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Bowling for Soup is an American pop-punk band originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1994. The band consists of Jaret Reddick, Erik Chandler, Chris Burney, and Gary Wiseman. Photo courtesy Bowling for Soup.

Bowling for Soup to headline final FallsFest Sept. 26

Kristina Abeyta September 10, 2015

Every September for the past 29 years as the Junior League of Wichita Falls hosts its own outdoor weekend festival, Lucy Park gets flooded, not by rain, but with vendor booths, beer tents, bouncy...

Midwestern State Universitys womens volleyball team runs drills and scrimmages during practice, Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Rawson: ‘Backs out, hearts in’

Jessalyn Castro September 3, 2015

New head volleyball coach Natalie Rawson is working from the ground up with this year’s team to build what she believes her vision of MSU volleyball should be. “I definitely brought a lot of new...

Students wait in line at Chick-fil-A Express in the Clark Student Center Food Court on Aug. 28. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Chik-fil-A opens behind schedule, above expectations

Brianna Sheen August 28, 2015

One of many changes to dining services, Chick-fil-A Expressofficially opened in the Clark Student Center food court on Aug. 27. "I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every snack in...

Linebacker, Lafrontae Conkleton, business junior, runs the ball down the field trying to get past his teammates in a drill during practice, Monday August 24, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Football team bonds, practices under time crunch

Jessalyn Castro August 26, 2015

With the opening of football season 10 days away, head football coach Bill Maskill said he is focusing on preparing players to improve over last year’s 6-4 record. “Expectations are always to be...

Erin Henderson, undecided sophomore, plays trashcan pong in the green space next to the Clark Student Center Wednesday evening at the greek cookout on Aug. 27, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

The Freshman 15: Things to know for your first year

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

1.Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final...

Workers put the final touches on the remodeled food court in the Clark Student Center on Aug. 12. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Finishing touches go up on dining services, food court

Morgan Haire August 17, 2015

The Mesquite Dining Hall and Clark Student Center food court have a fresh new look. The dining services contract with Chartwells was finalized in early March and Chartwells officially began cooking...

Kathleen Williamson, chair of nursing program, told President Suzanne Shipley that they both got the memo to wear red that day, after the first faculty meeting of the school year. The meeting was held ing hte Akin Auditorium, where President Shipley adressed a full house about her long term and short term goals. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Shipley outlines goals at first faculty/staff meeting

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

In her first speech as University president, Suzanne Shipley asked a full house of faculty and community members to re-imagine Midwestern State. Shipley, at the Aug. 17 faculty/staff meeting, said...

Linebacker Daniel Laudermilk, a senior in history, yells with other football players on one of the first full days of practice, Aug. 13. Photo by Bradley Wilson.

Q&A: Daniel Laudermilk, MSU Mustangs linebacker

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

Daniel Laudermilk is a linebacker on the football team and a team captain. With summer practices ending and the first game only about two weeks away, The Wichitan asked him a few questions. You...

Nik Bolig, political science sophomore waits for the bus on April 28, 2015. He said the Saturday route would be more successful if they ran the normal route and times along with MESA route. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Taking care of business: Ten resources on campus for academic, career, and personal success

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

1. The Wellness Center and RecSports Where: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES:...

Luke Allen, freshman in political science, rides in the 2014 Hotter N Hell mens crit race.

Cycling team to participate in Hotter N’ Hell race Aug. 29

The Wichitan August 14, 2015

A full weekend of events, the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred is known for its community-orientation and competitive edge. It will begin Aug. 29 and attract competitors from around the globe, including the...

Jurrassic World: the return of the dumb scientists

Jurrassic World: the return of the dumb scientists

Matt Jobe August 13, 2015

REVIEW In this summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the fourth movie in the "Jurassic Park" series, "Jurassic World." "Jurassic World" takes place 22 years after the...

Incoming University President Suzanne Shipley, now president of Shephard University, answers questions at a forum Feb. 24. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Shipley: ‘Welcome home to Midwestern State University’

Brianna Sheen August 13, 2015

Welcome home to Midwestern State University. I am your new president, and I hope you are as thrilled as I am to join the MSU family. By the time you read this I should be settled into my office and ready...

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