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Bridget Reilly, sociology senior and editor in chief of The Wichitan, and her dog Jack, Jan. 30

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,” Winne the Pooh said

Bridget Reilly, Editor in Chief April 18, 2021

In August of 2015, a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Australian walked onto the campus of Midwestern State University. I came to MSU on a scholarship to run track. It wasn't, by any means, my first...

MSU Texas to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics beginning April 8

MSU Texas to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics beginning April 8

Bridget Reilly, Editor in Chief April 5, 2021

Running for the month of April on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., MSU Texas will be the host of a COVID-19 vaccination site. Beginning Thursday, April 8, the clinic will be at the Sikes...

Collage of some standout women at MSU Texas.

Celebrating the women of MSU Texas

Wichitan Staff March 13, 2021

In honor of Women's History Month, The Wichitan is featuring five outstanding MSU Texas women who have contributed significantly to the university. Jamila Kangudja, community engagement and leadership...

Daria Close, assistant nursing professor, holds up the arm of the mannequin as they run through the motions of the adult code on Nov. 8, 2016.

“She truly cared about us, not just as students but personally,” remembering Daria Close

Bridget Reilly, Editor in Chief February 28, 2021

Her battle with breast cancer didn't change Daria Close, assistant professor of nursing's dedication to her students' education and wellbeing. "She really had a passion for teaching," Taylor Butler,...

OPINION:Respect student workers

February 15, 2021

From student assistants, tour guides and cleaning crew, to football practice cameramen/women, resident assistants and desk attendants; student workers are one of the secret ingredients to making MSU Texas...

Victim

Human sex trafficking: “Wichita Falls does not escape it”

Elizabeth Mahan and Bridget Reilly February 2, 2021

Human trafficking does not discriminate against age, race, gender, nationality Women, men and children are being trafficked right now in every corner of the globe. Modern-day slavery is often associated...

“Our chances of being approved are 99%” – an update on joining the Texas Tech University System

Amos Perkins and Bridget Reilly January 31, 2021

It has been a little under a year since Midwestern State University President Suzanne Shipley announced MSU Texas had been invited to join the Texas Tech University System, and on Jan. 14, Shipley provided...

MSU Texas in final steps of being approved for COVID vaccine

Abigail Jones January 31, 2021

The MSU Texas Vinson Health center is in the final steps of being approved for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. University President Suzanne Shipley said she attributes this to MSU’s safety. "We...

A slow suicide

“A slow suicide”

Whitney O'Brien, Columnist January 29, 2021

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* I remember the first time I began to lose weight without trying. I...

Kelsey Bruce

Kelsey Bruce hired as new women’s cross country and track head coach

Thalia Doe, Journalist January 26, 2021

Previous assistant coach for Dallas Baptist University men's and women's cross country and track team, Kelsey Bruce, has been announced as the new MSU Texas head coach for the women's cross country and...

Finding freedom in prison

Finding freedom in prison

Whitney O'Brien January 18, 2021

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* I have always been a stubborn person, rigid in what I believe to be...

Complacency: The most dangerous disease

January 18, 2021

Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, sore throat and above all else, complacency. Over 388,000 citizens have died in the U.S. and the daily average...

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