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“Never give up”: Ed Schultz’s powerful road to recovery

Khirstia Sheffield, Feature Editor February 26, 2021

He crossed the line and nearly lost everything. A spiraling disease left him alone as he looked homelessness in the eyes. He couldn’t pay rent, hold a job and was on foot desperately struggling to survive. “I...

Tips for having a safe Halloween

Wichitan Staff October 29, 2019

The Wichitan staff knows that Halloween is the time for "lit" college parties, alcohol, cute outfits, and dancing, but we want to encourage everyone to consider their safety while having fun. Tip 1:...

Unreachable Destination

Secular sobriety pilot program is brought to campus

Jeri Moore, Reporter October 16, 2019

A pilot program for a more secular version of Alcoholics Anonymous, years in the making from conception to implementation, has made its appearance on campus this fall. The counseling center, a third party...

Greek culture more toxic than we admit

The Wichitan November 28, 2017

Greek life and the activities of sororities and fraternities are prevalent on most university campuses in the United States. In fact, many universities, including MSU, will start organizing "Greek...

Be safe during spring break — in more than one way

The Wichitan March 8, 2017

OUR VIEW: We want all of our students to come back to campus safe and sound — so please, be careful. Spring break is just around the corner, and we know it's the time for everyone to relax and take...

Raising awareness one root beer float at a time

Garrett Hutchinson November 8, 2016

The housing department hosted a series of events to raise alcohol awareness.The resident advisors of each residence hall were tasked with coming up with events to engage the student body and raise awareness."The...

Family day visitors Triston Oliphant and Emilio Ramirez throw around the football in the tailgate area as tailgaters start to arrive around 3 p.m. Photo by Cooper Miller

Tailgating policy tested at first home game

Jeromy Stacy September 26, 2016

Rain or shine, student tailgaters and their families were out early Saturday at the first of four home games. With the Mustangs taking on Oklahoma Panhandle State, the party started with the first of the...

Tia Joyner, geology sophomore, spins Nicole Longely, education freshmen, as Longely prepares to run in the Drunk Goggle Relay finals on March 15. Photo By Dewey Cooper

More than 20 attend ‘drunk’ relay for Safe Spring Break

Rutth Mercado March 16, 2016

More than 20 students attended a drunk relay activity as part of Safe Spring Break, March 15 at 4 p.m. in the Killingsworth green space.Participants had to wear goggles, which simulated what it was like...

New, mandatory abuse-prevention course now online

Lauren Roberts December 3, 2014

Beginning in the spring 2015 semester students are going to start seeing a new hold on their accounts that could slow their ability to register for classes. Campus Clarit3y’s “Think About It” is...

Administrators look the other way

The Wichitan September 22, 2014

OUR VIEW: You can't have a policy that says no drinking while student life administrators do nothing while walking around tailgaters who were openly drinking. It's hard to imagine tailgating without...

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