OUR VIEW: Mother Nature had its best celebration in years
April 28, 2020
Because of the international crisis of COVID-19, people all over the world have been in self-isolation and/or quarantine. This has left a positive impact on the environment since there has been less pollution in the air from automobiles and factories. While many have been enamored with the pandemic...
Wedding tips for COVID-19 pandemic
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
April 12, 2020
Planning and having a wedding at any time is incredibly stressful; planning and having a wedding during a worldwide pandemic, however, feels impossible. My fiance and I's wedding is scheduled for June 20th and was originally scheduled to take place at our hometown church. Since originally making our...
MSU should go pass/fail
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
April 12, 2020
With the transition to exclusively online classes in full effect at MSU, many students have seen their grades drop, and the best solution is to move to pass/fail. Many students didn't sign up for online classes to start with because they knew they wouldn't do well at them and are now left with no...
When it comes to Coronavirus, we’re all in this together
March 31, 2020
We at The Wichitan understand that self-isolation is hard for everyone. Humans are social creatures, and we're not meant to be away from each other this long. However, it's important to remember as hard as social distancing is, it's something we have to do to keep everyone safe. As the majority of colle...
OUR VIEW: Voting is the responsibility of every voter-eligible citizen in the U.S.
February 26, 2020
Being informed is the most important aspect of democratic nations remaining effective and efficient in sufficing the desires and needs of said country. The next most important aspect is for the country's citizens to actually vote. As a state in a democratic country, it is our responsibility to vote for...
OUR VIEW: When it comes to Texas Tech, there’s no need to fear change
February 20, 2020
While many students were shocked and confused when it was revealed that Texas Tech University invited MSU Texas to join its collegiate system, The Wichitan staff believed this should be a call for celebration. The two concerns that students have been most vocal about are: Will this make college more exp...
Don’t complain if you’re not going to vote
February 4, 2020
As politics become increasingly divided, it's vital college students turn out to the polls so politicians listen to the concerns of a large portion of the population, but that's only an option if young adults take the proper steps to enforce our legitimacy. The number of times people complain about...
Global warming: it’s real
The Wichitan
January 22, 2020
OUR VIEW: An entire continent has been on fire since September 2019, yet there are still people who deny climate change is a reality. Last year, one of Texas's largest cities was drowned and caused millions of dollars in damages after two 100-year hurricanes hit Houston back-to-back. It's tiresome...
Letter from the editor: How student media changed my college experience
Alyssa Mitchell, Editor
December 3, 2019
Most freshmen come in wide-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready for new experiences. As a senior in high school, I was so ready to have the freedom to do what I wanted whenever I wanted, get away from my three younger siblings, meet new people and build lasting relationships. I had a rude awakening my first t...
Speak out about hate-crimes
The Wichitan
November 13, 2019
A hate crime is a violent crime motivated by a dislike toward a person's race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or other grounds. We have had a few instances of hate crimes on our campus over the last few years. In November 2018, a derogatory slur was written across a poster for a multicultural studies...
Tips for having a safe Halloween
Wichitan Staff
October 29, 2019
The Wichitan staff knows that Halloween is the time for "lit" college parties, alcohol, cute outfits, and dancing, but we want to encourage everyone to consider their safety while having fun. Tip 1: Always have a designated driver. According to www.edgarsnyder.com: "44% of national fatal crashes...
Writing skills pay bills
October 15, 2019
In a society where swiping cards and scanning chips are the primary methods of payment, old fashion payment methods can be overlooked as a teaching point for our predecessors. Using checks as a form of payment is still a common method when paying bills or making larger transactions when a credit card...