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Since 1919

The Prairie News

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” - Jack Canfield

The Other Side of Fear: Senior Reflection

Savannah Wesley, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2020

College was always a no-brainer to me. The fear of becoming an adult is one of the primary reasons as to why and also the fact that I was conditioned by my parents and teachers that there really was no...

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With September here, suicide awareness and mental health is being promoted more. September is National Recovery Month, World Suicide Prevention day is September 20, and Suicide Awareness Week is September 6-12.

Suicide Awareness Week

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter September 11, 2020

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among many young adults according to Active Minds Organization. 39% of college students experience a significant mental health issue, 67% of people 18-24 who...

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Hard work and planning pay off in many ways for the Buffalo Advertising Team.

Buffaloes bring home the gold

Ceasar Escalante, Reporter March 5, 2020

Buffalo Advertising team rose to the occasion when creating a campaign for Wienerschnitzel in an effort to change the perception of the hot dog. “So what we came up with was ‘Be a Dog Person’,...

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Cody Johnson proving that real country music is here to stay.

Country Music is here to stay

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 13, 2020

Good people, a positive atmosphere and one great way to spend a weekend. These are the things that may come your way after attending a Cody Johnson country concert. The arena filled with friendly folk...

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Illustration by Savannah Wesley/The Prairie News

Is Chick-fil-A changing their tune?

Savannah Wesley, Features Editor December 3, 2019

Everyone loves a good spicy chicken sandwich, especially those of us here at West Texas A&M University who often frequent the Chick-fil-A satellite in the Jack B. Kelly Student Center. Chick-fil-A...

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Explore the colleges of WTAMU

Olivia Spiezio November 15, 2019

  In 1983, developmental psychologist and Harvard professor Howard Gardner released his book “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” in which he proposed eight different...

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Photo by Steven Osburn
poster located just outside of the Fine Arts complex promoting the play

Ada and the Engine is a calculated success

Steven Osburn November 13, 2019

  Ada and the Engine was being performed at the Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex from Nov. 14-16 starting at 7:30 pm and on Nov. 17 at 2:30 pm. The story is...

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How to stay safe and warm during the winter

Savannah Wesley October 29, 2019

Panhandle weather is commonly known for its temperamental and sometimes unpredictable stages so it is important that students be aware of how to plan for colder weather to avoid accidents due to snow and...

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WTAMU hosts Japanese exchange program

WTAMU hosts Japanese exchange program

Mason Bray October 21, 2019

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take classes in another country? Many aspects could affect your daily life. You may have trouble finding your way around or asking for directions due to...

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