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Sociology Club raises money for refugee housing program in Greece founded by MSU alum

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor February 28, 2021

Starting in Fall 2020, Sociology Club at MSU Texas began raising money for the Duniya Housing Center, a refugee housing center in Athens, Greece created by Finding Refuge, which was co-founded by MSU alum...

Madelyn Williams, sports and leisure sophomroe, Alex Blake, finance senior, and Zach Alvarez, excercise physiology runs through the colored chalk during the 5Kolor Run at Sike's Lake Trail on April 18, 2018. Photo by Sarah Graves

Sikes Lake gets colorful makeover for 5Kolor Run

Chloe Phillips, Reporter April 20, 2018

"3... 2... 1... Let's go! Takeoff. Good luck be safe," Angie Reay, director of the wellness center, said over the mic to commence the race. To raise funds for the Famine Faith Refuge, staff from...

Jessica Hernandez, nursing sophomore, comforts Lauren Tisdale, special education junior, because it is her first time donating blood while Kristin Roberts, mobile supervisor, checks on her at the Clark Student Center Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Photo by Cortney Wood

Kappa Alpha blood drive continues Thursday

Cortney Wood January 24, 2018

The blood drive, hosted by Kappa Alpha Order, will continue on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. in the Clark Student Center in the Comanche suites. Since the blood drive kicked off on Jan. 23, 22 people...

THOR race brings out students for charity

Mercy Yermo March 21, 2017

To raise money for the Wichita Falls Streams & Valleys and the Leadership Wichita Falls program, Texoma’s Hellacious Obstacle Race (T.H.O.R.) will be held on April 8 at Lucy Park. “We are very...

Matt Reed, criminal justice senior, shoots a fadeaway jump shot while defended by Khyce Randall, kinesiology junior at the Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament. Photo by Timothy Jones

Chi Omega donates $10K to Make-A-Wish

Sarah Graves March 7, 2017

Chi Omega hosted the annual Swishes For Wishes basketball tournament on March 4 in the Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center as a part of their Wish Week festivities. Their proceeds were...

With the most people jumping, Rider High School students jump together for the Polar Plunge on Jan. 28. Photo by Cortney Wood

Special Olympics profits from Polar Plunge success

Cortney Wood February 1, 2017

More than 100 people took on the Polar Plunge Jan. 28 at Bruce & Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center to benefit the North Texas Special Olympics raising over $5,200. “That’s the largest number...

Kamilah Tobin, freshman in mass communication, accepts an award from Kinisha Morris, a junior in social work, in the Miss Carib Fest 2016. Photo by Naomi Skinner

Weekend Caribbean festivities bring island culture to campus

Naomi Skinner October 5, 2016

For the 19th year, members of the Caribbean Student Organization hosted Caribfest to bring island culture to campus while raising money for local groups.Timon Thomas, the Caribfest chair said, "The money...

IHOP celebrates 10th National Pancake Day

Treston Lacy March 4, 2015

IHOP held its 10th celebration of National Pancake Day on March 3 with a goal of raising $3.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “I went to IHOP three times yesterday, but I didn’t...

Attendees choose their bowl at the Empty Bowls event at the WIchita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Empty Bowls raises hunger awareness for the third year

Courtney Gilder October 21, 2014

The reception for Empty Bowls, a charity event that benefits the Wichita Falls Food Bank, was held Oct. 21 in the Wichita Falls Museum of Art. Attendees at the packed event bought handmade ceramic...

The band warmed up while getting ready for the Soca Show Monday Night where Tarina Simon, marketing senior, won first place. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Some Caribfest proceeds benefit two local groups

David Joseph September 30, 2014

CaribFest brings Wichita Falls alive with a dazzling fusion of colors, fast beat soca music, uniquely hand-made costumes and creative art with the infectious tropical rhythmic sounds. The festival also...

Advocacy group sponsors diaper drive

Brooke Long October 7, 2013
Five local non-profits are preparing for a fluffy delivery next week when members of on-campus child-advocacy group Hope Connections plan to deliver more than 6,000 diapers to the organizations.
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