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Firsy year honor students present their ideas on how to improve MSU's different aspects of campus, Nov. 23.

Redwine Honors works to improve campus

Madisyn Butler, Reporter December 11, 2024

The Redwine Honors first-year creative inquiry class presented its campus improvement projects, showcasing ideas to improve MSU's campus.  Honors students in their first fall semester are required...

Students build lava lamps during finals frenzy, Dec 5.

Final Frenzy attendance falls short

Juliana Abril, Reporter December 11, 2024

Every semester, MSU's University Programming Board (UPB) organizes Finals Frenzy, a free event designed to help students unwind before the stress of finals week. Featuring a variety of activities,...

This year marks 20 years since the release of "The Polar Express." The movie is an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's 1985 children's book by the same name.

Flawed animation and a great cast | “The Polar Express” review

Logan Deatherage, Reporter December 11, 2024

Robert Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr's “The Polar Express” is a Christmas adventure film. The film is based on the 1985 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. The film follows...

"Wicked" gets nominated for four golden globe's just weeks after it's worldwide release, Nov. 22.

Defying audience expectations | “Wicked” Review

Juliana Abril December 11, 2024

The long-awaited film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical “Wicked” has exceeded audience expectations. From Jon M. Chu's direction to the outstanding performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana...

Svetozarevic dribbles up the court to set up the play against the Adams State Grizzlies, Nov. 16.

‘Stang leaves home to pursue basketball career

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

College sports present an amazing opportunity for athletes heading into higher education to pursue degrees and continue athletic career.s Midwestern State has 350 student athletes with 13 sports teams...

Escobar (11) kicks the ball towards the goal in the game against the Rattlers, Nov. 6.

Mere Escobar etches name in MSU history

Juan Manosalva, Reporter December 11, 2024

MSU's Striker Mere Escobar Makes History with Record-Breaking 59th Goal against ST. Edwards in his last season with the Mustangs. Midwestern State University Striker Mere Escobar etched his name...

Stovall's goal is to play a key part in Haynie's administration which is to strengthen the ties between MSU and Sheppard AFB, Dec 5.

MSU invests in new VP of Finance

George Svoboda, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

MSU announced it hired university finance controller Chris Stovall as its Vice President for Administration and Finance. Stovall officially took over the position on Dec. 1. "We are ecstatic...

Opinion: Deck the halls with disappointment

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor December 11, 2024

I hate Christmas. The fact that it is the biggest capitalist holiday of the year is enough for me to say that I dislike it, but there’s a multitude of other reasons why I don't enjoy celebrating. First...

Lucius (left) disarms General Acacius (right) in a battle inside the Roman Colosseum during Gladiator II, Nov. 22.

“Gladiator II” through the female gaze

Abby Turner, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

Nearly 24 years after the release of “Gladiator,” fans were graced with the sequel, “Gladiator II,” set 16 years after the end of Gladiator.  As a Ridley Scott fan, and a much bigger “Gladiator”...

Escobar (11) kicks the ball towards the goal in the game against the Rattlers, Nov. 6.

Escobar rompe el record de goles con MSU

Juan Manosalva, Reporter December 11, 2024

El delantero de MSU, Mere Escobar, hace historia convirtiéndose en el goleador histórico de la universidad tras anotar su gol número 59 contra St. Edward's. El delantero de la Universidad...

Munoz travels down the field with the ball hoping to score against opponent from UT Tyler, Sept. 28.

Women’s top scorer finds home at MSU

Jessica Binzari, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

When kinesiology junior Nyxalee Muñoz transferred to Midwestern from Tyler Junior College (TJC), she did not expect her experience to be so different. She came in as a transfer thinking it would be...

"Doomsday" was debuted in her second album "Five Seonds Flat" in 2022, Nov 21.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Doomsday”

Joey Arthur, Reporter November 22, 2024

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. The pick for this week is “Doomsday” by American indie-folk singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine.Released on April 8, 2022, as...

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