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Brew Fest set to tip off May 2

Robert Hillard April 29, 2015

With a wide variety of craft beers and live entertainment, the Wichita Falls Rotary North Club will be hosting its second annual brew fest at the J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center May 2. Proceeds from...

Kissing for cancer: Sorority hosts fundraiser to raise awareness

Treston Lacy April 29, 2015

To raise awareness for cancer members of Kappa Delta Chi hosted Kiss the Wall Wednesday. Lucia Ramirez, radiology senior said, “It’s a great way to reach the student body with fun and also get the...

SGA failed the student body – again

Brianna Sheen April 29, 2015

This year’s Student Government election was without a doubt a mess. I’m not going to lay blame at any one person’s feet—that was handled at the Student Government Association election board hearing—but...

A crowd of about 80 maintenance staff members gathered for a meeting with vice presidents of SSC Support Services and university administrators to discuss the possibility of outsourcing maintenance jobs to the company. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Administrators consider outsourcing maintenance jobs

Ethan Metcalf April 28, 2015

To combat the university's ongoing budget woes, administrators revealed this week that they are in negotiations with SSC Service Solutions to outsource the school's facility services, including custodial,...

Robert Entrekin, custodian, talks with a news reporter while he vacuums a lecture room in the C wing of the Fain Fine Arts building, Monday, April 27, 2015. i dont see it being a plus for the employees. We get an hour and a half 3 times a week in the wellness center, we get our birthdays off, and we have 15 days. You can bet your lucky dime that all thats gone if we sign with the private company. I cant see the employees benefit from all this, but we are the last ones to be considered, says Entrekin. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Fine arts custodian one of 94 staff members whose jobs could be outsourced

Kristina Abeyta April 28, 2015

Throughout the C-wing of the Fain Fine Arts Center, Robert Entrekin, facilities services custodian, can be seen up and down the halls, maintaining the building. He rides a motorcycle as often as he...

Professors hope to advance environmentalism locally

Jasmine Jones April 22, 2015

https://vimeo.com/125637235 With Earth Day upon us yet again, so too comes an ebb and flow of campus participation in the environmentally conscious holiday. Last year marked one of the biggest instances...

The Gypsy Kit food truck sits in The Wichita Falls Museum of Art parking lot April 14. Watch the full story at: vimeo.com/125541036

Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students

Ethan Metcalf April 21, 2015

Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Gypsy Kit is a diamond in the rough in Wichita Falls, offering a taste of something familiar but strange, like its popular...

Moonlight Stampede to support Crime Stoppers

Harley Warrick March 24, 2015

Moonlight Stampede to support Crime Stoppers from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Mustangs Moonlight Stampede, a campus walk designed to increase awareness about drug usage and to raise money for...

Think green at local festival

Kristina Abeyta March 12, 2015

Start off spring break on the greener side of downtown this Saturday at the 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival. The festival kicks off at 4:30 p.m. and lasts until 10:30 p.m. in historic...

Nearly 100 Students get tested for HIV/STDs

Avery Whaite March 11, 2015

Area health organizations provided students the opportunity to get tested for HIV/STDs before they head off for their spring break destinations, earlier this week. “We did this to let students know...

A candidate for the presidency of MWSU, Suzanne Shipley, now president of Shepherd University, answers questions at a forum Feb. 24. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Board of Regents choose Shipley for president

Ethan Metcalf March 9, 2015

After about a three-hour closed meeting, the Board of Regents chose Suzanne Shipley, president of Shepherd University, to become the next president of Midwestern State University after University President...

IHOP celebrates 10th National Pancake Day

Treston Lacy March 4, 2015

IHOP held its 10th celebration of National Pancake Day on March 3 with a goal of raising $3.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “I went to IHOP three times yesterday, but I didn’t...

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