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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

There are many ways in which people stay motived.

Op/Ed: All aboard the motivation station

Alyssa Gonzales, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2021

Motivation. When looking it up, it can be defined as, “the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.” Sometimes people lack in having it, other times people have a large amount. With...

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COVID-19 one year later

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter March 23, 2021

  In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 epidemic a pandemic and this fast-spreading and deadly virus altered the course of the entire year. Now, on the anniversary...

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The mouse whistles once more

The mouse whistles once more

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter March 14, 2021

For five years, Disney’s steamboat mouse has been docked. Mere minutes of creativity and heart-wrenching content has ceased to hit production. That is, until now. Disney’s first theatrical short in...

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The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business's mission includes providing students with high quality business education with a global perspective and ethical awareness.

WTAMU program ranked one of best in the country

Alyssa Gonzales, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2021

West Texas A&M University's finance and economics graduate program has ranked number two in the country along with several other top-tier colleges and universities around the nation. The TFE Times...

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On Jan. 2, 2021, Emmanuel Cleaver ended a congress prayer with the words, "Amen, and a-woman."

Amen…and a-woman?

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter February 14, 2021

In our current society, inclusiveness is predominant for various communities. However, should this value conform religion to the ideals of the world? On Jan. 2, 2021, Emanuel Cleaver, a United Methodist...

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"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" first aired in November of 1973.

Snoopy and friends say goodbye to broadcast TV

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor November 2, 2020

For many, holiday traditions include sitting in front of the TV and watching the Peanuts holiday special. However, for the first time since the 1960s, the beloved holiday specials will not be airing on...

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Students live in a society where they are told more is better. With this kind of thinking, it's easy to become overwhelmed.

OP/ED: Negative effects of a heavy workload

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter October 9, 2020

From the start of high school to even after college, the majority of young adults fill up their schedules with activities and to-do lists. A typical college schedule includes around 13 hours, a part time...

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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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The 2020 Buff Football season will start in September.

How WTAMU athletics are preparing to play

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor August 31, 2020

As a new fall semester begins at West Texas A&M University, several changes have been made to comply with COVID-19 safety measures to protect students, faculty and staff.  Along with a new...

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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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A letter by Gary Culp.

The curious case of the empty bleachers

Alyssa Gonzales, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Whether you’re loudly cheering on the Buffs to a victory at the First United Bank Center or lightly clapping after a good shot by a member of the Lady Buff golf team, there seems to be a sport at West...

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