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Satire: COVID-19 cancels every major event EXCEPT final exams

Soma Snikrep November 24, 2020

As 2020 finally rounds to a close, we've seen a wide plethora of major events canceled in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19. For some universities, this has even lead to the cancellation of in-person...

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MSU Police Department welcomes Amy Van Veen to the force

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor November 11, 2020

The faces behind the badge and pristine suits have not always represented the diverse range of society. In 1838, the city of Boston established the first American police force and 72 years later a woman...

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Coverage of the MSU animal debates

October 23, 2020

Sikes Lake on Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. saw a fierce presidential debate that featured squawking, constant interruption and absolute chaos between two figures deemed by political experts to be "unfit to...

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Satire: The Gooseman of Sikes Lake

Soma Snikrep, esteemed journalist October 16, 2020

As the days of October dwindle, the students of MSU have turned their attention to Halloween. Unbeknownst to many of the young Mustangs preparing for spooky season, a true terror lies at the bottom of...

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After 40 years, computer science professor says goodbye to MSU

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor October 16, 2020

In 1973, she was a wide-eyed student in the field of mathematics who was dedicated to her studies. In 1976, her dedication and continuous desire to learn earned her a graduate teaching assistant position...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: A visual commemoration

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor October 9, 2020

As we slowly transition into a new season, Americans across the nation commemorate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States....

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Geology professor receives grant to conduct research collaboration with Uganda

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor October 1, 2020

Growing up in Uganda, he watched his father’s face fill with excitement as he told the stories of a mine in a coalfield. Strapped for money, his father was dedicated to making a better life for himself...

Fall sports to resume 2020 season via Zoom

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor September 17, 2020

For heartbroken Mustangs fans, your anguish has come to an end as the NCAA Division II committee announced that Fall 2020 sports will be returning, albeit with a social distancing twist. Collegiate athletes...

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Bradley Wilson honored as 2020 David Adams Educator of the Year

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor September 8, 2020

After graduating from college in 1989, Bradley Wilson, associate professor of mass communication, was at a crossroads.  Freshly graduated Wilson had to choose between six different job offers that revolved...

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College Students who refused to vote baffled as to why their candidate didn’t win

September 1, 2020

*The following article was written after the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and was sent backwards to the present staff of The Wichitan through a reverse time capsule* College students...

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Styles steps down as head cross country and track coach

Wichitan Staff August 22, 2020

Koby Styles stepped down as head cross country and track coach Friday, Aug. 21. In a press release, Midwestern State University stated they are searching for an interim coach to take over the reins...

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New Women’s Basketball Head Coach: Christopher Reay

Colin Stevenson, Chief Photographer June 30, 2020

Athletic Director Kyle Williams announced Christopher Reay as the new head coach of women’s basketball, succeeding Noel Johnson, on June 22. Reay is the 11th coach to take on this position and will be...

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