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Cheesburger and fries with Scotts Famous Cherry Lime from Scotts Drive In. Photo by Courtney Gilder.

Drive-in diner burgers, shakes impressive

Courtney Gilder February 13, 2015

Scott's Drive In is everything I pictured when thinking about the 1960’s drive-in and diners. The odd colors and architecture were the staple of this small drive-in. The older men even dressed the...

Campus emergency plan updated to secure campus

Elascha Davila-Hicks February 12, 2015

MSU Emergency Plan Update from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo.   It was a day like any other until the campus came screeching to a halt after news of a bomb threat swept from building to building. "I...

Leanne Ottaviano, theater senior, directs the cast of The Vagina Monologues at its first rehearsal as a group Sunday morning, February 1. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Theater students take ‘First Step’ toward change

Serah Welborn February 10, 2015

The student-driven production of "The Vagina Monologues" could be the best valentine given to First Step Inc. this weekend. All proceeds of the $5-per-ticket show will go to the nonprofit that aids...

Greeks to sponsor spelling bee

conner wolf February 5, 2015

February — the month of love. In addition, for members of the campus Greek community, it is also the Month of the Scholar. To celebrate, fraternity and sorority members are hosting a spelling bee Feb....

UPB, RHA host Super Bowl party for students

Brianna Sheen February 4, 2015

More than 30 students enjoyed free food and the most-watched televised event in U.S. history, according to the Huffington Post, at the Super Bowl party hosted by the University Programming Board and...

Leanne Ottaviano, theater acting/directing senior, helps direct the cast as they have their first rehearsal all together for blocking on Sunday morning, Feb. 1, for the play, The Vagina Monologues. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Vagina Monologues: Play promotes social responsibility

Serah Welborn February 3, 2015

The Vagina Monologues run Feb. 13-14. $5 Associate Professor Laura Jefferson and students in the National Honor Theater Society have paired to produce The Vagina Monologues an episodic play written...

Non-smokers’ health biggest reason for smoking ban

Matt Jobe January 29, 2015

It’s a touchy subject for both sides: Some people believe a tobacco ban infringes on smokers' rights, and others believe the habits of smokers put the health of non-smokers at risk. Just from looking...

Law school offers opportunities, challenges

Ryne Thacker January 29, 2015

For the students leaving undergraduate school and going on to three years of law school, the journey is full of challenges. They may embark on this journey to law school for any number of reasons, including...

Episode 9: Changing of the Guard, part 2

Ethan Metcalf January 28, 2015

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Episode 8: Changing of the Guard, part 1

Ethan Metcalf January 28, 2015

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Chief of Police Dan Williams talks with members of the police and fire departments after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the campus Dec. 8. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Campus open after bomb threat

The Wichitan December 8, 2014

Evacuate campus :: Go to http://t.co/2Fn2LCJJ5Q for information and action plan. Evacuate campus due to a bomb threat. More info coming — Midwestern State (@MidwesternState) December 8, 2014 Campus...

Students pet dogs brought by the Wichita Falls Obedience Training Club Dec. 3 in Moffett Library. The dogs were brought in during finals to help students with stress. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Stress-relieving dogs take over Moffett Library

Noah Fazekas December 3, 2014

The library is more crowded than it has been all year, and may be even more crowded tonight. The Moffett Library will be the host to several dogs brought to help relieve stress and relax the students...

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