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As part of strike, Ben Ashton directs the UGC sign as other crew lower it from above on Monday, March 5, 2018. Photo by Jeromy Stacy

‘Urinetown’ run complete; strike begins March 5

Jeromy Stacy March 6, 2018

While the final curtain closed on "Urinetown" on March 2, the work just began for the crew to tear down each set piece crafted for the two week run. Weeks worth of work will only take 20 hours to completely...

Todd Giles, assistant professor of English, answers questions after his lecture in 2014 over banned books on the second floor of Moffett library. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Faculty panel to discuss practice of liberal arts education

Jeromy Stacy December 16, 2016

A panel of seven professors, one from each college, will come together for a discussion titled Implementing a Liberal Arts Education; Moving from concept to practice, in Legacy Hall on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.Todd...

Luca Lalor, a senior in finance and computer science, presents Methods of Generating alpha from FX Trading Using Technical Analysis: Evidence from Algorithmic Simulation. Photo by Topher McGehee

Award recipients announced for fall undergrad research forum

Jeromy Stacy November 17, 2016

Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Forum When: Nov. 17 Where: Clark Student Center Poster presentations: 39 Oral presentations: 39 Student perspectives How did you get...

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 29. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore

Trump squeaks by in tight election

Jeromy Stacy November 9, 2016

It was a historical night on Nov 8, as Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. However, some students were not too pleased with outcome.Students and professors sat in Legacy's multipurpose room...

Federal government opens FAFSA early

Jeromy Stacy November 8, 2016

Students who depend on federal aid to help pay for college know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid became available on Oct 1. The federal government requires students to use their tax information...

Christian Evans participates during the torch light parade on Oct. 27. Photo by Izziel Latour.

Torchlight parade, bonfire: the tradition continues strong

Jeromy Stacy November 8, 2016

The beat of percussion instruments, and the fight song. Synchronized chants from the band members, following behind the cheerleaders. Spontaneous shouts and cheering from the crowd behind, carrying torches.The...

Athletic Director Charlie Carr introduces Brenna Moore, nursing senior, and Jeff Ray, golf coach, at a press conference with Moore discussing her national championship in golf, the first nationalship won by a Midwestern State University athlete. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Athletic director to enter phased retirement

Jeromy Stacy November 3, 2016

University President Suzanne Shipley announced the phased retirement of Athletic Director Charlie Carr earlier today. Carr spoke about phasing into retirement in a telephone interview this afternoon."It...

Megan Piehler, mass communication senior (right)  along with Nizhoni Terronez, mass communication junior, Avery Whaite, mass communication junior, Kara McIntyre, mass communication junior, discuss the mass communication program with high school students around Wichita Falls on being mass communication majors. 24 Oct. Photo by Bridget Reilly.

Students, others learn to engage with social media

Jeromy Stacy October 25, 2016

Making money with Twitter; how to create personal filters on Snapchat; social media's application in the business world; the struggles of college life. These were some of the many topics of conversation...

Alumni Amber Reed and Dana Viavattene at the empty bowls charity event on Oct. 11. Photo by Izziel Latour

Empty Bowls are full of hope

Jeromy Stacy October 12, 2016

The fifth annual Empty Bowls event, held at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art, does more than just raise money for the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.Bob Barrow, artist and volunteer at the event, said, "It's...

Christopher Cruz, theater performance sophomore, and Maria Isabel Pena, political science junior, talk with each other at the student government meeting Oct. 4. Photo by Izziel Latour

Student senators discuss campus carry at first meeting

Jeromy Stacy October 5, 2016

The first Student Government Association meeting of the semester was held Tuesday on Oct. 4, starting with guest speaker and Chief of Police Patrick Coggins.Coggins spoke about the new campus carry law...

Family day visitors Triston Oliphant and Emilio Ramirez throw around the football in the tailgate area as tailgaters start to arrive around 3 p.m. Photo by Cooper Miller

Tailgating policy tested at first home game

Jeromy Stacy September 26, 2016

Rain or shine, student tailgaters and their families were out early Saturday at the first of four home games. With the Mustangs taking on Oklahoma Panhandle State, the party started with the first of the...

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