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First car purchase takes caution, patience

Jasmine Jones April 22, 2014

They say you never forget your first time, and that couldn’t be more true. I did my research because I have been waiting for this day for what seems like forever. And finally it came last Wednesday....

Conservation doesnt end with Earth Day

Conservation doesn’t end with Earth Day

The Wichitan April 22, 2014

OUR VIEW:  The importance of environmentalism continues past Earth Day. MSU should set an example for the city to follow. The campus came together for an admirable celebration of Earth Day with educational...

Cars: An extension of the self

Eddie Miller April 22, 2014

Some say a person's car is an extension of the owner, and they're right. When I see a dirty car, I can't imagine how the owner takes care of their room or even his or herself. Don't think for one second...

The truth about rape in a culture of sexual violence

Jasmine Jones April 15, 2014

Should an individual (man or woman) find his or her self in the treacherous event of being raped, their life is immediately turned upside down. On top of feelings of guilt and anguish, the victim has...

The other f-word

Jasmine Jones April 11, 2014

College is typically a time for 20-somethings to explore their identity and venture out of their comfort zone and try new things. I took this time as a chance to explore some new ideologies. Prior...

Nymphomaniac in Wichita Falls theaters

Why ‘Nymphomaniac’ will not play in Wichita Falls theaters

Stefan Atanassov April 8, 2014

To say Danish director Lars von Trier is controversial is a gross understatement and oversimplification. His movies provoke and shock, thrill and outrage. But the media controversy surrounding Trier...

Drought: keep informed

Drought: keep informed

Eddie Miller April 8, 2014

OUR VIEW:  Students should stay informed of drought developments even if they aren’t from Wichita Falls. NewsChannel 6 hosted a forum about cloud seeding at MSU on April 5. About 20 people showed...

Attend water forum

Attend water forum

Ethan Metcalf April 2, 2014

City representatives and members of Seeding Operations and Atmospheric Research, the weather modification company contracted for cloud seeding, will be at MSU this Saturday at 5 p.m. for a forum sponsored...

Be responsible; get tested for STDs

Jasmine Jones March 29, 2014

I’m going to be that friend that is an absolute buzzkill and bore everyone with some scary facts because I know no boundaries and because this is an important subject for college students. It...

Johnny Blevins

Credit cards: Instant gratification, prolonged denial

The Wichitan March 22, 2014

I never realized I had a problem until I stepped back and saw things with a fresh set of eyes. I was addicted. Not to drugs or alcohol, or something that could harm my body, but my addiction...

MSU: Catch up to 21st Century

The Wichitan March 20, 2014

Most MSU students, especially those that have attended or even visited another university, know that there are some tradeoffs involved when administrators boast about the small class sizes and the one-on-one...

Spring Break PSA

Spring Break PSA

Eddie Miller March 15, 2014

Spring break starts this Friday. That means hot beaches, partying and playing in the sand. Just make sure the partying is under control. As students , we do not only represent ourselves, but we also...

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