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ASO President, Victory Suobite

WTAMU’s African Students Organization president: Victory Suobite

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor September 17, 2021

Being away from home can be daunting on some, if not all of us. It gets worse when we are unable to find a community into which we can fit and be accepted into. West Texas A&M University, as diverse...

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While at the voter registration booth a WTAMU student fills out the registration form.

The Voter Registration Booth at WTAMU

Victoria Fatiregun, Former Senior Reporter, Former Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2021

The Voter Registration Booth at West Texas A&M University offered students the chance to register to vote. The voting booth at West Texas A&M University was an opportunity for students who are...

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WTAMU student worker pay to increase over 25% starting this fall

Hannah Valencia, Senior Reporter September 10, 2021

The minimum wage for student workers used to be equal to the Texas minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. However, West Texas A&M University’s Office of Human Resources announced last week that the university...

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First Friday Festival brings new tradition to WTAMU

Gloria Torres, Contributor August 24, 2021

After over a year of limited interactions, students will have an all-day campus-wide festival. On Aug. 27, West Texas A&M University will be hosting First Friday Festival for the first time.  “First...

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WTAMU COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted June 1, 2021

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor May 4, 2021

The Texas A&M system based on Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order on March 2, 2021 has lifted bans on restrictions relating to the current health trends from Potter and Randall county. West Texas...

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A Journey comes to an end.

Op/Ed: Graduation: A long journey comes to an end

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 29, 2021

  A long journey filled with changing paths, trials and tribulations and lasting memories will be coming to a close on May 8th, 2021 when I finally cross the stage and receive my diploma. I can...

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BLM victory: Derek Chauvin found guilty of killing George Floyd

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor April 23, 2021

Americans and the world have been on a long cheer following the jury’s decision in convicting the former police officer, Dereck Chauvin on April 20, 2021. Chauvin was filmed kneeling on George Floyd’s...

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Football in Spring cant get any better then that.

Saturday night lights in April

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 22, 2021

On Saturday April 17, 2021, the West Texas A&M University Buffaloes hosted their spring football game with maroon vs white at Buffalo Stadium with a final score of 45-42. The maroon team came out on top...

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A drone-view of the WT football field.

WTAMU athletics’ impressive spring performance

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor April 16, 2021

The Buffs and Lady Buffs have altogether put on a stellar performance so far in this spring season. The Buffs have the baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer and track and field teams....

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WTAMU Rogers Lead has now welcomed a new group of students to the program

Rogers Lead looking bright for the Buffaloes

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 8, 2021

Dyke and Terry Rogers’ leadership can play a huge role in the growth of future Buffaloes, teaching different skills focusing on the leadership and education aspect that fits right in at West Texas A&M...

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Op/Ed: The Buffs are getting Vaccinated

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter April 1, 2021

West Texas A&M University is approved to distribute both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. These vaccination appointments are easy to schedule...

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WTAMU Horse Judging team on a roll

Trotting towards victory

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter March 11, 2021

The West Texas A&M University Horse Judging team is galloping towards success, recently ranking in theReined Cow horse contest when the Buffs traveled to Fort Worth to compete, ranking second and third...

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