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Dominica, Antigua take the crown at Mr. and Ms. Caribfest pageant

Alana Earle, Reporter October 9, 2018

Gold, glitz and glamour coated the night in Akin Auditorium that would make Jay Gatsby envious as the annual Mr. and Ms. Caribfest pageant leaned into "The Great Gatsby" theme. The festivity, part of...

Ken Johnson

Meteorologist: Social media has changed my job

Luke Bryant, Reporter October 5, 2018

Ken Johnson, First Alert meteorologist for Channel 6 News, spoke about his position, responsibilities, and how social media played a role with each in the Legacy Multipurpose Room for the last session...

Kappa Alpha and Muscular Dystrophy Association raise $25,000

Tommy Chhe, Reporter October 2, 2018

Kappa Alpha and the Muscular Dystrophy Association raised $25,000 for kids and adults diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscular-debilitating diseases on Sept. 12 at the Lake Center. Small...

‘Extremities’: an opportunity to discuss mature issues

Shaila Botello, Reporter September 17, 2018

After the original student director stepped down, Drew Davison, a 2017 Midwestern State graduate, led four student actors through William Mastrosimone's "Extremities." Davison said, “Someone else...

Marketing Senior, Kaleb Collins moniters over the children at the Lemonade day wrap up party in front of the Texoma Credit Union building on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Photo by Latoya Fondren.

Lemonade Day helps young entrepreneurs

More than 50 lemonade stands popped up all around Wichita Falls for Lemonade Day on May 5, a day where elementary students became young entrepreneurs. Around 300 elementary students have been preparing...

Scott Sampson, host and science adviser of the PBS KIDS television series Dinosaur Train, speaks to attendees about, How to Raise a Wild Child, at Akin Auditorium on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Paleontologist to give lecture April 12

Taylor Robinson, Reporter April 11, 2018

For those interested in learning about dinosaurs and fossils, dinosaur paleontologist Scott Sampson will be hosting a lecture "Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent" in Bolin Hall Room 100 at 3:30 p.m on April...

Emily Holub, political science adjunct professor; Natalia Zamora, political science and global studies senior,  Tiernan Harris, political science graduate, Herbert McCullough, political science senior, and Steve Garrison, political science chair, having dinner at Pier 39. Contributed photo.

Students, faculty members present at ISA

Herbert McCullough, Reporter April 10, 2018

[Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure, Herbert McCullough presented at the International Studies Association conference.] Three students and four professors presented at the International...

Students wait in line at Imagine Graduation in Clark Student Center Comanche Suite to make sure they are good to go for graduation and have an opportunity to purchase their cap, gowns, and other assorted graduation and MSU gear, Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Imagine graduation helps to leave seniors stress free

brittni vilandre March 6, 2018

With spring graduation right around the corner, seniors gathered in the Clark Student Center Comanche Suite on March 6 to attend the one stop shop for all graduating seniors, Imagine Graduation. Imagine...

Free speech defends all views

Markell Braxton-Johnson February 27, 2018

A major function of college is to train us for our chosen careers and prepare us for the tough trials adult life will throw our way. In general, universities do a worthwhile job of giving students...

Decision of school colors

Taylor Robinson December 13, 2017

Students, faculty, staff and fans proudly supported maroon and gold for 90 years but one of those colors can be seen to change over a period of time. In 1922, the university was founded the school colors...

PRIDE hosts movie night that challenges gender stereotypes

Herbert McCullough December 13, 2017

To discuss stereotypes and challenge gender role, People Respecting Identity and Diversity for Everyone members organized a Mulan movie night in Apache area in the Clark Student Center on Nov. 9. According...

Members of Sigma Nu sell coffee and hot chocolate to raise funds Dec 6. Photo courtesy of Mia Heck.

Sigma Nu warms up fundraising

Mia Heck December 6, 2017

Until Friday Dec 8, Sigma Nu will be selling hot coffee and hot chocolate in the Clark Student Center to help raise money bring more positivity to their fraternity. “We are planning on hosting...

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