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Sierra Jones, athletic training senior, Shana Hancock, mother of Sierra, and Devin Hancock, Sierras brother, get their picture taken at one of the booths in the Quad put up for Family Day, Sept. 26. Photo by Rachel Johnson

About 1,400 attend Family Day

Rachel Johnson September 26, 2015

Before the rain set in, approximately 1,400 people had attend Family Day events on campus, including everything from free ice cream to group photos in costume to movies and juggler and entertainer.

Dan Williams, chief of campus police, the first witness to speak about the videos regarding Jesse Browns, criminal justice junior, booth set up and flyers being passed out in the Clark Student Center, to the Election Board Committee at the Student Government Association Presidential Trail in the CSC Thursday, April 16, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

After 35 years, police chief announces retirement

Taylor Warren September 26, 2015

After 35 years working in law enforcement, university Chief of Police Dan Williams is turning in the badge and folding out the lawn chair. “I plan to take a few months off and enjoy my grandkids...

A group gathers before the Caribfest Parade to take a group photo with a flag of the Bahamas in the green space outside Clark Student Center where students got their bodies painted Sept. 25. Photo by Francisco Martinez

About 300 attend CaribFest parade 2015

Samuel Sutton September 25, 2015

Flashy colors and upbeat music served as the highlights for about 300 people attending the CaribFest parade on Friday night. "I just love the atmosphere here, man. I went last year, and loved everything...

Charlie Carr, athlectic director, and Suzanne Shipley, Midwestern State University president, throw up the stang sign while the band performs the alma mater during the end of Eastern New Mexico University vs. MSU game at AT&T Stadium, Sept. 19. Photo by Francisco Martinez

A new university president: first impressions go both ways

Samuel Sutton September 25, 2015

In her first six weeks as president, Suzanne Shipley has not had much time to sit still. In between constant meetings with administrators, alumni and prospective donors, she is learning the MSU...

Counseling Center offers free workshops for students

Katrina Prehoda September 24, 2015

From having weekly tests and group projects, to attending parties with friends on the weekends, it is difficult for some students to stay on track, balancing a personal life with school work. In an...

Cyclists, skateboarders follow different rules

Emma Labedis September 23, 2015

Cyclists and skateboarders on the campus have to follow a certain set of rules that are stated in Texas state law and enforced by the campus police. Both modes of transportation are available to students...

Slight increase in enrollment brings positivity to faculty

Slight increase in enrollment brings positivity to faculty

Kara McIntyre September 23, 2015

Enrollment increased nearly three percent as 169 more students enrolled at Midwestern State University than last fall, yet not keeping up with growth at other Texas schools. Still, officials say things...

Velia Lozano, custodian in the Clark Student Center, sweeps the food court in the Mesquite Dining Hall on Sept. 22. Photo by Gabriella Solis

Outsourcing of staff avoided

Jacklyn York September 22, 2015

In an effort to realize nearly $300,000 in budget cuts last spring, administrators considered outsourcing some campus services, including janitorial services and groundskeeping. While outsourcing...

Creative writing courses open up imagination

Melissa Laussmann September 18, 2015

Students interested in creative writing now have the opportunity to take courses within the field and work alongside John Schulze, assistant professor of English.  Schulze is the author of Fertile Ground:...

Scentsy Candle burns perfectly pomegranate in a Killingsworth dorm. Photo by Hannah Dean

‘Scentsy’ candles provide dorm-safe alternative to traditional candles

Hannah Dean September 17, 2015

Fighting the odors that come with living on campus can often be a struggle. Because typical candles are not allowed in dorms due to the fire hazard of the open flame, some students have found an...

Caleb Nichols, business management junior, studies for an upcoming arts and culture test in the Dillard College of Business Administration. Photo by Bryson Petersen

Heart disease helps junior learn not to sweat the small stuff

Bryson Petersen September 17, 2015

The play wasn't anything extraordinary. Caleb Nichols, then a sophomore at Rider High School and center defender playing in his first soccer scrimmage of the season, didn't hesitate. He stepped...

Mathew Howard, radiology science sophomore and
Derek David, computer science freshmen, getting in position to shoot. During a game of Bongo Ball held in the quad on Sep 8. Photo by Kayla White

60 people turnout to a $2,000 event

Rachel Johnson September 15, 2015

Sixty students came out and played a game of Bongo Ball Sept. 8, in the quad from 1-7 p.m., hosted by the University Programming Board, who paid Cutting Edge Productions to run the event. "The...

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