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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
The Daniel building is receiving renovations to become the Bridwell Activities Center

Catching up on campus renovations

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor • September 1, 2021

MSU Texas underwent renovation around campus to bring a modern and updated look. Renovations have been going on since last fall when the initial stages for the Bridwell Activities Center began.  “[The...

out of order sign on restroom door

Dining services affected by water pipe

Aquila Freeney, Business Manager • December 11, 2018

Due to a broken main water pipe, most dining areas in the Clark Student Center closed early at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11. The Mesquite Dining Hall is open during its regular hours, and will only be serving meals...

Vegan dining lacks variety

Daisy Reyes Guzman, Reporter • November 29, 2017

When transitioning to college the hardest part is what to eat. At home students are used to their parents cooking for them, but in college students rely on the dining hall and meal swaps. Meals that are...

Alex Morgan-Anderson, general business sophomore, and Robbie Carper, nursing sophomore, enjoy their cold lunch options in Mesquite Dining Hall on Oct. 19. Photo by Craig Tidmore

Student enrollment, feedback dictate dining options

Craig Tidmore, Reporter • October 25, 2017

Looking at the hours of operation for dining options on campus seem to offer a wide range during the week. The weekend options however dwindle down to just to the Mesquite Dining Hall. Open on select...

New dining hours affect students

Joanne Ortega • February 28, 2017

Only seven weeks into the new year, dining locations have been exploring a new year and new mindset. The only problem is that students don’t like the new way of operating. Katelin Wiley, radiology freshman,...

Cafeteria lacks both quality and quantity

The Wichitan • October 25, 2016

OUR VIEW: While some parts of the new cafeteria have improved, as a whole it has not.The quality of the cafeteria has declined since last year, and we believe this needs to change. There are days where...

Grilled chicken sandwich with chips and a side salad from the Mesquite Dining Hall. Photo by Yolanda Torres.

Dining services leaves much to be desired

Yolanda Torres • August 26, 2015

The new dining contract has brought with it a new way to eat at the Mesquite Dining Hall. One of the biggest changes is the buffet-style serving, a change from previous years where students could...

Workers put the final touches on the remodeled food court in the Clark Student Center on Aug. 12. Photo by Morgan Haire.

Finishing touches go up on dining services, food court

Morgan Haire • August 17, 2015

The Mesquite Dining Hall and Clark Student Center food court have a fresh new look. The dining services contract with Chartwells was finalized in early March and Chartwells officially began cooking...

Officials sign new dining hall contract

Harley Warrick • February 23, 2015

https://vimeo.com/120008715 After 19 years of business with Aramark, administrators have decided not to renew Aramark's contact with the company. The Food Service Committee has recommended Chartwells...

Proposed dining contract could redefine campus eating

Brianna Sheen • February 12, 2015

At the Board of Regents meeting Feb. 12 - 13, board members will review the recommendation for a new dining hall contract, submitted by the office of housing and dining services' committee. "We will...

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