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Sarah Chong Harmer, theatre junior, lays on the floor as he does the breathing exercises led by Christie Maturo, assistant theater professor, during a creative exercise meant to have the cast channel their characters and specific emotions during a rehearsal for Summer and Smoke, Oct. 19. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Work begins long before show opens

Mekala Conway October 20, 2015

“Places!” the stage manager calls. All the actors and actresses in the show rush backstage, their hearts pounding from nerves, their hands shaking slightly. The show begins in five minutes, and...

Christelle Billan, music performance and biology freshman, plays music on her violin during orchestra practice in the band hall, Oct. 13. Photo by Rachel Johnson

MSU orchestra performs for first time since 1971

Mekala Conway October 15, 2015

It wasn't a full philharmonic. And the 15-some members of the orchestra that performed Oct. 1 hadn't been playing together long. In fact, for nearly half a century MSU hasn't even had an orchestra,...

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State fair offers taste of Texas culture

Makenzie Anderson October 14, 2015

Bells whistle, people laugh and deep-fryers boil as the students walk down Grand Ave, the main street at the 24-day-long Texas State Fair. More than 3 million people attend the Texas State Fair each...

Homecoming candidates announced

Homecoming candidates announced

Rachel Johnson October 13, 2015

Nominations ended Friday at 5 p.m. for members of the Homecoming court. The top vote-getters met Monday to review the rules for the election and will be allowed to campaign Oct. 12-23. The election...

MSUs women cross country team take off from the staring line at Midwestern State Invitational at Lake Wichita Park Oct, 8. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Cross-country women place fourth at home invitational

Rachel Johnson October 13, 2015

It's the last lap of the second 3,000 meter loop and the girls are nearing the finish line. For some runners this is their last opportunity make the top 10 runners go to the Lone Star Conference Championships...

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Night at Lake Arrowhead full of bugs, adventures

Kharmyn Lewis October 13, 2015

As we approached the entrance to Lake Arrowhead State Park, I looked around at the laughing and smiling faces of my three friends. My stomach drops and I begin to feel uneasy. I tried not to show how...

Players celebrate after their 3-2 win over St. Edwards Oct. 8. Photo by Francisco Martinez

International players become family — like 29 brothers

Taylor Warren October 9, 2015

Hard work and being a family. Words that would highlight the success of the men's soccer team — like 29 other brothers — this season. "Being like a big family I feel has helped us be successful,"...

Senior tennis players plan to leave legacy

Jacob Smith October 8, 2015

Seniors have a lot on their plates from heftier school workloads, to more demanding and in-depth classes, higher expectation from coaches, to even full-time jobs. But for three seniors on the women's tennis...

Music: a part of being human

Mekala Conway October 8, 2015

Tim Justus, associate professor of music, sits in his office, surrounded by books, papers, sheet music, and magazines stacked on counters and filing cabinets, and trumpets on stands on the floor. A guitar...

Ultimate team prepares for first tournament

Jacob Smith October 7, 2015

The Ultimate team will participate in its first tournament of the year Oct. 10-11 at the Penberthy Recreation Sports Complex in College Station Texas. The players have been practicing for seven weeks and...

Football defeats Angelo State to claim No. 12 spot

Amy Clifton October 7, 2015

For the first time since 2011 the football team has a record of 5-0 for the season. The Mustangs defeated then No.6 Angelo State Rams 29-20 on Saturday to move up to the No. 12 position in the American...

Computer crash causes frustration during writing exam

Lane Riggs October 7, 2015

The Writing Proficiency Exam is required of students who have completed 60-90 credit hours to determine whether or not the students can meet minimum expectations for writing, including grammar, spelling...

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