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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Former WT Title IX director sues university

Former WT Title IX director sues university

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor May 3, 2023

Former Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Department, Georganna Ecker, is suing West Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University System, according to court documents filed on...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Garcia, Sylvia Nugent Professor of Education

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

Dr. Beth Garcia, Assistant Dean of graduate programs and professional certifications and Sylvia Nugent Professor of Education, spoke about language development in adolescents and the importance of researching...

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Campus safety top priority as mass shootings increase

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor February 9, 2023

Mass shootings in the United States have increased since 2014. As of Feb. 7, 60 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. since the beginning of the year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In 2022,...

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The Minneapolis skyline is the second best in the Midwest, and they are the city hosting the Minnesota Vikings NFL team. (Nov. 13, 2022)

Opinion: I fled Texas, and I am okay with it

Marcus Rogers, Reporter November 16, 2022

The Prairie News is a student-led free press. All opinions expressed herein are solely those of the writer and not those of WTAMU. In 2021, 8.2% of the 332 million Americans moved. The numbers for 2022...

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As college costs increase, getting a degree without getting into huge amounts of student debt could seem challenging. Planning ahead can help manage and reduce student debt.

Budget yourself and graduate debt-free

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 21, 2022

On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students can qualify for federal and state grants depending on income, but they won’t cover most of it....

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Several books line the shelves of Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Laura Mueller. One such book that we talked about is the Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant.

A limit to books is a threat to humanity

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 17, 2022

2022 has seen a large increase in the number of book bannings in public libraries and schools in Texas, more than in any other state in the country. Canyon ISD and Amarillo ISD groups are being impacted...

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Many Texas schools face the lack of resources highlighted on Abbott Elementary like underfunding and teacher salaries.

Abbott Elementary highlights issues in the education system

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 5, 2022

ABC’s Abbott Elementary season two premiered Sept. 21. The show’s mockumentary showcases the daily issues many teachers in the country face. Season one highlighted issues like underfunding, teachers...

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Eric Jenkins, President and CEO of Education Credit Union announces new student-led branch

Education Credit Union partners with WT to support financial education

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor January 27, 2022

The Education Credit Union has partnered with West Texas A&M University to create a redesigned ECU branch made up of mostly WT students with the goal of helping students to get real work experience...

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WT’s Nursing Program Relocates to Downtown Amarillo

November 19, 2019

CONTACT: Dr. J. Dirk Nelson, 806-651-3501, [email protected] COPY BY: Brittany Castillo, 806-651-2682, [email protected] CANYON, Texas—The nursing program at West Texas A&M University is...

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Jeff Blackburn defending his argument to end the death penalty.

WTAMU discusses the death penalty

Allegra Mora, Senior Reporter October 26, 2018

The Criminal Justice department hosted a debate showcasing the pros and cons of the death penalty at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall. James Farren represented support for...

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WT Student and Professor Increase Awareness of Texas Wildlife

WT Student and Professor Increase Awareness of Texas Wildlife

Aileen Taylor, Reporter February 24, 2016

Texas Wild was started in 2013 by WT graduate student Jessie Story  and WT professor Dr. Ray Matlack. Texas Wild is an organization dedicated to informing people from all over the state about the vast...

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Summer Camp Job Fair 2016

Summer Camp Job Fair 2016

Natalia Molina, Photographer February 11, 2016

Summer Camp Job Fair 2016 Career Services hosted the annual Summer Camp Job Fair 2016 this past Tuesday, February 9,2016. It took place in the Student Success Center - "The Hub", from 10:00am - 1:00 pm.

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