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Behind bars: The guards perspective on the inside

Behind bars: The guards’ perspective “on the inside”

The Wichitan April 2, 2013

Criminal justice students preserve, protect and defend Billy Powers, a former corrections officer at the James V. Allred Unit, located four miles northwest of Wichita Falls, spent 12 hours a day for six...

Business Networking Career Fair gives students hope in future employment

Business Networking Career Fair gives students hope in future employment

The Wichitan April 2, 2013

By Alyssa Biere More than 200 students received the opportunity to interact with 19 companies on the local and state level March 26 at the Business Networking Career Fair. This was the first fair...

Slaying the Monster

Slaying the Monster

Ruth Black March 25, 2013

  Engineering student creates new job-seeking software Getting a job after graduation is no easy feat. Eric Binnion, 24, a junior in the Engineering Department, recognized several flaws in job-search...

Ronnie Williams, vice-president of operations for the Wichita Falls YMCA, educates students about the history of downtown Wichita Falls on Monday before they begin to volunteer.

Alternative spring break allows students to give back

Orisia Williams March 21, 2013

As students are adjusting to life after spring break, some students spent their vacation giving back to the Wichita Falls community. From March 11 to March 13 several students pursuing different careers,...

Jon Horry holds zebra stripped butterfly out and preps it to fly.
Photo by Alexis Gay

Guide teaches about nature

Alexis Gay March 6, 2013

Alumnus finds works at local nature center For Jon Horry, a 2010 graduate in psychology and sociology, the River Bend Nature Center is more than an 18-acre facility with a mission to connect Texas...

Arianna Rojas takes on the challenge of self defense at the Safe Spring Break Fair on Tuesday.
Photo by Rebecca Timm

MSU puts on Safe Spring Break Event

Rhea Spencer March 5, 2013

Tuesday March 5, the Counseling Center, in collaboration with other departments, held an event for students to have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break. According to Reagan Foster, counselor at the...

Greek chapters improve GPAs

Greek chapters improve GPAs

The Wichitan March 5, 2013

Chapters credit better study habits for higher grade averages Assistant Director of Student Development and Orientation Kevin Bazner said the emphasis on academics has been increased along with individual...

Kerri Carter takes the sticker off her one of her photos.  The stickers were to help put them in order for her show opening in the Fain Fine Arts gallery.
Photo by Lauren Roberts

Student exhibition to open Friday

Orlando Flores Jr. March 5, 2013

Senior art major to showcase photos from summer in New York The Juanita & Ralph Harvey School of Visual Arts will hold an opening for Kerri Dawn Carter, senior in art, on March 8 from 6-8 p.m....

27 faculty and staff interested in Voluntary Separation Program

27 faculty and staff interested in Voluntary Separation Program

Brittney Cottingham March 5, 2013

A plan created by administrators last fall to help adjust the university budget has come together as 27 faculty and staff members have indicated interest in the Voluntary Separation Program. The program...

Education career fair brings opportunities

Education career fair brings opportunities

Orisia Williams March 5, 2013

Texas school districts present job options, give career advice Education majors recieved face-to-face meetings with possible employeers Friday at the Education Career Fair. More than 20 representatives...

Ryan Reed Freshman, Mechnical Engineering. Kyle Mobley(Left) talk to friends before Portico starts at First Baptist Church, The Rock Tuesday night.
Photo by Lauren Roberts

Every Tuesday, students gather for faith

The Wichitan March 5, 2013

  Every Tuesday night, on the corner of 8th and Broad, hundreds of students gather with one common interest — faith. From football players to music majors to mathematical geniuses, a wide...

Awareness of crime increases

Ethan Metcalf March 5, 2013

Cautious students can prevent most campus offenses After the school shooting in Connecticut last fall, a shooting that followed an increased number of shootings on campuses including Virginia Tech and...

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