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Two-way discussions help campus relations

Cody Parish January 22, 2013

Provost Betty Stewart and other administrators must have been working overtime to dig themselves out of the hole in which they’ve found themselves. On Jan. 14, Stewart informed members of the Honors...

Hindu festival showcases dance, culture

Hindu festival showcases dance, culture

Cody Parish December 4, 2012

  The most celebrated and well-known Hindi festival made its way to campus on Friday. With plenty of dancing, singing and cultural flare, the Midwestern Indian Students Association (MISA)...

Current student regent Holly Allsup.
File photo by HANNAH HOFMANN

Governor to appoint new student regent

Cody Parish November 27, 2012

The deadline came and went, yet no one applied to represent the students as a member of the Board of Regents, the university’s highest governing body. Applications were due by 5 p.m., Monday....

The chorus watches the play unfold stage side. 
Photo courtesy of THEATRE DEPARTMENT

First Greek challenges theatre department

Cody Parish November 13, 2012

  Performing a Greek tragedy for the first time, theatre students will be performing The Bacchae Nov. 15-18, centered around Dionysys, the god of wine, who challenges King Pentheus of Thebes...

The issue if marijuana should be legalized is discussed among students. 
File photo by CHRIS COLLINS

Students care about marijuana legalization

Cody Parish November 6, 2012

  Recently students have been surprised by the color flyers in Clark Student Center brandishing marijuana leaves and sheriff badges by dorm bulletin boards featuring giant green construction...

Jesse Rogers speaking to students attending the SGA meeting.  
Photo by HANWOOL LEE

Higher standards cause lower enrollment

Cody Parish October 23, 2012

  In the wake of recent criticism regarding declining enrollment and retention numbers, President Jesse Rogers said he came to put all concerns at ease at the meeting with SGA on Oct. 16. According...

Mad Chad is seen performing his signature trick.
Photo by SHANICE GLOVER

Flirting with disaster

Cody Parish October 16, 2012

  As part of Homecoming Week festivities, the University Programming Board juggled their resources and brought in Mad Chad, the Chainsaw Juggler, to entertain students with his one-of-a-kind...

Charlene Wetherill in a traditional Caribbean costume. 
Photo by HANWOOL LEE

Caribfest brings culture to campus

Cody Parish October 9, 2012

  Students, faculty and staff, along with the Wichita Falls community, came to watch the festivities as part of Caribfest 2012 on Friday, Oct. 5. With the theme of “Under de Coconut Tree...

Scholarship funds on the rise

Cody Parish October 2, 2012

A more competitive approach to recruitment and retention also means an increase in the number of scholarships offered, according to Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. Funded...

Political activism on the rise

Cody Parish September 25, 2012

With November local, state and national elections fast-approaching, students have assembled on MSU’s campus to support their political parties. The College Republicans, MSU Democrats, and Students...

Parking in front of Dillard. 
Photo by HANNAH HOFMANN

University addresses parking complaints

Cody Parish September 18, 2012

Circling the Bolin parking lot 10 minutes before a 9 a.m. class, waiting to swoop into any empty space, or nearly being rear-ended by drivers while backing out are some of the hassles students deal...

University museum board contains no students

Cody Parish September 11, 2012

Does anyone remember the old slogan “No Taxation Without Representation?” I am betting many people do. I would also wager many MSU students would not be happy to find out that they are not currently...

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