The Wichitan

REVIEW: Broadway’s ‘Newsies’ brings New York City to town

Peyton Alonzo, Reporter February 18, 2019

Whether you enjoy musical theater or not, Wichita Falls’ production of Disney's Newsies the Broadway musical is a must see. 'Newsies' the musical follows the inspiring story of the newsboys' hawkers...

Sigma Nu recruitment includes bowling, cookout

Armondo Rubio, Reporter February 6, 2019

As part of their continued recruitment efforts, members of Sigma Nu invite prospects to come bowl with them  Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. Village Bowl.  Eta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Nu will hold a bowling night...

Sara Henning confesses family secrets through poetry

Peyton Alonzo, Reporter February 1, 2019

Some 40 people attended last night's reading of a collection of poems by Sara Henning, at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art Jan. 31. Henning, an assistant professor of English at Stephen F. Austin...

At the Carboard Boat Race, Priddy Scholars Tre Jones, mass communication sophomore, and Daycee Duncan, computer science sophomore, prepare to take the water on Oct. 20. The Priddy Scholars participate in most campus activities.

Priddy scholarship opens new opportunities for first-generation students

Yerasly Duran, Reporter January 17, 2019

To ease the transition to college for first-generation students, the Priddy Program was launched in fall 2017 providing funding for 30 full-ride student scholarships and will fund 10 additional scholarships...

Central Plant employs the heart of campus

Cydney Menzik, Reporter December 7, 2018

Electricity is used. The air conditioning clicks on and off. A heater blows. Water runs. The Wi-Fi is strong. (Well, most of the time.) There are many different cogs in the machine that...

Ratings site provides students with anonymous information on instructors

Shaila Botello, Reporter November 27, 2018

The first semester of college can bring an abundance of different emotions to first-time students. They can experience fear, happiness, relief, and stress. The stress a student may experience can also...

Special Olympics brings inclusion to campus

Madison Davis, Reporter October 18, 2018

The North Texas Special Olympics, an official club on campus, is looking to offer opportunities designed to include the athletes in and out of the classroom. Area Director Mike Strickland said he is...

Theater students had 10-minute scene auditions

Nicole Smalls, Reporter October 17, 2018

Every fall semester the students in the Principals of Directing class get the chance to direct 10-minute scenes, often the first time the students ever directed a show. On Oct. 15 and 16 in the Bea Wood...

Women’s soccer team loses to Eastern New Mexico

Paige Champagne, Reporter October 1, 2018

The women’s soccer team lost 1-2 to Eastern New Mexico Sunday at Stang Park. Head Coach Ryan Spence attributes some of the failure to the coaches themselves. “We didn’t match the intensity,”...

‘Extremities’: an opportunity to discuss mature issues

Shaila Botello, Reporter September 17, 2018

After the original student director stepped down, Drew Davison, a 2017 Midwestern State graduate, led four student actors through William Mastrosimone's "Extremities." Davison said, “Someone else...

Stang gang

Maroon: It’s more than just a color

Daniel Laudermilk and Taylor Robinson May 11, 2018

During football games students wave flags and paint their bodies with school colors. The Alma Mater proudly touts the maroon and gold. In the fall of 2015, to ensure consistency as part of the university’s...

‘Sex Signals’ encourages discussion with comedy

Brian Lang, Reporter May 1, 2018

About 30 people attended the “Sex Signals” presentation in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on April 30 to build confidence for genuine discussions about sexual misconduct. Although there were some smaller...

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