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The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
Cecil Witherspoon

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-chief

Hello, and thanks for stopping by! My name is Cecil Witherspoon, and I'm the new editor-in-chief of the Wichitan. I'm a mass communication senior with a minor in journalism. I'm passionate about journalism, college football, self improvement and seeing places that aren't Wichita Falls. If you have questions or concerns about the Wichitan, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. Have a great day!

All content by Cecil Witherspoon
President Haynie, talks to Air Force pilots, March 8.

MSU works to strengthen ties, accessibility to Sheppard partners

Cecil Witherspoon
May 3, 2024
MSU has an elaborate system of maintenance tunnnels running underneath much of the campus, April 3.

MSU: from above and below

George Svoboda and Cecil Witherspoon
April 19, 2024
MSU is on track to become one of over 500 Hispanic Serving Institutions nationwide, April 18.

MSU reaches preliminary requirement to become HSI

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor in Chief
April 19, 2024

Students view spectacle of eclipse

Cecil Witherspoon
April 19, 2024
Centennial Hall houses the social work program, which focuses on helping victims in society, March 28.

[Photo] Human trafficking across Texas

George Svoboda, Managing Editor
March 28, 2024
Graduation will be on May 11, March 7.

Graduation return saves thousands of dollars

Cecil Witherspoon
March 28, 2024
Senators vote for candidates for faculty, advisor, senator and staff of the year awards, March 5.

SGA debates fall break, faculty awards

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024
President Haynie takes the board of regents for a tour at Centennnial Hall, Feb. 29.

Board of Regents visits MSU

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024
Sabrina Harrison, mass communications junior, shops at the market, March 5.

CSC marketplace opens

Cecil Witherspoon
March 8, 2024
Brooks demonstrates the capability of the motion capture suit, Feb. 21.

Motion capture suit brings Fain collaboration

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2024
John Schulze, associate English professor, takes a selfie with lecturer Rita Beeman, President Stacia Haynie and English seniors Bre Cotner and Michaela Aleman, Feb. 9.

Writers share experiences, works

Cecil Witherspoon
February 23, 2024
President Haynie describes the MSU's financial situation, Feb. 7.

Haynie talks school financial issues

Cecil Witherspoon
February 9, 2024
Angie Reay, executive director of student wellness, discusses the offerings and services provided by timelycare, Feb. 2.

TimelyCare brings convenience to campus healthcare

Cecil Witherspoon
February 9, 2024
Rich Renner gives a speech about his new plans for the upcoming football season, Dec. 11.

MSU names Renner as new head football coach

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Students do an assessment on Betty Carlson Bowles, Professor of Nursing, Nov. 16.

Staged “Tornado” tears through Centennial

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Mass communication senior Logan Spikes raises money for the homeless, Nov. 4.

Kappa Sigma camps out for charity

Cecil Witherspoon
November 17, 2023
Pre-medical graduate Andrea Repici waves to his famly as he proceeds out of Kay Yeager after graduating, May 13.

ChatGPT generates impressive results, but can still sometimes output flaws, 2023.

ChatGPT provides new challenges to educators

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2023
SGA candidates share their platforms

SGA candidates share their platforms

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2023
Mechanical engineering sophomore Adolf Frederic watches on as Burton makes small cuts for a suspension piece, March 21.

MSU Formula racing team sets sights on national competition

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-In Chief
March 31, 2023
Tiktok is currently banned on MSU networks, and all official MSU accounts on the platform are deactivated, 2023.

TikTok ban forces MSU to adapt

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Social Workers Acting Together hosts a Kahoot quiz to promote knowledge and awareness around various forms of abuse, Feb. 10.

MSU works to educate with Take Back the Night

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2023
Chief of Police Steven Callarman takes on his role permanently after taking it interim last September, Feb. 6.

New police chief aims for accessibility, perception

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
After filling the role on an interim basis, Angie Reay steps up as executive director of student wellness, Feb. 8.

Reay details plans to bring wellness to students

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023
Keith Lamb makes his debut as MSU's interim president after JuliAnn Mazachek's departure, Jan. 19.

“A tremendous sense of responsibility:” Lamb settles into interim presidency, plans for the future

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2023
JuliAnn Mazachek will be replaced by interim president Keith Lamb for the Spring 2023 semester.

Mazachek returns to Washburn; Keith Lamb appointed interim president

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2023
Officials brief and prepare for the Active Shooter Training, Nov. 16. Photo courtesy of Eric Queller.

Wichita Falls officials host an active shooter training

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Psychology senior Jermane Carter reaches to toss the ball in the hoop before an opposing Northwestern Oklahoma player can block, Nov. 17.

What was, what is, what could be: Men’s basketball

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
O'Rourke talks about unseating incumbent Texas governor Gregg Abbott and urges students and other attendants to go vote for the upcoming election, Oct. 20.

O’Rourke rally allows students to engage with politics

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
The MSU intramural flag football championship team took a close win in the final quarter at 42-34, Oct. 14.

MSU, Sheppard Air Force Base clash in flag football

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
Management sophomore and midfielder Lexi Beck dives to kick the ball before an opposing Texas Women's player can reach it, Sept. 4.

What was, what is and what could be: Women’s Soccer

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
German professor Kyung Lee Gagum examines documents found in the wooden box, 2022. Photo courtesy of Wichita County Archives.

A history nearly lost: MSU professor helps sheds light on local story

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
October 7, 2022
Medical office coordinator Christina Gragg of the Counseling Center hands MOSAIC assistant director Ruby Garrett paper butterflies, Sept. 22. Gragg said she sees butterflies as a symbol of new beginnings.

Real stories provide candid look at suicide

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
Students huddle together as political science and psychology sophomore Elaina Camp leads them in prayer.

Friends share memories, words of caution after death of student

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
A Post-it Note activity helps SGA understand what students to change on campus, such as food options, parking, academics, and more, Sept. 6.

Student government preps new constitution

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
Sport and leisure studies and redshirt freshman Christian Henry dodges a tackle from an opposing Colorado State-Pueblo player, Sept. 3.

MSU football 2022: past, present and future

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
Blue lights around campus act as quick ways for students to report emergencies, Sept. 8.

[Photo] Understanding Title IX and knowing how to make a report

September 9, 2022
America’s political landscape is pushing persons to either extremism or burnout, 2022.

Caring about politics is hard, but doable – and worth it

Cecil Witherspoon, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Logo of Donate Life America

Donate Life month sheds light on patients’ struggles

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter
April 22, 2022
Maverick's Day of Service allows students to work with organizations to improve their community.

Students turn out for day of service

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter
April 13, 2022
The MSU Minecraft server uses the "Better Minecraft" modpack to enhance the server and make it more interesting to veteran players and without intimidating newer players, 2022. Screenshot by Colin Stevenson.

MSU Minecraft players united by new server

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter
April 1, 2022
JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU's presidency, Mar. 7.

The search is over! JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU’s presidency

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter
March 11, 2022
Nursing students turn a pregnant simulation dummy onto her side to counteract the onset of a seizure, Mar. 10.

Nursing students face challenge in entering medical field during pandemic

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter
March 11, 2022
Professors such as Sarah Butler consider pricing and online resources when choosing textbooks for their classes.

The Power and Price of Textbooks

Cecil Witherspoon, Guest reporter
November 17, 2021
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