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Makayla Burnham, mass communication senior, talks about the upcoming Super Bowl watch party during the University Programming Board general member meeting in Wichita 2. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Photo by Francisco Martinez

UPB meeting discusses fun, future events

Chloe Phillips January 30, 2018

To discuss upcoming events in February, the University Programming Board held its bi-monthly meeting on Jan. 30. From hosting a Super Bowl party with the Residence Hall Association, to screening critically...

‘Ordinary people with extraordinary dreams’ change the world

Leah Bryce February 23, 2017

Anxiety and excitement flooded through her as she picked up the envelope with the MSU insignia stamp. After years of homework and hard work, Wichita Falls’ Booker T. Washington High School valedictorian...

Small audience attends Black Student Union’s showing of ‘They Are We’

Zoie Flores February 22, 2017

The documentary They Are We, was shown in honor of Black History Month in Legacy's Multipurpose Room on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. There were only six people in the room and a few came and went throughout...

MSU celebrates desegregation

The Wichitan February 22, 2017

OUR VIEW: Though MSU may not have been on the right side of history, we are now.Last week, a postmaster was sent out to announce the unveiling of a historical marker celebrating MSU's desegregation. Formerly...

Dallas Poetry Slam Team flier

Dallas Poetry Slam Team to perform downtown Feb. 18

Robin Reid February 15, 2017

The Dallas Poetry Slam Team will be performing a two-hour feature on Feb. 18 at 2011 Bistro, beginning at 10 p.m. The event, Black Love, is focused on celebrating the month of love and Black History Month. Dallas...

Black Student Union starts off Black History Month with Actor or Activist

Black Student Union starts off Black History Month with ‘Actor or Activist’

Zoie Flores February 8, 2017

In a room full of 30 students, Black Student Union hosted an event discussing the difference between actors and activists on Feb. 6 in Clark Student Center in the Comanche room.At the start of the discussion,...

Attendees enjoy live music and catered food at the Black Excellence Gala. Photo by Rutth Mercado.

Black Excellence Gala exceeds expectations

Rutth Mercado March 2, 2016

Although organizers expected 100 guests to attend, attendance at the Black Excellence Gala surpassed 117 guests. Black History Month committee members recognized faculty members at the Gala as planned,...

Social reform: It starts with a conversation

Emily Carroll February 24, 2016

In the corner of the food court, three students sat around a table decorating yellow cards with words that best described who they were. In that moment, they were not thinking about a label or stereotype...

Speaker to offer new perspective on American history

Chris Marten March 23, 2015

The spring Speakers and Issues Series will begin with a talk by Edward Countryman, history professor at Southern Methodist University, on March 24. Countryman will discuss his book, “Enjoy the Same Liberty:...

Poet ’empowers’ students to be unique

Elascha Davila-Hicks March 1, 2015

Poet ends Black History Month with powerful message from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Students gathered in the Atrium for an adventure in spoken word. The night's entertainment included local artists...

Olivia Whitley, senior in international studies.

NAACP president apologizes for Classy Affair

The Wichitan March 4, 2014

Music and poetry have both played a substantial role in the development of black culture throughout the decades. Both have always served as a venue through which black people could express the struggles...

Students experience African culture

miguel jaime March 4, 2014

Saakumu Dance from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Students were able to sing and dance in Comanche with the three-time award winning Saakuma dance troupe. The dance group originates from Ghana and...

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