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Enrollment numbers remain flat

Ruth Black September 5, 2013

Despite numerous recruitment efforts intended to increase enrollment, during the second week of classes, before official 12th-class-day figures are available, freshman and transfer enrollment is unofficially...

Commencement speaker Ben Carson delivers his speech at graduation in May 2013.

Committee to choose future commencement speakers

Ethan Metcalf September 5, 2013

After controversial comments made by last May's commencement speaker surgeon Ben Carson offended students and faculty, resulting in a silent protest and walkout, University President Jesse Rogers said...

Jammal Cook Reyes, color guard director, goes through the rifle routine during band practice Tuesday, Sept. 3 on the football field.

Local hired as new color guard director

Aleisha Solorio September 5, 2013

When it came to hiring a new coordinator for the color guard, Alan Black, the associate director of bands and only returning full-time staff member, knew exactly who he wanted, a band member he recruited...

EURECA projects showcase student research

EURECA projects showcase student research

Caden Burross September 5, 2013

To retain accreditation with the university's national accrediting agency, university officials created an undergraduate research program, Enhancing Undergraduate Research Endeavors and Creative Activities,...

Diversity group meets to plan semester

Ethan Metcalf September 5, 2013

The Gender and Sexuality Diversity Association met on Labor Day at Fuzzy’s Tacos for their first meeting of the fall semester. The meeting began with GSDA president Michael Winters relating an exchange...

Students can use smartphone app to find designated driver

Ashley Gibbs September 5, 2013

Created by the state Department of Transportation, students can now use a smartphone app to find a ride home after a night out drinking even though according to police officials MSU has not had a problem...

An original rodeo

An original ‘rodeo’

Ruth Black September 4, 2013

The art department held its annual Core Art Media Production last Thursday and Friday to help retain and recruit art students as well as to develop their skills as artists. Art students work each semester...

SGA kicks off new academic year

SGA kicks off new academic year

The Wichitan September 3, 2013

The Student Government Association executive officers and senators welcomed a new year, and new members with the SGA Kickoff Sept. 3 in the Clark Student Center. ”I’m glad we had such a great...

British Studies Program students gather outside Queen Mary University of London during the Summer II session.

Broadening education from across the pond

Erica Bourland August 28, 2013

During the 2013 Summer II semester, a group of 64 students studied abroad in London. Students of all grades and majors from a consortium of schools including MSU took one of 10 courses at Queen Mary...

Students sing the Alma Mater at the end of the convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at D.L. Ligon Coliseum.

Officials welcome students at convocation

Ethan Metcalf August 28, 2013

  Student convocation is traditionally an event held for new students, but this year the Office of Student Development and Orientation decided to change that. Tuesday's event was open to...

Medical director Keith Williamson works with Clayton Carrozza of Lubbock, Texas, in the medical tent at the Hotter N Hell 2013 onAug. 24. Carrozza broke his wrist on Loop 11 after he rolled his bike.

Athletic trainers volunteer time at medical tent

Ashley Gibbs August 28, 2013

On a routine day at the Vinson Health Center, physician Keith Williamson spends time dealing with flu-like symptoms, sinus infections and allergies. But for a few days a year, he leaves the relative...

Anthony Sequera, owner of 2Quik Carbon Technology, talks with customers during the Hotter N Hell 2013, Aug. 24, 2013 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Junior starts carbon wheel business

Ruth Black August 27, 2013

Team cyclists did more than just rack up the medals during this year’s Hotter 'N Hell Hundred. One team member  is making a name for himself in the small business world by providing imported...

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