The Wichitan

Enrollment remains steady despite rise in residents

Ethan Metcalf August 26, 2014

The rising number of resident students may give the impression that the university's student body is growing, but the enrollment numbers paint a different picture. With 5,916 students enrolled in 2012...

Victoria Shores cleans a wound obtained by Robert Founds after he fell in the Hotter’N Hell in Wichita Falls, Texas. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Keeping the wheels turning: Students volunteer in all aspects of HH100

Mandi Elrod August 26, 2014

For 30 years the Hotter'N Hell 100 has been a stipend to the city of Wichita Falls. Groups of cyclists and fans from around the world load up campers and bikes for the chance to participate in the...

The Fain Theater was empty of workers Thursday after they were sent of the work site. Facilities Director David Percy said that the floor installation was not good enough. What flooring has been installed will be removed. The current contractors will finish encapsulating the asbestos and another company will be hired to install the theather floor. The construction was supposed to be finished by the first day of classes and will be pushed back two more weeks. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Asbestos delays stage replacement

Lauren Roberts August 26, 2014

The replacement of the Fain Theatre stage floor has been hampered with delays after the discovery of asbestos within the glue holding the hard board to the plywood below. Even with the discovery of...

Paul Ryan came to Wichita Falls, Texas to sign his book Paul Ryan: The Way Forward. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Paul Ryan: students should vote conservative

Austin Quintero August 25, 2014

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.), a 2012 vice presidential candidate, came to Wichita Falls Aug. 25 to sign his new book. About 150 people attended the event at Hastings. He was in Oklahoma City...

Ricky Randall, a senior in finance, at the Hotter’N Hell in Wichita Falls, Texas. Randall placed 10th in the Mens Pro race Friday, Aug. 23. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Crosswinds, fatigue problematic for riders at this year’s Hotter’N Hell

Ethan Metcalf August 23, 2014

The Hotter'N Hell 100 is a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts, but for professionals and the MSU cycling team, that attraction becomes a battle against elements and fatigue, and in some cases,...

Andy Hollinger, The Racing Post editor, Robert Clark, vice president of administration and institutional effectiveness, Chris Baab, Megan Baabs father, and Charlie Zamastil, director of cycling, present the $10,000 check to Midwestern State University before the start of the Hottern Hell womens criterium Friday.

Memorial fund for female cyclists presented to MSU

Ethan Metcalf August 22, 2014

When Megan Baab was 8-years-old her father issued her a challenge. Ride in the Tour d'Italia on a 5-speed Pacific bicycle and he would buy her a bike of her own. "I had to buy her a bike," Chris...

Ashley Roberts, freshman in biology, packs her things with the help of her brother, Robinsion Roberts.
Photo By Yasmin Persaud

Housing staff gives new residents move-in help

Ethan Metcalf August 21, 2014

Resident Assistant Tiffany Uke waits from under the shade of a tent to show new dorm residents to their rooms. It's hot outside—about 99 degrees hot. But Uke, sophomore in biology and pre med,...

English sophomore Stephen Wright and an unidentified man stand on Midwestern Parkway. Wright holds a sign reading, Is his life worth more than mine? Photo by Lauren Roberts

Seven don masks, signs in Ferguson-inspired protest

Ethan Metcalf August 21, 2014

Seven protesters lined Midwestern Parkway to advocate that active duty police officers wear cameras. Inspired by the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, the protesters held signs with messages such...

Dewan Smith, groundskeeper with facility services, hangs a new banner for MSU on July 29 behind Pierce Hall. Photo by Eddie Miller

New banners, road signs being installed

Eddie Miller July 29, 2014

In addition to road signs being installed in preparation for the new year, workers with facility services have been hanging new banner around campus, something the university does each fall. Julie...

Shawn G. Hessing, chairman of the Board of Regents, will also serve on the search committee. Photo by Lauren Roberts.

Regents announce search committee

The Wichitan July 29, 2014

In a memo distributed to all faculty and staff July 23, Shawn Hessing, chair of the MSU Board of Regents, announced the formation of a 12-member Presidential Search Advisory Committee after University...

Philosophy Club and Free Thought Alliance guest lecturer Peter Boghossian speaks to audience members before his lecture, May 1. Student organizations often invite guest speakers for the campus community to see.

Welcome to the club: Education more than just going to class

Ethan Metcalf May 19, 2014

Education is not “just going to class,” according to Matthew Park, associate vice president of Student Affairs and dean of students. “Education means a lot more that just knowing what they read...

at Midwestern State University graduation, May 10, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

634 receive degrees at spring graduation

The Wichitan May 10, 2014

Facts and figures DATE | May 10, 2014 LOCATION | Kay Yeager Coliseum SPEAKER | Kel Seliger, Texas State Senator, District 31 HARDIN PROFESSOR AWARD | Dale McDonald DEGREES Master's...

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