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Vice presidents step down

Vice presidents step down

Patrick German February 23, 2016

In an email sent to the university community Feb. 23, university President Suzanne Shipley announced that two vice presidents were stepping down."During the past few months, I have worked closely with...

Patrick Coggins

Alumnus named police chief

Patrick German February 3, 2016

Once Police Chief Patrick Coggins heard about the opening position from a current employee, he saw many reasons to apply for the position following Dan Williams' retirement last fall.Coggins said, “First...

Men’s basketball comes together

Patrick German January 27, 2016

With a 16-2 record overall record and 5-1 in conference play, the mens' basketball team is off to an impressive start. "We have our goals in executing and winning championships," said Breston McNeal,...

A Toys Christmas adopted by the Ernst family show familar Pixar characters come to life displayed in front of the Hardin Administration Building on Nov. 30th. Photo by Kayla White.

Celebrating the 41 years of Fantasy of Lights

Patrick German December 2, 2015

The song, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" fits for the Fantasy of Lights. Christmas is just 23 days away, and with the cold brisk air, twinkling lights, the warmth of hot cocoa and kids...

Caleb Hannon, assistant director of rec sports and Wellness center, sounds off for participants to begin running in the Turkey Trot 5K around Sikes Lake Nov. 17. The entry fee was one canned food item. Winners won a frozen turkey. Photo by Francisco Martinez

About 100 participate in Turkey Trot

Patrick German November 18, 2015

The runners, most of them at least, didn't seem to be serious. Maybe they were at Sikes Lake for the T-shirt. Maybe they were there to win a turkey. Or maybe they were just there to get some exercise...

Natalie Rawson, head volleyball coach, talks to the team in a time out during the game against West Texas A&M held in D.L. Ligon Coliseum, Sept. 29. MSU lost to WTAMU 2-3. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Volleyball: ‘a whole different team now’

Patrick German October 27, 2015

Despite a 5-19 record, 0-10 in conference play, volleyball players say their coach, Natalie Rawson, has brought a new style of leadership and a can-do attitude as the team enters the second half of...

Herman Boone, guest speaker for the Artist Lecture series and retired coach, gives an introduction to his speech on team dynamics and success in relations to his past and the challenges him and his team faced and overcame, held in Akin Auditorium with about 400 people in attendance, Oct 13. Photo by Gabriella Solis

Former coach: celebrates differences

Patrick German October 14, 2015

Texas and football seem to go hand-in-hand, so when legendary football coach Herman Boone opened this year’s Artist-Lecture Series, Oct. 13, in Akin Auditorium, nearly 400 people were in attendance. Brianda...

Midterm Piñata provides relaxation for students

Patrick German September 29, 2015

To give students some time to relax before midterm exams, the office of Student Development and Orientation and 11 other groups sponsored a Midterm Piñata Sept. 29. Mandy Dorman, freshman education,...

Athletics to begin streaming games

Patrick German September 17, 2015

To give fans the ability to watch some athletic events, the athletics department will be video streaming for selected home games this year. Assistant Athletic Director for Communication Trey Reed started...

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