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Great Day of Service Sept. 28

Mirae Duncan September 24, 2013

To get students involved while also giving them a better feel of the Wichita Falls area, the sixth annual Great Day of Service will take place on Sept. 28 at various locations around Wichita Falls. “Participating...

Administration cautiously optimistic on future enrollment

Administration ‘cautiously optimistic’ on future enrollment

Ethan Metcalf September 24, 2013

Enrollment remained relatively steady as 205 more freshmen enrolled at Midwestern State University than last fall, resulting in a slight decrease in total enrollment, which dropped from 5,916 students...

Brandon Taylor, sophomore in sociology and radiology and Amy Brister, senior in political science and history, visited the Capitol and participated in a leadership forum where they took part in workshops and mingled with government officials.

Forum teaches leadership skills

Aleisha Solorio September 24, 2013

As part of an ongoing effort to teach students leadership skills and give them a chance to network with state officials. On Nov. 7, students will have the opportunity to attend the Texas Leadership...

Homecoming nominees must meet new requirements

Keandra Davis September 24, 2013

Homecoming nominees must meet new requirements this year if they expect to take the crown due to alleged cheating that took place during last year's elections. “This is a test pilot year,” Phillip...

Students respond well to university engagement week

Samantha Forester September 24, 2013

Students respond well to universtiy engagement week from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Student Development and Orientation Office hosted “Engagement Week” from Sept. 16-21, the fourth week...

New bookstore contract funds student center renovations

Samantha Forester September 24, 2013

Clark Student Center gets overhaul from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. During the second week of school the atrium had some new additions. Matthew Park, assistant vice president of student affairs,...

More students participating in Rec Sports

Gillian Jones September 23, 2013

More students participating in rec sports from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. As part of student engagement week, 24 teams are competing for the flag football championship, eight more teams than last...

Marching band gets new director, new marching show

Brooke Long September 22, 2013

New band director brings jazz to campus from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Golden Thunder marching band got a new trombonist this semester, but he doesn't play his instrument for MSU. He directs. Matthew...

Academic workshops for success

Edward Grisham September 20, 2013

Academic Workshops For Success from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. For students, keeping up with school work can be one of the hardest things about college. Attempting to make the best grades while...

Photo courtesy MSU Cycling. Follow the team from Colorado Twitter @MSUCyclingTeam for updates.

Cycling team rides to nationals in Colorado

Austin Quintero September 19, 2013

Eight cyclists on the cycling team will ride this week at the cycling track nationals in Colorado Springs, Colo. “I’m really excited to represent the university at a national championship!”...

Hardin South updated to be more welcoming to potential students

Landry Russell September 19, 2013

Hardin South Updated to be More Welcoming to Potential Students from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Earlier this year, university officials hired a consulting firm to come to campus to try to bring...

Kendell Penington, sophomore  in English, with her first published book — The Guardians: The Lost Realm.

English student makes debut as author

Courtney Betts September 18, 2013

The life of a college student typically does not include mysterious archways, paranormal races and menacing creatures from another world. However, for Kendell Penington, sophomore in English, her days...

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