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Lecture series comes to Dillard

Yolanda Torres February 18, 2015

The Streich Family Lecture Series will be presented Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. in the Dillard College of Business Administration room 101. John Marthinsen, professor of economics and international business...

Consultant looks to improve student retention

Ethan Metcalf February 17, 2015

Consultant looks to improve student retention from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Nine years ago, university administrators created a plan to boost first-year retention rates, and last Monday administrators...

Valentine’s Day brings mixed emotions to campus

Harley Warrick February 14, 2015

http://vimeo.com/119413162 Valentine’s Day originated from the pagan celebration of Lupercalia.  According to History, more than 150 million cards and gifts are traded a year. “I sent him a...

Campus emergency plan updated to secure campus

Elascha Davila-Hicks February 12, 2015

MSU Emergency Plan Update from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo.   It was a day like any other until the campus came screeching to a halt after news of a bomb threat swept from building to building. "I...

Proposed dining contract could redefine campus eating

Brianna Sheen February 12, 2015

At the Board of Regents meeting Feb. 12 - 13, board members will review the recommendation for a new dining hall contract, submitted by the office of housing and dining services' committee. "We will...

Deadline to claim on-campus housing this Friday

Jessalyn Castro February 11, 2015

Students who live on campus have until Friday, Feb. 13, to declare where they want to live as part of the "Claim Your Crib" campaign. Freshmen living in Pierce and Killingsworth halls can now apply to...

Campus police: Thefts remain steady

Campus police: Thefts remain steady

Matthew Swiger February 11, 2015

As a new semester begins, campus crime follows, and while some students feel the frequency of thefts has increased, university police Sgt. Albert Jimenes said the number of thefts is actually normal. According...

Texas legislature files bill concerning concealed carry on university campuses

Courtney Gilder February 11, 2015

Concealed carry legislation has failed to pass the Texas Legislature in its last three session, and yet concealed carry legislation has been proposed again. University police have said allowing guns on...

Greeks to sponsor spelling bee

conner wolf February 5, 2015

February — the month of love. In addition, for members of the campus Greek community, it is also the Month of the Scholar. To celebrate, fraternity and sorority members are hosting a spelling bee Feb....

MSU Cycling Coach Charlie Zamastil at a Cycling Thursday, July 10, 2014. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Community bike swap to be held Feb. 7

Mandy Saal February 4, 2015

Cyclists from all over the area will gather Feb. 7 to commence this year’s Bike Swap to sell, trade, or get rid of gear. “I hope all bicyclists show up because you can get parts for cheap,”...

Jesse Rogers, president of Midwestern State, answers Marco Torres, senior class senator, question about future parking plans for fall of next year during the Student Government Association meeting on February 3, where close to 70 students were in attendance. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Student fee increases slated for fall

Ethan Metcalf February 4, 2015

University President Jesse Rogers spoke about increasing student fees next fall to about 70 students at the first Student Government Association meeting of the spring Tuesday night in CSC Comanche...

UPB, RHA host Super Bowl party for students

Brianna Sheen February 4, 2015

More than 30 students enjoyed free food and the most-watched televised event in U.S. history, according to the Huffington Post, at the Super Bowl party hosted by the University Programming Board and...

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