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Students play a guessing game for a prize, Feb. 24.

Student organizations host Mardi Gras

Abby Turner March 8, 2024

For the past three years, the Residence Hall Association has hosted a Mardi Gras celebration for MSU students. This year was no different. On Friday, Feb. 24, students gathered in the CSC Atrtium and...

Local community members pose for a photo for the Black Excellence Gala, Feb. 28.

BSU celebrates Black excellence

George Svoboda, Managing Editor March 8, 2024

The Black Student Union held its annual Black Excellence Gala at Sikes Lake Center on Feb. 28. The gala unites Wichita Falls residents to celebrate the history and accomplishments of Black Americans. “It’s...

Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chamalet, is forced to choose between love and the fate of the universe in Dune:Part Two, March 7.

“Dune: Part Two” Greatest sci-fi film of the generation?

George Svoboda March 8, 2024

Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film “Dune” made waves as a shockingly faithful adaptation of the infamously unadaptable novel. Fans were shocked to see the director pull it off again in 2023’s “Dune:...

Duncan Wedderburn, played by Mark Ruffalo, entices Bella Baxter, played by Emma Stone, March 6.

“Poor Things” was poor, indeed

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor March 8, 2024

This movie had so much going for it. The cinematography, costuming, and sets are all so beautifully done. It is well casted and it would have made an amazing movie if not for the plot and sex scenes. First...

State government officials, MSU administration and Texas Tech University System regents and officials break ground, Feb. 29.

MSU breaks ground on renovations

George Svoboda, Managing Editor March 8, 2024

On Feb. 29, Midwestern State University officially broke ground on Bolin Hall’s renovations, which started at the beginning of the semester.  Bolin Hall was built in 1966, and was partially renovated...

Brooks demonstrates the capability of the motion capture suit, Feb. 21.

Motion capture suit brings Fain collaboration

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor in Chief February 23, 2024

The theater department had its first showing of "Now. Here. This." Thursday evening, but it wasn’t the only first of the evening. The play was the first the department has done that incorporated...

John Schulze, associate English professor, takes a selfie with lecturer Rita Beeman, President Stacia Haynie and English seniors Bre Cotner and Michaela Aleman, Feb. 9.

Writers share experiences, works

Cecil Witherspoon February 23, 2024

The Red River Reading Series offered students and faculty a chance to share their writings, with three authors taking the podium to read their works. John Schulze, associate professor of English,...

Snoba is located at 3002 Garnettt Ave #100 in Wichita Falls, Feb. 22. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Snoba Cafe-the new spot in town

Remy B. Petrash February 23, 2024

Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Wichita Falls, Snoba Asian Dessert Cafe emerges as a delightful slice of heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Snoba is located in Parker Square Shopping...

Jacelyn Reno rides through a mountain biking trail, Sep. 24. 2023.

World-class cycling champion talks career

Abby Turner February 23, 2024

At three years old, Jacelyn Reno, mass communication sophomore, first hopped on a bike and started peddling. A year later, she was racing.  “My parents pushed me to be the best I possibly could,”...

Sana Musasama discusses the meanings behind her artwork, Feb. 15.

MSU Takes back the night

Jessica Binzari, Reporter February 23, 2024

Contemporary ceramic artist Sana Musasama spoke about victims of sexual violence at MSU’s Take Back the Night event Feb. 15. Take Back the Night is a social movement that aims to uplift the experiences...

Iryna Hotsuliak, pre-dental sophomore, and Alyza Morales, psychology junior, pie each other, Feb. 21.

Pie-a-Phi raises money, awareness

Madisyn Butler February 23, 2024

Alpha Phi’s 2nd annual Pie-A-Phi event went off with a bang as people lined up to pie members of various organizations on campus. All proceeds go to the Alpha Phi Foundation, which seeks to advance...

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