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An MSU student paid another student to take courses for him. (Photo by Hannah Hofmann)

Hustling the system

Brittney Cottingham October 25, 2011

MSU student gives up “the ghost” in pinch-hitting scheme Would you pay $1,000 for an A? Mike, an MSU student who wishes to remain anonymous, did. His math professor didn’t get...

One of the many cheating techniques students use to cheat the system. (Photo by Chris Collins)

Campus cheating widespread

Brittney Cottingham October 25, 2011

  MSU students cheat. Records obtained by The Wichitan show how widespread it is across campus. Over the past three years: • 14 cases of plagiarism were confirmed in the Honors Program. •...

After selecting a design, Drive by Press Austin’s Tyler Krasowski demostrates step-by-step introductions on how he makes the one-of-a-kind apparel on t-shirts. (Photo by Chris Collins)

Hot off the press

Brittney Cottingham October 18, 2011

Art students learn new techniques and methods from Drive by Press, print making artists with a mobile art studio The art department presented a print making demo Tuesday in the Fain Fine Arts parking...

Administration revamps job positions

Administration revamps job positions

Brittney Cottingham October 18, 2011

After a four percent drop in enrollment this semester, MSU is shifting gears. Three administrative positions have been restructured. Dr. Keith Lamb, former vice president of student affairs, has had...

It pays to work at MSU

It pays to work at MSU

Brittney Cottingham October 12, 2011

The university paid workers $29,979,809 in FY2012   Midwestern State University is once again listed as one of the top ten  employers in Wichita Falls, providing jobs to more than 1,000 people. After...

Above graph shows the changes in alcohol and drug violations on campus property and residence housing over the three years, illustrated from left to right. (By Hannah Hofmann)

Campus police release 2010 crime data

Brittney Cottingham October 12, 2011

  The Midwestern State University Police Department has released its annual Clery Crime Statistics for 2010. The Clery report requires institutions of higher education to prepare, publish...

The Texanischer Schuhplatter Verein from Dallas performing a traditional folk dance Saturday night. (Photo by Hannah Hofmann)

Yucha auf dem Oktoberfest mit MSU Studenten

Brittney Cottingham October 4, 2011

The German air force and the German population at Sheppard Air Force Base brought the mini version of Munich’s Oktoberfest to Wichita Falls on Saturday night at J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center. “I...

Grad TX gives non-traditonal students a new start

Brittney Cottingham October 4, 2011

In order to assist adults who have college hours but never finished their degrees, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently launched a bachelor degree completion program called Grad Texas. Midwestern...

Ashley Kittle performs her original song ‘Human Display’ during MSU Has Talent Friday evening.  (Photo by Kassie Bruton)

Talent show draws more than 200 attendees

Brittney Cottingham October 4, 2011

NBC’s hit show American’s Got Talent was localized Friday night when As One Gospel had a talent competition, entitled MSU Has Talent, in Akin Auditorium. The event showcased abilities of 15...

Flock Party

Flock Party

Brittney Cottingham October 4, 2011

You’ve been flocked! This is the greeting some Wichita Falls residences received last week when the ladies of the Sigma Kappa Sorority flocked their yards with pink and purple flamingos to raise...

Mark Shields. (Photo courtesy)

Political columnist to speak at MSU

Brittney Cottingham October 4, 2011

Syndicated columnist and political analyst Mark Shields will speak in Akin Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss his experiences in American politics and journalism. Shields is the second guest...

Dr. Yoshi Fukasawa explains the American debt crisis.

Profs examine wealth gap, declining economy

Brittney Cottingham September 27, 2011

  Students are obviously interested in the economy – 100 students attended The Wealth Gap in America presentation Wednesday, hosted by Multicultural Services. Dr. Michael Preda, professor...

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