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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

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...
Thomas Gardin, also known as Graffiti artist Fuego, paints the American flag, displaying patriotism at the Pre-flight Block Party, April 26.

MSU block party primes community for airshow

George Svoboda, Managing Editor May 3, 2024

The day before last weekend’s Guardians of Freedom Air Show, Midwestern State threw one of its biggest events this year, the Pre-flight Block Party. MSU collaborated with Sheppard Air Force Base...

Airmen rappel out of a helicopter during the air show, landing on the airstrip, April 27.

Guardians of Freedom Airshow in photos

George Svoboda May 3, 2024

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President Haynie, talks to Air Force pilots, March 8.

MSU works to strengthen ties, accessibility to Sheppard partners

Cecil Witherspoon May 3, 2024

Midwestern State is in the early stages of exploring ways to strengthen ties with Sheppard Air Force Base under the leadership of President Stacia Haynie. Provost Margaret Brown Marsden said...

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