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Since 1919

The Prairie News

Lauren Landtroop as Phaedra.

WT’s production of Phaedra brings ancient tragedy to home screens

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter February 17, 2021

West Texas A&M University’s theater department staged their first production of the semester, the Greek tragedy translated for the stage by Jean Racine and translated by Richard Wilbur, via on-demand...

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Brad Stark being given the honor of receiving a scholarship in his name through WT Athletics

The voice of WTAMU athletics being recognized

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter February 4, 2021

You may have heard him while in the bleachers of your favorite West Texas A&M athletic event, public address announcer Brad Stark will be honored with his very own scholarship created through WTAMU athletics. ...

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Late Charlotte Sharp being honored with a Merit scholarship here at WTAMU.

Late Charlotte Han sharp honored with Merit scholarship

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter January 28, 2021

The late Charlotte Sharp, wife of Chancellor John Sharp of the Texas A&M University system will be remembered and honored through The Charlotte Han Sharp University Merit Scholarship Endowment at West...

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The note all The Office fans woke up to on January 1st, 2021.

Op-Ed: Why Peacock’s hostage situation isn’t going to work

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter January 27, 2021

As 2020 was poised to disappear forever into the annals of horrible history and end our collective suffering by way of the illogical supposition that calendar years mean anything, it did so having arranged...

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WT No. 1 in Texas, High Nationally in U.S. News & World Report 2021 Rankings

WT No. 1 in Texas, High Nationally in U.S. News & World Report 2021 Rankings

January 26, 2021

Copy by Christina Cahillane, 806-651-2701, [email protected]  Contact: Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected]  CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M University offers the best online...

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Dr. Peter Scott along with other co-authors researched the translocation an genetics of the Mojave Desert Tortoises.

The tortoises and the professor

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2021

If you happen to stumble upon the November issue of Science Magazine, you’ll see the cover has a picture of a Mojave Desert Tortoise. As you flip through, you’ll also most likely find an article written...

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Biden giving his inaugural address. Courtesy of NBC News.

Joe Biden inaugurated as 46th President of the United Sates

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter January 21, 2021

The United States of America’s 59th presidential inauguration ceremony took place yesterday, Jan. 20, 2021 in front of the capitol building in a locked-down Washington D.C. and marked former Vice President...

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WT looks to bring a brand new partnership to the campus of the Buffaloes

A Partnership for the Ages

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter January 21, 2021

West Texas A&M University is now looking to expand with its new VERO (Veterinary Education, Research, and Outreach) program this spring which is in partnership with the Texas A&M college of veterinary...

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Op-Ed: Trump and Entertainment: How dangerous ideology becomes a meme

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter January 20, 2021

It’s inauguration day. Donald Trump is officially no longer the president of the United States. He is also no longer allowed on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter after each company expressed concern that...

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This scholarship is meant to inspire students to make change and produce plans on action for the future.

WTAMU undergrads presented with new scholarship opportunity

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2021

The Black Women’s Association of WTAMU has created a new scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students at West Texas A&M University with the Martin Luther King Jr. Video Essay Contest. The...

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The US COVID-19 numbers continue to rise with no lockdown and little mask enforcement.

Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office will seek a return to scientific pandemic response

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter December 6, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden has been very vocal about his plans to help stave off a longer bout of COVID-19 even before his securing of the job. On the campaign trail, he displayed support for both the...

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As weird as it may sound, I am thankful for the inconveniences the year brought me. Each one taught me something new, sparked new passions, inspired me to help others, helped me grow, and even put into perspective how important the small things in life are. Rather than getting stuck on everything that went wrong in 2020, Im choosing to not let my pain go to waste.

A season of thanks

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter December 4, 2020

The year 2020 brought about many events that left the world feeling broken. COVID-19 swept through the nations and continues to affect daily lives. Wildfires broke out in Australia and California, police...

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