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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

MSU women's soccer team huddle together before starting the second half of its game against Western Colarado, Sept. 5.

Womens soccer: Starting goalkeeper has high hopes for the season

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor September 20, 2024

Engineering sophomore Allison Dellis has big plans for this year’s women’s soccer team, taking on the 2024 season as the Mustangs’ starting goalkeeper. During her freshman year, Dellis...

The mini pantry located in Legacy Hall Commoms is available at all times to MSU students, Sept. 6.

Mustang’s pantry and other ways MSU is helping battle food insecurity

Sabrina Harrison, Reporter September 6, 2024

As the fall semester begins and new faces populate campus, it is important students know what resources are available to help combat food insecurity on campus. For students who may be rationing meal...

Elodie, played by Millie Bobby Brown, takes care of her sister, Floria, played by Brooke Carter, after the loss of their mother, March 26.

“Damsel” entertains, but doesn’t wow

Emily Copeland March 28, 2024

Deception, dragons and a damsel in distress make for a delightfully dark twist on classic fairy tales in Damsel, a story the Brothers Grimm would be proud of.  Millie Bobby Brown’s portrayal...

Norstrom's piece called "Help" depicting monsters, 2023.

Artist of the Week: Will Norstrom

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor March 28, 2024

Will Norstrom is a junior art major who is still exploring all of his creative possibilities.  Norstrom has been creating art since he was a child. Art comes as naturally as breathing to him. “I...

Mason Gibson (3), plays at the MSU vs Texas A&M International game, Feb. 24.

Mustang player Mason Gibson talks basketball career

Abby Turner March 28, 2024

Mason Gibson, business management junior, had the highest points per game for the Mustangs in the 2023-2024 basketball season, the second season Gibson has played for the Mustangs. Playing basketball...

Zarria Carter (0), practices her shooting, Nov. 16.

Lady Mustangs player Zarria Carter describes basketball experiences

Abby Turner March 28, 2024

For the Lady Mustangs, the player with the most points per game was Zarria Carter, criminal justice junior. She averaged 15.9 points per game in her first year as a Lady Mustang. She joined the Mustangs...

The Linn family, from left to right Austin, Amy, Alexis and Scott celebrate Scott's induction into the East Central University Athletic Hall of Fame, Feb. 2.

Tennis coach inducted into Hall of Fame

Abby Turner March 8, 2024

At the beginning of the month East Central University inducted MSU’s Scott Linn, head tennis coach, the school's hall of fame for his coaching excellence. ECU, located in Ada, Oklahoma, was Linn's...

Undecided sophomore Sarah Mosca wanted to bring her drawings to life by using metals, Feb. 14. 2023.

Artist of the Week: Sarah Mosca

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor March 8, 2024

Sometimes artists must pursue unconventional paths to follow their passions. Sarah Mosca is an undecided sophomore artist who decided to pursue her interests in art after serving in the military. “I’ve...

Margaret Brown Marsden was appointed Provost on Dec. 8., Nov. 29.

Brown Marsden talks plans as provost

George Svoboda, Managing Editor December 15, 2023

Midwestern State University named Dr. Margaret Brown Marsden as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs on Dec. 8, 2023. She will officially begin on January 1st, 2024. Brown Marsden has served...

Students gather around the candlelight vigil at Bolin Fountain, Nov. 20.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: One student’s experience

Sabrina Harrison December 15, 2023

I don’t know why I felt compelled to help plan the vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance, but doing so has given me a new appreciation of life. On Tuesday November 20, PRIDE held a candlelight...

Mariana Vela posa para una fotografía, Oct. 11.

Out of the shadows: DACA student approaches graduation

Emily Copeland October 13, 2023

Mariana Vela poses for a photo, Oct. 11. (Sam Difiore) Mariana Vela remembers a red van and crying for her mother. She was only two years old when she came to the United States. But now, she has...

Buckle regional recruiter and MSU alum Jhosten Miller talks to marketing senior Hogan Ryle about job opportunities, March 29.

Alumni support Careers In Business Job Fair

Emily Copeland, Reporter March 31, 2023

With the end of the semester drawing near and graduation looming, many seniors are working to answer the age-old question, “What comes next?” Many students took steps toward finding an answer on Thursday...

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