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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
Keith Lamb makes his debut as MSU's interim president after JuliAnn Mazachek's departure, Jan. 19.

“A tremendous sense of responsibility:” Lamb settles into interim presidency, plans for the future

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2023

It's rare to do something for 22 years and still run up against unforeseen challenges. But for Keith Lamb, his more than two decades of higher education administrative experience have led him to his greatest...

The 2021-2022 Black Student Union executive board members (left to right) Keara Sanders, president; Aretha Fontaine, historian; Kristen Carraway, secretary; Mia Hill, treasurer; Destiny Walker, vice president; Keza Muvunyi, social media chair and Jerry Gibson, senator.

Meet the new 2021-2022 Black Student Union

Emily Beaman • May 24, 2021

As summer begins and students gather up for their break, the Black Student Union gathers new plans, new ideas and new faces. Their executive board for 2021-2022 is eager for what the school year has in...

The Foundation of Leadership – iLead 2018

Alana Earle, Contributor • September 28, 2018

What exactly is iLead? - iLead, one of the leadership conferences offered by the office of student involvement, sets out to make a foundation for students to become great leaders on campus. Leadership...

How getting involved on campus lead to being a student government leader

Jose Torres, Columnist • April 17, 2018

Before coming to college, I had wanted to be highly involved in campus life. I wanted to be a more outgoing person and my college counselors always talked about the benefits of being involved on campus. To...

Ehlert will strengthen students power on campus

The Wichitan • March 28, 2018

OUR VIEW: Because of his continued efforts to support and endorse student organizations, we feel Steven Ehlert would make the most efficient Student Government Association president for the 2018 — 2019...

Candidates for student government give their last debate

Tyler Manning • March 22, 2018

As a part of the campaign process for the Student Government Association election, candidates running for SGA leadership roles answered questions and debated for the final time on March 21 in Bolin Room...

Shari Smith

What ‘good vibes’ actually means

Shari Smith • November 1, 2017

I had a life-changing experience this past weekend. I know that's an overused phrase, but hear me out. I attended Pursuit 2017, a leadership conference held in San Antonio. I was an extremely negative...

Mechanical engineering seniors Israel Ezeodum and Chenai Sukume share a laugh just before getting started on their graduation cap designs at Finals Frenzy on May 4, 2017. File photo by Timothy Jones

College is more than going to class

Sarah Graves • May 12, 2017

Whether it's joining the Student Government Association or writing for The Wichitan, students can get involved in one or more of the 95 registered groups on OrgSync available on campus. The organizations...

A crowd of approximately 25 show up to watch students give their presentations during the 11th Annual Redwine Honors Program Symposium on March 25. Photo by Arianna Davis

Skellington, spiral galaxies, symposium, oh my

Cortney Wood • March 28, 2017

Pure black attire clothed her body and echoed the eery tone of the film. While she wanted to appear as a shadow of the character in the movie, English junior Margaret Greenhalgh said she ultimately...

Toolbox Thursdays develop leadership skills

Greta Lazzarotto • March 22, 2017

Leadership and organizational skills are part of students' everyday life. Toolbox Thursdays are open to all students, held in CSC Caddo meeting room from 12-1 p.m. and offer opportunities to improve skills...

Freshman should get involved

The Wichitan • January 25, 2017

I hate to sound cliché, but getting involved on campus is a vital part of the college experience, especially during freshman year. While there are many ways to get involved on campus, one of the most...

Students discuss leadership at WeConnect

Elascha Davila-Hicks • March 6, 2015

weCONNECT leadership conference from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. About 140 students representing on campus and community organizations attended the third annual weCONNECT conference, providing...

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