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A phase of the solar eclipse projected through a telescope onto an envelope in the Sunwatcher Plaza on Aug. 21. Photo by Justin Marquart

About 100 students watch sun at Sunwatcher

Sarah Graves August 21, 2017

About 100 students, faculty and staff packed Sunwatcher Plaza at 11:30 a.m. while anxiously waiting for the solar eclipse to appear, hosted by the physics program, on Aug. 21. The eclipse peaked at...

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Watch the eclipse on campus

The Wichitan August 20, 2017

Jackie Dunn, associate professor of physics, said she and her colleagues will be hosting an eclipse-watching event on Sunwatcher Plaza, Aug. 21 beginning around 11:30 a.m. The eclipse will peak at...

Choosing a home away from home

Choosing a home away from home

Brianna Sheen May 12, 2017
Coming to a brand new college campus for the first time, especially as a first-time student, can be daunting. With six different on-campus housing options in addition to the off-campus apartments at Mustang Village, there’s bound to be a good fit out there for everyone.
Lily McCutchon, member of Gamma Phi Beta, participates in Greek Week 2016. Photo by Topher McGehee

Greek life: More than you might think

Vincent Lusk May 12, 2017

This is not "Animal House." I repeat, this is not "Animal House." Greek life is so much more than you think. Greek life is so much more than Hollywood thinks. Greek life is so much more than the normal...

Audrey Beach, exercise physiology graduate, gets comfortable while studying on her apartment bed in Sundance Court. May 5. Photo by Arianna Davis

Students weigh convenience and freedom when deciding where to live

Zoie Flores May 11, 2017

Moving away from home and onto a college campus for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience. Students get a newfound freedom and are faced with many decisions to make. Being able to decide where...

Living on campus gets students involved

Zoie Flores May 3, 2017

Living on campus provides a great opportunity to make friends and get involved in activities throughout the semester. The university has events to attend that are right outside of the residence halls,...

This logo, unveiled in 2017, will initially be used only for the comprehensive capital campaign.

MSU phasing in brand extension

Dakota Mize May 2, 2017

Confusion over MSU’s location will be settled when a new brand extension is implemented over the next two years. Julie Gaynor, director of marketing and public information, said, “About 2013, we...

Former Provost Betty Stewart thanks the crowd after a room in Bolin was dedicated in her honor April 27. Contributed photo by Bradley Wilson

Bolin lab named after former provost

Sarah Graves April 27, 2017

Faculty gathered to honor Betty Stewart, former provost and vice president of academic affairs, by renaming room 301 in Bolin Hall to the Betty H. Stewart Instrumental Lab on April 27. Betty Stewart...

Taylor Morrison, mass communication junior, has completely rebuilt and reconstructed the window frames of the steel bus to be double insulated for more comfort on his summer long trip accross the country. Photo by Cortney Wood

Travel drives student to see beyond hometown

Cortney Wood April 26, 2017

Routine plagues him. Wake up. Class at 9 a.m., and get out at 4 p.m. Go to work, get home, maybe play with the dog a little bit. Then repeat the same thing day after day. Looking back, the only...

James Johnston, provost and vice president of academic affairs, gathers papers together for a guest speaking event. Im sure this wont be my last guest lecture. I have to get used to this now, Johnston said. Photo by Kara McIntyre

Johnston named new provost

Leonardo Gonzalez April 26, 2017

From department chair and program director, to director of interdisciplinary education, to interim dean, to actual dean. University President Suzanne Shipley named James Johnston the new provost and...

Dont be shy: get out there

Don’t be shy: get out there

Zoie Flores April 19, 2017

At the start of my freshman year of college, I didn't know what to expect. My parents left after they helped me move in. That's when the emotions kicked in. I was nervous. Scared. I didn't know anyone. I...

Rais Bhuiyan, victim of a Dallas shooting, makes appearance at Wichita Falls Museum of Art to speak on his survival and progress to forgiveness on April 18. Photo by Arianna Davis

9/11 hate crime survivor gives strong message to college students: ‘You can end hate’

Lane Riggs April 18, 2017

"How would you react if you were shot in the face?" Rais Bhuiyan, a 9/11 hate crime survivor, gave a talk on compassion, connection and community to a crowded room on April 18. As pictures of his...

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