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Commentary: Dont stereotype the Greeks

Commentary: Don’t stereotype the Greeks

Eddie Miller March 10, 2015

By now nearly everyone has seen the deplorable video of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Kappa chapter at the University of Oklahoma. In the video, members of the fraternity are chanting a racial phrase,...

The Texas Benny: Jalapeño toast topped with fries, Dr Pepper pulled pork, poached egg and hollandaise sauce.

Gypsy Kit brings food-truck cuisine indoors

Eddie Miller December 4, 2014

The Gypsy Kit is a small restaurant housed on the first floor of the historic Hamilton building downtown. They serve anything from shrimp tacos to burgers and fries—but it probably won't be a burger...

Student researchers recognized at forum

Eddie Miller November 22, 2014

At the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum Nov. 21, the following students received recognition. The best oral presentation recognition went to Tylor Thomas, Clarke O'Conner, Johnny...

Mias Special Roll with marinara dipping sauce from Mias Italian Bistro.

Food fresh, service outstanding at local Italian bistro

Eddie Miller November 21, 2014

Finding a decent Italian restaurant in Wichita Falls can be pretty difficult once of the novelty of endless breadsticks from our resident franchise Italian restaurant wears off. Luckily the search...

Austin Glenn, music education freshman, and Makayla Scott, music education freshman, practice at The Bone Yard Jazz Trombone Ensemble rehearsal for An Evening of Jazz and Pop Music Tuesday afternoon. The performance was in Akin Auditorium Nov. 18. Makayla Scott, music education freshman, said, If you want to hear rock and jazz performed for free come and listen. Photo by Lauren Roberts

‘Bone Yard’ trombones perform tonight

Eddie Miller November 18, 2014

WHO: The Bone Yard (Austin Glenn, Matt Crockett, James Ivey, Adam McGee, Justin Pruett, Makayla Scott, Jordan Willett, Trey McLaughlin, Zahra Lake and Alan Black, instructor) SONGS: "Chameleon,"...

Salsa served two ways

Eddie Miller November 13, 2014

Jefe's is a Mexican restaurant located on the corner of Southwest Parkway and Fairway Boulevard. They serve anything from tacos to burritos and on Saturday nights they have salsa dancing. When my friend...

Fried chicken legs, macaroni and cheese, and two bread rolls from The Chicken Box.

Chicken for cheap cheap

Eddie Miller November 4, 2014

Here in Texas we love some down home southern deep fried food and the Chicken Box provides locals with just what they need to satisfy that craving. From gizzards to chicken legs, they have some of...

A Gyro from Hibiscus Cafe in Wichita Falls. Photo by Eddie Miller.

Cozy Greek restaurant serves classics, culture

Eddie Miller October 31, 2014

One of Wichita Falls' hidden secrets is Hibiscus Café, a restaurant located by Sheppard Air Force Base, specializing in authentic Greek foods from gyros to baklava. When I got there, it was near...

Steak tacos with onions, cilantro and fresh guacamole. Photo by Bradley Wilson.

Fresh Mexican food at great price

Eddie Miller October 22, 2014

Tucked away in the shopping center on Maplewood Avenue and Southwest Parkway is El Norteño 2, a restaurant serving up all the classic Mexican dishes from chips and salsa to chorizo. The place...

Oyster Bar offers subpar food for too high of a price

Eddie Miller October 7, 2014

The Oyster Bar and Grill serves passable food with a hefty price, but at least the beer is cheap. After entering the frigid restaurant, we took our seats and ordered a pitcher of beer for $7.50,...

The grilled cheese cheeseburger with fries.

Willie’s Place gives wacky twist to classics

Eddie Miller September 30, 2014

Attention burger lovers of MWSU, I have found the king of all burger joints in town. Willie's Place serves wacky burgers, but they always nail the basics: a perfectly grilled patty on a nicely toasted...

The buffalo bacon chicken sandwich served with parmesan garlic fries.

2011 Bistro serves up ‘American classics with classical techniques’

Eddie Miller September 23, 2014

Downtown Wichita Falls is home to a burgeoning restaurant culture catering to the lunch crowd, and a newcomer arrived on the scene this summer, the 2011 Bistro. The bistro is a small restaurant that...

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