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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, 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...

Midwestern State University police reported a sexual assault on Oct. 3. Photo taken Nov. 13, 2023.

Sexual assault reported on campus

George Svoboda, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024

On Oct. 3 at 10:12 a.m. MSU police reported a sexual assault occurred in a dorm room in the early hours of the same day. The incident is currently under investigation, but anyone who has information...

Police investigating sexual assault on campus

George Svoboda, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2024

On the morning of Sept. 24, MSU police notified students that someone had been sexually assaulted in a dorm room earlier in the same morning. According to the crime alert, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure...

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...

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