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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Adrian Gaut, theater senior, receives a painted tattoo from Veronica Chuca, radiology junior, during finals frenzy. Photo by Joanna Gartman

‘This is probably the best Finals Frenzy that we’ve had’

Brittni Vilandre, Reporter May 8, 2018

With finals right around the corner, students' stress levels are beginning to rise as they search for an opportunity to get away from the constant all nighters and countless caffeine runs. The University...

 Chi Omega and Sigma Alpha Epsilon members rock to music with their boom box heads riding on their neon covered float for the Homecoming Parade.

Girls choose their sorority based on fit, regardless of skin tone

avery queen December 4, 2017

Eighty beautiful girls, all with different skin tones, curled and straightened hair, perfect makeup and shiny eyeshadow, freshly-painted nails, distinctly matched outfits and the smell of 80 different...

Gabi Woelffer, respiratory therapy junior, fills a cyclists water bottle at the Hotter 'N Hell 100 rest stop 5 in Burkburnett on Aug. 26. Photo by Justin Marquart.

Rest stops provide break for cyclists

Herbert McCullough August 29, 2017

There were 21 rest stops available for the cyclists racing in Hotter 'N Hell 100 on Aug. 25-27, aided by more than 2,000 volunteers. Dail Neely, rest stop coordinator, said the goal of the rest...

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...

Kaleb Collins, marketing sophomore, sharing informational flyers about the Kappa Alpha and Chi Omega Toys for Cook's booth in Clark Student Center on Dec 6. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Kappa Alpha and Chi Omega hold toy drive for Cook Children’s

Yareli Lora December 7, 2016

Members of Kappa Alpha Order and Chi Omega are hosting a toy drive for the patients of Cook Children's Medical Center.Kaleb Collins, marketing sophomore who initiated Kappa Alpha in the fall, moved up...

Delaine O'Connell, nursing freshman and member of Chi Omega, played flag football on Oct. 11. Chi Omega beat Gamma Phi Beta 32-20. Photo by Izziel Latour

Rivalry reaches its peak

john oleon October 12, 2016

“Sweep!” Faith Quick, nursing senior, said after Sigma Kappa’s 18-13 flag football win over rival team Chi Omega on Oct. 4.Taylor Courtney, mass communication senior and Sigma Kappa’s quarterback,...

Kara McIntyre, mass communication junior

Build a positive social media presence

Kara McIntyre April 6, 2016

When I first started using Twitter six years ago, I never imagined that it would influence the world as much as it has. I never imagined that for any social media network, really. I figured it would...

Mike Lopez, sports and leisure sophomore, attempts to dribble the ball past Keon Duren, associates from Vernon, and make a basket during the basketball tounament, Swishes 4 Wishes, put on by Chi Omega, March 12. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Chi Omega host annual Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament

Taylor Barnett March 16, 2016

The Chi Omega sisters tipped off their annual Swishes for Wishes charity basketball tournament on March 12, as a part of their Wish Week festivities.“We raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation, and...

Damian De Silva, economics senior, volunteers at the Sikes Lake cleanup on Sept. 12. Photo by Rawlecia Rogers.

Community service part of life for SAE, Chi-O

Kayla Medearis October 28, 2015

Community service can impact lives, not only for those who receive service, but also for those who chose to give back. All through winter, volunteers come to soup kitchens and homeless shelters, putting...

Sorority recruitment an emotional rollercoaster

Sorority recruitment an emotional rollercoaster

Kara McIntyre September 10, 2015

Recruitment is the most exciting month of every sorority girl's life (and yes, I said month). We practice every day for almost a month straight, learning door chants, pref songs, and how to talk to...

Hunter Wolf, a Kappa Alpha member and a biology sophomore, and Tristen Cunningham, management information systems freshman, perform a dance to "Fergalicious" by Fergie at the Mr. MSU Male Pageant in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Entry required a package of diapers for entry, April 14, 2015. File photo by Francisco Martinez

Greeks give members sense of purpose

Naomi Skinner May 12, 2015

The Greek community on campus makes up about 431 students which is about 9 percent of the student population. These students create friendships, interact through social gatherings and help out around...

Chi Omega sorority hosts basketball tournament for ‘Wish Week’

Naomi Skinner April 7, 2015

The Chi Omega sorority held a basketball tournament last Saturday at the Wellness Center as part of an ongoing charity event, Wish Week. "This is our basketball tournament, it's a three on three...

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