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About 50 students participated in the University Programming Board Nerdology, Feb. 3. Contributed photo by Ruby Arriaga used with permission

Nerdology tests students’ pop culture knowledge

Sarah Graves February 7, 2017

The students anxiously awaited explanation of the next category: "Lists of Fury." The object of the category was to name 10 different courses offered at the fictional school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft...

Senior claims victory in pool tournament

Denush Vidanapathirana February 3, 2017

The crowd went ecstatic as Jacob Contreras, accounting senior, sank the 8-ball and claimed victory at the pool tournament held at Clark Student Center on Jan. 27. Beginning at 4 p.m., 19 players engaged...

Study abroad meetings inform students about the program

Zoie Flores February 1, 2017

Midwestern State’s study abroad program holds four meetings per year to inform students about the wonders of studying outside of a local college classroom. There are classes available in Spain, France,...

Super Bowl 51 watch parties to be held on Feb. 5

Joanne Ortega February 1, 2017

The Clark Student Center and University Programming Board, alongside the Residence Hall Association, will host two Super Bowl 51 watch parties on Sunday, Feb. 5. They will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will...

Kelsey Purcell

What it is like being a Christian in college

Kelsey Purcell January 31, 2017

Being a Christian in college is not always easy. My whole life, my faith has been the central piece of me, and it is on the basis of faith that I have made most of my decisions. Most people look at Christians...

Gabriella Victoria, criminal justice, discusses, with the crowd of peaceful protesters, the advantages of having Donald Trump as president at a Nov 16 rally on campus. Members of a student group, PRIDE, said they plan another rally Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. outside Clark Student Center. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Exec order has minimal impact on MSU students

Brendan Wynne January 31, 2017

As the nations of the world made their responses to U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order regarding immigration, university administration was quick to do the same.SENATOR'S RESPONSEAt 3:13 p.m.,...

Frank Bohuslav, engineering machinist technician, shows two students from Lamar Elementary how a 3D printer works at MacGyver Science Fair on Jan. 26. Photo by Timothy Jones

WFISD and MSU collaborate to hold MacGyver Fair

Caleb Martin January 27, 2017

The Wichita Falls Independent School District and MSU came together on Jan. 26 for the MacGyver Fair at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art to promote the school district’s integration of Science Technology...

RHA wants to expand its membership

Stephen Gomez January 25, 2017

Walking into the Legacy Multipurpose Room filled with chairs and tables, light music playing in the background, the Residence Hall Association started its informal meeting at 8 p.m. The meeting began with...

Sandy Shawver, kinesiology professor watches the inauguration as well as Jackson Simmons, chemistry junior and

Few attend inauguration watch party

Stephen Gomez January 21, 2017

The inauguration watch party was anything but a party —with 96 chairs available, most were empty throughout the live-streamed inauguration of President Donald Trump. The party was held in Comanche...

Students from Fain Elementary School Choir sing at the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights Dec. 6. Photo by Alyssa Mitchell

Elementary school choirs sing at Fantasy of Lights

Stephen Gomez December 7, 2016

Lights are on, get them ready. On the steps, at Hardin. It's a cute little sight, the children singing tonight. Jack Frost nipping at their nose. The children of Fain, Wichita Falls Independent School...

Kelsey Purcell

‘Thieves’ stole my pride

Kelsey Purcell November 30, 2016

You never know how you are going to handle something until you are put in that situation. In the moments where we are tested, we learn about ourselves, and a lot of times we are surprised. I have been...

PRIDE to host 5K run/walk on World AIDS Day

Stephen Gomez November 30, 2016

People Respecting Identity Diversity for Everyone is hosting a 5K run/walk on World AIDS Day on Dec.1 on Sikes Lake trail at 2-5 p.m. The free run/walk is open to students, faculty, and staff with all...

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