 100 years, always WT

Centennial homecoming: 100 years, always WT

Dino Griego October 5, 2010

During the hardships of World War II, professors and students from WTAMU went off to battle. Money became significantly harder to attain. Rationing was life. As Dr. Marty Kulhman, associate professor...

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