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University should take a chance on baseball

Orlando Flores Jr. April 2, 2013

I’ll be the first person to tell you I’m not the biggest baseball fan. In fact, I usually dread April-October because I hate waking up in the morning to see the same catch made by different players...

MSU needs to prepare students for the real world

The Wichitan April 2, 2013

by Brittany D’Alesandro A four-year degree is broader and more functional than one that is vocation-oriented as the degrees students receive from two-year technical schools such as Linn State. While...

Students should rule homecoming

Sarah Muschiol March 5, 2013

SGA's changes to voting proved commendable even with obvious flaws OUR VIEW: The Student Government Association adds GPA and community service requirements to homecoming nominee process, but leaves it...

Security training needed

Ruth Black March 5, 2013

Money for students' safety better spent on preparation In light of the recent proposal to implement a panic-button app for MSU students, it got me thinking about overall student safety and the ways we...

Home alone for spring break

Erin Wrinkle March 5, 2013

Okay, so maybe you are stuck here in Wichita Falls for spring break but do not be too upset because it may not be as bad as you think. Even though I am not staying in Wichita Falls over spring break,...

Midwestern slacks behind the times

Alexis Gay February 26, 2013

It was the day that all college students dread. It was the day when I felt like not being cooped-up in my dorm room doing homework. I know about the student lounge and the library, but it was cold outside...

WPE shows no efficiency

Ruth Black February 26, 2013

Like the 35 percent of respondents polled on The Wichitan website, I failed the Writing Proficiency Exam. The purpose of the exam is for students to demonstrate “critical and creative thinking about...

$99 safety button app does not ensure safety

Sarah Muschiol February 26, 2013

OUR VIEW: Students are already loaded with enough bills, $99 for a panic button is unnecessary. MyForce is making money off people’s fears and believes they are improving their image by doing so. It...

Dr. Jesse Rogers, the President of MSU, sits in his office while reviewing a letter that was sent earlier to a senator in Dallas.
Photo by Brianda Morales

Rogers’ untouchable demeanor undeniably his largest flaw

Brittney Cottingham February 19, 2013

The Board of Regents conducted President Jesse Rogers’ annual performance, compensation and contract review, where praise was given. The Board recommended the continuation of Rogers’ compensation package,...

Enrollment decreases

Enrollment decreases

Sarah Muschiol February 19, 2013

OUR VIEW: University needs to increase freshmen enrollment, because student enrollment is the lowest since fall 2004. Compared to 1,213 juniors and 1,902 seniors, 702 freshmen is a very low number. If...

T.J. Loughry, Senior, Accounting.

If you could evaluate the university president, does Jesse Rogers represent the university effectively?

The Wichitan February 19, 2013

59%  thought, "He's doing an ok job,but he could do more." 20%  said, "I strongly disagree." 16%  said, "I strongly agree." 5%  questioned, "Who is Jesse Rogers?" Your classmates "SOUND-OFF" "I...

Take cover, meteors are falling from the sky

Ruth Black February 17, 2013

Meteor over central Russia leaves uproar; breathtaking celestial activity expected Many earthlings are drifting around in a state of sheer panic in the wake of last week’s meteor that exploded over...

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