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The Wichitan

Raye debuted her first album "My 21st Century Blues" in  2023, Feb. 12, 2023.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Oscar Winning Tears”

Joey Arthur, Reporter October 4, 2024

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. In celebration of the new month, this week’s pick is “Oscar Winning Tears” by English singer-songwriter RAYE. Released...

Crowd watches intently as the Mustangs battle against UT Permain Basin, Sept. 28.

Weekend full of family, fun and sports

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Midwestern State athletes reunited with their families as their loved ones cheered them on during a weekend packed with MSU sports. The Mustangs said the best part was having their families watch...

Professor Todd Giles explains the importance of Hudson River Portfolio to a group of arts and literature society students, Sept. 27.

Art, History and Literature

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, the Arts and Literature Society paired up with the History Club and the Wichita Falls Museum of Art to host a walkthrough of “Wilderness Passing: The Hudson River Portfolio,...

From left to right Eli Kuzmack theater tech senior and Brayden Young theater tech senior rehearse for the upcoming play: Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play Sept. 30.

The Wichitan’s Artists of the Week: The Crew Behind The Curtain

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2024

This week’s “Artist of the Week” is putting a spotlight on the crew behind MSU’s production of “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play.” Costume designer Alexis Scoggins, assistant lighting designer...

From left to right, Austin Cobb, Larry Nelson, and Sam Pak are running for Wichita Falls City Council at Large, Sept. 26.

MSU hosts candidate forum

George Svoboda, Editor-In-Chief October 4, 2024

MSU's Student Government Association and political science department partnered with the League of Women Voters to host a state and local political candidate forum in CSC Comanche on Thursday, Sept....

MSU and Sheppard hopes to bring success to MSU students and those serving our country, Oct. 1.

MSU and Sheppard collaboration underway

Abby Turner, Managing Editor October 4, 2024

Sheppard Air Force Base and MSU have partnered on a Military Education and Student Success Center to both further the success of MSU students and provide those who serve our country with a one-stop...

West end impulsa precauciones de seguridad

Juliana Abril, Reporter October 4, 2024

El 14 de septiembre, alrededor de la 1:30 de la mañana, se presenció una confrontación entre Marcus Fonseca y Giovanni Cesar, en la cual Cesar resultó gravemente herido, lo que posteriormente lo llevó...

Kari Richard and Raul Maderang smiling at their elephant toothpaste erupting at the Sip n' Science event at the Red River Center, Sept. 27.

Sip N’ Science: Bubbles, Beakers and Brews

Roger Taylor, Reporter October 4, 2024

The "Sip N' Science" event was held at River Bend Nature Center on Sept. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees 21 and older participated in science experiments and chemistry lessons while enjoying...

One persona was fatally shot and the suspect was later arrested,  Sept. 29.

West End shooting sparks precautions

Juliana Abril, Reporter October 4, 2024

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, a confrontation between Wichita Falls residents Marcus Fonseca and Giovanni Cesar took place. Fonseca was arrested Sept. 25 for fatally shooting Cesar. The incident...

MSU police is available 24/7 to all MSU students, Sept. 28.

University enforces safety measures

Logan Deatherage, Reporter October 4, 2024

The MSU police, Title IX, Residence Life and Housing and the Counseling Center all have policies regarding safety and security of every student enrolled at MSU, which these departments work together...

Billie Ellish has won multiple Grammy awards since the start of her music career. (Photo  courtesy of USA  Today)

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’

Joey Arthur, Reporter September 20, 2024

  Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. This week’s pick is “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by California-born singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. Released May...

Bettlejuice Beetlejuice reached over $264 million since opening weekend. (Photo Courtesy of IMDB)

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Betelguese’s return

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2024

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" did not disappoint me in the way that I thought it would. It still disappointed me, but only after I analyzed it. Tim Burton’s "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" was released...

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