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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
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Ramon Toyos, mathematics and psychology senior, returns the ball to the other side during a doubles game against Metro State at the MSU Tennis Center. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Tennis teams continue home streak against Metro State

Samuel Sutton
March 21, 2017
Moffett Movie Madness cover for 'Burden of Dreams' on Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

‘Burden of Dreams’ shows conflict of two cultures working together

Samuel Sutton
March 7, 2017
Back right: Nicole Leung, marketing senior, plays in the table tennis tournament on Sept. 8. Photo by Sam Sutton

12 students compete in table tennis tournament

Samuel Sutton
September 14, 2016
MSU volleyball playing against Dallas Baptists. Photo by Izziel Latour

Volleyball team goes 2-0 in Friday’s tournament

Samuel Sutton
September 14, 2016
Julia Lucas, early childhood education sophomore, Kierian Hunter, math sophomore, Veronica Chuca, radiology sophomore, and Alyss Mitchell, mass communication sophomore enjoy Hungry Hungry Hippo at Game Night.

Students ‘destress’ at UPB Game Night

Samuel Sutton
September 8, 2016
Students in line to get wings and root beer in CSC Wichita I and II to meet Tau Sigma, the transfer honor society on Aug. 26. Photo by Sam Sutton.

Tau Sigma mixer uses Scavify to get students ‘out of the house’

Samuel Sutton
August 30, 2016
James Smith, mechanical engineering freshman, with Rachel Roberts, dental hygiene freshman, and Kaily Ashton, social work freshman playing shuffleboard at the Glow-cade in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Aug. 24. Photo by Kayla White.

Glow-cade turns out well as replacement for game show

Samuel Sutton
August 30, 2016
Dail Neely at the Wichita Falls Hotter N Hell, Aug. 28, 2016. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Athletes volunteer at Burkburnett rest stop

Samuel Sutton
August 30, 2016
Jordan Smith, criminal justice freshman, goes in to his room for the first time during Move-in for Legacy Hall at Midwestern State University, Aug. 20, 2016. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Move-in ‘smooth’ for unfinished residence hall

Samuel Sutton
August 23, 2016
Executive officers of Alpha Phi take a picture together by Bolin Fountain in the the Quadrangle during the Alpha Phi and Kappa Alpha's annual Midwestern Cookout Classic on April 30. Photo by Makayla Burnham

Alpha Phi, Kappa Alpha Order cookout a success overall

Samuel Sutton
May 4, 2016
Sam Sutton, mass communication junior

Women, children at risk due to new bathroom conflict

Samuel Sutton
May 4, 2016
Kyle Davidson, accounting and finance senior, hits a tennis ball just served at the MSU men's tennis vs. Colorado Mesa tennis match on March 13 at the MSU tennis courts, later winning 8-1 overall. Photo by Kayla White.

Men’s tennis beats rival Cameron, playoff dream not dead

Samuel Sutton
April 27, 2016
Katelyn Vinson senior infielder jogging towards home after a home run. April 22. Photo by. Topher G. McGehee

Softball beats Kingsville four game series 3-1, enters playoffs

Samuel Sutton
April 27, 2016
Marchman Hall is located on the corner of Comanche Tr and Louis J. Rodriguez Drive, across the street from McCullogh-Trigg Resident Hall. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Marchman Hall remains vacant; no plans set in stone

Samuel Sutton
April 27, 2016
Members of the MSU percussion ensemble lead by Gordon Hicken, associate band director, perform in Akin Auditorium on April 18 with a crowd of about 120 people. Photo by Makayla Burnham

Ensemble provides experience, endings, opportunities

Samuel Sutton
April 20, 2016
Peyton Helton, undecided freshman, pitches the ball to a player on the Texas A&M-Commerce University team, April 8. Midwestern State wont the two games on April 8, 11-6 and 4-3. Photo by Topher McGehee

Softball team splits series with Commerce, enjoys turf

Samuel Sutton
April 16, 2016
Kyle Davidson, accounting and finance senior, hitting a tennis ball just served at the MSU men's tennis vs. Colorado Mesa tennis match on March 13th at the MSU tennis courts, later winning 8-1 overall. Photo by Kayla White.

Tennis seniors receive 100 wins, teams continue success

Samuel Sutton
April 14, 2016
College students remain politically challenged

College students remain politically challenged

Samuel Sutton
March 9, 2016
Lane Riggs

Like gardening, love requires work to grow

Samuel Sutton
March 9, 2016
'Lysistrata' brings comic relief to audience

‘Lysistrata’ brings comic relief to audience

Samuel Sutton
March 8, 2016
15 prospects gather for Prothro-Yeager's Discover MSU

15 prospects gather for Prothro-Yeager’s Discover MSU

Samuel Sutton
March 2, 2016
Brandon Gordon, kinesiology senior, Jalal Elrosoul, exercise physiology junior, and other students discussing the topic, "Evolution of Bitch," after the NAACP meeting. Photo by Samuel Sutton

Students discuss language, race at NAACP meeting

Samuel Sutton
February 16, 2016
Softball field update will save water, money

Softball field update will save water, money

Samuel Sutton
February 10, 2016
Graphic by Dewey Cooper.

First 100 days – the measure of a president

Samuel Sutton
February 10, 2016
Suguru Hiraide, associate professor of visual arts, exlpains the art program and successful MSU art alumni to about 20 potential new students and their familiesat Discover MSU: Fain Fine Arts. Photo by Sam Sutton

Prospective students at Discover MSU

Samuel Sutton
February 9, 2016
Group of attends conversing at the Graphic Design Pop-up Exhibit at the Wichita Falls Downtown Farmer's Market on Jan. 26th. Photo by Kayla White.

History of Wichita Falls shown at Downtown Exhibit

Samuel Sutton
January 26, 2016
Preston Busby, criminal justice freshman, Keith Ngondo, nursing freshman, and Josh Cartright get some hot chocolate and cookies after runinng the 1 mile Cookie Dash set by the University Programming Board at Sikes Lake, Jan, 23, 2016. Photo by francisco Martinez

Cookie Dash continues despite cold weather, low attendance

Samuel Sutton
January 25, 2016
The MSU organizational chart

Vice presidents are important too

Samuel Sutton
November 23, 2015
The football players celebrate their victory in the Lone Star Conference Championship game against Texas A&M-Commerce, by posing for a group photo while Brandon Gordon, education senior, holds up the trophy, Nov. 14.

Football team in NCAA playoff game Nov. 28

Samuel Sutton
November 14, 2015
Don Jerry, psychology sophomore, attempts to run past the Eastern New Mexico University players during the play off game, Nov. 7, held in Memorial Stadium. During the previous week's game, Jerry was the LSC Special Teams Player of the Week. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Football team plays Commerce — again — Nov. 14 in playoffs

Samuel Sutton
November 10, 2015
The cross country team carries their torches in the torchlight parade, an event part of Homecoming week, starting on Comanche Trail by the Daniel building, Oct. 29. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Turnout huge for annual bonfire

Samuel Sutton
November 3, 2015
Photo courtesy of Carol Davis, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. https://www.flickr.com/photos/europedistrict/4092914530

Health center’s flu vaccine safer than previous years’

Samuel Sutton
October 28, 2015

Lack of silverware upsets students

Samuel Sutton
October 23, 2015
Madison Dodd, respiratory therapy freshman, recieves help for Haleigh Wallace, mass communication sophomore, on her essay in Prothro Yeager 201B, "It's my first time coming. I didn't feel confident in my essay and i want a good grade," said Madison. "I really enjoy writing, and helping other students how to write. I want to continue working to help student. I'd love to have a editing," said Haleigh Oct, 21. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Popularity, knowledge increase with new writing center location

Samuel Sutton
October 22, 2015
Ian "The Stang Man" Thompson, special education junior, running in his black morphsuit with the MSU flag tied around his neck at the Superhero 5K around the Sikes Lake trail on Sept. 28. Photo by Kayla White.

About 60 people attend wellness 5k run/walk

Samuel Sutton
September 29, 2015
A group gathers before the Caribfest Parade to take a group photo with a flag of the Bahamas in the green space outside Clark Student Center where students got their bodies painted Sept. 25. Photo by Francisco Martinez

About 300 attend CaribFest parade 2015

Samuel Sutton
September 25, 2015
Charlie Carr, athlectic director, and Suzanne Shipley, Midwestern State University president, throw up the "stang sign" while the band performs the alma mater during the end of Eastern New Mexico University vs. MSU game at AT&T Stadium, Sept. 19. Photo by Francisco Martinez

A new university president: first impressions go both ways

Samuel Sutton
September 25, 2015
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