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CGI: An important tool for filmmakers

CGI: An important tool for filmmakers

Dakota Mize May 3, 2017

Computer-generated imagery is an essential tool in the production of movies, but sometimes it can look obviously artificial. The best kind of CGI is the CGI that the viewer doesn’t even know...

This logo, unveiled in 2017, will initially be used only for the comprehensive capital campaign.

MSU phasing in brand extension

Dakota Mize May 2, 2017

Confusion over MSU’s location will be settled when a new brand extension is implemented over the next two years. Julie Gaynor, director of marketing and public information, said, “About 2013, we...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon to host charitable crawfish boil April 21

Sigma Alpha Epsilon to host charitable crawfish boil April 21

Dakota Mize April 19, 2017

Music, a friendly atmosphere and all-you-can-eat crawfish will be part of the Texas Omega chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s first philanthropic crawfish boil April 21 at 5 p.m. at the Jesse Rodgers...

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Knives are tools to local business

Dakota Mize April 5, 2017

While crushing misconceptions and offering knife sharpening services, The Knife Guys sells knives, swords, armor and more. Phillip Watkins, co-owner and president, said, “The biggest misconception...

Tiffany Thoes, art sophomore, Aaron Campbell, painting senior, and Selena Mize, painting senior, all pose for a photo at the Christmas Art Sale. Image courtesy Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash.

Art students taking trip to Cuba to share techniques

Dakota Mize March 29, 2017

Ruled by communists and famous for its cigars, travel restrictions to Cuba on U.S. citizens were eased toward the end of the Obama administration. To experience the culture and art, four students...

River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to environment

River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to environment

Dakota Mize March 22, 2017

Through butterflies, lizards and plants, River Bend Nature Center wants to connect people to the natural environment surrounding them. Jennica Lambert, exhibits curator, said, “River Bend Nature Center...

Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff St

Kell House Museum officials seek funding for renovations

Dakota Mize March 8, 2017

Kell House Museum officials are seeking funds — $2 million to be precise — from businesses and individuals to help pay for the renovation of the building. Paula McNeil, Kell House docent, said,...

Downtown museum helps residents rediscover history

Downtown museum helps residents rediscover history

Dakota Mize March 1, 2017

With cowboy hats, vintage instruments and Vietnam War artifacts, the history of Wichita Falls can be rediscovered through the exhibits at the Museum of North Texas History. “We’ve got a lot...

Painting senior Selena Mize visits Homer, a bulldog and pit bull mix, at the Humane Society of Wichita County, February 20, 2017. Image courtesy Sada Mize.

Pit bulls ‘a reflection of their environment’

Dakota Mize February 22, 2017

Broad-chested, stern-faced, and a body weighing up to 80 pounds, the pit bull can seem frightening. Pit bulls are stereotyped as aggressive and violent. Mass communication freshman and pit bull owner...

Monkey Business M. Monroe & Cary Grant 1952 20th. Image courtesy mptvimages.com

Students laugh throughout ‘Monkey Business’

Dakota Mize February 8, 2017

The crowd bursts into laughter as Barnaby Fulton accidentally drinks a fountain of youth potion, and becomes a 20 year-old college kid again. Fulton’s life spiraled out of control at Moffett Movie Madness’s...

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