Quinn Minute - Finding a career

I’m jealous of people who find their life’s work early. For some, the discovery starts in elementary school.Ray was a very likeable, outgoing guy. He got along well with everybody, including the teachers.The rest of us tried to stay under a teacher’s radar, praying they would not call on us.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I’ve seen articles which say that when I apply, I must also take Medicare Part A.

Cost and Benefits of Rural Study

Rural regional colleges often cost less than metropolitan universities. Cost differences can be attributed to several factors. Rural regions typically have a lower cost of living compared to more densely populated metropolitan areas. Lower operational costs create savings for students.

Quinn Minute - Prehistoric humans

We don’t give prehistoric people enough credit. These remarkable folks learned to walk upright, discovered fire, and invented the wheel. Sadly, they made that wheel out of wood, accidentally set it on fire…then had to start over again.Tribes painstakingly carved mud huts out of the earth.

Quinn Minute - Rodent Health

Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl.If they live with you, this information can provide them a higher quality life.

West Texas A&M University in 2025

Rural higher education faces unique challenges and opportunities. In 2025, several trends will shape the landscape of colleges and universities in rural areas, and in every aspect, WTAMU will be responsive.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty:For most folks collecting Social Security, you get back what you put in within 3-5 years, so for those that scream - “SS is not an entitlement, it is my money”that is not entirely accurate beyond 3-5 years. For me personally 4.4 years is the number.

Quinn Minute - Cold weather activities

I just talked to an old friend who told me it is very cold in his town. He wonders what he can do for fun in icy conditions.Well, it is cold because it is winter. If it were hot, we would worry that there’s a hole in the ozone layer.

Editor’s Message

He who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat it.Tariffs. No tariff goes unpunished.In the 1930s, the U.S. (Smoot Hawley Tariff Act) and other industrialized countries raised tariffs, hoping to protect domestic manufacturing and limit the job losses of the Great Depression.

Pet Talk

Have you ever wandered into the pet supplies section of the grocery store and felt overwhelmed by the number of dog food choices?To help unravel this common conundrum, Dr.