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Calling all students: upcoming student government elections
Calling all students: upcoming student government elections
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • April 10, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) at West Texas A&M University will soon hold elections for a number of positions for...

Guests and alumni rest for a minute to look at the artwork on a bench in Dord Fitz Formal Art Gallery
WT Alumni artists return for exhibition
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • April 9, 2024

The entrance of Mary Moody Northern Hall buzzed with excitement as the WT Alumni Art Show’s opening ceremony commenced on Thursday,...

Homenaje a César Chávez: Noche de Cine Social organizada por Hispanic Student Association
Homenaje a César Chávez: Noche de Cine Social organizada por Hispanic Student Association
Bradley Pollock, Bilingual Multimedia Reporter • April 8, 2024

El 25 de marzo, The Hispanic Student Association (Asociación de Estudiantes Hispanos de la universidad de West Texas A&M)...

The set of Rumors, which will run at the Branding Iron Theatre through April 14.
Rumors fly at WT
Jade Ramos April 5, 2024

West Texas A&M University theatre students have been preparing for the play “Rumors” since the beginning of the year....

Career Skills Studios: start building a career today
Career Skills Studios: start building a career today
Maddox Nite, Multimedia Reporter • April 4, 2024

The Career Skills Studio events by West Texas A&M University’s Office of Career and Professional Development are a series...

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Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society
Student Organization Spotlight: Wildlife Society
JoLina Lopez, Social Media Engagement Coordinator, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2024

  What is the Wildlife Society? We are a student chapter of the International Wildlife Society, which basically means that we do, we do a lot of what the Wildlife...

Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Nick Flynn
Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Nick Flynn
Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • April 9, 2024

Dr. Nick Flynn, a professor of biochemistry, became part of the College of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at West Texas A&M University in 2010. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa
Ask the Professor: Dr. Priscella Correa
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2024

Dr. Priscella Correa is an assistant professor of nursing and a Baptist community services professor at the Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing at West Texas A&M University....

56% of surveyed college students said they had used artificial intelligence on assignments or exams.
Generative AI vs AI tools in higher education
Carlie Rutledge, Multimedia Reporter • April 4, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence is nothing new to society. According to TechTarget, AI has existed since the 1960s but could not create “convincingly authentic images, videos...

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Behind the Major with Bear Bright: creating a foundation for all
Behind the Major with Bear Bright: creating a foundation for all
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2024

Bear Bright is a senior at West Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor of science in civil engineering. Bright is from Borger and enjoys the intricacies of his major. Bright...

Behind the Major with Amari Weatherford: a student-athlete
Behind the Major with Amari Weatherford: a student-athlete
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2024

Amari Weatherford is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in criminal justice. Weatherford is from San Diego, California, and has learned a lot while at West...

Behind the Major with Rose Lewis: a different perspective on the world
Behind the Major with Rose Lewis: a different perspective on the world
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2024

Rose Lewis is a sophomore working towards a bachelor of art while double majoring in English and history at West Texas A&M University. Lewis is from Amarillo and adores the...

Moth Ballet with friends.
Behind the Major with Moth Ballew: doing what you love
Kaelin Collar, Junior Reporter, Associate Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2024

Moth Ballew is a senior working towards a bachelor of art while majoring in studio art, emphasizing in printmaking and photography. Ballew is from Los Alamos, New Mexico and adores...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Jason Yarbrough
Ask the Professor: Dr. Jason Yarbrough
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2024

Dr. Jason Yarbrough is an associate professor & Ross Wilson Endowed Chair in chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Paul Engler College of Agriculture...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel
Ask the Professor: Dr. Amy Von Lintel
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2024

Dr. Amy Von Lintel is a professor of art history in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University. She teaches introductory surveys of art history and...

Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Ask the Professor: Dr. Mona Ozmaeian
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2024

Dr. Mona Ozmaeian is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University. She teaches programming and solid mechanics...

Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Ask the Professor: Edward Truitt
Jo Early, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2024

Edward Truitt is a professor of dance in the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University....

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Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Men and women cross country teams win LSC titles
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 30, 2023

The West Texas A&M University men’s and women’s cross country teams have both won Lone Star Conference (LSC) titles, an accomplishment...

Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons
Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • November 2, 2023

The students at West Texas A&M University and Buff fans have a lot of sporting events to look forward to in the upcoming months. With football...

What Homecoming means for football
What Homecoming means for football
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • October 13, 2023

The West Texas A&M University Homecoming football game is a big event across campus and throughout the Buff community. Homecoming is a chance...

Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating
Fans explain why all Buffs should go tailgating
Reagan Riddle, Former Multimedia Reporter • October 10, 2023

Before every football home game, students and fans can look forward to the tailgate. Tailgates are held on the road in front of the dining hall...

Improv Agents performing during their Dead Day Christmas Show on Dec 23, 2023. Pictured from left to right: Riley Harbour, Ray Barber, Jewel Schonhoff
Meet the Improv Agents, WT's own improv troupe
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • April 3, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Department of Art, Theatre and Dance puts on around five shows a year. For the Improv Agents, that’s not nearly enough. Improv Agents is...

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Beyond the 9-5 with Dr. Rahul Chauhan
Bryson Ramage, Audio and Video Editor • March 21, 2024

Associate Professor of Management and McCray Professor of Business, Dr. Rahul Chauhan, joined the College of Business at West Texas A&M University in 2015. He graduated from...

Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024

I need this spring break. My bed is full of laundry, my sink is full of dishes, and my inbox is full of emails. More than that though, I’m exhausted. I desperately need some...

Guess My Major pt. 1
Guess My Major pt. 1
March 8, 2024

The Prairie News teamed up with Maroon Media to produce Guess My Major! Dane Glenn - Producer JoLina Lopez - Producer Nathan Franks - Director Creighton Smith - Sound Operator Alea...

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Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Looking for a show to watch over spring break?
Michael Kidd, Multimedia Reporter • March 11, 2024
Sí se pudo
Sí se pudo
Blass Guerrero, Former Senior Reporter, Former Video and Audio Editor • December 8, 2023
Photo courtesy to WT Communication and Marketing
Leading a Public University
Walter V. Wendler May 1, 2023
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