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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Reggie Hill (1) looks to score against Adams State University, Nov. 16.

Senior basketball player Reggie Hill reflects on family and future in basketball

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2025

Senior forward Reggie Hill was just eight-years-old when he started playing basketball. However, Hill first started playing in football and later fell in love with basketball. “It was a process and...

The men's basketball team honors MSU after the win over Lubbock Christian, Feb.27.

Resilient and Consistency: The Mustangs gear up to battle in the LSC Tournament

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

It is March. For all the college basketball fans out there, it is the most coveted time of the year -- March Madness. It is time to break out those brackets and start filling them out.  Midwestern...

Hazel Harris, radiology freshman, paints a Mardi Gras mask for the celebration, March 1.

RHA hosts fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration

Madisyn Butler, Reporter March 6, 2025

The Residence Hall Association(RHA) hosted their fifth annual Mardi Gras event on campus. This year’s event held booths from various organizations including a cake walk, mask painting, bracelet making,...

President Stacia Haynie and Honors Director Steve Garrison present incoming nursing freshman Nicole Tatsch with the Presidential Scholarship during Mustangs Rally, March 1.

Redwine Honors presents incoming freshman with presidential scholarship

Madisyn Butler, Reporter March 6, 2025

Every year, the Redwine Honors program awards five presidential scholarships to incoming freshman students that have achieved success in high school. At Mustang’s Rally, nursing major Nicole Tatsch from...

"The Monkey," hit the theaters Feb. 21, pulling in $14.2 million on opening weekend. "The Monkey," has the highest opening weekend for the horror genre.

Oz Perkins “The Monkey” is like life

Jay Prado, Reporter March 6, 2025

“The Monkey” serves as a cathartic examination of Director Osgood “Oz”  Perkins’ fascination with mortality—its genesis and omnipresence. Hot off the heels of the smashing financial success...

Kerbie Cash (15) drives to the basket  to shoot a layup  against the Rogers State Hillcats, Nov. 15.

True freshman basketball player makes a name for herself on the court

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

From the young age of five-years-old early childhood education freshman Kerbie Cash always knew she wanted to play basketball. While basketball started as a way to connect with her parents. it soon...

Our Blood Institute encourages people to donate blood as the blood emergency continues.

Emergency blood shortage calls for more donations

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

Our Blood Institute has been experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Due to the extreme winter and seasonal illnesses, the blood supply not only in Wichita Falls but around the nation has taken a significant...

Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World

Sam Wilson rises above in Captain America: Brave New World

Sebastian Chavira, Reporter March 6, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World is the latest entry in the Captain America franchise that many have been anticipating. Released on Feb. 14, "Brave New World" solidifies Anthony Mackie’s role as Captain...

Kendrick Lamar stands in the middle of dancers dressed to resemble the American flag

Was it more than just a show? A short glimpse into Lamar’s SB LIX halftime performance

Jessica Binzari, News Editor March 6, 2025

While the Super Bowl audience certainly did not miss out on the “show” element of this year’s halftime performance, one cannot deny that there was something different about this one. The halftime...

Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the ball after a hit from the Eagles defense, 
Feb. 9.

Philadelphia Eagles become Super Bowl LIX champions

Jessica Binzari, News Editor February 20, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles brought their A-game to Super Bowl LIX, dominating over the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22  on Saturday, Feb. 9. After winning the last two titles of the Super Bowl, the Chiefs were...

Poster by SC_doesart (Sabrina Harrison)

Chappell Roan challenges former music exec to “put his money where his mouth is”

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor February 19, 2025

Chappell Roan is one of Gen-Z’s most iconic musicians and every time I hear about her in the news, I cannot be more proud of her.Two weeks ago, Roan won her first Grammy for Best New Artist and performed...

Local community protests immigration in downtown Wichita Falls, Feb. 2.

Wichita Falls rallies against immigration crackdown

Jessica Binzari, News Editor February 17, 2025

Local demonstrators rallied against recent immigration laws on Sunday, Feb.2, in downtown Wichita Falls. President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office have brought several unexpected and sudden changes,...

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