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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

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All content by Ethan Metcalf

Expanded parking lot will cost basketball court

Ethan Metcalf
May 6, 2015

Our goal: To make this a better place

Ethan Metcalf
May 6, 2015

Students produce plays over entire semester

Ethan Metcalf
April 29, 2015
A crowd of about 80 maintenance staff members gathered for a meeting with vice presidents of SSC Support Services and university administrators to discuss the possibility of outsourcing maintenance jobs to the company. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Administrators consider outsourcing maintenance jobs

Ethan Metcalf
April 28, 2015
The Gypsy Kit food truck sits in The Wichita Falls Museum of Art parking lot April 14. Watch the full story at: vimeo.com/125541036

Gypsy Kit goes mobile, serves students

Ethan Metcalf
April 21, 2015

Expanded parking lot coming fall 2015

Ethan Metcalf
April 16, 2015

Appeals filed in SGA election

Ethan Metcalf
April 16, 2015
Posters advertising "Save the Males" were displayed in Pierce Hall.

‘Males’ suspended pending investigation

Ethan Metcalf
April 8, 2015

President Rogers studio interview

Ethan Metcalf
April 2, 2015
Suzanne Shipley, president elect for MSU, answers questions from reporters before her candidate forum Feb. 24. The Board of Regents officially hired her March 31 and moved her start date to Aug. 8. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Board officially hires Shipley as president

Ethan Metcalf
April 1, 2015

Column: Use people, not pamphlets to market university

Ethan Metcalf
April 1, 2015

The show must go on: Vocal performance students put on review despite setbacks

Ethan Metcalf
March 26, 2015
Natalie Rawson, volleyball head coach, answers questions at a press conference after meeting the team for the first time. Rawson was the assistant volleyball coach from 2010-'13, and returns to MSU after a two-year stint as the head coach for Newman University in Wichita, Kansas. Photo by Mark Campbell.

New volleyball coach seeks to improve team

Ethan Metcalf
March 26, 2015
University President Jesse Rogers holds up the Indian sign with the football players as they hold up the Mustang during the playing of the school song after the Midwestern State University v. Eastern New Mexico game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Sept. 20, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Episode 12: Bringing football to MSU, part 1

Ethan Metcalf
March 14, 2015
University President Jesse Rogers welcomes and introduces people at the beginning of the reception recognizing the founding of the Robert L. Bolin Graduate School of Petroleum Geology, Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Reception marks founding of petroleum geology graduate program

Ethan Metcalf
March 11, 2015
A candidate for the presidency of MWSU, Suzanne Shipley, now president of Shepherd University, answers questions at a forum Feb. 24. Photo by Rachel Johnson.

Board of Regents choose Shipley for president

Ethan Metcalf
March 9, 2015
A candidate for the presidencey of MWSU, Robert Nelsen, special adviser to executive vice chancellor for academic affairs for UT Systems, answers questions at a forum Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

‘Fundraising is about friend-raising,’ final candidate says

Ethan Metcalf
March 3, 2015
Cartoon by Johnny Blevins.

Come out of the closet, Democrats

Ethan Metcalf
March 3, 2015
Michael Mills, director of housing and dining services. Photo from video by Cody Samples

Housing, dining director to take over Study Abroad

Ethan Metcalf
March 2, 2015

Episode 11: Founding Health Science at MSU

Ethan Metcalf
February 28, 2015

First presidential candidate visits campus

Ethan Metcalf
February 25, 2015

Consultant looks to improve student retention

Ethan Metcalf
February 17, 2015
Jonathan Lyne

[Photo] Are you right for the Republican Party?

The Wichitan
February 14, 2015
Maverick turned 7 on Oct. 16, 2013. Photo by Lauren Roberts.

Episode 10: Changing of the Guard, part 3

Ethan Metcalf
February 4, 2015
Jesse Rogers, president of Midwestern State, answers Marco Torres', senior class senator, question about future parking plans for fall of next year during the Student Government Association meeting on February 3, where close to 70 students were in attendance. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Student fee increases slated for fall

Ethan Metcalf
February 4, 2015
Jimmy's Egg's traditional breakfast: bacon, home fries, three pancakes and two eggs made to order.

[Photo] New breakfast restaurant has potential

Brianna Sheen
February 4, 2015
Ann Hunter, continued education MSU student, and Cynthia Procknow, continued education MSU student, congratulate Dornith Doherty on her works from "The Seeds of Art" at the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery Opening Reception. The gallery features Doherty's "The Seeds of Art" from January 23- February 27, British Studies January 23-Febrauary 6, and the Ceramics Studio pieces January 23- February 6. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Visiting artist documents seed banks

Ethan Metcalf
February 3, 2015
Terry Patton, dean of the college of business, speaks on the behalf of the business deapartment at the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Presentations in Dillard Hall of Business on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Deans present proposals at second budget meeting

Ethan Metcalf
January 29, 2015
Leftover food should go to use, not trash

Leftover food should go to use, not trash

Ethan Metcalf
January 29, 2015

Episode 9: Changing of the Guard, part 2

Ethan Metcalf
January 28, 2015

Episode 8: Changing of the Guard, part 1

Ethan Metcalf
January 28, 2015
Chief of Police Dan Williams talks with members of the police and fire departments after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of the campus Dec. 8. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Police chief happy to ‘err on side of caution’ in bomb threat

Ethan Metcalf
January 27, 2015
Johnny Blevins

Toothless tobacco policy needs revision

Ethan Metcalf
January 22, 2015

Episode 7: An Impromptu Hiring

Ethan Metcalf
January 22, 2015
Tyler Hackbarth, computer science, takes a selfie with Jesse Rodgers, university president, at Midwestern State University fall graduation, Dec. 13, 2014 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Photo by Rachel Johnson

637 graduate in December

Ethan Metcalf
December 13, 2014
Makenna Smith, dental hygiene senior, begins examing Swati Gurbhele, biology graduate student Gurbhele said she heard about the dental clinic in an email and wanted to get a cleaning before she graduates in December. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

[Photo] Dental Hygiene senior student gain real live experience in clinic

David Joseph
December 3, 2014

Dead week would help students

Ethan Metcalf
December 2, 2014
Episode 6: Veterinary miracle

Episode 6: Veterinary miracle

Ethan Metcalf
November 24, 2014
During “Capital for a Day,” Louis Rodriguez introduces Governor Ann Richards and her cabinet to the media, faculty and students in the Clark Lounge. Source: Wai-Kun, 1995. Photo by Drew Myers.

Former University President Louis J. Rodriguez dies at 81

Ethan Metcalf
November 21, 2014

Committee closes in on new math and science dean candidate

Ethan Metcalf
November 19, 2014
The original long-range, master plan, shows sites of facilities to be built decades in the future depending on enrollment and funding.

Board of Regents approves funds for new dorm, mass comm facility

Ethan Metcalf
November 14, 2014
Richie Bates, Nathan Jun, Brinton Coxe and Adam Lynskey. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Extraordinary coincidence leads two professors to form band

Ethan Metcalf
November 13, 2014

Staff Editorial: We need a fall break

Ethan Metcalf
November 12, 2014

Fishing with Bill

Ethan Metcalf
November 10, 2014

Give input on dining contract before it’s too late

Ethan Metcalf
November 5, 2014
Cara Mack, math senior, takes a photo of Lucia Trejo, exercise physiology senior, in front of photgraphs taken by Gary Goldberg at the Faculty Art Exhibit on Oct. 31. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

[Photo] Halloween art reception leads to unique night

Matt Jobe
November 5, 2014
Wendy Davis, gubernatorial candidate, walks in the Wichita Falls County Democrats headquarters Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Democratic Gov. hopeful visits Falls

Ethan Metcalf
November 3, 2014

The Hydrogen Bomb

Ethan Metcalf
November 3, 2014
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate visits Wichita Falls

Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate visits Wichita Falls

Ethan Metcalf
October 30, 2014

Prairie Dogs On Campus

Ethan Metcalf
October 27, 2014
Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott spoke at Stanley's BBQ at Stanley's BBQ in Wichita Falls, Texas Oct. 25, 2015. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Gov candidate makes campaign stop in hometown BBQ joint

Ethan Metcalf
October 25, 2014
More than 100 students attended the sold-out business etiquette dinner Oct. 18 hosted by the Career Management Center and the Dillard College of Business Administration. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

[Photo] Students learn proper dinner etiquette

eddie naidicz
October 21, 2014

Administrators wait for dorm plans to set budget

Ethan Metcalf
October 21, 2014
Walter Woelber Dalquest, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas (Festschrift photo, age 67).

Remembering Walt Dalquest, part 2

Ethan Metcalf
October 18, 2014
Walter Woelber Dalquest, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas (Festschrift photo, age 67).

Remembering Walt Dalquest, part 1

Ethan Metcalf
October 18, 2014
Ethan Metcalf interviews University President Jesse Rogers for the first podcast. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Introduction to ‘Presidential Ponderings’

Ethan Metcalf
October 18, 2014
Theater graduates Brette Rector, Chris Rector and Time Doyle congratulate Laura Jefferson, associate theater professor, after the Oct. 11 announcement of the Laura Jefferson Acting Scholarship. Photo by Ethan Metcalf

Acting scholarship announced to honor retiring professor

Ethan Metcalf
October 15, 2014
Joe Stramberg, principal project manager of Treanor Architects, goes over the mass communication plans in the Kiowa Suites Tuesday. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Architects meet with students, faculty to discuss proposed mass communication building

Ethan Metcalf
October 15, 2014

Master plan progress detailed in SGA meeting

Ethan Metcalf
October 10, 2014

Would you recommend MSU? Not yet

Ethan Metcalf
October 8, 2014
Chandler Schaffer, music director and conductor for the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, talks backstage to students and faculty members in the Arts and Literature Society after WFSO's season-opening concert with violinist Jennifer Koh. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Arts and Literature members get behind-the-scenes look at poetry, music

Ethan Metcalf
October 7, 2014
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Betty Stewart and Terry Patton, college of business dean, look at the sculpture "Spirited Thunder" gifted by the Dillard family Thursday before the announcement of the Dillard Center Energy for Management. "Spirited Thunder is by J. Chester Armstrong. The sculpture is displayed in the Dillard School of Business atrium. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Dillard Center for Energy Management coming August 2015

Ethan Metcalf
October 2, 2014
Enrollment 'essentially flat' for second year

Enrollment ‘essentially flat’ for second year

Ethan Metcalf
September 30, 2014

Giles to give banned books talk Sept. 25

Ethan Metcalf
September 24, 2014

Arlington tailgating ends in ‘scuffle’

Ethan Metcalf
September 23, 2014
Ethan Metcalf, Wichitan Editor

Smoking ban is an insulting lie

Ethan Metcalf
September 23, 2014

University network manager warns of phishing scams targeted at students

Ethan Metcalf
September 21, 2014
Search firm representatives seek campus input on presidential search

Search firm representatives seek campus input on presidential search

Ethan Metcalf
September 17, 2014
Rhea Durand

Caribfest organizers give preview of event

Ethan Metcalf
September 17, 2014

Online survey avenue for student input

Ethan Metcalf
September 16, 2014

History professor, 79, dies of pancreatic cancer

Ethan Metcalf
September 16, 2014

Student input can’t be ignored in president search

Ethan Metcalf
September 9, 2014
Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ethan Metcalf
September 2, 2014
Jesse Brown, junior in criminal justice and business, and Matt Milholloe, junior in finance, converse during the Student Government Association's first meeting Sept. 3. Photo By Yasmin Persaud

Elected officials outline semester goals at first student government meeting

Ethan Metcalf
September 2, 2014

Enrollment remains steady despite rise in residents

Ethan Metcalf
August 26, 2014
Ricky Randall, a senior in finance, at the Hotter’N Hell in Wichita Falls, Texas. Randall placed 10th in the Men's Pro race Friday, Aug. 23. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Crosswinds, fatigue problematic for riders at this year’s Hotter’N Hell

Ethan Metcalf
August 23, 2014
Andy Hollinger, The Racing Post editor, Robert Clark, vice president of administration and institutional effectiveness, Chris Baab, Megan Baab's father, and Charlie Zamastil, director of cycling, present the $10,000 check to Midwestern State University before the start of the Hotter'n Hell women's criterium Friday.

Memorial fund for female cyclists presented to MSU

Ethan Metcalf
August 22, 2014
Anthony Sequera, a senior in management, rides with MWSU cyclists around campus. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Cycling team prepares for Hotter’N Hell heat

Ethan Metcalf
August 22, 2014
Ashley Roberts, freshman in biology, packs her things with the help of her brother, Robinsion Roberts. Photo By Yasmin Persaud

Housing staff gives new residents move-in help

Ethan Metcalf
August 21, 2014
English sophomore Stephen Wright and an unidentified man stand on Midwestern Parkway. Wright holds a sign reading, "Is his life worth more than mine?" Photo by Lauren Roberts

Seven don masks, signs in Ferguson-inspired protest

Ethan Metcalf
August 21, 2014
Philosophy Club and Free Thought Alliance guest lecturer Peter Boghossian speaks to audience members before his lecture, May 1. Student organizations often invite guest speakers for the campus community to see.

Welcome to the club: Education more than just going to class

Ethan Metcalf
May 19, 2014
Keidrick Jackson, senior in criminal justice, celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter. MSU would defeat the University of West Alabama in a rout of 45-21 October 19 at Memorial Stadium. Jackson rushed for 136 yards and had three touchdowns becoming MSU's all-time leading rusher with 3,596 yards.

Keidrick Jackson signed to New York Jets

Ethan Metcalf
May 12, 2014
University President Jesse Rogers talks with members of the media May 9 in his office after announcing his resignation to the Board of Regents. Photo by Lauren Roberts.

University president announces retirement

Ethan Metcalf
May 9, 2014
Peter Boghossian, philosophy instructor at Portland State University, speaks to a full house in Dillard 101. "It doesn't take faith to say 'I don't know.' It takes humility," Boghossian said in his lecture.

About 120 attend ‘Delusions’ lecture

Ethan Metcalf
May 1, 2014

Governor appoints student regent

Ethan Metcalf
April 29, 2014

Atheism activist proves to be controversial speaker

Ethan Metcalf
April 29, 2014
Newly elected SGA Secretary David Joseph, marketing and mass communication major, talks with outgoing SGA officers, Melody Gregory, mechanical engineering senior, Leona Sandiford, senior in theater, and Wendy Fredrick, senior, at the SGA banquet April 29. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Election investigation resolved: Anonymous letters insufficient evidence to modify results

Ethan Metcalf
April 25, 2014
Nicole Smallwood, sophomore in sports and leisure studies, Shatoia Gober, junior in sports and leisure studies, and Tam Vuong, junior in marketing, decide which bin they are going to vote for at the Earth Day fair.

Two graphic design students unveil recycling campaign on Earth Day

Ethan Metcalf
April 22, 2014
Dirk Welch, director of the Career Management Center and testing services, makes his request for an $8,000 increase to the Career Management Center's budget before the allocation committee on April 4. "If we do receive the $8,000 increase for student wages, how it’s going to help is students and alumni are not going to see any change from what they currently see in terms of services," Welch said. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Fee committee weighs department funding requests

Ethan Metcalf
April 21, 2014
Students listen during the final Student Government Assocation meeting of the semester in Clark Student Center Shawnee Theater Tuesday night. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Six SGA candidates speak at final meeting

Ethan Metcalf
April 16, 2014
Tony Baca, senior in finance and marketing, rounds the corner around Dillard Hall April 13 in the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference championships at Midwestern State University. Baca placed first in the men's class A criterium. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Cycling team finishes first in conference at home race

Ethan Metcalf
April 13, 2014
Ty Lawson, freshman in mass communication and Erik Temblador, sophomore in theater perform in the one-act play 'The Former One-on-One Basketball Champion' Monday night in the Bea Wood theater. Temblador said, "I'm in two plays and it is really dauting and exciting at the same time. I was excited for this play becasue I used to play basketball and the other play I'm in is a comedy which will be fun." Photo by Yasmin Persaud

Students produce one-act plays with no budget

Ethan Metcalf
April 10, 2014
Marla Ziegler gives the gallery talk on her sculpture exhibit to crowd of about 30 students, faculty and community members for the opening reception at the Wichita Falls Museum of Fine Art at Midwestern State University. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

Gallery reception features three artists

Ethan Metcalf
April 8, 2014
On Friday evening in the Fain Fine Art Juanita Harvey Art Gallery artist Rigoberto Gonzalez presents his exhibition “Baroque on the Border.” Photo by Yasmin Persaud

Art reception treats attendees to unique cultural experience

Ethan Metcalf
April 8, 2014
Daniel Nix, utility operation manager, Teresa Rose, asstiant director of public works, Gary Walker, SOAR representative, and Chris Horgen, KAUZ anchor, answer questions on the cloud seeding forum hosted by KAUZ in the Clark Student Center Shawnee Theater Saturday afternoon. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Cloud seeding forum reaches small audience

Ethan Metcalf
April 8, 2014
Artist Rigoberto Gonzalez answers a question from Royce Brock, graphic design senior, about his first screen print. "I've never seen a screen print that looks like that. It looked more like a relief so I was just more curious about what his process was," Brock said.

Mexican artist speaks to student groups before Friday reception

Ethan Metcalf
April 3, 2014
Attend water forum

Attend water forum

Ethan Metcalf
April 2, 2014
Luzmila Moreno, triple major in criminal justice, political science and spanish, joins members of the Midwestern Indian Students Association for a group dance at the International Fair music breakout session on March 29. Photo by Ethan Metcalf.

International Fair premieres to dwindling crowd

Ethan Metcalf
April 1, 2014
Quiznos files bankruptcy; campus location to remain open

Quiznos files bankruptcy; campus location to remain open

Ethan Metcalf
April 1, 2014
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