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Ian The Stang Man  Thompson, special education junior, running in his black morphsuit with the MSU flag tied around his neck at the Superhero 5K around the Sikes Lake trail on Sept. 28. Photo by Kayla White.

About 60 people attend wellness 5k run/walk

Samuel Sutton September 29, 2015

Fitness, positivity, free T-shirts, and a quirky suit were the highlights of the 5k run/walk for wellness week Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. "I thought it was a great run. I loved being able to come out here...

New England artist displays ceramics on campus

Taylor Warren September 29, 2015

As part of an exhibit of ceramics that opened Sept. 18, Martha Grover, an artist from New England, has more than 200 individual pieces on display in the campus art gallery and will appear on campus Oct....

Damian De Silva, economics senior, says he willing came to the Sikes Lake Cleanup, Sept. 12, just because he wanted to be there. Photo by Rawlecia Rogers.

Record rainfall causes problems for Sikes Lake

Lane Riggs September 28, 2015

From May 4 to June 22, Wichita Falls set a record for the amount of rain in May, ending the drought and filling the lakes, but causing some problems as well. Sikes Lake, which runs alongside the...

Parents balance studies with children

Yvette Ordonez September 28, 2015

They have no social life. Their life is fuller of responsibility than the average student. Getting calls from off-campus day care during class and missing their children aren’t problems the average...

Arts & Literature Society to discuss book-banning Oct. 2

Melissa Laussmann September 28, 2015

The Arts & Literature Society is raising awareness of censorship and banned books to students in honor of Banned Books Week which runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. The president of the Arts & Literature...

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...

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