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The WTAMU Horse Judging Team won NRHA world championships and placed as reserve champion at the AQHA world competition.

WTAMU Horse Judging Team places at the top at World Championships

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2020

West Texas A&M University’s very own Horse Judging Team received top honors yet again at World Championships on Nov. 7 and 9, 2020, earning them both champion and reserve awards. This is an old hat...

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“Of the several thousand students I have taught in my career, and the few hundred I have personally advised, I do not hesitate to say that Kylie is in the top one percent, said Dr. Brock Blaser, associate professor of plant science.

Kylie Scott named WTAMU Intern of the Year

Mitchell Downing, Senior Reporter November 22, 2020

West Texas A&M University recently named Kylie Scott, a plant, soil and environmental science major, as Intern of the Year.  According to a WTAMU press release, Scott was honored Friday during...

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A large shift from such platforms as Twitter has already happened, but is not projected to last long.

Conservatives flood alternative social media platforms

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter November 21, 2020

As the election came to a close, the sitting president adamantly refused to concede. This caused him to be continually censored on Twitter for posting fallacious and misleading statements. A sense...

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The School of Music at West Texas A&M University will prevail no matter the circumstances.

School of Music and balancing COVID-19

Johnny Lawhon, Contributor November 19, 2020

The School of Music at West Texas A&M University has chosen to prevail despite challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to having rehearsals and performances. The love of music and the passion...

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Thanksgiving this year may look different due to COVID-19 however, everyone still has something to be thankful for

Op/Ed:Coming together because of COVID-19

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter November 19, 2020

Thanksgiving, this is usually the time of month when everyone gets a break from school, work or life in general. Family, friends and loved ones begin to travel on that day to be surrounded by love. Many...

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Two potential vaccines and Biden’s COVID-19 taskforce

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden named his coronavirus taskforce which includes a team of public health and science experts. This was announced that same day the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfzier and BioNTech...

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There have been a number of presidential dogs throughout the course of history.

The paws that walked the halls of the White House

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2020

Over the course of presidential history in the United States, almost all of the commanders-in-chief have had a four-legged friend by their side. After this historic election, another notable feat was achieved...

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“Paul Engler’s true grit and entrepreneurial spirit completely reshaped the cattle industry, and his legacy will continue to mold West Texas A&M for the foreseeable future, said University President Dr. Walter Wendler.

Paul Engler presents the first annual donation of his $80 million gift to WTAMU

Mitchell Downing, Senior Reporter November 15, 2020

According to a West Texas A&M University press release a pair of checks totaling $1 million were presented on Nov. 6 to the West Texas A&M University Foundation by Paul Engler as part of his $80...

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The Office of Student Engagement is now completely virtual.

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership goes virtual

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter November 14, 2020

West Texas A&M University’s Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (OSEL) has moved online due to the ongoing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The office, which declares itself...

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2020 Election results and opinions

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter November 13, 2020

Four years have passed since the U.S. received Donald Trump as its president. And whether or not he would reprise this role or he would be replaced by Former Vice President Joe Biden was meant to be...

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Jeopardy host Alex Trebek put his heart and soul into his work and will be missed

Alex Trebek: A “Jeopardy” icon

Ceasar Escalante, Senior Reporter November 12, 2020

Mr. Alex Trebek, who passed Sunday Nov. 8, 2020, we all know him as the witty host of the popular game show "Jeopardy." He has hosted the show for many years seeing countless contestants put their brain...

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Many memes were posted comparing the counting times between different states, especially Nevada.

Ballot counting in the 2020 Presidential Election

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2020

If you followed the 2020 Presidential Election, you know that the tallying of the votes was probably one of the longest, most nerve-wracking and entertaining of recent history. Filled with frustration,...

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