The Wichitan

’Tis the season to shop smart and safely this holiday

Ruth Black November 27, 2012

Shoppers this holiday season are on the lookout for the best bargains around town. But it’s not just bargain-hunters that are looking forward to the hustle-and-bustle of Christmas shopping. Other groups...

On Nov. 17 the computer science and math departments host the annual Math, Science & U girls’ conference. Photos are from the 2011 conference.
Photo courtesy of CATHERINE STRINGFELLOW

‘It’s a girl thing’

Ruth Black November 13, 2012

MSU will welcome a swarm of local junior high girls on Nov. 17 for the annual Math, Science & U girls’ Conference – no boys allowed. Twelve years ago, computer science professor Ranette...

Tattoo artist Rusty Biscamp seen with Breanne Sill on Oct. 31. 
Photo by RUTH FITZGERALD-BLACK

Getting inked

Ruth Black November 6, 2012

Students and faculty with tattoos are no longer labeled as outlaws, bikers or delinquents. In fact, in the last decade, the taboo of tattoos has decreased almost into oblivion. Some faculty have...

Laure Fidelie in front of the Temple Church in London. 
Photo by GARY GOLDBERG

Professor devotes time to empower students

Ruth Black October 30, 2012

Laura Fidelie has dedicated the past six years empowering students with her knowledge as a criminal justice professor. She also spends her time teaching abroad for the British Studies program. With...

Traci Yeckley (left), accounting senior, and Brittany Martinez, general business senior, seen Tuesday at Imagine Graduation. 
Photo by NICOLE BARRON

Students Imagine graduation

Ruth Black October 23, 2012

According to Counseling Center representative, Vikki Chaviers, the Imagine Graduation Fair is perfect for students who wish to visit with an experienced staff about certain graduation issues in a comfortable...

Ayrian and Daniel Boyd playing for the crowd at Sakura Sushi Bar.
Photo by MEGHAN MYRACLE

Diamond-in-the-rough

Ruth Black October 16, 2012

The musical styling of Ayrian Boyd, 21, will keep listeners captivated with her talents as a pianist and vocalist right in the heart of Wichita Falls. Boyd showcases her talent in the evenings at...

Confessions from a student smoker revealed

Ruth Black October 9, 2012

We get it.  We are stinky.  We are intrusive.  We are slowly crystallizing our lungs into masses of hard, malignant waste.  We choose our own vices, and we know the repercussions. We are the villainous...

Area high school seniors encouraged to choose MSU

Ruth Black October 2, 2012

Local high school seniors will receive mail letters within the week, encouraging them to make Midwestern their university. This is one of many marketing strategies Keith Lamb, vice president of student...

Angie and Christopher Reay playing with their 11-month old daughter Allison Monday afternoon.
Photo by HANNAH HOFMANN

Dorm dwellers

Ruth Black September 25, 2012

In 2007, Wayne Schields was offered the position of assistant housing director. Then he had to explain to family and friends where his wife and him would live: a freshman, all male residence hall. According...

Photo by KERRI CARTER

Celebrating creativity

Ruth Black September 18, 2012

The art department faculty and staff displayed their multifaceted talents in various mediums of art Friday evening at the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery. Each display was visually stimulating and unique...

MSU freshman Jenna Degnan seen doing laundry.  
Photo by BEKAH TIMM

On-campus residents enjoy new dorm perks

Ruth Black September 11, 2012

MSU dorm residents can enjoy a few new perks this semester due to new laundry installments and technological updates. Pierce Hall, Killingsworth Hall, McCollough Trigg, and Bridwell Court Apartments...

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