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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The upcoming Texas midterm elections will involve many positions being open to change.

Texas 2022 midterm election candidates

Emily Beaman, Reporter November 4, 2022

2022 Texas Midterm Elections The 2022 Texas midterm elections are right around the corner, with early voting ending November 4 and the general election being held on November 8. While midterm elections...

A door-opening button intended for persons with a disability lies damaged at the east CSC entrance.

Opinion: Is MSU Texas Accessible For All?

Emily Beaman, News Editor November 17, 2021

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* As an able-bodied student, I do not come across many problems on...

No House, No Respect

Emily Beaman, News Editor November 9, 2021

As people, what are we defined by? I’ve heard answers such as our actions, choices and even attitudes. However, in my twenty years, I don’t know if I have ever heard one of those characteristics be:...

Mechanical engineering freshman Micheal Morrell begins to slip off a mechanical bull set up at Maverick's birthday party.

Introducing MSU’s 2022 Quality Enhancement Plan

Emily Beaman, News Editor November 3, 2021

MSU's next reaccreditation is coming up in 2022 along with major plans to advance the university. SACSCOC, the reaccreditation agency for MSU, requires every institution to provide a Quality Enhancement...

General business senior Jaye Surles lines up her shot on the shuffleboard at Glowcade.

MSU Gets Lit at Glowcade

Fisher Seigler, Reporter October 26, 2021

On Tuesday, Oct. 26 the University Planning Board hosted a Glowcade, that is, “glowing arcade,” and dance party from 8-11 p.m. at Don Flatt Gymnasium. The gym floor was littered with balloons, and...

Nursing sophomore Dagmawit Getaneh and nursing freshman Amerti Gonfa create sculptures inspired by alebrijes at the Día de Los Muertos.

Hispanic Heritage Month: History, Culture and Hope at MSU Texas

October 13, 2021

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. During this month, across the nation, Hispanic culture and history are recognized in a variety of ways. MSU Texas held 10 events...

The Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center and the Cinson Health Center are located on the water front of Sikes Lake, on the other side of campus, across Midwestern Parkway. Photo by Rachel Johnson

COVID-19 Reporting at MSU: How accurate are the numbers?

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 29, 2021

Midwestern State University releases an updated count of reported COVID-19 cases on campus every weekday. These reports provide an idea of what the COVID-19 situation is like for the whole of the campus...

Esco Levi and Krim celebrate after the former's crowning.

Caribfest Soca Show: “Music Is My Paradise”

Lauren Colpitts, Reporter September 26, 2021

Soca music, originating in the Caribbean island of Trinidad, mixes many different musical styles including calypso, reggae and latin, to name a few. However, most well known, Soca is primarily influenced...

Students adding the spin to the dance after becoming more comfortable with the basics

Get ready to spin…. & spin, spin spin! with bachata class on campus

Diamond Gamboa, Reporter September 23, 2021

Enthusiastic students filled the Legacy Hall Multipurpose Room on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. ready to learn the practice of the Hispanic cultural dance Bachata, sponsored by the Organization of Hispanic Students...

EURECA's office sits in the Atrium at Clark Student Center

Saying EURECA! for undergraduate research

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 15, 2021

A total of 16 Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities scholars and mentors were chosen to receive funding for their research this year. They include research from the Dillard College...

MSU students and faculty celebrate the university's joining with the TTU system

Board of Regents meeting brings big changes to the university

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 3, 2021

Texas Tech On Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met on Midwestern State University's campus to hold a ceremonial special meeting to officially welcome MSU as...

Computer science senior David Hawkins places a crate on a dolly to be taken up to a student's dorm

Mustangs Move-In

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 1, 2021

The MSU Texas campus sprung to life during the Fall 2021 move-in weekend and the ensuing Mustangs Roundup. This year's move-in continued the more structured process that the university adopted last...

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