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The Student Government Association host the annual Earth Day Tree Planting honoring retiring faculty.

MSU embraces importance of Earth Day

The Wichitan April 23, 2013

SGA holds tree planting ceremony Brooke Long | Staff Writer Potted plants, planting trees, and tree frogs were all a part of the “green” themed Earth Day activities that took place on campus Monday. The...

Michael Winters, Junior, Sociology and Phyciology major gives Boston Murphy, Freshman in Criminal Justice free scantrons, pens and a blue book on behalf of the GSDA.
Photo by Lauren

Student organization tackles gender and sexual diversity

Ruth Black April 23, 2013

GSDA lends a hand to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month The Gender & Sexuality Diversity Association is making waves during April’s Sexual Assault Awareness month. “Sexual assault is...

Dell pioneer provides insight into the business world

Dell pioneer provides insight into the business world

Alexis Gay April 23, 2013

Steve Felice, the president and chief commercial officer of Dell, came to speak to students on campus on his life and career on April 18. “Steve Felice was one of the people who said that wireless...

Keith Terrell, Senior in Kinesiology with Teachers Certification sits inside the truck he goes storm chasing in.

The Thunder Games

Lauren Roberts April 23, 2013

Lauren Roberts | Photographer Senior storm chaser relishes in the unpredictable Texas weather Keith Terrell, a senior in kinesiology, spends his time driving toward storms instead running away from...

Kim Ferris prays for the victims and their families Tuesday before they walk around Sikes Lake.

Silence for boston

Shelby Davis April 16, 2013

University holds moment of silence, tribute walk for Boston victims after bombing attack On Monday afternoon terror struck one of the largest marathons in the United States. Near the finish line of the...

Donna Tettleton sits alongside her mother and smiles as people congratulate her on retiring. The ceremony took place in the Dillard Business College and celebrated on four other people retiring after the school year ends. All of the retirees were faculty of the College of Education.
Photos by Brianda Morales

College of Education to lose five faculty members to retirement

The Wichitan April 16, 2013

Retirement reception gives educators prospective on their time at MSU Brianda Morales | Photographer Five retiring faculty and staff members of the College of Education were celebration on Monday at...

Unemployment rate leaves students discouraged

Unemployment rate leaves students discouraged

Kelly Calame April 16, 2013

Job market affects future graduates Peaked at a 10-year high of 10 percent, the national unemployment rate sat at 7.6 percent in March 2013. Still, even with eight out of every 100 people unemployed,...

Local art studio hosts scholarship fundraiser

Local art studio hosts scholarship fundraiser

Orlando Flores Jr. April 16, 2013

Megan Panter’s life remembered on day of 22nd birthday Friends and family of Megan Panter gathered April 13 at a local art studio to celebrate her life, as well as to raise funds for a scholarship in...

Anti-gun investigation ends; Yucus remains silent

Anti-gun investigation ends; Yucus remains silent

Brittney Cottingham April 10, 2013

Poster project receives national media attention ***UPDATED*** After allegedly forcing students to create anti-gun posters for a social awareness activity, the case against an instructor in art...

University statement on art prof investigation

The Wichitan April 10, 2013

Midwestern State University has reviewed information brought forth by a student enrolled in a graphic art class regarding a particular assignment.  The following are the facts as officials of the university...

Aftermath of DUI goes beyond the courtroom

The Wichitan April 9, 2013

24-year-old learns the real price of drinking and driving Brittany D’alesandro | Contributor Almost two years after Jonathon Harman was first charged with driving while intoxicated, the 24-year-old...

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The Body Snatcher

The Wichitan April 9, 2013

Killer of 2 students in 1985 not caught for 14 years Blake Muse | Contributor On television dramas from CSI to Law and Order, week after week, villains from rapists to serial killers get caught in...

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