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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...

Rebecca Dodge, geosciences associate professor, explains to Shairi Stanley, art sophomore, and Alyson Baker, graphic design freshman, her research project during the Celebration of Scholarships held in the Atrium of the Clark Student Center Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Celebration of Scholarship gives new meaning to the words ‘celebration of scholarships’

Matt Jobe April 29, 2015

The research and creativity of Midwestern State University students and professors will be in the spotlight this week during MSU’s Celebration of Scholarship in the Clark Student Center. The Celebration...

Students produce plays over entire semester

Ethan Metcalf April 29, 2015

Students produce plays over entire semester from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. While most students are studying for finals, theater seniors are preparing for opening night of their student-directed...

Students avoid deep puddles walking from Prothro-Yeager to Clark Student Center as the rain continues to pour down on campus April 27. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Rain causes leaks in Fain Fine Arts

Harley Warrick April 29, 2015

Rain causes leaks in Fain Fine Arts from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Monday morning seemed normal until Carlos Aleman found water leaking from the ceiling in the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery in...

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...

Board names Shipley as next president

Austin Quintero April 28, 2015

The nine voting members of the Board of Regents made history when, after a 10-month search, they named Suzanne Shipley as the first woman and 11th MSU president. Rogers spent his whole career at MSU,...

Board follows formula to hire successor

Board follows formula to hire successor

Austin Quintero April 28, 2015

The Board of Regents members took six steps to hire the next MSU president. Step One: Announcement The former president must announce retirement. Jesse Rogers, president of MSU and long-time member of...

Rogers’ office staff describe life working with university president

Austin Quintero April 27, 2015

Every week, the office of University President Jesse Rogers can be a busy place with university officials, donors and staff. But behind all of that, there are three women who work closely with Rogers...

University president confident in successor’s capabilities

Austin Quintero April 27, 2015

President Jesse Rogers is retiring from his long-time position as president of Midwestern State in August 2015. This leaves the obvious question of who will be the next university president. New rules,...

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