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Guest column: Adopt a dog, save a life

Jasmine Jones June 9, 2015

For some college students, the thought of taking on a pet never crosses their mind amid the chaos of work, school and play. But for many people like myself, a dog is the perfect companion. My experiences...

Professors hope to advance environmentalism locally

Jasmine Jones April 22, 2015

https://vimeo.com/125637235 With Earth Day upon us yet again, so too comes an ebb and flow of campus participation in the environmentally conscious holiday. Last year marked one of the biggest instances...

‘Save the Males’ creates much needed dialogue

Jasmine Jones April 16, 2015

The Constitution is a beautiful thing. It allows for a right to free speech, a privilege that extends to all, regardless of how popular – or unpopular – their opinion might be. That being said,...

Communication degrees have value

Jasmine Jones March 10, 2015

In today’s job climate it is natural for students to worry if their intended degree will land them a job or not. And the worrying is justified, considering more than half of 22-year-old college...

Thornberry: ‘The decisions being made in Washington affect you’

Jasmine Jones November 5, 2014
Mac Thornberry ran as the incumbent for the 13th Congressional District Seat which he has held for the last 20 years. He visited Midwestern State University Oct. 30 to present a talk, "U.S. National Security" and discussed national security and other issues with students after his talk.
Jasmine Jones

It’s OK to not be OK

Jasmine Jones September 8, 2014

Suicide Prevention Week began this Monday and today is World Suicide Prevention Day, but suicide remains a taboo and touchy subject for discussion. But as the American Association of Suicidology puts...

10 tips to get the most out of the semester

Jasmine Jones August 25, 2014

  At the beginning of a new semester students tend to make grand plans for themselves and then quickly drop them after a week or two, tops. It's easy to let our goals slip by, especially if...

Freshmen, take note: Lessons from a senior

Jasmine Jones April 29, 2014

Dear Freshman Self, As I look back on my mostly pleasant three years at Midwestern State University, I often think of things I would have done differently. Although I have no regrets, and take every...

First car purchase takes caution, patience

Jasmine Jones April 22, 2014

They say you never forget your first time, and that couldn’t be more true. I did my research because I have been waiting for this day for what seems like forever. And finally it came last Wednesday....

Meet Rebecca Stogner, the new SGA president

Meet Rebecca Stogner, the new SGA president

Jasmine Jones April 21, 2014

http://vimeo.com/92658369 A sophomore in political science, Rebecca Stogner, is putting her politics into action as she prepares to be the next Student Government Association president. Stogner says...

Easter Traditions: Lent

Easter Traditions: Lent

Jasmine Jones April 21, 2014

http://vimeo.com/92658370 Although this past weekend might have been about chocolate bunnies and a day off of work for some students , it was about a more spiritual awareness in the time leading up...

The truth about rape in a culture of sexual violence

Jasmine Jones April 15, 2014

Should an individual (man or woman) find his or her self in the treacherous event of being raped, their life is immediately turned upside down. On top of feelings of guilt and anguish, the victim has...

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