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Shutdown in the age of social media

The Wichitan October 15, 2013

By Jasmine Jones, guest columnist I am a part of the 800,000 people not receiving any substantial income right now. On the flip side, I will say events like this are the reason you should always save...

Smoking in public, let me decide

The Wichitan October 6, 2013

I have two areas of concern with the ban on public smoking, one practical and one philosophical. The practical concern is that I don’t see this ban doing anything to stop smoking, which is the...

Edgar Shockley

Government: imposed chaos on society

The Wichitan October 1, 2013

COMMENTARY By Edgar Shockley Government, as I see it, is chaos imposed on society. Government, in conjunction with media and those segments of society that benefit from its continued presence, works...

iPhone 5S and 5C make debut in September

iPhone 5S and 5C make debut in September

Caden Burross September 10, 2013

Sept. 10, during a special media event at the company headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple debuted the much anticipated iPhone 5s and 5c. The 5S is an upgraded version of its predecessor, boasting...

New portal giving headaches, not help

Caden Burross September 10, 2013

After a semester’s wait, we’ve been left wanting more from of our new and improved “portal.” In last spring’s story, Launch date confirmed for new, effective portal system, Robert Clark,...

Drivers: move over, and make room for cyclists

Caden Burross September 5, 2013

As a community so proud of our annual cycling event, “home of the Hotter’N Hell Hundred,” known the world over for our hospitality during the HH100 weekend, it's time Wichita Falls extends that same...

Coming out a process, not an act

The Wichitan September 3, 2013

As the president of the Gender and Sexuality Diversity Association, I am fortunate enough to have a remarkable variety of friends. Even though members in this group have individual differences, it is our...

Dean questions speaker invitation

The Wichitan May 2, 2013

Dear Wichitan Editor: I read with interest the Wichitan’s report on the background and achievements of Dr. Ben Carson, this year’s Commencement speaker at MSU.  I read with consternation the comments...

Moffett Library to receive 21st century updates

Moffett Library to receive 21st century updates

The Wichitan April 30, 2013

Jesse Rogers | Contributor As I write this column, the university’s appropriation bill for the upcoming two years is still before a joint House and Senate conference committee, along with those of...

Hollywood bound through MSU

Erin Wrinkle April 30, 2013

I can honestly say it has been an interesting few years here in Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls is honestly one of those places that is easy for everyone to complain about, but after much thought and consideration,...

Lock your doors

The Wichitan April 30, 2013

Students should be proactive in personal safety OUR VIEW: Students should actively protect themselves from break-ins and assaults when the university fails to do so. Lock your doors, students. It may...

Athletics gives new sense of pride

Athletics gives new sense of pride

Orlando Flores Jr. April 30, 2013

A week from Saturday, my time at MSU will come to a close. During my four years at this university (spring 2009-spring 2013), I’ve served as a member of The Wichitan staff for three years. I started...

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