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Leanne Ottaviano, theater senior, directs the cast of The Vagina Monologues at its first rehearsal as a group Sunday morning, February 1. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Theater students take ‘First Step’ toward change

Serah Welborn February 10, 2015

The student-driven production of "The Vagina Monologues" could be the best valentine given to First Step Inc. this weekend. All proceeds of the $5-per-ticket show will go to the nonprofit that aids...

Jimmys Eggs traditional breakfast: bacon, home fries, three pancakes and two eggs made to order.

New breakfast restaurant has potential

Brianna Sheen February 4, 2015

Jimmy's Egg is just one of the multiple restaurants opening up around Wichita Falls in recent months, but with its balanced mix of unique breakfast meals and southern staple foods, this restaurant...

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2015 Super Bowl Commercials: The good and the bad

Courtney Gilder February 4, 2015

From Katy Perry to the game-winning interception, the game and all its festivities were great like always, but the commercials are still the best part of the game. A 30 second commercial spot for...

Leanne Ottaviano, theater acting/directing senior, helps direct the cast as they have their first rehearsal all together for blocking on Sunday morning, Feb. 1, for the play, The Vagina Monologues. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Vagina Monologues: Play promotes social responsibility

Serah Welborn February 3, 2015

The Vagina Monologues run Feb. 13-14. $5 Associate Professor Laura Jefferson and students in the National Honor Theater Society have paired to produce The Vagina Monologues an episodic play written...

Ann Hunter, continued education MSU student, and Cynthia Procknow, continued education MSU student, congratulate Dornith Doherty on her works from The Seeds of Art at the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery Opening Reception. The gallery features Dohertys The Seeds of Art from January 23- February 27, British Studies January 23-Febrauary 6, and the Ceramics Studio pieces January 23- February 6. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Visiting artist documents seed banks

Ethan Metcalf February 3, 2015

Visiting artist documents seed saving from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. About 50 attendees, from students to community members, came to the opening reception of Dornith Doherty's "Seeds of Art" exhibit...

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Glass Kitchen: Burger joint gets it right

Brianna Sheen January 27, 2015

The Glass Kitchen, a little hole in the wall on Old Iowa Park Road, serves up a delicious cheeseburger worth that is worth the 5.6-mile drive from campus. Although the diner looks a little worse...

Baklava from Gyros & Kebobs

Gyros & Kebobs: Good with room to improve

Brianna Sheen January 22, 2015

While the family-owned Greek restaurant Gyros & Kebobs offers acceptable Mediterranean staples at a fair price, there is still something to be desired from the establishment. After arriving...

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...

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...

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...

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