The Prairie News – Since 1919
WEBNews. High heat, high risks. September 20, 2024. Texas is known for many things, from its food and scenery to national landmarks like The Alamo. It is also known for its extreme weather, with 2023 being the hottest year recorded, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Extremely high heat is dangerous for many reasons ...
News – The Prairie News
WEBNew coordinator brings light to the Office of Study Abroad and Nationally Competitive Scholarships. Jo Early • April 5, 2024. In March, the Office of Study Abroad and Nationally Competitive Scholarships at West Texas A&M University welcomed a new coordinator, PJ Hunt. Hunt, a veteran of the United States Army, was born and...
The Prairie News
WEBABOUT THE PRAIRIE NEWS The Prairie News (TPN) is the student-run online news publication at West Texas A&M University. Our vision is to establish a vibrant platform where student journalists can excel, creating impactful, high-quality journalism that serves and mirrors the WT community. Our mission is to inform, educate, and engage our readers through multimedia...
TELUS: The New Mental Health App for WT Students
WEB1 day ago · TELUS is an app that helps users in a variety of ways. TELUS provides self-health assessments for depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol use. Makaela Webb, a Case Specialist working through the Counseling Office at WT, elaborates on the resources that it provides to students. “TELUS provides immediate access to chat, or phone sessions, tele ...
Opinion – The Prairie News
WEBOpinion – The Prairie News ... Since 1919
Sports – The Prairie News
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Buffs explain why they are looking forward to the upcoming softball, baseball, and basketball seasons. Reagan Riddle • 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 season winding down, students still have many athletic...
Newscast - The Prairie News
WEBNewscast - The Prairie News ... Since 1919
The evolution of The Prairie: From print to web
WEBOn October 20, 1919, the first edition of The Prairie was published at what was then West Texas State Normal College. The newspaper was four pages long, published twice a month, mostly text based and featured a few pictures. Past print issues are available for viewing at the Cornette Library Special Collections and University Archives. ...
Press Releases – The Prairie News
WEBWT Electronic Music Ensemble to Offer Debut Performance May 8. Chip Chandler • May 1, 2024. CANYON, Texas — A state-of-the-art music group will make its concert debut May 8 at West Texas A&M University. WT’s new Electronic Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m. May 8 in the Sybil B. Harrington... Continue Reading.
High heat, high risks – The Prairie News
WEB4 days ago · According to the World Health Organization, high heat can cause underlying illnesses to flare up and increase the risk of getting hurt or sick. According to the National Safety Council Injury Facts, from 2014 to 2023, the United States saw 4,308 heat-related injuries – 1,682 in Texas – and 2,764 heat-related injuries – 159 occurring in Texas.