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The Mustangs Shuttle Route stops at the bus stop next to Killingsworth, across the street form the Daniel Building on Feb.17. The Mustangs Shuttle Route runs Monday through Fridays from 7am to 10pm and arrives every ten minutes between the hours of 7am and 12 pm, and runs every 20 minutes from 12 pm to 10 pm. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Students push to expand bus route

Serah Welborn February 18, 2015

With campus growth and major construction to accommodate the rising residential population on the horizon, public transit increasingly seems to be a solution for students without vehicles. A bill...

The cast for the play, The Vagina Monologues, besides a few that were missing for various reasons, rehearse for the first time together to block with a set on Sunday morning, February 1. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Men’s tennis works on details in practice to win games

Jessalyn Castro February 17, 2015

Practice—and making full use of experienced players—is key to everything for the men's tennis team to make it back to the NCAA II Championship game for a chance at a national title, at which they...

Consultant looks to improve student retention

Ethan Metcalf February 17, 2015

Consultant looks to improve student retention from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Nine years ago, university administrators created a plan to boost first-year retention rates, and last Monday administrators...

Valentine’s Day brings mixed emotions to campus

Harley Warrick February 14, 2015

http://vimeo.com/119413162 Valentine’s Day originated from the pagan celebration of Lupercalia.  According to History, more than 150 million cards and gifts are traded a year. “I sent him a...

Jonathan Lyne

Are you right for the Republican Party?

The Wichitan February 14, 2015

Is the Republican Party right for our generation? That’s the question that sparked this editorial. But as fair as that question is, it should be reversed. Is our generation right for the Republican...

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...

Then head coach Venera Flores-Stafford talks to the team during its match against Texas A&M University-Kingsville. MSU lost to TAMK in the fifth set. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Volleyball coach relieved of duties

Matt Jobe February 11, 2015

Athletic Director Charlie Carr relieved head volleyball coach Venera Flores-Stafford of her coaching responsibilities this week after 16 years with the program and 14 seasons without a playoff appearance....

Campus police: Thefts remain steady

Campus police: Thefts remain steady

Matthew Swiger February 11, 2015

As a new semester begins, campus crime follows, and while some students feel the frequency of thefts has increased, university police Sgt. Albert Jimenes said the number of thefts is actually normal. According...

Leanne Ottaviano, theater senior, directs the cast of The Vagina Monologues at its first rehearsal as a group Sunday morning, February 1. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Theater students take ‘First Step’ toward change

Serah Welborn February 10, 2015

The student-driven production of "The Vagina Monologues" could be the best valentine given to First Step Inc. this weekend. All proceeds of the $5-per-ticket show will go to the nonprofit that aids...

Maverick turned 7 on Oct. 16, 2013. Photo by Lauren Roberts.

Episode 10: Changing of the Guard, part 3

Ethan Metcalf February 4, 2015

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Jesse Rogers, president of Midwestern State, answers Marco Torres, senior class senator, question about future parking plans for fall of next year during the Student Government Association meeting on February 3, where close to 70 students were in attendance. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Student fee increases slated for fall

Ethan Metcalf February 4, 2015

University President Jesse Rogers spoke about increasing student fees next fall to about 70 students at the first Student Government Association meeting of the spring Tuesday night in CSC Comanche...

We should all be feminists

Adaobi Ezeodum February 4, 2015

The above title for this column was taken from a TED talk given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a renowned author and writer who many have heard speaking in Beyoncé's "Flawless," but few know. I am mostly...

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