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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.

In the wake of Kirk’s killing, Jimmy Kimmel opened his show with this, “Thank you for joining us from Los Angeles, the s...
09/10/2025

In the wake of Kirk’s killing, Jimmy Kimmel opened his show with this, “Thank you for joining us from Los Angeles, the second-largest city in our bitterly divided nation, where, like the rest of the country, we’re still trying to wrap our heads around the senseless murder of the popular podcaster and conservative activist Charlie Kirk yesterday, whose death has amplified our anger, our differences.”

Photo Creditz- Jeff Lipsky

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On Sept. 25, 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) hosted its 51st Career and Internship Expo. The event was planned and ...
09/10/2025

On Sept. 25, 2025, West Texas A&M University (WT) hosted its 51st Career and Internship Expo. The event was planned and organized by The Office of Career and Professional Development, and took place in the First United Bank Center with 97 employers attending.

Photo Credits- Samantha Wilhelm

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Opening night of Dead Man’s Cell Phone played to a sold out house, with performances full of curiosity, contrast and une...
04/10/2025

Opening night of Dead Man’s Cell Phone played to a sold out house, with performances full of curiosity, contrast and unexpected twists.

Photo Credits- WTAMU Theater

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Back in March of 2023, President Dr. Walter Wendler blocked Spectrum WT, the university’s LGBTQ+ student organization fr...
04/10/2025

Back in March of 2023, President Dr. Walter Wendler blocked Spectrum WT, the university’s LGBTQ+ student organization from hosting a drag show. Now in October 2025, the struggle continues.

Photo Credits- David Bowser (Texas Tribune)

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Don’t wait until the last minute to get cleared for classes! It’s green lighting time! Meet with your advisor ASAP for a...
01/10/2025

Don’t wait until the last minute to get cleared for classes! It’s green lighting time! Meet with your advisor ASAP for a green lighting appointment.

Find the registration schedule on the WTAMU Academic calendar or on our green lighting article.

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With the recent Supreme Court ruling that ICE agents can racially profile people for detainment, West Texas A&M universi...
01/10/2025

With the recent Supreme Court ruling that ICE agents can racially profile people for detainment, West Texas A&M university Hispanic student Association (HSA) speak up.

Photo Credits- the guardian.com

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A new Chapter for , The Fear of Standing Still delivers grit, honesty and Southern Roots reimagined.Photo credits- Amer...
29/09/2025

A new Chapter for , The Fear of Standing Still delivers grit, honesty and Southern Roots reimagined.

Photo credits- American Aquarium and Joshua Black Wilkins

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Barbed wire fences, messy breakups, and a $12 million NDA, Zach Bryan is making headlines for the wrong reasons. Read th...
27/09/2025

Barbed wire fences, messy breakups, and a $12 million NDA, Zach Bryan is making headlines for the wrong reasons. Read the full story in The Prairie News.

Photo Credits - Trevor Palvic
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Amanda Shires’ Nobody’s Girl is raw, healing, and heartbreakingly honest. The latest record brims with lyrics that bring...
26/09/2025

Amanda Shires’ Nobody’s Girl is raw, healing, and heartbreakingly honest. The latest record brims with lyrics that bring tears and truth in equal measure. Read the full review in The Prairie News.

Photo Credits - Brett Warren
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West Texas A&M University will be celebrating Homecoming Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2025. See what activities are happening for ...
25/09/2025

West Texas A&M University will be celebrating Homecoming Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2025. See what activities are happening for the Buff Community on our website!

Photo Credits - WTAMU Athletics
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