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Athletic training sophomores Felicia Flores and Kristen Carraway enjoy dinner and discuss content from an earlier class.

Sophomores get their first real taste of campus life

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor October 13, 2021

The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic called for a change in daily lives, and academia was no exception.  Classes became virtual and students had to learn through a screen at home. Many students who were...

Letter from the editor: How student media changed my college experience

Alyssa Mitchell, Editor December 3, 2019

Most freshmen come in wide-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready for new experiences. As a senior in high school, I was so ready to have the freedom to do what I wanted whenever I wanted, get away from my three...

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Question of the Week: What organizations are you in?

Alana Earle, Reporter April 2, 2019

Finding your place on campus can be tricky, especially if you're new on campus. We asked students what organizations they are apart of and why those organizations are important to them. What organizations...

Adjusting to college is hard but not impossible

The Wichitan February 26, 2019

Our view: The Wichitan staff believes that getting involved with activities on campus can help freshmen adjust to their new environment. For incoming freshmen, adjusting to college life can be hard...

Madelyn Williams, sports and leisure sophomroe, Alex Blake, finance senior, and Zach Alvarez, excercise physiology runs through the colored chalk during the 5Kolor Run at Sikes Lake Trail on April 18, 2018. Photo by Sarah Graves

Sikes Lake gets colorful makeover for 5Kolor Run

Chloe Phillips, Reporter April 20, 2018

"3... 2... 1... Let's go! Takeoff. Good luck be safe," Angie Reay, director of the wellness center, said over the mic to commence the race. To raise funds for the Famine Faith Refuge, staff from...

Ehlert will strengthen students power on campus

The Wichitan March 28, 2018

OUR VIEW: Because of his continued efforts to support and endorse student organizations, we feel Steven Ehlert would make the most efficient Student Government Association president for the 2018 — 2019...

Department signs are held up during tours to seperate prospective students to their majors for Mustangs Rally, an event for prospective students, parents, and guest to vist college life at Midwestern State University, on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

More than 700 students attend Mustangs Rally

Chloe Phillips, Reporter March 24, 2018

Chatter and excitement from eager faces filled D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Hosted once a semester, Mustangs Rally is a large open house for prospective students to explore campus and connect with students to...

Get educated, talk about serious topics

The Wichitan February 6, 2018

OUR VIEW: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections and diseases should be second nature to sexually active people. We're all adults here. We talk politics, gender, race and sex, but mere...

20 organizations look to recruit students at fair

latoya fondren January 25, 2018

Students filled the Clark Student Center Atrium as they walked around to each table to gather information regarding the about 20 organizations at the Student Organization Fair, put on by the Office of...

Twitter poll posted on Oct. 13.

Campus officials: Torchlight parade on schedule

Devin Field October 17, 2017

After the events in Charlottesville, Virginia on Aug. 12, officials at University of Texas at Austin cancelled the torchlight parade on their campus. After both of these events, MSU officials debated...

Residence Hall Association members on the Haunted Housing float during  the homecoming parade competition on Oct. 31, 2015. File photo by Kayla White

Homecoming parade to be held Friday

Tyler Manning October 17, 2017

Loud music roars through campus. The mighty stomps of marching band members boom throughout the halls. Community members, students and families stand on the floats they spent hours making. The cavalry...

Mechanical engineering seniors Israel Ezeodum and Chenai Sukume share a laugh just before getting started on their graduation cap designs at Finals Frenzy on May 4, 2017. File photo by Timothy Jones

College is more than going to class

Sarah Graves May 12, 2017

Whether it's joining the Student Government Association or writing for The Wichitan, students can get involved in one or more of the 95 registered groups on OrgSync available on campus. The organizations...

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