A graduating senior’s perspective
Cortney Wood, MSU Graduate
May 24, 2020
I truly thought I was okay today. I knew I wasn’t going to walk across the stage on Saturday, May 16. I knew there weren’t going to be documentary screenings, the mass communication final capstone project, the night before even after dropping one documentary to start another midway through th...
International student drowns at Turner Falls
Wichitan Staff
May 11, 2020
The sister of a Midwestern State University graduate student who drowned Sunday at Turner Falls, OK, is asking for help to raise funds to send her brother's body home to be buried in India. Naga Subhash Moturu, 26, died Sunday, May 10 when he was in a deep water area with friends at Turner Falls and...
MSU Texas administration plans in-person classes for Fall 2020
April 27, 2020
Midwestern State University administration members announce in-person classes for Fall 2020 following an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott, R–Texas, Monday afternoon that initiated the first phase of reopening the Texas economy. In a post on social media from MSU Texas officials sent Monday...
MSU Texas extends Spring Break amid COVID-19 preparations
Cortney Wood, Amos Perkins, and Kristin Silva
March 12, 2020
Midwestern State University officials have extended Spring Breakthrough Tuesday, March 24 amid COVID-19 preparations. The scheduled break for Midwestern was initially scheduled for Saturday, March 14 to Saturday, March 21. According to officials, MSU Texas offices will remain open during scheduled...
Red River Photography Club seeks to improve its skills and community
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
March 6, 2020
On the second Tuesday of every month at the Kemp Center for the Arts, the Red River Photography Club gathers to present its recent photoshoot, learn new skills through member-to-member interaction, or from a guest speaker. RRPC provides service to the community as a local organization of photographers...
The story behind alumni’s Caribbean restaurant: Fazmoz
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
February 18, 2020
Fatisha Evans, University alumni and former Caribbean Student Organization member, opened a Caribbean restaurant in August of last year called Fazmoz to provide the community with Caribbean-style food and culture. After graduating in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in marketing, Evans stayed in Wichita...
MSU Texas administration considers invitation to join Texas Tech University system
Cortney Wood and Kristin Silva
February 14, 2020
President Suzanne Shipley met with Student Government Association administration members to discuss student reaction and involvement after Midwestern State University officials announced an invitation to be in alliance with the Texas Tech University on Friday, Feb. 14. According to Shipley, she felt...
Don’t complain if you’re not going to vote
February 4, 2020
As politics become increasingly divided, it's vital college students turn out to the polls so politicians listen to the concerns of a large portion of the population, but that's only an option if young adults take the proper steps to enforce our legitimacy. The number of times people complain about...
Local art teacher’s artwork on display at The Kemp Center for the Arts
Peyton Alonzo, Reporter
April 29, 2019
When walking through the halls of The Kemp Center for the Arts attendees now will find the artwork of Wichita Falls High School teacher, Chris Mayfield hung up along on the walls. Mayfield said, he is doing is what he expects out of his students, and having his work on display gives him and w...
Mexican food that will make your heart happy
Alyssa Mitchell, Editor
March 5, 2019
On a whim, my boyfriend and I went to dinner at El Tapatio March 4. We arrived at about 6 p.m. and were sat almost immediately. Our waiter came to get our drink orders and within ten minutes of being sat and getting my drink, I was able to order my dinner and have it placed in front of me. The feel...
Peace, love and Namaste
Aquila Freeney, Business manager
February 26, 2019
I decided to branch out of my comfort zone and try a restaurant someone suggested, Namaste. As always, I did my research before heading to the restaurant. I looked online to find out where it was located and what kind of food they serve. I saw it was just around the corner, close by the MSU police station. Never in...
‘Newsies’ runs until March 2 at Wichita Theatre
Peyton Alonzo, Repoter
February 18, 2019
The Wichita Theatre musical production of 'Newsies' on Jan 8 was recorded-breaking, drawing in 300 people on opening night. The audience was filled with families and couples from all around the area. The emotions expressed on the audience's faces express just how engaged they were with the musicalâ...