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Chief of Police Dan Williams talks with members of the police and fire departments after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the campus Dec. 8, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Police chief: Thanks for your efforts, advocacy

The Wichitan October 2, 2015

OUR VIEW: Police Chief Dan Williams has been a tireless advocate for students and public safety on campus during his tenure. Officials need to hire someone just as competent and student-friendly. Dan...

Taylor Courtney

Too much for Family Day; not enough for Homecoming

Taylor Courtney October 1, 2015

Now that all the festivities of Family Day are officially over let’s retrace. Although 2,933 people registered, there seemed to be about 1,400 in attendance on Saturday, about 900 fewer than last...

MSU needs more African-American professors

Adaobi Ezeodum September 30, 2015

At the beginning of the semester, I thought about taking on a EURECA project. I wanted to work on a subject that deals with race and race relations in the United States and I wanted to work with an...

Staff Editorial: If it’s broke, fix it

The Wichitan September 25, 2015

Most people who live or have  lived in campus housing are well aware of the multitude of ongoing problems with campus housing. With the construction for a new residence hall, a new problem has surfaced...

I didnt pick MSU because its a liberal arts college

I didn’t pick MSU because it’s a liberal arts college

Lane Riggs September 23, 2015

By this point in time, the meaning of a liberal arts college has been repeatedly forced into one ear, and once this happens, you immediately try to push it back out the other. I get it: you don’t...

Constitution Day is Sept. 17.

Staff Editorial: Know your First Amendment rights

The Wichitan September 17, 2015

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...

Andrew Gray, business administration and management junior, gives a speech infront of the Bolin Fountain to faculty, administrations, and students during a 9/11 Memorial put on by Student Government Association. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Student delivers 9/11 memorial speech

The Wichitan September 15, 2015

Andrew Gray delivered this speech to about 30 people in front of Bolin Fountain on Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Good morning. I would like to thank all of you for coming. We organized this ceremony to...

Sorority recruitment an emotional rollercoaster

Sorority recruitment an emotional rollercoaster

Kara McIntyre September 10, 2015

Recruitment is the most exciting month of every sorority girl's life (and yes, I said month). We practice every day for almost a month straight, learning door chants, pref songs, and how to talk to...

Erin Henderson, undecided sophomore, plays trashcan pong in the green space next to the Clark Student Center Wednesday evening at the greek cookout on Aug. 27, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

The Freshman 15: Things to know for your first year

Brianna Sheen August 18, 2015

1.Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final...

Nik Bolig, political science sophomore waits for the bus on April 28, 2015. He said the Saturday route would be more successful if they ran the normal route and times along with MESA route. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Taking care of business: Ten resources on campus for academic, career, and personal success

Brianna Sheen August 17, 2015

1. The Wellness Center and RecSports Where: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES:...

Incoming University President Suzanne Shipley, now president of Shephard University, answers questions at a forum Feb. 24. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Shipley: ‘Welcome home to Midwestern State University’

Brianna Sheen August 13, 2015

Welcome home to Midwestern State University. I am your new president, and I hope you are as thrilled as I am to join the MSU family. By the time you read this I should be settled into my office and ready...

Guest column: Adopt a dog, save a life

Jasmine Jones June 9, 2015

For some college students, the thought of taking on a pet never crosses their mind amid the chaos of work, school and play. But for many people like myself, a dog is the perfect companion. My experiences...

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