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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...

Midwestern needs to start recycling

Midwestern needs to start recycling

Sarah Muschiol February 13, 2013

SGA needs to implement a better recycling program May it be plastic, paper, metal, glass, electronics or compost, the Student Government Association needs to implement a better recycling program. Trash...

Enjoy Valentine’s Day, even if you’re single

Enjoy Valentine’s Day, even if you’re single

Erin Wrinkle February 13, 2013

Are you single on Valentine’s Day? Are you wallowing in your own self-pity because you are alone? Well stop, because you are looking at this fabulous holiday all wrong. Here are some positive...

Students need to preserve water

Sarah Muschiol February 12, 2013

City will hit stage 4 water restrictions by summer if the community does not act OUR VIEW: As part of the community, students have to work together to save water, because the future does not promise heavy...

Kishma Esdaille, senior, music and english

Would you support a new recycling program on campus?

The Wichitan February 12, 2013

Your classmates "SOUND-OFF" “Yes, I don't believe in wasting, and anything that can be done today to secure a future for tomorrows generation should be done. It's the least that we can...

A smile on your face can change the day

Ruth Black February 6, 2013

Do people ever consider the fact that a little politeness, kindness and common decency can do wonders for your own and your fellow humans’ (perhaps a complete stranger’s) psyches? After trudging...

 Scouts should allow gay members

Scouts should allow gay members

Sarah Muschiol February 6, 2013

Proud Safe Space member, professor Anderson, supports Obama initiatives On Feb. 3 President Barack Obama said gay people should be allowed in the Boy Scouts to end long-held exclusions of minorities....

Tuition may increase

Tuition may increase

The Wichitan February 6, 2013

Student leaders should fight to keep costs low OUR VIEW: Student government officials need to spend more time worrying about ways to keep ­tuition and fees low and less time voting on ­useless legislation. While...

Blood drive refuses to accept gay student’s blood

Blood drive refuses to accept gay student’s blood

The Wichitan February 5, 2013

Tuesday, I was approached to donate blood on campus. Of course without a doubt I agreed to do so because it benefits not just me, but it could save a life. I then started the process of filling out...

No guns on campus

No guns on campus

The Wichitan January 29, 2013

More guns are not going to solve the problem of school shootings OUR VIEW: School shootings have become a debatable topic and a problem, which President Barack Obama wants to solve. If passed, the filed...

Guns protect students

Sarah Muschiol January 29, 2013

Should students carry concealed weapons on campus? Senate Bill 182  works against school shootings by allowing guns on campus After the recent shooting in Newtown, Conn. at a public school, the government...

Terrence Anderson, freshman in computer engineering, makes a fruit salad after picking up his food.
Photo by Shelby Davis

Student finds cafeteria food lacking in taste, presentation

Alexis Gay January 29, 2013

When one pays over $1,000 for dining services, they should expect high quality and variety. As a frequent consumer of the café food at MSU, I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes...

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