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University President Jesse Rogers sits on Santas lap at the Fantasy of Lights opening Dec. 10.

Fantasy of lights opens despite cold

Austin Quintero December 10, 2013

Although the 2013 Fantasy of Lights was scheduled to open Dec. 6, the cold weather forced organizers to reschedule for Dec. 10 and more than 300 people attended despite the freezing temperatures. Organizer...

Moffett library not open 24 hours

Brooke Long December 9, 2013

Moffett library not open 24 hours during finals from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. While Christmas decorations are going up students are buckling down. With finals coming up next week many students...

University to open Monday, Dec. 9 on schedule

University to open Monday, Dec. 9 on schedule

Ahla Cho December 5, 2013

In an update issued Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., university officials announced, "Classes and offices will open at regularly scheduled times Monday, Dec. 9." The online update urged students to "use caution...

Panel discusses water conservation, drought on campus

Skyler Warrick December 4, 2013

The Water Shortage Panel Talks Stage 4 from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo It's been three years since Wichita Falls residents have seen a large amount of rainfall. City officials implemented stage...

Samuel Yahaya, senior in business, works at Academy Sports and is in charge of organizing shoes in the footwear department. “I’m scheduled to work for Black Friday. I wish I could go out and do some shopping for myself, but it’s my job so I need to be here to help customers who want to buy stuff,” Yahaya said. I guess I’m looking forward to coming over here and helping customers because I never had to work on Black Friday before, so I don’t know what that experience is. I just want to see how seeing customer face-to-face works,” Yahaya said.

Students work over Thanksgiving break

Caitlyn Cremeens December 4, 2013

As Black Friday shoppers prepare their lists, some students are preparing to work this Thanksgiving rather than spend time with family. Students may be out of school for Thanksgiving, but that does...

Vinson Health Center offers free flu shots to students

Landry Russell December 4, 2013
Colder weather can bring the flu with it and students, especially those living in residence halls, are more at risk of getting the flu. Last week, I went to get a flu shot in order to find out more information for students.

Commuters face the drought

Keandra Davis December 4, 2013

Dry, thirsty soil haunt a student's drive as he makes his way from Iowa Park to school. Rain seems as far as his daily commute, but there is no sign it is coming. About 77 percent of the campus commute...

The magical critters lay by the house during rehearsals and will continue in performances this weekend.

Play rescheduled; begins Dec. 6

Keandra Davis December 4, 2013

The theater department is preparing to do makeup performances Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. for the play "Wiley and the Hairy Man" after some of the original performances were canceled due to weather. “We...

Senior presentations capstone of college career

Ethan Metcalf December 4, 2013

Student-Managed Investment Fund presentation Students of the Dillard College of Business will give a presentation of their experience in the Student Managed Investment Fund class tonight at 7 p.m. in...

Cheerleaders at the mens basketball game against Oklahoma City University Nov. 25 at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.

Beyond the flips and stunts, is cheerleading a sport?

Austin Quintero December 4, 2013

As the crowd cheers, maroon and gold flaring through the stands, another cheerleader is thrown in the air while two more cross paths in front, tumbling all the way down the track. As the tumblers pass,...

Graduation speaker committee now includes student voice

Aleisha Solorio December 4, 2013

On the heels of last semester’s controversial graduation speaker, a committee has been formed to choose future commencement speakers, most recently alumna Stacia Haynie. Debbie Barrow, director of...

Finals Frenzy activities Dec. 5

Keandra Davis December 4, 2013

A student makes his way from Pierce Hall to the Dillard College of Business to get a tall coffee from Starbucks. He has been studying for five hours straight. Pressure to do well from his parents and teachers...

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