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Opinion: These are people

The Wichitan May 1, 2015

Our view: In administrators’ quest to protect the bottom line, let us make certain they don’t forget one essential fact: These are people we’re talking about. According to some administrators,...

Engage in Earth Day

The Wichitan April 22, 2015

Our view: Between an environmental philosophy course set to begin next spring and environmentally focused lectures and panel discussions, some professors are working to make conservation a priority in...

The goal: A better SGA

The Wichitan April 15, 2015

Our view: Our desire for the outcome of the election and the appeals process is for it to result in a better run and more efficient Student Government Association, not for any one candidate to win over...

Opinion: Choose Marco Torres for SGA president

The Wichitan April 8, 2015

Our view: In elections, results speak louder than words, and the only results we have seen came from senior class senator Marco Torres. We need an active president who has the best interests of the...

Change is good

The Wichitan March 11, 2015

Our view: The presidential search process has been a whirlwind of events, and while there appears to be a break in action now that the Board of Regents have selected Suzanne Shipley, president of Shepherd...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Johnny Blevins

Toothless tobacco policy needs revision

Ethan Metcalf January 22, 2015

Our view: The toothless tobacco-free campus policy damages the integrity of the university and its administrators. The policy needs to be made enforceable or eliminated altogether. We agree that...

Dead week would help students

Ethan Metcalf December 2, 2014

Our view: It seems odd that MSU has no dead period before finals. Students can use the time to study or at least relax before finals. As MSU students we should celebrate what makes our school unique,...

Staff Editorial: We need a fall break

Ethan Metcalf November 12, 2014

Our view: Midwestern State University needs to institute a fall break. Students and faculty endure 61 consecutive class days in the fall while the longest uninterrupted stretch in spring is only 39 days....

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