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The pressure of perfection is overwhelming

Taylor Anderson, Columnist October 2, 2018

At a young age, going to a university and graduating with your dream degree was instilled into us. We were able to choose what and where we wanted to take our first big step into life. We celebrated when...

Publishing your work is rewarding

Lane Riggs, Columnist August 31, 2018

When you're a college, there are so many opportunities to put yourself out there. Most people stick to joining a sorority or fraternity, joining clubs on campus; some might present research or present...

Bill Ash, accounting senior, placed first in mens Cat A at the Vuelta del Viento two-day Conference Champtionship Event and Fixed-Gear Criterion race at Midwestern State University April 21, 2018. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Undergraduate research extends college experience

Bill Ash, Guest columnist May 11, 2018

[Editor's note: Bill Ash originally delivered this talk at the opening to the Celebration of Scholarship, April 25.] I’ll start this off by commenting on just how strange this is for me. If you had...

Support student journalism, it makes our campus better

Markell Braxton-Johnson, Columnist April 27, 2018

At a time when there are constant attacks on news reporting as bias or “fake news,” I unequivocally stand up for journalism and – in particular – the brave undertaking of student journalists here...

Wichita Falls has a problem with xenophobia, racism

Damian De Silva, Columnist April 27, 2018

MSU and Wichita Falls have a profound issue with bigotry, xenophobia and racism. This is by no means a damning review, since some of the most wonderful, genuine, kind-hearted people I know are Wichitans...

Consent is not as simple as yes or no

Maria Gutierrez, Columnist April 23, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2017, I was sexually assaulted by a guy I thought was into me. That’s usually how it goes. Don’t get me wrong, people are drugged by strangers or taken from their homes, but for the...

Adjusting culture from Zimbabwe to America

Marc Zographos, Columnist April 23, 2018

Coming from my home in Zimbabwe and having travelled a fair amount around the world in my life, culture shock has become somewhat of a normal thing for me. Though even with all the stories of what to expect,...

Be skeptical of social media sites

Markell Braxton-Johnson, Columnist April 17, 2018

Here’s a hard reality we all must accept: Our favorite social media platforms–from Snapchat to LinkedIn–don’t care about our personal data. And by “don’t care,” I mean they only care insofar...

How getting involved on campus lead to being a student government leader

Jose Torres, Columnist April 17, 2018

Before coming to college, I had wanted to be highly involved in campus life. I wanted to be a more outgoing person and my college counselors always talked about the benefits of being involved on campus. To...

Forming new club gave me confidence, opportunity

Mitch Kipp, Columnist April 10, 2018

Seven months ago I never would have imagined where I am now. I wasn't involved in any organizations, but I wanted to join something. I knew Jesse Brown, coordinator of student involvement, was a good...

Choose a major that makes you happy

Rachael Stagner, Columnist April 10, 2018

I came to Midwestern State University to pursue a career in radiology – then I took Intro to Radiology. I hated it. This course made me realize my disinterest in radiology. I am not saying coming...

Model UN wins big in the Big Apple

Kelsey Purcell, Columnist April 2, 2018

While most people were enjoying their last two days of spring break and preparing for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations two weeks ago, I was packing my bags and flying to New York City with the rest of...

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