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Military Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan: One week later

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor September 10, 2021

  After 20 years of the United States of America fighting their longest war ever, President Joe Biden withdrew all service personnel from Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2021. The troops left behind some...

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Becky Warren talks about how college can be a time of intense self-discovery mid August in the student counseling center. Just...try on different versions of yourself, you know and see what you think and quietly observe said Warren. School starts soon, jumpstarting personal growth and introspection for many students.

Give yourself permission

Allexa Zwinck August 23, 2021

College has become nearly synonymous with self-discovery. For many students, college is the first experience in crafting their own lives. With new found freedom, they are able to dictate how time is spent,...

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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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Op/Ed: Graduation: Victory in the fourth quarter

Op/Ed: Graduation: Victory in the fourth quarter

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2021

It is finally ending. Four years of learning, growing and crying (happy and sad tears) are finally coming to an end. It’s very surreal to think that four years ago, an intimidated, somewhat lost freshman...

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Prince Philip died on the 9th of April, 2021.

Op-Ed: You don’t have to care about the monarchy

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter April 25, 2021

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, born Prince of Greece and Denmark, died on April 9, 2021 at the age of 99 and is now buried. He was the longest serving royal consort in the history of the world. And...

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Dealing with burnout in college

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter April 23, 2021

College burnout--the concept has permeated the popular and comedic culture of the past few generations, has squarely positioned itself as a mainstay of the current university atmosphere, and continues...

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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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The Fun Run will take place on campus.

Buffs encouraged to ‘Stress Less’ with Fun Run

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2021

As the spring semester comes to an end, there is no doubt that both students and staff have acquired a significant amount of stress while preparing to end on a strong note. While it may be easy to get...

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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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Joe Bob McCartt had strong ties to the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business.

New scholarship honors Amarillo businessman

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2021

A scholarship has recently been established through the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business to honor the late Joe Bob Mcartt. The Joe Bob McCartt Memorial Scholarship was created after the passing...

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New students can now expect to spend less time living on campus. From wtamu.com

WT makes changes to their housing and meal plan requirements

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter March 31, 2021

West Texas A&M University is changing its housing and meal plans, effective Fall of 2021, lowering both the age required to move off campus and altering the length of time on-campus students must purchase...

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Many of the Huskies got offers to play in D1 schools as well as other leagues around the nation.

Last Chance U:Basketball scores well with viewers

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2021

Popular Netflix series “Last Chance U” has been entertaining audiences while taking them behind the scenes of low-profile junior college football programs. In March of 2021, Netflix released a new...

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