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Brandon Spencer. Photo by Caleb Sneath

Not all drums make a bang

Caleb Sneath November 7, 2016

The audience of nearly 100 in Akin Auditorium Nov. 3 sat in an almost reverent silence as the percussionist balanced the flowerpot atop the drum.“It was certainly unconventional. I've seen a lot of concerts,...

Sarah Dempsey, theater sophomore, Hope Harwick, theater junior, Dean Hart, theater sophomore, and Joey McGrinn, theater sophomore, listen to notes during rehearsal for Speech and Debate, Sept. 15. Photo by Brendan Wynne

Student production set to open theater season Sept. 22

Brendan Wynne September 19, 2016

Opening its season with the largest student-directed production in 15 years, the theater department once again steps up to its reputation for pushing boundaries and challenging the mind. Stephen Karam's...

Morgan White, psychology sophomore, sits on the dunking booth during Roundup Olympics on the Quad Aug. 24. The water wasnt cold, she said. It feels uncomfortable being in the water in front of everybody. Photo by Izziel Latour

Students participate in dozens of Roundup events

Kara McIntyre August 24, 2016

For six days before the first day of classes, events ranging from Pokémon Go hunting to soccer tailgate parties were coordinated by the Office of Student Development and Orientation to create Mustangs...

Laura Fidelie, chair, Campus Carry Task Force

Students divided by Campus Carry legislation

conner wolf May 4, 2016

Students divided over Campus Carry legislation from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo.“It was kind of inevitable because this is Texas. I grew up around guns, so it doesn’t really bother me or concern me....

Lori Arnold, counselor at the counseling center, is staged at her desk working on her computer, April 4, in her office in the Counseling Center. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Depression at MSU: “I’ve thought about suicide”

Yvette Ordonez April 20, 2016

I've thought about suicide," Yajaira Medellin, sophomore in social work, said. "I would probably do it with sleeping pills so it would be less pain. I have written several notes telling my family it's...

Cooper Miller

Writing a record in college provides a learning experience not soon to forget

Cooper Miller April 18, 2016

College isn’t easy. It hasn’t been for me, anyways. But there is one thing that has kept me sane through it all. Music, or playing drums in particular, has always been a release for me, but never have...

Model UN members prepare for upcoming conference

Jenna Horn February 18, 2016

Eleven members of the Model UN program prepare for the national conference in New York City, where they will represent the country of Honduras in the mock negotiations.The students in attendance will spend...

Theatre students to raise awareness about domestic abuse

Jared Tuilagi February 12, 2016

Members of Alpha Psi Omega, a theater honor society, find ways to help the community through their fundraising events, including work with First Step, a non-profit organization and women’s shelter.With...

Moffett turning digital

Thomas Goad February 4, 2016

In an effort to utilize the university's history, Moffett Library’s Special Collections team went out last spring to archive all of the cluttered historical items spread throughout the library. The...

Guest speaker, Suzanne Shipley, University President, spoke about future plans for Midwestern State University at the Student Government Association in CSC Comanche Nov. 17, 2015. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Student government reps discuss proposed fee increases

Rachel Johnson February 3, 2016

At the first student government meeting of the semester, university officials unveiled increased student fees to begin next year."It's only a 2.5 percent increase and it's a package deal. They are bringing...

Economic development: The future of Wichita Falls

Economic development: The future of Wichita Falls

Robert Hillard December 4, 2015

Economic development | Enrollment | Budget | Nursing | Housing | International enrollment | Crime | Greek life Oil and gas have been major contributors to the economy of Wichita Falls since 1918, when...

Lip Sync Battle commences Nov. 13

Jason Miller November 11, 2015

Take a hairbrush in the mirror with some sing-in-the-shower-style serenade skills to the big stage at the first Lip Sync Battle competition Nov. 13. "We got the idea from the Lip Sync Battle TV show...

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