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Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Homecoming series, Gage Urias the star player

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 20, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 1, West Texas A&M University Buffs played the University of Texas-Permian Basin Falcons for the 2022 Homecoming game. In an intense 4th quarter, the Buffs won 28-27 with four seconds...

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The New KWTS

Carson Bradley, Junior Reporter October 18, 2022

KWTS, The One 91.1 FM “The station for your generation.” The name and slogan of West Texas A&M University’s own student-run radio station. Using 100 watts to air only throughout the campus when...

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Is the adult Happy Meal really worth it?

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator October 16, 2022

McDonald's recently added adult Happy Meals to their menu for a limited time. The Happy Meal comes with two meal options of your choice and a toy. But is the Happy Meal really worth it? I believe it's...

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Homecoming Queen interview with Emily Morgan

Homecoming Queen interview with Emily Morgan

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2022

Emily Morgan, a senior social sciences education major (grades 7-12) at West Texas A&M University won homecoming Queen 2022, representing Students Assisting in Good Endeavors (SAGE). Morgan...

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Many stores like Walmart, have already started selling Christmas decorations trying to get customers to start thinking about the holiday season two months in advance.

Start Saving before the Holidays

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor October 15, 2022

The Christmas holiday season is just a month away. Many stores are already setting up Christmas merchandise, even though October has just started. Less than 80 days from Christmas, some planning can help...

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Photo provided by WT communication and marketing. Caleb Crum is second from left and  Emily Morgan is third from left

Homecoming King interview with Caleb Crum

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

Caleb Crum won homecoming King 2022 at West Texas A&M University for SAGE (Students Assisting in Good Endeavors) which is a faith-based organization on campus. In our interview Crum discusses his...

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Photo credit to Chase Brady

Homecoming series, head coach Hunter Hughes

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

  Head coach Hunter Hughes has been to many homecoming games, and he reflects on bonding with previous players, getting to know them as adults, and playing the best game possible for this year’s...

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A view of Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, which is located 5 miles south of Umbarger and Hwy 287 towards New Mexico.

Indigenous Peoples Day at WT

Marcus Rogers, Reporter October 10, 2022

Oct. 10, 2022 marks Indigenous Peoples Day. This holiday falls on the second Monday of Oct. and has since replaced Columbus Day for a number of reasons. The major reason is that Columbus Day signifies...

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WT Debate Watch

Melanie Garcia, Junior Reporter, News Production Coordinator October 9, 2022

Texas Governor debate watch was hosted by The Prairie News and The Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities to inform West Texas A&M students about their future governor. “It's...

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Image by mochamed Hassan from Pixabay

“The Woman King” an afro-feminist epic

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2022

*Spoiler warning Trigger warning. I watched The Woman King on Sept. 30 2022 and it brought on a host of emotions. While I understand that there is controversy around the subject matter I think the film...

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Omisolo with the womens golf team

Behind the major with Antonella Periotti Omisolo: Finding your place in the world

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2022

Antonella Periotti Omisolo is a sophomore accounting major here at West Texas A&M University. Omisolo is from Argentina and is on the women’s golf team. She works at the ticket office, as well...

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mage by Suzanne Jutzeler, Schweiz from Pixabay

10 things to do for spooky season

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2022

  Halloween is approaching. Are you scared? I’m joking. “Spooky season” is upon us and within the Amarillo-Canyon area, there are lots of fun things to do. Look no further than The Prairie...

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