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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
It is helpful to calm yourself down before dates, as it can boost your confidence. Photo courtesy of PNW Production from Pexels.

Opinion: Dappering Up Before A First Date: Young Adult Men Edition

Shunde Hooks, Reporter • February 11, 2022

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* First impressions are everything; when properly executed, they have...

Without proper self-care, burnout can heavily degrade one's mental health. Dec 2020.

Campus experts offer advice on how to overcome burnout

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor • March 28, 2021

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress that typically generates anxiety and a lack of motivation. With high-stakes tests, essays and other assignments,...

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...

Vanessa Quiñones, radiology freshman, studying for an upcoming test at the Clark Student Center.

Students share study tips for finals

Yerasly Duran, Reporter • December 6, 2018

As finals begin Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. until Dec. 13 at 5:45 p.m. Students on campus begin their study preparations to receive their best grade. While some students like to use flashcards to study, others just...

Recovering people-pleaser

Mia Heck • October 30, 2018

Just like everyone else, I spent my time with acquaintances, taking classes, joined clubs and playing sports. As I got older, these obligations started to pile up higher than I could reach. Classes...

Freshmen, take note: Lessons from a senior

Jasmine Jones • April 29, 2014

Dear Freshman Self, As I look back on my mostly pleasant three years at Midwestern State University, I often think of things I would have done differently. Although I have no regrets, and take every...

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