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Malorie Lang, kinesiology freshman, and Emily Lang, radiology freshman, help to set up the beds in their new room. “The university made the transition so smooth. I’m so excited to get moved in.” Malorie said.
Photo by Sarah Graves

Students call MSU home

Brendan Wynne August 19, 2017

As cars and trucks lined up along Louis J. Rodriguez Dr., resident assistants and volunteers stood tall with their sleeves rolled up, ready to help freshman and returning students into their new homes...

Britny Spencer

New housing staff expect to bring changes

Justin Marquart August 17, 2017

In an effort to divide the responsibilities among the resident assistants and staff, Kristi Schulte, housing director, hired five new staff members. "Last year we took some time to take a look at our...

Choosing a home away from home

Choosing a home away from home

Brianna Sheen May 12, 2017
Coming to a brand new college campus for the first time, especially as a first-time student, can be daunting. With six different on-campus housing options in addition to the off-campus apartments at Mustang Village, there’s bound to be a good fit out there for everyone.
Samuel Sanchez, board of regents chair, listens to discussion during the Aug. 4, 2016. Sanchez will continue on the board until 2018. He is an attorney with Cordell & Cordell, and lives in Fort Worth. Photo by Dewey Cooper.

Board of Regents members raise parking fees, change housing plans

Stephen Gomez May 11, 2017

The Board of Regents members met in the J.S. Bridwell Board Room in Hardin Hall as part of their regular, two-day, spring meeting. VIEW LIVE STREAM HERE. Football Stadium — Kyle Williams, interim...

Audrey Beach, exercise physiology graduate, gets comfortable while studying on her apartment bed in Sundance Court. May 5. Photo by Arianna Davis

Students weigh convenience and freedom when deciding where to live

Zoie Flores May 11, 2017

Moving away from home and onto a college campus for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience. Students get a newfound freedom and are faced with many decisions to make. Being able to decide where...

Higgins no longer housing resident

Kara McIntyre May 2, 2017

Rodney Roshunn Higgins Jr., 19-year-old former cornerback, was arrested and charged with sexual assault on Tuesday, April 18. Both he and the victim were residents of Killingsworth Hall when the victim...

It’s time for housing upgrades

The Wichitan March 28, 2017

OUR VIEW: If it's broke, fix it. Legacy Hall, our newest residence hall, opened in August of last year and with it came brand new furniture. It's easily our most contemporary building on campus, and...

New police, housing directors take part in meet and greet

Reginald Johnson II March 8, 2016

Newly appointed Chief of Police Patrick Coggins and Director of Residence Life and Housing Kristi Schulte were the focal points of the meet and greet on March 9 in Comanche Suites.“It’s been a busy...

Construction of the new residence hall, located between three existing residence halls and the Fain Fine Arts building. The new hall is scheduled to open in 2016 and is substantially on schedule with electricity scheduled to be turned on during the winter break.

New residence hall only beginning of housing expansion

Amy Clifton December 8, 2015

Economic development | Enrollment | Budget | Nursing | Housing | International enrollment | Crime | Greek life As part of an effort to provide on-campus housing for an increasing...

Parents balance studies with children

Yvette Ordonez September 28, 2015

They have no social life. Their life is fuller of responsibility than the average student. Getting calls from off-campus day care during class and missing their children aren’t problems the average...

Staff Editorial: If it’s broke, fix it

The Wichitan September 25, 2015

Most people who live or have  lived in campus housing are well aware of the multitude of ongoing problems with campus housing. With the construction for a new residence hall, a new problem has surfaced...

Resident assistants Kelsie Allen, sophomore in nursing, Ashley Minx, senior in social work, Mae Johnson, sophomore in nursing, Ashley Brown, senior in nursing, Kimberly Nowell, senior in education, and ­Rebecca Stogner, sociology junior, get together and prepare for the fall semester Aug. 16, 2013. File photo by Hanwool Lee.

Resident assistants help students avoid bad decisions

Morgan Haire April 1, 2015

For freshman it’s time to go off to college and, finally, to be away from the parents. However, being all alone with so much freedom can lead to problems. That's where resident assistants come in. With...

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