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President Stacia Haynie and Honors Director Steve Garrison present incoming nursing freshman Nicole Tatsch with the Presidential Scholarship during Mustangs Rally, March 1.

Redwine Honors presents incoming freshman with presidential scholarship

Madisyn Butler, Reporter March 6, 2025

Every year, the Redwine Honors program awards five presidential scholarships to incoming freshman students that have achieved success in high school. At Mustang’s Rally, nursing major Nicole Tatsch from...

Our Blood Institute encourages people to donate blood as the blood emergency continues.

Emergency blood shortage calls for more donations

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

Our Blood Institute has been experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Due to the extreme winter and seasonal illnesses, the blood supply not only in Wichita Falls but around the nation has taken a significant...

1st Lt. Cole Dooley talks to crowd about the opportunities the Air Force has available, Feb.7.

Sheppard AFB visits MSU to discuss opportunities in the Air Force

Logan Deatherage, Reporter February 18, 2025

On Feb. 7 Sheppard Air Force Base held a Q&A in the Bridwell Activities Center. This was an opportunity for students to learn about career pathways and options in the United States Air Force.  Airfield...

Local community protests immigration in downtown Wichita Falls, Feb. 2.

Wichita Falls rallies against immigration crackdown

Jessica Binzari, News Editor February 17, 2025

Local demonstrators rallied against recent immigration laws on Sunday, Feb.2, in downtown Wichita Falls. President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office have brought several unexpected and sudden changes,...

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,...

Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of The United States on Nov. 5, Oct. 14.

Trump won, what does that mean for students

George Svoboda, Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2024

After a tumultuous campaign season, Donald Trump won the election to become the 47th president of the United States. Although Trump has been vague on his policies, he has repeatedly aligned with...

Students for democracy helped host a women's march in conjunction with the national women's march, Nov 2.

Students for Democracy march on

Abby Turner, Managing Editor November 8, 2024

Students for Democracy organization and the Wichita County Democrats partnered to raise awareness for the Nov. 5 election and issues that affect the nation. The groups organized a Women’s March that...

MSU football player arrested for burglary on campus

MSU football player arrested for burglary on campus

George Svoboda, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, Wichita Falls police arrested MSU football player Haeven Watson, 19, after another MSU student told police she found him in her dorm room earlier the same day. Police said they executed...

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...

Bolin renovations on track for fall 2025

Ryan Lemond, Reporter September 20, 2024

Students are not the only ones being tested this fall. Students may have noticed construction workers on campus working hard to meet their December deadline for phase one of the renovations at Bolin...

Natalia Hernáadez paints a Canadian goose, Sept. 5.

Live at the Lake supports the arts

Logan Deatherage, Reporter September 20, 2024
The WFMA hosted Live at the Lake on Sept. 5 to fundraise for their student workers On the Wall Workshops and other free programs.  “We started planning around April of last year and we reached out to local bands, organizations, local painters and local vendors. We have been planning this event for a while and...
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