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Slight increase in enrollment brings positivity to faculty

Slight increase in enrollment brings positivity to faculty

Kara McIntyre September 23, 2015

Enrollment increased nearly three percent as 169 more students enrolled at Midwestern State University than last fall, yet not keeping up with growth at other Texas schools. Still, officials say things...

Mathew Howard, radiology science sophomore and
Derek David, computer science freshmen, getting in position to shoot. During a game of Bongo Ball held in the quad on Sep 8. Photo by Kayla White

60 people turnout to a $2,000 event

Rachel Johnson September 15, 2015

Sixty students came out and played a game of Bongo Ball Sept. 8, in the quad from 1-7 p.m., hosted by the University Programming Board, who paid Cutting Edge Productions to run the event. "The...

Andrew Gray, business administration and management junior, gives a speech infront of the Bolin Fountain to faculty, administrations, and students during a 9/11 Memorial put on by Student Government Association. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Student delivers 9/11 memorial speech

The Wichitan September 15, 2015

Andrew Gray delivered this speech to about 30 people in front of Bolin Fountain on Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Good morning. I would like to thank all of you for coming. We organized this ceremony to...

Students wait in line at Chick-fil-A Express in the Clark Student Center Food Court on Aug. 28. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Chik-fil-A opens behind schedule, above expectations

Brianna Sheen August 28, 2015

One of many changes to dining services, Chick-fil-A Expressofficially opened in the Clark Student Center food court on Aug. 27. "I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every snack in...

Grilled chicken sandwich with chips and a side salad from the Mesquite Dining Hall. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Dining services leaves much to be desired

Yolanda Torres August 26, 2015

The new dining contract has brought with it a new way to eat at the Mesquite Dining Hall. One of the biggest changes is the buffet-style serving, a change from previous years where students could...

Updated parking map for the 2015-2016 year, courtesy of Dan Williams, chief of police.

Parking lots open and close in time for fall semester

Brianna Sheen August 20, 2015

As the new semester nears, parking lot six south by the football practice fields has been expanded. This added 257 parking spaces for students according to Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs...

Erin Henderson, undecided sophomore, plays trashcan pong in the green space next to the Clark Student Center Wednesday evening at the greek cookout on Aug. 27, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

The Freshman 15: Things to know for your first year

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

1.Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final...

Workers put the final touches on the remodeled food court in the Clark Student Center on Aug. 12. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Finishing touches go up on dining services, food court

Morgan Haire August 17, 2015

The Mesquite Dining Hall and Clark Student Center food court have a fresh new look. The dining services contract with Chartwells was finalized in early March and Chartwells officially began cooking...

Kathleen Williamson, chair of nursing program, told President Suzanne Shipley that they both got the memo to wear red that day, after the first faculty meeting of the school year. The meeting was held ing hte Akin Auditorium, where President Shipley adressed a full house about her long term and short term goals. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Shipley outlines goals at first faculty/staff meeting

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

In her first speech as University president, Suzanne Shipley asked a full house of faculty and community members to re-imagine Midwestern State. Shipley, at the Aug. 17 faculty/staff meeting, said...

Nik Bolig, political science sophomore waits for the bus on April 28, 2015. He said the Saturday route would be more successful if they ran the normal route and times along with MESA route. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Taking care of business: Ten resources on campus for academic, career, and personal success

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

1. The Wellness Center and RecSports Where: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES:...

Luke Allen, freshman in political science, rides in the 2014 Hotter N Hell mens crit race.

Cycling team to participate in Hotter N’ Hell race Aug. 29

The Wichitan August 14, 2015

A full weekend of events, the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred is known for its community-orientation and competitive edge. It will begin Aug. 29 and attract competitors from around the globe, including the...

Kylie Austin

Women’s soccer player battles cancer

Noah Fazekas August 13, 2015

Kylie Austin, history freshman and defender for the women's soccer team, was on her way to move into her dorm in Killingsworth Hall when she received a call from a doctor that would change her life...

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