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Vinson Health Center located in the Bruce and Graciela Redwin Student Wellness Center.

COVID-19 safety protocol for spring 2022

Javier Contreras, Reporter January 28, 2022

MSU students will be following the same COVID-19 safety protocols for the spring semester as they did for the fall semester. Wearing a mask, washing hands, social distancing and getting vaccinated are...

The Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center and the Cinson Health Center are located on the water front of Sikes Lake, on the other side of campus, across Midwestern Parkway. Photo by Rachel Johnson

COVID-19 Reporting at MSU: How accurate are the numbers?

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 29, 2021

Midwestern State University releases an updated count of reported COVID-19 cases on campus every weekday. These reports provide an idea of what the COVID-19 situation is like for the whole of the campus...

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MSU Texas announces changes in COVID-19 protocol

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor August 19, 2021

MSU Texas sent a postmaster Thursday, Aug. 18 announcing changes in the university’s COVID-19 policies and procedures. MSU previously announced its return to normalcy this fall by going into Phase...

The Wichitans top stories of the year.

The Wichitan’s top stories of the year

The Wichitan Staff May 24, 2021

With the 2020-2021 academic year officially in the books, let's take a look back at some of the biggest news stories covered by The Wichitan over the year. Professor clashes with Black Student Union Original...

MSU Texas to return to normalcy for Fall 2021

MSU Texas to return to normalcy for Fall 2021

Amos Perkins, Editor In Chief May 24, 2021

Return to Phase IV MSU Texas will be returning to Phase IV for the Fall 2020 semester, which means the campus will largely operate as it did prior to the COVID-19 outbreak starting Monday, Aug. 9. "The...

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Masks no longer required on campus effective immediately

Amos Perkins, Editor in Chief May 18, 2021

Tuesday, May 18, Midwestern State University President Suzanne Shipley announced via Postmaster that masks would no longer be required on campus effective immediately due to an executive order by Texas...

Keith Williamson, medical director of Vinson Health Center, holds up the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, April 8.

Vaccines arrive on Campus

Abigail Jones, Reporter April 18, 2021

Continuing throughout April, Vinson Health Center, Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas Military Department have partnered together to vaccinate the community.  Keith Williamson, Vinson...

Vinson Health Center located in the Bruce and Graciela Redwin Student Wellness Center, March 9.

Vaccinating and Masking MSU Texas

Emily Beaman, Reporter March 13, 2021

Midwestern State University has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to aid with vaccination efforts. MSU joins other vaccine providers in Wichita County in starting a...

MSU Texas approved as COVID-19 vaccination site

MSU Texas approved as COVID-19 vaccination site

March 4, 2021

Midwestern State University has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to aid with vaccination efforts. MSU joins other vaccine providers in Wichita County in starting...

Fire in Pierce Hall: Students safely evacuated

Fire in Pierce Hall: Students safely evacuated

Abigail Jones, Reporter February 28, 2021

A fire occurred on the first floor of Pierce Hall around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night. “We were both playing video games and then we heard the fire alarm, and we quickly realized that it was real. It...

MSU Texas in final steps of being approved for COVID vaccine

Abigail Jones January 31, 2021

The MSU Texas Vinson Health center is in the final steps of being approved for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. University President Suzanne Shipley said she attributes this to MSU’s safety. "We...

University professors share their view on challenging Fall 2020 semester

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor December 28, 2020

Students were not the only members of the MSU community affected by the new safety rules put in place to combat COVID-19 in 2020. Faculty and staff not only adhered to the same policies as students but...

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