Since 1919

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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Courtesy Olivia Spiezio

Breast cancer awareness is for everyone

Olivia Spiezio, Senior Reporter October 26, 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Breast cancer is a common, deadly, and aggressive disease that can develop in any individual regardless of sex or age, not just menopausal...

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This week in American politics: Turkey, Syria, and Impeachment updates

This week in American politics: Turkey, Syria, and Impeachment updates

Olivia Spiezio, Senior Reporter October 15, 2019

This week in American politics, President Trump endorsed a Turkish military operation in Syria and more subpoenas have been issued in the ongoing impeachment inquiry. Trump and Turkey The White House...

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This week in American politics: impeachment updates, fundraising, and heart surgery

This week in American politics: impeachment updates, fundraising, and heart surgery

Olivia Spiezio, Senior Reporter October 6, 2019

In the past week, the third fiscal quarter ended on Sept. 30, Senator Bernie Sanders underwent emergency heart surgery, and there were important developments on President Trump’s impeachment inquiry.  Campaign...

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Police officers engage in friendly conversation, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

Coffee with a cop promotes friendly conversation

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter October 4, 2019

The West Texas A&M University Police Department hosted “Coffee with a Cop” in the Jack B. Kelly Legends Club on Oct. 2 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. For this annual, nationwide university event, police...

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Emilio Sanchez, Photographer/Videographer September 26, 2019

Do you want hands-on experience in the journalism industry.... having the opportunity to work with a wide range of professional equipment, publish stories that will be seen all over campus, and gain connections...

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Seek Then Speak implemented on WTAMU campus

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2019

West Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) is taking a new approach to reporting sexual assault crimes using the program offered by SeekThenSpeak.org. "We want [victims and survivors...

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PPHM in no immediate danger

Hannah Nelson, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2019

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM), located on the West Texas A&M University campus, has recently caught attention from news of potential budget cuts. The Texas Legislator’s decision...

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Students prepare to participate in a game of Flip Cup

GALLERY: Communication week 2018

February 19, 2018

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Dr. Paul Frazier speaks during his “Black History Yesterday and Today” speech on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Legacy Hall in the JBK Student Center.

Dr. Paul Frazier kicks off Black History Month at WTAMU

Tova Kibal, Features Editor February 15, 2018

It has been over 150 years since the 13th Amendment abolished slavery and over 50 years since the voting rights act of 1965 passed, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. But according to Dr....

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Master student in ag business, Noah Jesko, plans to attend Texas A&M University in the falls being a part of the pipeline.

Pipeline to Graduate Studies program introduced this semester

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie February 14, 2018

Students can find it tough to get accepted into any tier-one research university, including Texas A&M University. The launch of the new Pipeline to Graduate Studies at West Texas A&M University...

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Speaker Encourages Authentic Leadership at Summit

Speaker Encourages Authentic Leadership at Summit

Natalia Molina, Photographer February 12, 2018

There are several types of leadership styles one may follow. James T. Robilotta, however, does not ascribe to the ones that are the most usual. Instead, he leads through authentic leadership. Robilotta...

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Head Football Coach Hunter Hughes speaks during the National Signing Day press conference at the Buffalo Club Room at the First United Bank Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7

Hughes signs quantity and quality with big recruiting class

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor February 7, 2018

In his first full off-season, head football coach Hunter Hughes has brought in a class of 63 total commits. With 57 of which being incoming freshman, while also bringing in six transfers to the class. Last...

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