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The Prairie News The Prairie News, founded in 1919 as The Prairie, is West Texas A&M University’s student-run multimedia news organization.

The Prairie News is designed to reach far beyond training students to be journalists. Staff members are mentored to be responsible citizens and professionals no matter what career path they pursue. The Prairie News takes its mandate to serve the WTAMU and Canyon communities very seriously. In a journalistic sense, students benefit from The Prairie News’ news coverage because the organization conti

nues to address issues that are important to campus. The students who benefit from these journalistic endeavors and public service activities represent the breath of backgrounds and characteristics that are found not only at WTAMU, but also in Canyon, Amarillo, and the numerous smaller communities located throughout the Texas Panhandle.

Every story has a place in history. 🗞️✨Our archived Prairie News editions are more than old headlines; they’re a time ca...
30/04/2025

Every story has a place in history. 🗞️✨
Our archived Prairie News editions are more than old headlines; they’re a time capsule of student voices, campus life, and the moments that shaped WT. Preserving the past helps us tell better stories today. Want to see where it all began? Take a look through the archives in the WTAMU library!

What started as a calm spring evening on April 25, 2025, turned into a tense and unforgettable night as tornado warnings...
29/04/2025

What started as a calm spring evening on April 25, 2025, turned into a tense and unforgettable night as tornado warnings and sirens echoed across Canyon and Amarillo, Texas, around midnight. Students at West Texas A&M University and residents across the panhandle moved quickly after an EF-1 tornado touched down east of the city, with winds reaching speeds up to 110 mph according to the National Weather Service.

Dr. Andrew Li is the Williams professor of management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas...
29/04/2025

Dr. Andrew Li is the Williams professor of management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. Williams, having obtained a Master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, originally planned to become a human resources (HR) professional, but life had other plans.

WT Organization Spotlight: The Environmental Science SocietyWhat they are about: "Not only do we strive to do our best f...
25/04/2025

WT Organization Spotlight: The Environmental Science Society
What they are about: "Not only do we strive to do our best for the environment through education and volunteer work, but we also connect with our community to bring solutions.
Events: Socials, Earth Day clean up, water conference, Boy Scout merit badge event, tabling at NSO, science community night, guest speakers from Pantex and TCEQ.
Want to join? Meetings are every other Thursday at 6:30 PM, dinner is provided, and they are located in NSB 202.

Dr. Nancy Garcia-Franken: Guiding The Prairie NewsAdvising TPN for the past seven years has been one of the most fulfill...
24/04/2025

Dr. Nancy Garcia-Franken: Guiding The Prairie News
Advising TPN for the past seven years has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my career in journalism education. It’s been a privilege to guide students as they grow into stronger journalists, thoughtful leaders, creative collaborators, and powerful storytellers. Semester after semester, I’ve watched them take ownership of their work, navigate real-world challenges, and build a newsroom culture rooted in integrity and mutual support. TPN isn’t just a student publication—it’s a training ground for the next generation of media professionals, many of whom now serve their communities with purpose and passion. It has been a great journey!

A24’s surrealistic technique implements a depth of emotions that would typically be far gone in other films, as the prod...
22/04/2025

A24’s surrealistic technique implements a depth of emotions that would typically be far gone in other films, as the production company takes bizarre approaches to their cinematography. Recently, however, there has been an increase in movies produced with similar distinctive tones and styles that replicate A24’s.
Learn more with the link in our bio!

In Amarillo, the Deaf community builds strong connections through shared experiences and local gatherings, overcoming is...
22/04/2025

In Amarillo, the Deaf community builds strong connections through shared experiences and local gatherings, overcoming isolation. It is common for a deaf person to feel alone and misunderstood because, in most places, there are so few like them. This is why community is so important.
Read more with the link in our bio!

Alumni Spotlight: The Prairie NewsHi my name is Red and I graduated in December 2024. I worked at The Prairie News as th...
21/04/2025

Alumni Spotlight: The Prairie News
Hi my name is Red and I graduated in December 2024. I worked at The Prairie News as the Video/Audio Editor in the fall of 2024. In my time, I had the opportunity to interview and showcase many amazing professors. All in all, working at TPN was a blast; the staff was great, and I learned so much, not only just about journalism, but as well as the technical aspects of video editing. TPN helped me to improve on my creativity and editing skills and I was able to meet and connect with tons of incredible people.

From ink-stained fingertips to scrolling screens, The Prairie News has evolved with the times. What started as a printed...
16/04/2025

From ink-stained fingertips to scrolling screens, The Prairie News has evolved with the times. What started as a printed paper is now a digital platform telling the WT story with just a tap. Same mission, new medium. 💻📲

Heidi Giesbrecht is a junior working towards a bachelor of business administration while majoring in marketing as well a...
14/04/2025

Heidi Giesbrecht is a junior working towards a bachelor of business administration while majoring in marketing as well as obtaining a minor in management at West Texas A&M University. Giesbrecht is from Seminole and is passionate about supporting others in a unique career field.
Read more about Heidi through the link in our bio!✨🦬

Graduate Success: Adam Jiwa at WT Enterprise"After taking an "extended" semester time off, I returned to West Texas A&M ...
11/04/2025

Graduate Success: Adam Jiwa at WT Enterprise
"After taking an "extended" semester time off, I returned to West Texas A&M University to finish my degree and update my skills in multimedia production. Coming back helped me reconnect with my purpose and sharpen my creative abilities. I graduated in 2021 with a degree in broadcast journalism. I stepped into a career that combines creativity and service through my work in marketing and coaching at the WT Enterprise Center. WT gave me the tools to tell stories that matter, the confidence to lead projects that support entrepreneurs, and the mentorship to pursue my master’s degree in communication. The relationships I have with faculty and staff continue to shape my personal outlook and reminds me that success is often rooted in connecting with others. WT didn’t just prepare me for the workplace, it helped me find purpose in my work."

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