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Cyclists, skateboarders follow different rules

Emma Labedis September 23, 2015

Cyclists and skateboarders on the campus have to follow a certain set of rules that are stated in Texas state law and enforced by the campus police. Both modes of transportation are available to students...

The Bolin Fountain is turned on again on in the 2015 fall semester after being off for two years due to stage 4 and 5 drought along with broken parts. The foutain is located in the middle of the quad between Dillard, Martin Library, and the Ferguson building. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Bolin Fountain showers again

Taylor Warren September 14, 2015

After two years of remaining empty and bone dry, the Bolin Fountain, located at the Dillard quad, showered back to life Sept. 9. To ensure it will operate efficiently, maintenance workers have been...

Sarah Cobb, mathematics assisstant professor, picks up trash in the grass as a volunteer at the Sikes Lake cleanup, Sept. 12, 2015. Photo by Rawlecia Rogers.

Sikes Lake ‘cleans up’ its act

Mekala Conway September 14, 2015

More than 160 volunteers met and picked up 500 pounds of trash at Sikes Lake, Sept. 12 along the lake’s shores and pathways, the 10th year of the cleanup. Activities Committee Chairperson for...

Students take a break in the Moffett Library coffee shop, Sept. 15. Photo by Shelby Sawyer

Taste, quality lacking at library’s ‘Starbucks’

Yvette Ordonez September 11, 2015

As a part of a new dining contract students got access to a Chick-fil-A and Burrito Bowl. But perhaps it was the Starbucks — rather 'We Proudly Serve Starbucks Here' — now located in the Moffet...

Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1994. The band consists of Jaret Reddick, Erik Chandler, Chris Burney, and Gary Wiseman. Photo courtesy Bowling for Soup.

Bowling for Soup to headline final FallsFest Sept. 26

Kristina Abeyta September 10, 2015

Every September for the past 29 years as the Junior League of Wichita Falls hosts its own outdoor weekend festival, Lucy Park gets flooded, not by rain, but with vendor booths, beer tents, bouncy...

Midwestern State Universitys womens volleyball team runs drills and scrimmages during practice, Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Rawson: ‘Backs out, hearts in’

Jessalyn Castro September 3, 2015

New head volleyball coach Natalie Rawson is working from the ground up with this year’s team to build what she believes her vision of MSU volleyball should be. “I definitely brought a lot of new...

Luzmila Moreno, triple major in criminal justic, political science and spanish, joins members of the Midwestern Indian Students Association for a group dance at the International Fair music breakout session on March 29, 2014. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

MSU sets new record for incoming international class

Kristina Abeyta September 3, 2015

The 141 new international students entering this fall set a record. Well, two records to be precise. They are part of the 575 group of international students or campus, a record number. And they represent...

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...

Linebacker, Lafrontae Conkleton, business junior, runs the ball down the field trying to get past his teammates in a drill during practice, Monday August 24, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Football team bonds, practices under time crunch

Jessalyn Castro August 26, 2015

With the opening of football season 10 days away, head football coach Bill Maskill said he is focusing on preparing players to improve over last year’s 6-4 record. “Expectations are always to be...

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...

A group of students takes a selfie at the homecoming bonfire, Oct. 23, 2014.

Location, quality of programs top reasons new students choose MWSU

Morgan Haire August 18, 2015

As incoming freshmen get acquainted with what will be their future home for four years, college is no longer a far off dream. It is the now. And starting this week, about 5,061 returning students will...

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...

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