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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Your character faces off against mighty legendary Pokémon in the story, such as Dialga, the Pokémon that controls time, Feb. 6. Screenshot by Colin Stevenson. "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" by Game Freak Co., Ltd.

“Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is the reboot Pokémon needed

Colin Stevenson, Photography Editor February 25, 2022

“Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is the breath of fresh air the series desperately needed. Game Freak, the developers of the main series, had stuck to their turn-based RPG system closely for many years now...

Esports scholarships available for varsity competitors

Fisher Seigler January 24, 2022

Midwestern State University has begun offering esports scholarships for those who compete in varsity-level esports. The scholarship amount depends on player skill level and is given on a semester-by-semester...

MSU students play various games at Maniac's Mansion, such as Crisis Zone.

Mustangs at the Mansion, a night filled with video games and cereal

Javier Contreras, Reporter January 19, 2022

On Tuesday, Jan. 11, MSU students gathered at Maniac’s Mansion for a night full of video games and cereal, known as Mustangs at the Mansion. To help kick the semester off on a light note, each student...

Competitors practice before the Smashpede tournament begins

Game on Mustangs: Esports and Gaming Club arrive on campus

Colin Stevenson, Photography Editor September 1, 2021

With their official launch on Aug. 23, MSU Texas Esports and Stangs Gaming Club are looking to provide for students in a new way on career and social levels. While they have heavy overlap, these two organizations...

Man sits on bar stool in front of four traditional arcade games

‘Maniac’s Mansion’ is a new arcade downtown

Karrington Bradley, Reporter May 2, 2019

TAG's Maniac's Mansion an arcade on 8th Street downtown, opened March 29. It features a cereal bar with nostalgic flavors, art collections and a family-friendly atmosphere, inspired to bring more fun to...

gaming night

About 30 Pierce residents attend Throwback Game Night

Nathan Martinez, Reporter October 2, 2018

To encourage students to get outside and to experience more activities around campus, the Residence Hall Association hosted Throwback Game Night at Pierce Hall in the first floor lounge at 8 p.m. Sept....

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...

A gamer’s dream world: PAX West

Tyler Manning September 4, 2017

From Sept. 1-4, I had the immense privilege of attending The Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, Washington, also known as PAX West. For those unaware of what PAX West is, PAX West is a gaming convention...

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