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Nelsen best fit for MSU

The Wichitan March 4, 2015

Our view: While all three presidential finalists impressed us and appeared to be well suited for MSU, the Board of Regents can choose only one, and we hope they choose Robert Nelsen to be our next university...

Cartoon by Johnny Blevins.

Come out of the closet, Democrats

Ethan Metcalf March 3, 2015

Universities are almost always a bastion of sorts for Democrats. Even in the reddest of cities and states, gathering a bunch of educated youth together creates a pocket of blue. We feel more...

by Johnny Blevins

University Officials Make Good Call

The Wichitan February 26, 2015

Our View: When the weather got bad, the university officials handled the situation diligently and effectively to maintain the safety of everyone on campus. They maintained communication with everyone...

Theater production shocked, inspired

Brianna Sheen February 21, 2015

The MSU Theater production of "The Vagina Monologues," last weekend was a powerful and moving performance of a show that all women need to see. When I first got seated I was surprised at how small...

Involvement could mean difference between employment, unemployment

Courtney Gilder February 21, 2015

Involvement is something that has been preached to us since we came to Spirit Days or Mustangs Rally. Every time somebody new got on stage, it was about finding our niche on campus. Find something that...

Black History Month should be Black History Year

Black History Month should be Black History Year

Adaobi Ezeodum February 20, 2015

The whole of February we will be celebrating Black history and what it means to be black, in its entirety. The entire history of a people, all relegated into one month. The various black students organizations...

Attend presidential candidate meetings

The Wichitan February 19, 2015

Our view: At the presidential candidate meetings in the next weeks we have one chance to meet each of the three presidential finalists. The meetings are open to anyone and students should take the time...

Jonathan Lyne

Are you right for the Republican Party?

The Wichitan February 14, 2015

Is the Republican Party right for our generation? That’s the question that sparked this editorial. But as fair as that question is, it should be reversed. Is our generation right for the Republican...

Missing the ‘S’ in SGA

The Wichitan February 4, 2015

Our View: Student Government Association needs to make more advancements that are identifiable and impactful. Students also needs to be an active part of SGA by vocalizing the changes they want to see...

We should all be feminists

Adaobi Ezeodum February 4, 2015

The above title for this column was taken from a TED talk given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a renowned author and writer who many have heard speaking in Beyoncé's "Flawless," but few know. I am mostly...

Tench Coxe, associate professor of English

Diverse course offering adds depth to education

The Wichitan January 30, 2015

When I started as an associate professor of humanities and English in the fall of 2015, I was excited not only to start teaching film courses again, but also to meet the dynamic faculty and students...

Non-smokers’ health biggest reason for smoking ban

Matt Jobe January 29, 2015

It’s a touchy subject for both sides: Some people believe a tobacco ban infringes on smokers' rights, and others believe the habits of smokers put the health of non-smokers at risk. Just from looking...

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