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Kamilah Tobin, freshman in mass communication, accepts an award from Kinisha Morris, a junior in social work, in the Miss Carib Fest 2016. Photo by Naomi Skinner

Weekend Caribbean festivities bring island culture to campus

Naomi Skinner October 5, 2016

For the 19th year, members of the Caribbean Student Organization hosted Caribfest to bring island culture to campus while raising money for local groups.Timon Thomas, the Caribfest chair said, "The money...

Hunter Wolf, a Kappa Alpha member and a biology sophomore, and Tristen Cunningham, management information systems freshman, perform a dance to Fergalicious by Fergie at the Mr. MSU Male Pageant in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Entry required a package of diapers for entry, April 14, 2015. File photo by Francisco Martinez

Greeks give members sense of purpose

Naomi Skinner May 12, 2015

The Greek community on campus makes up about 431 students which is about 9 percent of the student population. These students create friendships, interact through social gatherings and help out around...

Bridget Alaniz, biology senior, listens to Jeff Snowdens, geology senior, presentation about sealevel changes through comparing mineral fossil composition from samples in Oklahoma, at the undergraduate research poster presentation part during the Celebration of Scholarships, Thursday, April 30, 2015. Photo by Rachel Johnson I presented last year, so I was already interested  to come out, plus my biology teacher offered extra credit for it, so I had multiple reasons to come out here, Alaniz said. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Celebration of Scholarship ‘a good learning experience’

Naomi Skinner May 5, 2015

The research and creativity of students and professors were in the spotlight during the fourth annual Celebration of Scholarship in the Clark Student Center April 28-30. AWARD RECIPIENTS 1st Best...

Chi Omega sorority hosts basketball tournament for ‘Wish Week’

Naomi Skinner April 7, 2015

The Chi Omega sorority held a basketball tournament last Saturday at the Wellness Center as part of an ongoing charity event, Wish Week. "This is our basketball tournament, it's a three on three...

Proposed open carry legislation raises concerns

Naomi Skinner March 26, 2015

Openly Carrying Guns on College Campuses from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. From Columbine to Virginia Tech to Florida State University, school shootings are more frequent. Last spring, MSU fell victim...

First presidential candidate brings liberal arts background

Naomi Skinner February 28, 2015

Shipley Kicks Off the Presidential Forums from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Suzanne Shipley, the president of Shepherd University, was the first candidate introduced as a possible replacement for...

Retention rate typically just above national average

Naomi Skinner January 20, 2015

Enrollment Retention Rate from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. MSU has a yearly fall-to-fall retention rate of 72 percent. As for the other 28 percent, Keith Lamb, vice president of enrollment management,...

Fantasy of Lights funded through donations

Naomi Skinner November 25, 2014

The annual Fantasy of Lights, a display not funded by university funds or tax dollars, requires donations to stay operational. "We have 39 different families or organizations that adopt the displays...

Self defense can save a life

Naomi Skinner September 16, 2014

Last Saturday morning instructors with Universal Kempo Karate hosted a free self-defense class in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Although attendance was small, the class still had much to offer. “Women’s...

Fair encourages students to engage in overall wellness

Naomi Skinner April 21, 2014

MSU wellness fair from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Eight departments and centers sponsored the B Good 2 U wellness fair on Monday the day after Easter break. "Third annual B Good 2 U MSU wellness...

Caribbean Pan Ensemble at April 10 concert.

Percussion students perform for live audience

Naomi Skinner April 16, 2014

Percussion students put on a show for msu community from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Three groups of percussion students performed for an audience of about 75 in Akin Auditorium April 10. "Tonight...

Wellness center promotes a healthy lifestyle

Naomi Skinner March 10, 2014

Fair promotes healthy living with fun activities from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The faculty and staff of the Red Wine Student Wellness Center hosted its annual health fair event in D.L. Ligon...

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