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Since 1919

The Prairie News

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West Texas A&M University faculty showcase skills at annual recital

Hannah Nelson, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2018

A lone piano sits center stage inside the Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall. A crowd begins to take their seats and the lights dim as the 34th annual Faculty Grand Recital begins. The Faculty Grand Recital...

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Welch grant highlights student involvement

Hannah Nelson, Entertainment Editor January 29, 2018

The Welch Foundation was recently awarded $90,000 grant to the department of Chemistry and Physics for the use of research starting in the summer of 2018. The newly awarded grant is an extension of...

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A celebration of life, honor for the dead at Dia de los Muertos

A celebration of life, honor for the dead at Dia de los Muertos

Hannah Nelson, Entertainment Editor November 2, 2017

Gone, but not forgotten: Students recognized a special night of celebration, remembrance, and philanthropy as many joined together for Día de los Muertos on Oct. 27. The WTAMU College of Education...

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Amariah Maes works at Pandora: The New World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Students kick-start careers with internships

Jasmin Ruiz, Reporter September 26, 2017

With the school year beginning, students may take advantage of many new internship opportunities. Internships can help students get their feet in the door of opportunities that could help them get their...

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Johnson tabbed new vice president of strategic relations

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie September 26, 2017

West Texas A&M is expanding in all sorts of ways with newly constructed buildings, record enrollment and new faculty and staff. With expansion comes new positions in faculty as Dr. Bradley Johnson...

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WT Veteran’s Network Ball celebrates third year

DJ Ezell, Reporter November 19, 2015

The WT Veteran’s Network hosted their third annual Veteran’s Ball in Legacy Hall on Nov. 14. The ball included toasts to all of the branches of the Armed Forces, as well as a guest speaker, and live...

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Students attend National leadership conference

Students attend National leadership conference

Haley Kinney, Reporter November 19, 2015

The ¡Adelante! Annual Leadership Institute & Recruitment Expo is an extensive three-day workshop full of exciting events such as resume workshops, networking and hands-on activities. The events are...

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WT student Jonathan Roldan said the news media create an us versus them narrative.

News media can influence perspectives among international students

Christian Gonzalez, Reporter September 29, 2015

Some WT students believe daily news and social media portray a bad image of the United States for local international students. Modern day media often showcase public opinion. News channels have created...

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Dance Department hosts Falling Into Dance in November

Kimberly Hancock, Reporter September 27, 2015

On Nov 11 through the 14, the WTAMU Dance department will be hosting their annual show called "Falling into Dance" at the Happy State Bank Auditorium.   “Falling into Dance” is the program’s...

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 Movie Night Event on September 12, at the Potter County Courthouse.

Millennials Recognize That Their Voices Matter

Kali Gunnels, Reporter September 15, 2015

  Millennials throughout the Panhandle have found how powerful their voices can be after a few of them spoke up as advocates for the convention center hotel, parking garage and multi-purpose...

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iCare | Volunteer Fair

iCare | Volunteer Fair

Natalia Molina, Photographer September 13, 2015

iCare | Volunteer Fair Thursday, Sept. 10 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vaughan Pedestrian Mall The Volunteer Fair let students connect with different organizations to serve the Canyon/Amarillo communities or the...

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WT students and employees who park at Donut Stop, United Supermarket or Pizza Hut could have their vehicles towed if theyre not using those businesses.

New semester brings parking challenges and changes

Dallas Harbour, Reporter September 7, 2015

The fall semester started two weeks ago with the largest number of students ever enrolled at West Texas A&M University. The increased number of students has proven to be a challenge for those looking...

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