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Martin Camacho, Fain Fine Arts dean and associate professor of music.

Fine Arts Dean: MSU becoming global university

The Wichitan September 22, 2014

The fall of 2014 has brought, for a second year in a row, one of the largest freshman classes in MSU’s history. According to the latest census, Midwestern welcomed 813 freshmen this semester, and...

Rhea Durand

Caribfest organizers give preview of event

Ethan Metcalf September 17, 2014

Caribfest is an annual event coordinated by the Midwestern State University Caribbean Students Organization. Caribfest began 17 years ago and every year the event has grown and attracted large...

Online survey avenue for student input

Ethan Metcalf September 16, 2014

Our view: While the town hall meetings are over, students can still submit input on the presidential search using online tools provided by administrators.  The presidential search is nearly halfway...

Student input can’t be ignored in president search

Ethan Metcalf September 9, 2014

Our view: At this Monday's student town hall meeting, we need to do more than suggest what we want in our next president. We need to demand that our input is actually considered, and we need to demand...

Jasmine Jones

It’s OK to not be OK

Jasmine Jones September 8, 2014

Suicide Prevention Week began this Monday and today is World Suicide Prevention Day, but suicide remains a taboo and touchy subject for discussion. But as the American Association of Suicidology puts...

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ethan Metcalf September 2, 2014

Our view: The Ice Bucket Challenge may have been a fun way to promote a good cause, but it should also serve as a lesson that giving to charity should achieve more than entertaining us and making us...

Marco Torres

Senior senator wants to raise school spirits

The Wichitan September 1, 2014

By Marco Torres Hello my fellow Mustangs! My name is Marco Torres and I have the honor of serving as the Senior Class Senator for the 2014-2015 academic year. I represent all seniors in the Student...

Presidential search must be transparent

The Wichitan August 26, 2014

OUR VIEW: The students deserve a fair and open search to ensure that our next president is a good fit and has our best interests at heart. Selecting a new president is one of the most critical times...

10 tips to get the most out of the semester

Jasmine Jones August 25, 2014

  At the beginning of a new semester students tend to make grand plans for themselves and then quickly drop them after a week or two, tops. It's easy to let our goals slip by, especially if...

Police chief: 10 safety tips

Police chief: 10 safety tips

The Wichitan August 21, 2014

I want to welcome students back to campus. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable semester. As we all get back in the routine of a new academic year, I want to remind everyone of some general safety...

Anonymity stops progress

Anonymity stops progress

The Wichitan April 29, 2014

OUR VIEW: Anonymous complaints and letters should not be taken seriously. Anyone willing to accuse another person of a misdeed should have the gumption to do it on the record or real change cannot be...

Freshmen, take note: Lessons from a senior

Jasmine Jones April 29, 2014

Dear Freshman Self, As I look back on my mostly pleasant three years at Midwestern State University, I often think of things I would have done differently. Although I have no regrets, and take every...

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