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Case of the graduation blues

Sarah Long November 27, 2012

In eighteen days the December 2012 graduates will be walking the stage, myself included. I can’t speak for everyone, but personally, I am terrified. I feel like I have been more than prepared to face...

Bad attitude overshadows Thanksgiving

Sarah Long November 13, 2012

Normally November is a time people express what they are thankful for. I’m not sure if people are extra rude this month because school stress, poor weather or maybe people are just anxious for December...

To improve university enrollment woes, admissions prepared a more aggressive recruit with prospective students at Saturday’s Mustang Rally.
Photos by SHELBY DAVIS

The Mustang approach

Sarah Long November 13, 2012

University enrollment has been declining for several semesters, with a 4.3 percent drop this fall. On Saturday, the admissions office hosted Mustang Rally to gave prospective students and parents...

Confessions from an American seeking actual change

Sarah Long November 7, 2012

In the past two weeks, this country has been turned upside down. We have finally named our next president of the United States and depending on how people voted on an individual basis, people are either...

Halloween sends the wrong message to children

Sarah Long October 30, 2012

Today is Halloween and many of you have already been celebrating. The one time of the year it is pefectly acceptable to slut-it-up and rock some totally outlandish outfit you would never wear otherwise. I...

Anti-bullying month tainted by hate speech

Sarah Long October 23, 2012

Last week the newspaper took quite a beating after reporting on possible homecoming tampering allegations. Students took to social media and thewichitan.com in a hostile and aggressive way to express...

And the Greeks win again. Who called it?

Sarah Long October 16, 2012

I don’t think anyone was surprised when the Greeks dominated the Homecoming ballot this year,  but Sigma Kappa took it took a whole new level when they swept every single category this homecoming. Mean...

Homecoming nominations are a place for just Greeks?

Sarah Long October 9, 2012

This week is homecoming, which means one thing only:  let the popularity contest begin. Which isn’t a bad a thing, considering homecoming is just that. Before I go any further I need to clarify,...

Breast cancer is not the only cancer

Sarah Long October 2, 2012

Pink products are dominating the shelves and that can only mean one thing. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here. But did you know that October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Most people don’t. Susan...

Get your rain boots ready, flood season is here

Sarah Long September 18, 2012

As we reach mid- September the air has cooled faster than usual, and the summer drought appears to be over. The rain has been coming down sporadically this past week in Wichita Falls and we have begun...

MSU gets connected to save lives

Sarah Long September 18, 2012

The University of Texas, Louisiana State University, and North Dakota State University experienced bomb threats within the last week, something every university fears, and something we hope MSU never experiences. University...

Org spotlight Proud

Org spotlight Proud

Sarah Long September 16, 2012

This year a new organization will be featured every week, what they are about, who can join, how much, and what they have going on. Hopefully get all the different groups on campus a little more exposure....

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