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...
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...
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...
CARES Act provides economic relief amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020
Friday, March 27 President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill that sends direct payments to Americans and hopes to curb the economic downturn. “I signed the single biggest economic relief package in American history. This will deliver urgently needed relief...
The City of Wichita Falls announces shelter in place for Wichita Falls
Bridget Reilly, Photography Editor
March 27, 2020
In an emergency meeting Friday morning, Wichita Falls City Council announced a shelter-in-place ordinance for Wichita Falls that will take effect March 27 at 11:59 p.m. and will last until April 8 at 1 p.m. "unless terminated or modified by a subsequent order." Non-compliance will result in a Class...
Respiratory care program loans out ventilators as students are eager to join the battle against COVID-19
Bridget Reilly, Photography Editor
March 26, 2020
The MSU Texas Respiratory program had the privilege of receiving new equipment when Centennial Hall finished construction in Fall 2019. Concerned that this new equipment, including two new ventilators, was "sitting idle" in its department, Provost James Johnston and Respiratory Program Chair Jennifer...
The Wellness Center is ‘good to go’ amid extension of spring break due to COVID-19
Bridget Reilly, Photography Editor
March 12, 2020
Recreational Sports and Wellness Center Director Angie Reay sent an email to her employees Thursday, March 12, in regards to the extension of spring break due to COVID-19. “Beginning on Monday, March 23, all group fitness classes and recreational sports are postponed until further notice. Our Directors...
Vinson Health Center Medical Director gives information on COVID-19
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
March 12, 2020
As of March 11, America has confirmed an upwards of 1,300 cases of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. Some 70 of these cases were respirated from overseas while the other cases were detected and confirmed on U.S. soil. The Vinson Health Center Medical Director and Incident Commander of the Incident...
MSU Texas extends Spring Break amid COVID-19 preparations
Cortney Wood, Amos Perkins, and Kristin Silva
March 12, 2020
Midwestern State University officials have extended Spring Breakthrough Tuesday, March 24 amid COVID-19 preparations. The scheduled break for Midwestern was initially scheduled for Saturday, March 14 to Saturday, March 21. According to officials, MSU Texas offices will remain open during scheduled...