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Francisco Martinez and Rachel Johnson spent Saturday covering graduation for The Wichitan.

648 degrees awarded at spring graduation

The Wichitan May 16, 2015

Facts and figures (compare fall of 2013) DATE | May 16, 2015 LOCATION | Kay Yeager Coliseum SPEAKER | Jesse Rogers, retiring university president Listen to the Jesse Rogers Podcast —...

Lucia Ramirez, radiologic technology, shows off her diploma packet. Photo by Kayla White

Traditions contribute to university life

The Wichitan May 16, 2015

From its beginnings in 1922 as a municipal junior college housed within a high school building, Midwestern State University has become a campus of 255 acres and 70 buildings offering a variety of academic...

Campus leaders members of the Philosophical Society of Texas

Kristina Abeyta May 13, 2015

Houston. 1836. The new Republic of Texas had just won freedom. Years of tension with Mexico followed by what comes with revolution: detrimental battle leading to Texas blood shed for the liberty and victory...

Miguel Blanco, respiratory care sophomore, April 21. Photo taken by Francisco Martinez.

Texas cell phone ban a tough sell

Kristina Abeyta May 5, 2015

Every day the Hardin Tower bells ring as students hurry to their next class or try to beat the lunch rush in the cafeteria, and while the campus is increasingly becoming a resident campus, there are...

The Gypsy Kit food truck sits in The Wichita Falls Museum of Art parking lot April 14. Watch the full story at: vimeo.com/125541036

Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students

Ethan Metcalf April 21, 2015

Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Gypsy Kit is a diamond in the rough in Wichita Falls, offering a taste of something familiar but strange, like its popular...

Proposed open carry legislation raises concerns

Naomi Skinner March 26, 2015

Openly Carrying Guns on College Campuses from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. From Columbine to Virginia Tech to Florida State University, school shootings are more frequent. Last spring, MSU fell victim...

Larry Williams in his office in Bea Wood Hall. Williams has been at the helm of the study abroad program for about 30 years. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Williams to retire from Study Abroad

Serah Welborn March 11, 2015

After 30 years of visiting Europe each summer, Larry Williams will travel with the Study Abroad Program, his legacy, for the last time. Williams said he won't miss the traveling as much as he will...

The cast for the play, The Vagina Monologues, besides a few that were missing for various reasons, rehearse for the first time together to block with a set on Sunday morning, February 1. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Men’s tennis works on details in practice to win games

Jessalyn Castro February 17, 2015

Practice—and making full use of experienced players—is key to everything for the men's tennis team to make it back to the NCAA II Championship game for a chance at a national title, at which they...

Jonathan Lyne

Are you right for the Republican Party?

The Wichitan February 14, 2015

Is the Republican Party right for our generation? That’s the question that sparked this editorial. But as fair as that question is, it should be reversed. Is our generation right for the Republican...

Cheesburger and fries with Scotts Famous Cherry Lime from Scotts Drive In. Photo by Courtney Gilder.

Drive-in diner burgers, shakes impressive

Courtney Gilder February 13, 2015

Scott's Drive In is everything I pictured when thinking about the 1960’s drive-in and diners. The odd colors and architecture were the staple of this small drive-in. The older men even dressed the...

Texas legislature files bill concerning concealed carry on university campuses

Courtney Gilder February 11, 2015

Concealed carry legislation has failed to pass the Texas Legislature in its last three session, and yet concealed carry legislation has been proposed again. University police have said allowing guns on...

Tennis teams to start season with ‘confidence’

kellie martin February 4, 2015

The men’s tennis team will begin their spring season Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at home against Collin College. Scott Linn, men’s and women’s head coach, said he can’t wait to see where this...

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