International student drowns at Turner Falls
Wichitan Staff
May 11, 2020
The sister of a Midwestern State University graduate student who drowned Sunday at Turner Falls, OK, is asking for help to raise funds to send her brother's body home to be buried in India. Naga Subhash Moturu, 26, died Sunday, May 10 when he was in a deep water area with friends at Turner Falls and...
Students discuss plans after quarantine
Kristin Silva, Amos Perkins, and Omar Combie
April 29, 2020
All of us can't wait for this pandemic to be over and to be free of quarantine. Due to self-isolation, there hasn't been much opportunity to get out of the house, do routine activities and be with friends. Here are some of the first things students plan to do when the quarantine ends: "As soon as quarantine is ...
MSU Texas administration plans in-person classes for Fall 2020
April 27, 2020
Midwestern State University administration members announce in-person classes for Fall 2020 following an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott, R–Texas, Monday afternoon that initiated the first phase of reopening the Texas economy. In a post on social media from MSU Texas officials sent Monday...
Pho Corner provides groceries for MSU students still on campus
Omar Combie, Graphic Designer
April 25, 2020
To provide free breakfast items to students still on campus, the restaurant Pho Corner held a free grocery giveaway at the Clark Student Center on April 18. “It was commendable [of them] to bring the breakfast items to students who were experiencing a need,” Syarra Tonge, accounting senior, said. Pho Co...
Respiratory care students to receive an emergency license to work on frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic
Bridget Reilly, Photography Editor
April 21, 2020
Governor of Texas Greg Abbott announced Sunday, April 5 that physician assistants, medical physicists, perfusionists and respiratory care candidates for licensure "who have completed all other requirements may enter the workforce under an emergency license working under supervision prior to taking the...
President Shipley discusses MSU’s decision-making process amid COVID-19
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
April 21, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MSU Texas began instruction for all classes to be online for the rest of Spring 2020. President Suzanne Shipley discussed what happened behind the scenes to ensure that students were still receiving the best education possible during this time. "Every single individual...
MSU Texas to receive $4.4 million from CARES Act grant
Bridget Reilly, Photography Editor
April 21, 2020
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, supported by the CARES Act, will grant MSU Texas $4,413,874 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At least half of this sum must go towards "providing students with emergency financial aid grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus...
MSU announces COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund to help students in need
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
April 12, 2020
Mathew Park, associate vice president and dean of students, announced the creation of the COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund via Postmaster Thursday, April 9. The fund's purpose is to provide financial support to currently enrolled students who are unable to support their ability to remain enrolled at...
Texas Roadhouse provides different food options amid the pandemic
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
April 1, 2020
Texas Roadhouse has initiated a new form of food selling to its market as a means of contributing to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Natalie Fruend, Texas Roadhouse server and criminal justice junior, said the company has changed to a technical grocer. "We're selling raw meat and we als...
When it comes to Coronavirus, we’re all in this together
March 31, 2020
We at The Wichitan understand that self-isolation is hard for everyone. Humans are social creatures, and we're not meant to be away from each other this long. However, it's important to remember as hard as social distancing is, it's something we have to do to keep everyone safe. As the majority of colle...
Nursing students’ course requirements change amid COVID-19 pandemic
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
March 30, 2020
With the increased caution amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order to waive to allow students in their final year of nursing school to meet their clinical objectives by exceeding the 50% limit on simulated experiences. Following this order, Midwestern State University P...
How to get your sports fill during quarantine
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
March 29, 2020
If you're a fan of all-things sports like me, COVID-19 shutting down, or at least postponing, most professional leagues has left a sports-sized hole in your heart. Fear not. While live sports may be sparse, there are plenty of TV shows, movies and video games to fill that gap. Below, I've listed various...