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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

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

To see the full story, check out The Wichitan Issue.

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...

Human trafficking across Texas

George Svoboda, Managing Editor March 28, 2024

Human trafficking is an egregious crime many people know about, but the realities of this dark world go deeper than many assume. Experts in the field divide the crime into two primary categories: sex...

Snoba is located at 3002 Garnettt Ave #100 in Wichita Falls, Feb. 22. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Snoba Cafe-the new spot in town

Remy B. Petrash February 23, 2024

Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Wichita Falls, Snoba Asian Dessert Cafe emerges as a delightful slice of heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Snoba is located in Parker Square Shopping...

Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre is located at 919 Indiana Ave., Nov. 16.

Wichita Theater looks back on “Into the Woods”

Emma Brett, Reporter November 17, 2023

Wichita Theater Performing Art Centre is located at 919 Indiana Ave., Nov. 16. (Stephanie Garcia) The Wichita Theater's production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" closed Oct. 21...

From left to right, Martha Rodríguez, Maricela Dominguez and Liliana Martinez take part in "Folklor Latino Wichita Falls", Oct. 19.

Viva MSU unites community

George Svoboda, Managing Editor October 31, 2023

Students and community members shop for treats from local vendors and eat tacos, Oct. 19. (Stephanie Garcia) The Spanish Club partnered with La Raza Unida, Kappa Delta Chi, Omega Delta Phi and Sigma...

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