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Four new art exhibits opening Oct.17

Savanah Campbell October 8, 2014

The Wichita Falls Museum of Art will host a free reception for four new exhibits Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. Mary Helen Maskill, museum public programs director, said, “MSU has not had four grand openings...

Chris Silva, Music Education Sophomore, warms-up for the Golden Thunder Marching Bands pregame performance.

Thousands attend yearly event

Courtney Gilder October 7, 2014

Clear, blue skies filled the carnival-like atmosphere. People with the faces of fairies and tigers filled the bounce houses in the Quadrangle. A mini-train whirled around campus while people enjoyed food...

Chandler Schaffer, music director and conductor for the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, talks backstage to students and faculty members in the Arts and Literature Society after WFSOs season-opening concert with violinist Jennifer Koh. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Arts and Literature members get behind-the-scenes look at poetry, music

Ethan Metcalf October 7, 2014

The Arts and Literature society was recently busy with the club's annual involvement in Banned Books Week but last week students were presented with cultural offerings outside the normal realm of the...

University experience: small versus big schools

Noah Fazekas October 7, 2014

Imagine attending a football game with more than 16,000 students cheering at the top of their lungs.Now imagine transferring to a school that enrolls less than half of that number.Taylor Brown, business...

Jeff Corwin interacts with members of the audience, Madison Brechbulh, nursing freshman, Amy Calderon, freshman in athletic training, and other students on stage as he talks about an alligator during his visit to Midwestern State University, Artist Lecture Series, Oct. 2, 2014. Photo by Sam Croft

Jeff Corwin brings humor, wildlife to campus

Austin Quintero October 3, 2014

Students and families found a humorous and exciting learning experience when Jeff Corwin, famous for his shows such as the Animal Planet visited campus on Oct. 2. Corwin came from Massachusetts...

Renovations continue at museum of art

David Joseph October 3, 2014

Since 1967, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art has been host to a great variety of art fairs, concerts and a myriad at cultural events. Francine Carraro, museum director said, “The museum grounds have...

Caribfest: 14 years of celebration

Cody Samples October 3, 2014

Caribfest from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Caribfest celebrated 14 years with a launch to kickoff the festivals Sept. 20, and two new faces were in charge. "Every year the positions are...

Delle Geaorge, premed junior, displays her costume in the Costume and Personality portion during the Caribfest Pageant Wednesday night in Akin Auditorium. Pageant started 45 minutes late, but the house was still packed with more than 300 people for the show. Five contestants competed in the Miss Caribfest Pageant, with Indira Placide winning the crown. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Gallery: Caribfest Pageant

Rachel Johnson October 2, 2014

The Caribfest Pageant was Oct. 1 in Akin Auditorium and started 45 minutes late, but the house was still packed with more than 300 people in attendance. Five contestants competed in the Miss Caribfest...

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Betty Stewart and Terry Patton, college of business dean, look at the sculpture Spirited Thunder gifted by the Dillard family Thursday before the announcement of the Dillard Center Energy for Management. Spirited Thunder is by J. Chester Armstrong. The sculpture is displayed in the Dillard School of Business atrium. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Dillard Center for Energy Management coming August 2015

Ethan Metcalf October 2, 2014

At an invitation-only ceremony Oct. 2, University President Jesse Rogers announced the creation of the Dillard Center for Energy Management, an energy-centric business program that will officially...

Academic workshop helps students decide career

Savanah Campbell September 30, 2014

Deciding what to study in college and then making a career out of it can be challenging, to say the least. During this time there can be influences that cause students to lean towards a certain major,...

Enrollment essentially flat for second year

Enrollment ‘essentially flat’ for second year

Ethan Metcalf September 30, 2014

Enrollment numbers were made official on the 20th class day and Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, said he is hopeful about the university’s enrollment outlook. “We...

The band warmed up while getting ready for the Soca Show Monday Night where Tarina Simon, marketing senior, won first place. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Some Caribfest proceeds benefit two local groups

David Joseph September 30, 2014

CaribFest brings Wichita Falls alive with a dazzling fusion of colors, fast beat soca music, uniquely hand-made costumes and creative art with the infectious tropical rhythmic sounds. The festival also...

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