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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Adolescence features young actor Kaine Davis, Mar. 13

“Adolescence”: An Unflinching Drama

Jay Prado, Reporter April 25, 2025

Netflix’s latest limited series “Adolescence,” arrives amidst complex societal discussions. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham,the story follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper),...

Senior Anda Ghinga celebrates after scoring a point in the match at home, April 18.

Womens tennis makes history despite facing adversity

Logan Deatherage, Reporter April 25, 2025

The MSU mens tennis team holds the No. 24 spot in the national rankings, while the women's team has made history by earning the number one ranking for the first time, now having been bumped down to No.3....

Senate Bill 37 is currently being looked over by the Texas House of Representatives, Feb 5

SB37: What is it and what you should know about it

Sabrina Harrison, Reporter April 25, 2025

On Monday, April 16, Texas Senators voted 20-11 to approve a bill that would have a massive impact on Texas universities and their students. Senate Bill 37 is a bill that will create new rules universities...

Nidhi Singh makes history as one of MSU's star runners on the track, Fall 2024. Courtesy of MSU Athletics.

Singh bounces back from self-confidence struggles and makes MSU history

Jessica Binzari, News Editor April 25, 2025

Business Administration graduate Nidhi Singh is making history at MSU as one of the top-performing track athletes the program has ever seen. But Singh had to jump many hurdles to get where she is now,...

A Minecraft Movie stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa, Apr. 4

Despite CGI “A Minecraft Movie” is pretty good

Logan Deatherage, Reporter April 25, 2025

Most video game movies miss the mark, but "A Minecraft Movie" shows that video game adaptations can be both faithful and entertaining, without taking itself too seriously. "A Minecraft Movie" is a...

Reggie Hill (1) looks to score against Adams State University, Nov. 16.

Senior basketball player Reggie Hill reflects on family and future in basketball

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2025

Senior forward Reggie Hill was just eight-years-old when he started playing basketball. However, Hill first started playing in football and later fell in love with basketball. “It was a process and...

The men's basketball team honors MSU after the win over Lubbock Christian, Feb.27.

Resilient and Consistency: The Mustangs gear up to battle in the LSC Tournament

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

It is March. For all the college basketball fans out there, it is the most coveted time of the year -- March Madness. It is time to break out those brackets and start filling them out.  Midwestern...

Hazel Harris, radiology freshman, paints a Mardi Gras mask for the celebration, March 1.

RHA hosts fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration

Madisyn Butler, Reporter March 6, 2025

The Residence Hall Association(RHA) hosted their fifth annual Mardi Gras event on campus. This year’s event held booths from various organizations including a cake walk, mask painting, bracelet making,...

President Stacia Haynie and Honors Director Steve Garrison present incoming nursing freshman Nicole Tatsch with the Presidential Scholarship during Mustangs Rally, March 1.

Redwine Honors presents incoming freshman with presidential scholarship

Madisyn Butler, Reporter March 6, 2025

Every year, the Redwine Honors program awards five presidential scholarships to incoming freshman students that have achieved success in high school. At Mustang’s Rally, nursing major Nicole Tatsch from...

"The Monkey," hit the theaters Feb. 21, pulling in $14.2 million on opening weekend. "The Monkey," has the highest opening weekend for the horror genre.

Oz Perkins “The Monkey” is like life

Jay Prado, Reporter March 6, 2025

“The Monkey” serves as a cathartic examination of Director Osgood “Oz”  Perkins’ fascination with mortality—its genesis and omnipresence. Hot off the heels of the smashing financial success...

Our Blood Institute encourages people to donate blood as the blood emergency continues.

Emergency blood shortage calls for more donations

Abby Turner, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

Our Blood Institute has been experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Due to the extreme winter and seasonal illnesses, the blood supply not only in Wichita Falls but around the nation has taken a significant...

Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World

Sam Wilson rises above in Captain America: Brave New World

Sebastian Chavira, Reporter March 6, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World is the latest entry in the Captain America franchise that many have been anticipating. Released on Feb. 14, "Brave New World" solidifies Anthony Mackie’s role as Captain...

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