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The Prairie News

A pedestrian oriented street offers new ways for the game sims to interact without the need for cars. The new large glass pavilion provides a third place for the sims to relax.

Cities: Skylines, get a new perspective

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 28, 2022

In our modern world of gaming, Cities: Skylines sets the standard for city simulations and the new Plazas and Promenades DLC (downloadable content) re-centers people as the foundation of your city. Developer...

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Ronny Jackson, representative for WT and Texas Congressional District 13 speaks during CPAC Texas 2022 conference at Hilton Anatole. (Aug. 6, 2022)

Opinion: WT and the support of a white supremacist, in 2022

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 26, 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.  On July 19th, 2022, the House of Representatives voted on H.R.8404,...

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Brian Enevoldsen, the managing director of the WT Enterprise Center, shares information about the Enterprize challenge in his office after a recent orientation.

Local businesses compete for a share of $500,000

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 21, 2022

The Enterprize Challenge is a competition that gives local businesses a chance to compete for a share of $500,000 to grow their business. Now in their 26th year, the competition, hosted by the WT Enterprise...

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iPhone 8 and later iPhones will receive the iOS 16 update, bringing lock screen customization.

Apple updates product line with safety in mind

Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor September 19, 2022

On Sep. 7th, Apple announced new updates to the Apple Watch, Airpods Pro and iPhone. Apple's main focus is safety and saving lives. Past versions of the Apple Watch alert users of heart rate issues and...

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Andy Rivas stares at the camera.

Agriculture is Diversity

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 14, 2022

Throughout the 21st century, American society has progressed leaps and bounds more inclusively and diversely when compared to the past 100 years. The agriculture industry, a rural profession, is a path...

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Amarillo runs on Coffee

Amarillo runs on Coffee

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 12, 2022

The Amarillo Metro area includes 264,345 people and yet there are over 38 coffee shops. This is 1 coffee shop per 6,956 people, not including the fast food locations and coffee shops in gas stations around...

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(Dr. James Calvi visited the Flight 93 memorial recently and is posed next to West Texas A&M Universities name at the Visitor Center Complex.

WT’s remembrance of 9/11 engraved in stone

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 9, 2022

Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. West Texas A&M University helped memorialize the attacks by donating $100,000 for the building of the Flight 93 memorial in Stoystown,...

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Tearanee Lockhart (right) poses with the Black Student Union float for the 2021 Homecoming parade.

Behind the major with Tearanee’ Lockhart: Communication leads to the breaking of barriers

Marcus Rogers, Reporter September 7, 2022

Tearanee’ Lockhart is a senior broadcast journalism major from Amarillo. Lockhart’s passion lies with the connections she makes with other people. Being involved and surrounded by people is where Lockhart...

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Pictured is Ms. Angela Allen, the chief of diversity and inclusion officer at WTAMU.

Op-Ed: Angela Allen, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Angela Allen, Contributor May 6, 2022

Located in the heart of campus, the Office for Diversity and Inclusion’s mission is to foster a safe and welcoming climate that will enhance the University experience for everyone who visits, attends...

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WT students reanalyzing transportation options

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor April 15, 2022

With the hike in gas prices across the U.S. due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, students of West Texas A&M University are reanalyzing their transportation options on and around campus. According...

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WT’s multipurpose leader: Leroy Aleman II

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor March 4, 2022

Leadership is an attribute some college students crave or learn. For others, it is an inherent attribute. Leroy Aleman II is a junior political science major who is involved in student government as a...

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How are WT students coping with the online bookstore?

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 18, 2022

  Digitization of college bookstores is becoming very common in the U.S. and West Texas A&M University is no exception. In many regards, books play a crucial role in the success journey of...

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