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Lifelong Learning Communities encourage community involvement

Tyler Manning February 13, 2018

To present the member benefits and structure of Lifelong Learning Communities, Todd Giles, associate professor of English, and David Hartman, retired senior minister at First Christian Church, spoke at...

Logan Cope, psychology senior, plays Jenga while waiting for the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social to begin on Feb. 1. Photo by Mia Heck

‘Sense of pride, community’ found through Black History Month kick-off

Mia Heck February 1, 2018

Black History Month celebrations kicked off with conversations, games and finger foods during the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social hosted by the office of Equity, Inclusion...

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...

Echoes of Gospel hosts concert in Burns Chapel

Tyler Manning November 18, 2017

Student organization, Echoes of Gospel, is hosting its first choir concert on Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Burns Chapel. Echoes of Gospel is a new organization that was founded in the spring semester of...

‘Stars shine bright’ at Noche de las Estrellas

Cortney Wood October 17, 2017

A fraction of a second before the roaring applause erupted, Velia Lozano's, custodian and facility services member, delighted squeal rang out in the suite. The crowd turned to her, smiles blinding, and...

A.J. Lopez moderated the late-afternoon panel for local business leaders incluing Sam Pak, Benjamin Remmert and Logan Draper. About 20 people attended. Photo by Bradley Wilson

Business leaders spend time discussing role of social media

Tyler Manning October 2, 2017

Fifteen representatives. More than 10 organizations. Three news stations. One community. One goal: to discuss how individuals and businesses could effectively use social media. Representatives from...

Torchlight parade stirs up emotions

Rockelle Gholson, Reporter September 27, 2017

The annual homecoming torchlight parade and bonfire to be held Oct. 19 are stirring up a variety of emotions in the community because similar events are used by organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. "I've...

Taylor Robinson, exercise physiology junior, signs the poster. Photo by Elias Maki.

About 700 people gather in support of injured football player

Cortney Wood September 18, 2017

  [Editor's note: The Wichitan staff has confirmed late Tuesday evening that Robert Grays died after injuries sustained in Saturday's game. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends...

Downtown art show gives students chance to network

Craig Tidmore September 12, 2017

Local artwork was front-center during the first Ink in The Falls event, held by 9th Street Studios and art senior Erin Marie Harman. Tattoo shops including Human Canvas, Cowabunga Ink, Rusty’s Needles...

Christa Cooper, head barista, pulling shots at Odd Duck Coffee on March 21. Photo by Robin Reid.

Odd Duck Coffee sets itself apart from other coffee retailers

Robin Reid March 22, 2017

Customers were welcomed into Odd Duck Coffee for its grand opening at 8 a.m. on March 18, where they were met with smiles from employees, plenty of natural light from the open windows, a bright splash...

Jaylon Williams, SGA secretary. Photo by Timothy Jones

SGA executive-elects prepare for next year

Cortney Wood March 7, 2017

Students voted Maria Peña, political science junior, Damian De Silva, economics senior and Jaylon Williams, sociology junior, as the next student government association executives. They will...

SGA voting ends March 3; candidates lay out platforms

SGA voting ends March 3; candidates lay out platforms

Cortney Wood February 28, 2017

The attendance for the final debate nearly doubled to about 85 students, as well as increased online views to 800 views on the MSU Facebook page along with about 240 views from the Wichitan Periscope...

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