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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Adolescence features young actor Kaine Davis, Mar. 13

“Adolescence”: An Unflinching Drama

Jay Prado, Reporter April 25, 2025

Netflix’s latest limited series “Adolescence,” arrives amidst complex societal discussions. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham,the story follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper),...

Senate Bill 37 is currently being looked over by the Texas House of Representatives, Feb 5

SB37: What is it and what you should know about it

Sabrina Harrison, Reporter April 25, 2025

On Monday, April 16, Texas Senators voted 20-11 to approve a bill that would have a massive impact on Texas universities and their students. Senate Bill 37 is a bill that will create new rules universities...

MSU hosts rising sophomore summit, in an attempt to connect students with their peers, April 2.

Sophomore Summit makes in-person return to campus

Jessica Binzari, News Editor April 25, 2025

In coordination with the First Year Mustang Adventure program, Student Affairs hosted the first in-person Rising Sophomore Summit since the COVID pandemic  in 2020. English professor and director of...

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...

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