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Kelsey Purcell

What it is like being a Christian in college

Kelsey Purcell January 31, 2017

Being a Christian in college is not always easy. My whole life, my faith has been the central piece of me, and it is on the basis of faith that I have made most of my decisions. Most people look at Christians...

Life is a ‘dependent variable,’ make the most of it

The Wichitan January 25, 2017

Many say that we become the product of our life experiences, but I believe that ultimately we are only in control of the person we decide to be; we choose who we want to be. Of course the places we...

Freshman should get involved

The Wichitan January 25, 2017

I hate to sound cliché, but getting involved on campus is a vital part of the college experience, especially during freshman year. While there are many ways to get involved on campus, one of the most...

Rachael Miyahara

RHA hopes to make change on campus

The Wichitan January 18, 2017

If you’ve been on campus for a while now and you hear “Residence Hall Association” and immediately think, ‘What the heck is that?’, you’re not alone. If you’re new to campus and you hear...

Shayla Owens

Make the most of spring semester

The Wichitan January 18, 2017

It is with great honor that I welcome everyone back on behalf of Midwestern State’s student body. I hope winter break was great and everyone is ready to tackle another semester here at MSU. To the...

Jeanette Perry

Getting my degree: take two

Jeanette Perry December 7, 2016

When I started college, I was an 18-year-old who had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew I loved music but I had no guidance out of high school. I started at MSU majoring in music education, then switched...

Abuse is abuse

Wadzanai Dzvurumi December 7, 2016

Physical abuse covers anything where there is bodily harm being inflicted upon another person. This includes but is not limited to: biting, scratching, kicking, pushing, pulling and slapping. Emotional...

Kelsey Purcell

‘Thieves’ stole my pride

Kelsey Purcell November 30, 2016

You never know how you are going to handle something until you are put in that situation. In the moments where we are tested, we learn about ourselves, and a lot of times we are surprised. I have been...

With fear comes opportunity

The Wichitan November 29, 2016

Unless you've been living inside of a cave, you know that major changes are on the way.  No matter what side you're on, there are opportunities for something positive to happen.   We all want what is...

Dylan Hall

Inside the mind of a student athlete

Dylan Hall November 16, 2016

From the outside looking in, the life of a student-athlete can be seen as one filled with glory and glamour. As a student-athlete, I can say this is true to some degree; however, there is much more to...

Melissa Laussmann

Survival skills for the working parent-student

The Wichitan November 15, 2016

Just breathe.  Find a cozy corner and grab a favorite beverage while reading this column. Life for a student in the university is challenging enough with performance goals, time organization and networking....

I am a black woman and I am afraid

Wadzanai Dzvurumi November 9, 2016

I am a black woman living in America, and everyday I am tired and afraid. I am tired of the justice system telling me that young men like Tamir Rice and Michael Brown did questionable things, so they deserved...

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