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Devin Osting, radiology feshman, Morgan Sinclair, sociology sophomore, and Cece Pasillas, sociology sophomore, create posters for the peacful protest sponsored by the PRIDE group. Nov 15. Photo by Kara McIntyre

PRIDE organizes ‘peaceful protest’

Bridget Reilly November 15, 2016

They didn't start drawing signs until 9 p.m. Tuesday night, a week after America's Donald Trump president-elect took 290 Electoral College votes, more than enough to win the White House.The signs will...

The Oratorio Chorus performs under the direction of Dale Heidebrecht on Nov. 13. Photo by Emily Simmons

Oratorio Chorus presents The Peaceable Kingdom

Emily Simmons November 15, 2016

Young and old voices alike came together to create a message of hope through song during the Oratorio Chorus’ concert Nov. 13. The Oratorio Chorus, directed by Dale Heidebrecht, assistant professor of...

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 29. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore

Trump squeaks by in tight election

Jeromy Stacy November 9, 2016

It was a historical night on Nov 8, as Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election. However, some students were not too pleased with outcome.Students and professors sat in Legacy's multipurpose room...

Tim Yap, music education senior left, Gary Boyd, music education junior, and Alvin Waldon, music education sophomore, right, practicing for the Dark Passenger submission on Nov. 8. Photo by Caleb Sneath

Percussion Ensemble performs variety of music for recital

Emily Simmons November 9, 2016

Student musicians came together to perform intricate percussion selections that left an audience of almost 100 in awe. Gordon Hicken, assistant professor of music, directed the University Percussion Ensemble...

The Electoral College: It’s who you’re really voting for

Emily Simmons November 8, 2016

Click the map to create your own at 270toWin.comAll votes cast on Nov. 8 will determine which candidate’s representatives will participate in the Electoral College vote on their behalf. The government...

Jill Stein. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore

Third parties and the “wasted” vote

Caleb Sneath November 7, 2016

American voters have a dilemma. In a democratic system, a candidate requires the support of many voters to win, making it practical to vote for more popular candidates an individual doesn't support.Tyler...

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,...

Forward Nick Powell, undecided junior, tried to block a USAO athlete at the Mustangs first basketball game of the season. Midwestern won 107-75. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Men’s basketball wins 107-75 in first game of season

Bridget Reilly November 1, 2016

ScoringScience and Arts (Oklahoma) scored first at 19:33at the half MSU leads 54-35Magnus Richards fouls out with 3:15 minutes to go final score 107-75Thoughts from Nick Powell, undecided juniorIn the...

Andrew Allen rehearses on the soprano saxophone for his recital on Oct. 20. Photo by Emily Simmons

Andrew Allen to perform for faculty recital

Emily Simmons October 19, 2016

In an effort to expose audience members to new forms of musical expression, Andrew Allen, assistant professor of music, will perform at a free faculty recital Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium.“I...

Shai Wosner, pianist, will be performing in Akin Auditorium on Oct. 13.

Jennifer Koh and Shai Wosner perform for Music Series

Emily Simmons October 12, 2016

Jennifer Koh, violinist, and Shai Wosner, pianist, will perform as part of the Music Series this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium.“This concert gives both the community and students an opportunity...

Miss Caribfest Kamilah Tobin, mass communication freshman. Photo by Naomi Skinner

Miss Caribfest: ‘I had sleepless nights.’

Dylan Hall October 5, 2016

Kamilah Tobin isn't new to performing in public. On her native island of St.Kitts, she likes singing and dancing to soca and dancehall music, so when the judges named her Miss Caribfest - after a month...

Marissa Rios, athletic training freshman, and DJ Ellison, business management, watch Dance Moms in lieu of the Vice Presidential Debate Oct. 4. Photo by Dewey Cooper.

Are you watching the debate tonight? What debate?

Garrett Hutchinson October 5, 2016

What are you watching?"Netflix," Caylan Deutsch, early childhood education sophomore, said.What are you watching on Netflix?"Gossip Girl," Deutsch said.How come you are not watching the debate?"I didn't...

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