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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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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As time has passed sports teams and venues are beginning to open and increase capacity.

Is it safe to stuff the stadiums?

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2021

As the world has reached a little over a year since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, there seems to be changes happening in the world of sports once again. When the pandemic first hit, many...

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Photo of a graduation cap and rolled diploma certificate graduates receive for graduation ceremonies

In-person graduation to resume in WTAMU

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor March 5, 2021

  Graduation ceremonies across the world have had to be reverted to virtual ones, since the outbreak of COVID-19. In a press release by the Office of Communication and marketing, West Texas A&M...

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A new look at how 3D printing and WT are working with printing steel.

A revolution in printing

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter March 4, 2021

A project at West Texas A&M University may be a huge step towards a new look at how stainless steel could be 3D printed. In partnership with Pantex, a senior here at WTAMU is playing a part in this...

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Op-Ed: Framing Britney Spears brings past mistakes back into frame

Op-Ed: Framing Britney Spears brings past mistakes back into frame

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter March 3, 2021

The newly released New York Times documentary television film “Framing Britney Spears” ushers the viewer back to a time of intrusive paparazzi, scandalizing tabloids, invasive interviews, rampant misogyny,...

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One of the three rooms offered as a VIP Guest Room.

VIP rooms offered in WTAMU residence hall

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2021

West Texas A&M University offers many different on-campus living options with a number of different resident halls to choose from. A unique option the university also offers are VIP Guest Rooms designated...

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Is Xcel Energy right to interrupt power supply?

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 26, 2021

  Many residents of Amarillo and Canyon have for the past couple of weeks encountered many power fluctuations, which have led to some residents having faulty appliances, not to talk of hikes in...

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WTAMU Forensics Team on a stampede

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 25, 2021

Earlier this month, some West Texas A&M University students that are part of the WTAMU speech team finished in the top five of the state competition in a number of areas “That takes a whole lot of...

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Op-Ed: Earwig and the Witch fails to enchant

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter February 24, 2021

Studio Ghibli easily stands alongside Pixar and Disney as one of the most influential, awe-inspiring and gorgeous creators of animated entertainment the world has ever known. Many of their characters have...

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Erik Qualman speaking in a virtual keynote February 23 at 6:00pm

DLS Event: WTAMU hosts best-selling author, Erik Qualman

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 23, 2021

  Best-selling author Erik Qualman hosted a virtual lecture series dubbed, “The power of focus: stepping into your story.” This event, which was held via zoom took place at 6 p.m. on Feb.23,...

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NBA All-Star Game 2021: welcome or bye

Jennifer Tuttor, Former Assistant Editor February 19, 2021

  The National Basketball Association is scheduled to host the All-Star Game on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The All-Star Game is hosted every year in February by the NBA, having both competing teams...

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How important are graduation ceremonies during this time?

Op/Ed:Sporting events or Graduation Ceremony?

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 18, 2021

The final hoorah, you finally made it to the finish line. However, due to COVID-19, things as we know it have changed quite a bit. From canceled concerts, sporting events and for the students at WTAMU,...

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