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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
The Bolin Planetarium plays "Oasis in Space," which shows a view of Earth from space, Feb. 16.

Bolin Science Hall welcomes new renovations and reopens planetarium

Abigail Jones, Reporter and Business Manager • February 25, 2022

Bolin Science hall has big renovation plans on its horizon. An approval process for the renovation plans is to take place over the next three years. The dean's office for the McCoy College of Science,...

The Daniel building is receiving renovations to become the Bridwell Activities Center

Catching up on campus renovations

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor • September 1, 2021

MSU Texas underwent renovation around campus to bring a modern and updated look. Renovations have been going on since last fall when the initial stages for the Bridwell Activities Center began.  “[The...

Rocks and minerals on sale

Geosciences Club raises funds with biannual rock, mineral sale

Peyton Alonzo, Reporter • April 8, 2019

After students walked through the foyer of Bolin Hall, they were met with a wide range of rocks, minerals, and fossils for sale by the Geosciences Club, on April 3-4. Jonathan Price, associate professor...

Last college to be named after long time donors

Jeri Moore, Reporter • August 31, 2018

The last of the six colleges on campus has officially received a name, McCoy College of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, is named after long-time donors of 31 years, James and Vicki McCoy. “The...

Rolling Plains Chapter brings life to volunteering opportunities

Oscar Cindo • October 9, 2017

A crowd of volunteers and members of the Rolling Plains Chapter were in attendance for the second monthly meeting in Bolin Hall Room 209 on Oct. 3. The meeting went beyond just simple business. Hosted...

Rolling Plains chapter meeting to be held Tuesday

Oscar Cindo • September 29, 2017

An opportunity to help make a difference in the community has been brought to campus as Texas Master Naturalist Terry McKee will be hosting the second Rolling Plains chapter meeting on Oct. 3 at 7...

Students apart of the Structural geology class took a trip to the Arbuckles Mountain to explore and get hands on experience in the field. Photo by Jonathan Price

Geology students explore Wichita Mountains

Kristen Gregg • April 20, 2016

As Alexandria Weiskircher, junior in geology, places all 19 of her new igneous rocks into her collection she started as a young girl,  she reflects on the weekend she spent with 10 other petrology students...

A Toys' Christmas adopted by the Ernst family show familar Pixar characters come to life displayed in front of the Hardin Administration Building on Nov. 30th. Photo by Kayla White.

Celebrating the 41 years of Fantasy of Lights

Patrick German • December 2, 2015

The song, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" fits for the Fantasy of Lights. Christmas is just 23 days away, and with the cold brisk air, twinkling lights, the warmth of hot cocoa and kids...

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