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Choosing a home away from home

Choosing a home away from home

Brianna Sheen May 12, 2017
Coming to a brand new college campus for the first time, especially as a first-time student, can be daunting. With six different on-campus housing options in addition to the off-campus apartments at Mustang Village, there’s bound to be a good fit out there for everyone.
Bri Sheen, mass communication sophomore

Fair-weather advocates should learn the facts

Brianna Sheen May 4, 2016

Let's clear something up. Target is not allowing anyone to use any restroom they want. Target is not inviting men into women's restrooms. Target is not creating a safe haven for child predators, rapists,...

Pam Midgett, director of Counseling Center, is staged at her desk working on her computer, April 4, in her office in the Counseling Center. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Under Pressure: Anxiety is more common than you think

Brianna Sheen April 13, 2016

“It’s like when you get really hungry – you can’t ignore your stomach constantly growling. It’s always there.” That’s how Catherine Stepniak, psychology and sociology junior, describes her...

Pam Midgett, director of Counseling Center, is staged at her desk working on her computer, April 4, in her office in the Counseling Center. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Sad?

Brianna Sheen April 6, 2016

Last year, 65 percent of college students reported stress, anxiety or depression as a factor impacting their academic performance, according to the spring 2015 National College Health Assessment.Similarly,...

Source: Memo from the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

More than $2.4 million in student fees allocated between 28 groups

Brianna Sheen April 6, 2016

Student Fee Allocations committee members allocated a total of $2,419,142 out of the $2,430,000 in estimated revenue, creating a surplus of $10,858 in the budget.The committee members agreed on the recommended...

Cajun barbecue joint worth the drive

Brianna Sheen January 27, 2016

When a friend first suggested I go to Rafter J BBQ after I ranted about a severe lack of cajun food in our otherwise culinarily-blessed city, I was immediately excited. Until I learned this supposed cajun-barbecue...

Students wait in line at Chick-fil-A Express in the Clark Student Center Food Court on Aug. 28. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Chik-fil-A opens behind schedule, above expectations

Brianna Sheen August 28, 2015

One of many changes to dining services, Chick-fil-A Expressofficially opened in the Clark Student Center food court on Aug. 27. "I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every snack in...

Jesse Brown, Student Government Associate president, Criminial Justice Senior, works at his desk, August 24, 2015. Photo taken by Francisco Martinez

Q&A: Jesse Brown, student government association president

Brianna Sheen August 26, 2015

As the new school year begins, we took some time with Student Government Association President Jesse Brown to talk about this year's SGA goals and changes. What is your big priority for Student...

Updated parking map for the 2015-2016 year, courtesy of Dan Williams, chief of police.

Parking lots open and close in time for fall semester

Brianna Sheen August 20, 2015

As the new semester nears, parking lot six south by the football practice fields has been expanded. This added 257 parking spaces for students according to Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs...

Ashley Burkhart, intern at the Baptist Student Ministry, introduces herself to Tyre Browning, nursing freshman, at the free snowcone stand provided by the BSM on Move-In Day August 18, 2015. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Move-In Day 2015 Photo Gallery

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

The incoming freshmen class moved in to Pierce, Killingsworth and McCullough-Trigg residence halls during Move-In day on August 18, 2015, the first on many Mustangs Roundup Week events. Check back soon...

Erin Henderson, undecided sophomore, plays trashcan pong in the green space next to the Clark Student Center Wednesday evening at the greek cookout on Aug. 27, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

The Freshman 15: Things to know for your first year

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

1.Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final...

Kathleen Williamson, chair of nursing program, told President Suzanne Shipley that they both got the memo to wear red that day, after the first faculty meeting of the school year. The meeting was held ing hte Akin Auditorium, where President Shipley adressed a full house about her long term and short term goals. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Shipley outlines goals at first faculty/staff meeting

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

In her first speech as University president, Suzanne Shipley asked a full house of faculty and community members to re-imagine Midwestern State. Shipley, at the Aug. 17 faculty/staff meeting, said...

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