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Marco Torres

Senior senator wants to raise school spirits

The Wichitan September 1, 2014

By Marco Torres Hello my fellow Mustangs! My name is Marco Torres and I have the honor of serving as the Senior Class Senator for the 2014-2015 academic year. I represent all seniors in the Student...

Soccer wins in Dallas

Lauren Roberts August 31, 2014
The men's soccer team traveled to Dallas Aug. 30 for another tune-up against the academy-level players affiliated with FC Dallas at Moneygram Soccer Park, beating them 2-0.
Americana folk-rocker Richie Bates and Austin-based Ali Holder perform at Live at the Lake Thursday. The rain forced the event to be moved inside the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University to the Mac and Connie Cannedy Hall. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Moving out of rain’s way

Lauren Roberts August 28, 2014

The recent rain wasn't going to stop the final 2014 Live at the Lake show on Aug. 28 with Americana folk-rocker Richie Bates and Ali Holder. The Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University...

A freshman English major was another one of Troy Stendes volunteers to demonstrate that with the right mind set you can accomplish anything. It meant a lot for me to do that, because lately I have been struggling and feeling overwhelmed. To break that arrow with my neck was amazing, and showed me that even when its difficult you can push on, take a step, because nothing is impossible, the student said.

About 500 get a chance to mingle (with free T-shirt)

Lakaylah Arthur August 27, 2014

About 500 people attended the convocation in D.L. Ligon Coliseum Aug. 26 featuring motivational speaker Troy Stende. Darby Floyd, sophomore in exercise physiology “I want the freshman to have...

Midwestern State University President Jesse Rogers gets water dumped on him with students as part of an effort to raise money for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrigs disease. Rogers took the challenge from officials at West Texas A&M and passed the challenge along to Angelo State University. Photo by Bradley Wilson.

Committee, search firm looking for new university president

Austin Quintero August 26, 2014

Since University President Jesse Rogers' announcement of his upcoming retirement set for August 2015, university officials have taken steps to assure the right candidates for his replacement are...

Quade Coward passes during a drill at practice Thursday at the practice fields. Photo by Lauren Robert.

Football team a work in progress

Lauren Roberts August 26, 2014

The first football game of the season is two weeks away and the team will be looking to put last year's finish behind them. They ended 2013 with a overall record of 7-3, finished Lone Star Conference...

The Fain Theater was empty of workers Thursday after they were sent of the work site. Facilities Director David Percy said that the floor installation was not good enough. What flooring has been installed will be removed. The current contractors will finish encapsulating the asbestos and another company will be hired to install the theather floor. The construction was supposed to be finished by the first day of classes and will be pushed back two more weeks. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Asbestos delays stage replacement

Lauren Roberts August 26, 2014

The replacement of the Fain Theatre stage floor has been hampered with delays after the discovery of asbestos within the glue holding the hard board to the plywood below. Even with the discovery of...

Presidential search must be transparent

The Wichitan August 26, 2014

OUR VIEW: The students deserve a fair and open search to ensure that our next president is a good fit and has our best interests at heart. Selecting a new president is one of the most critical times...

10 tips to get the most out of the semester

Jasmine Jones August 25, 2014

  At the beginning of a new semester students tend to make grand plans for themselves and then quickly drop them after a week or two, tops. It's easy to let our goals slip by, especially if...

Andy Hollinger, The Racing Post editor, Robert Clark, vice president of administration and institutional effectiveness, Chris Baab, Megan Baabs father, and Charlie Zamastil, director of cycling, present the $10,000 check to Midwestern State University before the start of the Hottern Hell womens criterium Friday.

Memorial fund for female cyclists presented to MSU

Ethan Metcalf August 22, 2014

When Megan Baab was 8-years-old her father issued her a challenge. Ride in the Tour d'Italia on a 5-speed Pacific bicycle and he would buy her a bike of her own. "I had to buy her a bike," Chris...

Anthony Sequera, a senior in management, rides with MWSU cyclists around campus. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Cycling team prepares for Hotter’N Hell heat

Ethan Metcalf August 22, 2014

The Hotter 'N Hell Hundred is just one event on the cycling team's calendar, but as the biggest sporting event in the city and one of the team's few local races, HHH is an opportunity for the...

Ashley Roberts, freshman in biology, packs her things with the help of her brother, Robinsion Roberts.
Photo By Yasmin Persaud

Housing staff gives new residents move-in help

Ethan Metcalf August 21, 2014

Resident Assistant Tiffany Uke waits from under the shade of a tent to show new dorm residents to their rooms. It's hot outside—about 99 degrees hot. But Uke, sophomore in biology and pre med,...

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