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Brandon Spencer. Photo by Caleb Sneath

Not all drums make a bang

Caleb Sneath November 7, 2016

The audience of nearly 100 in Akin Auditorium Nov. 3 sat in an almost reverent silence as the percussionist balanced the flowerpot atop the drum.“It was certainly unconventional. I've seen a lot of concerts,...

Athletic Director Charlie Carr introduces Brenna Moore, nursing senior, and Jeff Ray, golf coach, at a press conference with Moore discussing her national championship in golf, the first nationalship won by a Midwestern State University athlete. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Athletic director to enter phased retirement

Jeromy Stacy November 3, 2016

University President Suzanne Shipley announced the phased retirement of Athletic Director Charlie Carr earlier today. Carr spoke about phasing into retirement in a telephone interview this afternoon."It...

Robert Carper, radiology freshman

Students cram together for final debate

Caleb Sneath October 27, 2016

As the third and final debate raged on, students packed together in the Sunwatcher Clubhouse to see the two presidential candidates' performance. Students crowded around the television, taking all of the...

Colton Shank, nursing sophomore, performs at Lip Sync in the Akin Auditorium. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Three Lip Sync teams advance to Thursday’s finals

Stephen Gomez October 26, 2016

A packed auditorium. Five judges. Fourteen organizations. Nine teams, with only three moving on to the finals. Our theme for the competition: bring your game face. Hosted by the Office of Student Development...

Allyson Felix ready for pictures and autographs. Photo by Stephen Gomez

Track team finds inspiration from guest speaker

Stephen Gomez October 19, 2016

Last Sunday at First Baptist Church, guest speaker Allyson Felix, American track Olympic champion, shared her story with a packed out church. Among the hundreds there, the women's track team was hanging...

Quarterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, runs to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour

Football continues winning streak over Angelo State

Kelsey Purcell October 16, 2016

At halftime the score was 21-0. It looked like an MSU rout. Then with 11:10 in the third, ASU Rams scored. 21-7. Then with 2:43 in the third, ASU scored. 21-14. The with 8:45 in the fourth, ASU scored....

Salsa sign welcoming everyone to dance.

Some 30 learn to salsa

Stephen Gomez October 13, 2016

Partners! Music! One-Two-Three, Salsa!Music and eager dancers filled the Legacy Hall Multipurpose Room as part of the Salsa Dance class sponsored by the Spanish Club Oct. 12. Starting with basic steps...

Robert, the ceramic seal, poses for a photo with his favorite drink. His handler, Ryan Lee, sophomore in psychology, says Robert always enjoys studying with friends. Photo by Ryan Lee.

Seal becomes face of a positive message

Brendan Wynne October 12, 2016

Making his way across campus, Ryan Lee, sophomore in psychology, can’t help but notice the glances and somewhat confused expressions he receives. He can’t quite put his finger on what it is that prompts...

Tim Ingle and Stephen Santellana, city councilmen, attend a City Council meeting Oct. 4. Photo by Dewey Cooper

Graduates on November mayoral ballot

Dewey Cooper October 11, 2016

The signs all over Wichita Falls are indicative of the season. Election season. Red, white and blue.Every two years, Wichita Falls fills up with signs as candidates for mayor and the six city council...

MSU alumnae Soozie Richardson teaches students how to paint sugar skulls during the Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 4. Photo by Izziel Latour

A Stroke of Genius is a stroke of fun

Stephen Gomez October 4, 2016

The paint was barely dry in Legacy Hall. The building has not even been open two months.But last night, Soozie Richardson, former MSU student now local painter, brought out fresh paint in an attempt to...

Quantity over quality: More freshman fail to meet admissions requirements

Quantity over quality: More freshman fail to meet admissions requirements

Brendan Wynne September 28, 2016

With enrollment numbers at an all-time high and the economy operating on a steady incline, 2007 was financially bountiful for the Mustangs. As the year turned, the university capitalized on the boom in...

Topher McGehee

Student pretends to be gay for ‘social experiment’

Kelsey Purcell September 28, 2016

Christopher “Topher” McGehee, mass communication sophomore, conducted a social experiment to get reactions for an essay he wrote for his academic research and writing class. McGehee posted a video...

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