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Library renovations underway

Cody Samples September 9, 2014
The library went through some renovations this summer. This long awaited upgrade will allow students to feel more comfortable while studying.
Hearing about the fun activities there were going to be and the delicious food, Camillle Robertson, pre med sophomore, says she had to be there. Especially to play some volleyball, free food, and to meet new people. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Local, foreign students face similar challenges in first week of school

Nizhoni Terronez September 2, 2014

For college freshmen, the beginning of each new school year marks a period of adjustment. The transition from high school and living with mom and dad to the higher expectations of higher education...

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ethan Metcalf September 2, 2014

Our view: The Ice Bucket Challenge may have been a fun way to promote a good cause, but it should also serve as a lesson that giving to charity should achieve more than entertaining us and making us...

Jesse Brown, junior in criminal justice and business, and Matt Milholloe, junior in finance, converse during the Student Government Associations first meeting Sept. 3. Photo By Yasmin Persaud

Elected officials outline semester goals at first student government meeting

Ethan Metcalf September 2, 2014

About 60 students came Tuesday night to the first Student Government Association meeting of the year, this time in the Clark Student Center Comanche Suite instead of their old venue, CSC Shawnee. SGA...

Juan Farres, economics junior, heads the ball over a FC Dallas defender at Moneygram Soccer Park in Dallas Saturday afternoon. The match ended 2-0. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Men’s soccer uses loss as motivation

Jessalyn Castro September 2, 2014

Coming off of a sweet sixteen loss in last year's playoffs, the men's soccer team hopes to use that loss as motivation for a better season. “Us losing in the sweet sixteens is definitely a drive...

Marco Torres

Senior senator wants to raise school spirits

The Wichitan September 1, 2014

By Marco Torres Hello my fellow Mustangs! My name is Marco Torres and I have the honor of serving as the Senior Class Senator for the 2014-2015 academic year. I represent all seniors in the Student...

A freshman English major was another one of Troy Stendes volunteers to demonstrate that with the right mind set you can accomplish anything. It meant a lot for me to do that, because lately I have been struggling and feeling overwhelmed. To break that arrow with my neck was amazing, and showed me that even when its difficult you can push on, take a step, because nothing is impossible, the student said.

About 500 get a chance to mingle (with free T-shirt)

Lakaylah Arthur August 27, 2014

About 500 people attended the convocation in D.L. Ligon Coliseum Aug. 26 featuring motivational speaker Troy Stende. Darby Floyd, sophomore in exercise physiology “I want the freshman to have...

Midwestern State University President Jesse Rogers gets water dumped on him with students as part of an effort to raise money for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrigs disease. Rogers took the challenge from officials at West Texas A&M and passed the challenge along to Angelo State University. Photo by Bradley Wilson.

Committee, search firm looking for new university president

Austin Quintero August 26, 2014

Since University President Jesse Rogers' announcement of his upcoming retirement set for August 2015, university officials have taken steps to assure the right candidates for his replacement are...

Enrollment remains steady despite rise in residents

Ethan Metcalf August 26, 2014

The rising number of resident students may give the impression that the university's student body is growing, but the enrollment numbers paint a different picture. With 5,916 students enrolled in 2012...

Quade Coward passes during a drill at practice Thursday at the practice fields. Photo by Lauren Robert.

Football team a work in progress

Lauren Roberts August 26, 2014

The first football game of the season is two weeks away and the team will be looking to put last year's finish behind them. They ended 2013 with a overall record of 7-3, finished Lone Star Conference...

The Fain Theater was empty of workers Thursday after they were sent of the work site. Facilities Director David Percy said that the floor installation was not good enough. What flooring has been installed will be removed. The current contractors will finish encapsulating the asbestos and another company will be hired to install the theather floor. The construction was supposed to be finished by the first day of classes and will be pushed back two more weeks. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Asbestos delays stage replacement

Lauren Roberts August 26, 2014

The replacement of the Fain Theatre stage floor has been hampered with delays after the discovery of asbestos within the glue holding the hard board to the plywood below. Even with the discovery of...

Presidential search must be transparent

The Wichitan August 26, 2014

OUR VIEW: The students deserve a fair and open search to ensure that our next president is a good fit and has our best interests at heart. Selecting a new president is one of the most critical times...

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