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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

WT defeats TAMUK; breaks three game skid

Russell Sanderson, Reporter October 27, 2015

The West Texas A&M Buffaloes (3-4) defeated the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas (1-7) in a hard fought defensive battle played in the rain, 24-14. The win puts the Buffs in a position to make the...

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WT will host its annual Fall Carnival on Halloween night at Buffalo Sports Park.

WT will host Fall Carnival on Halloween

Kyle Hewitt, Reporter October 26, 2015

Halloween is coming up, and with that comes the annual Fall Carnival. The Fall Carnival will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Buffalo Sports Park parking lot. This year the Office of...

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Senator Lupe Acevedo says student government can bring the university together.

Senators want to be a voice for student body

Kaley Green, Reporter October 26, 2015

As the legislative branch in student government, senators at West Texas A&M University are making it a priority to fairly and accurately represent the student body and push for positive change on campus. Some...

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Dr. Gerlich enjoys traveling along Route 66 when hes not in the classroom.

Faculty Profile: Nicholas Gerlich

DJ Ezell, Reporter October 26, 2015

Dr. Nicholas Gerlich is a Professor of Marketing  in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at WTAMU. He was pushed into marketing by his father, who convinced him he could have...

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Dan Rather is a 7-year-old Shiba who is very curious.

Nonprofit rescues Shiba Inu dogs

Bethney Mosteller, Reporter October 26, 2015

The Shiba Inu Rescue of Texas is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned, stray or unwanted dogs of the Shiba Inu breed. They also take them out of pounds and puppy mills. Kim...

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Proceeds from the Tau Gate Toss will benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Alpha Tau Omega prepares for philanthropic event

Abby Betts, Reporter October 26, 2015

A part of a fraternity’s semester each year goes toward putting on a philanthropic event and helping others. This month, Alpha Tau Omega at West Texas A&M University will be hosting theirs for the...

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Rewards of small town journalism

Rewards of small town journalism

Raylyn Bowers, Blogger October 13, 2015

One of my recent weeks was tough. Nothing seemed to go right. I struggled with getting the newspaper finished in time to send to the press, I got behind in schoolwork because of that, and the cycle continued...

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West Texas A&M University Communication Hall of Fame Banquet

West Texas A&M University Communication Hall of Fame Banquet

Natalia Molina, Photographer October 12, 2015

October 9, 2015  at 6:00 p.m. Jack B. Kelly Legacy Hall    

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Smarthinking, an online tutoring service, helps students get additional instruction.

Technology helps international students learn

Christian Gonzalez, Reporter October 12, 2015

Technology has evolved to make life more efficient academically and socially. Like technology, learning has evolved for international students, too. WT has provided technology and Smarthinking to accommodate...

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WT students played flag football on a recent evening.

Intramural flag football returns

Danika VanGorder, Reporter October 12, 2015

Intramural flag football is back again for the 2015 fall season. “Flag football has become one of the most commonly participated sports at WT, and students are excited about playing for a co-ed or...

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David Lovejoy is a U.S. Army Veteran of Operation Desert Storm.

Residents concerned about U.S., Russia operations in Syria

DJ Ezell, Reporter October 12, 2015

The Russian military has gone on the offensive in Syria, launching airstrikes on supposed ISIS camps on Sept. 30. Russian officials asked U.S. planes to clear out of Syrian airspace but were rebuffed by...

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Maddison Watts and Allison Fetsch recently studied together for an upcoming test.

Students cope with midterm stress

Jackeline Lopez, Reporter October 12, 2015

With midterms quickly approaching, students often begin to stress, panic and sleep less as they prepare for their exams. However, some WT students and alumni have provided some tips on surviving midterms. “When...

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