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‘A Simple Favor’, a glossy, twisted, thriller

Brian Lang, Film Critic September 26, 2018

Stephanie is a ditzy, insecure, single-mom vlogger who is over-involved at her son’s school. Emily is a powerful PR director a fashion company who dulls the pain of suburban life with strong chilled...

In celebrating Asian American Awareness Month the University Programming Board brings G Yamazawa, an award-winning slam poet, to Midwestern State University at Legacy Hall on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

G. Yamazawa inspires audience with poetry

Brian Lang, Reporter April 10, 2018

The room filled with laughter and applause as students absorbed the poetry and stories of National Poetry Slam Champion G. Yamazawa on April 10 in the Legacy Hall Multipurpose Room. UPB coordinated...

Ellanor Collins who plays Officer Lockstock in the production of Urintetown practices one of the songs at rehersal Feb. 9. Photo by Avery Whaite

‘Urinetown’ provides a night of entertainment

Brian Lang February 27, 2018

With its unconventional title and unusual subject matter, "Urinetown" may seem like a poor choice for a musical, but this zany production by the MSU theater department successfully pulls it off....

Carl Marshall and cast members rehearse Snuff that Girl at rehearsal for Urinetown Feb. 4, 2018. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Prospective students join musical cast

Mekala Conway and Jacob Smith February 8, 2018

The stage smells of fresh sawdust and wet paint. Dust mites are seen in the bright stage lights, masking the audience and turning the rest of the auditorium into an endless expanse of black. The only thing...

Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ presents fun space adventure

Tyler Manning November 7, 2017

This year has been great for Marvel. "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2" was a touching character-driven story about what it means to be a family. "Spider-Man: Homecoming" was a nice callback...

Broadway actor brings laughter to Legacy

Mia Heck October 27, 2017

Comedian and Broadway actor Kevin Yee brought laughter, smiles and a bit of satire to about 20 students in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on Oct. 26. Yee, who hails from Vancouver, Canada, travels across...

Mentalist reads minds and brings laughs

Tyler Manning October 3, 2017

As a part of Family Weekend, administration in the Office of Student Development hosted a performance by Sean Bott, the Mentalist, in Akin Auditorium on Sept. 30. The performance garnered about 375 people,...

Comedian Francisco Ramos was a guest brought in by University Programming Board as a part of MSUs celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. About 25 people were in attendance in Clark Student Center Comanche Room Sept. 26. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Sunny smiles keep clouds away

Stephen Gomez September 28, 2017

Amiss the rain, stress of school and hardship of life, the sounds of laughter through red faces where one looked turns a cloudy day into a brighter one. Comedian Francisco Ramos preformed in front...

Students reactions to comedian Orlando Baxter in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Aug. 22. Photo by Justin Marquart.

Comedian Orlando Baxter keeps the crowd laughing

Sarah Graves August 23, 2017

Students packed into the lower level seating at D.L. Ligon Coliseum to see comedian Orlando Baxter on Aug. 22. The Office of Student Development and Orientation hosted the comedy event as part of...

Brie Larson in Free Fire (2016). Photo courtesy of IMDB

‘Free Fire’ delivers laughs through violence

Tyler Manning April 26, 2017

I love going to the movie theater. I know that it is incredibly expensive, people are loud, it can be kinda gross, etc. These are all valid criticisms, but I feel like they often turn our attention...

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