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The World Behind Me practices in a space in downtown Wichita Falls, Oct. 7. Photo by Rachel Johnson

For local band members, music is a home away from home

Mekala Conway November 5, 2015

The world of pop-punk music has many famous bands, including Fall Out Boy and Nirvana. These names are just some of the inspiration for the local band started by nursing sophomore Connor Murphy, called...

Running back makes new school records

Makenzie Anderson November 4, 2015

Don Jerry, a sophomore in psychology and running back on the football team, was awarded with the Lonestar Conference Special Teams Player of the Week after his 91-yard kickoff return touchdown at the Texas...

Practice common sense safety tips on Halloween

Emma Labedis October 30, 2015

Halloween. A time for ghouls and goblins. And after dark shenanigans. It's also a time for students to be safety conscious both on campus and off. “Some things that we suggest are making sure that...

Balanced life key to fighting Freshman 15

Emma Labedis October 28, 2015

Taco Bell. Chic-fil-A. McDonald's. Whataburger. Jack in the Box. Dairy Queen. Sonic Drive-in. Canes. Chipotle. The list is almost endless. The food is convenient. And relatively inexpensive. It's...

Rianne Busby, history junior, performs with the colorguard and marching band at the half-time show at Memorial Stadium, Sept. 26. I loved that the show was a little different, it was alot more family-oriented and engaging with the crowd than our normal show would have been, Busby said. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Staff editorial: It takes a village

The Wichitan October 28, 2015

In today's world, it's the heroes who make the headlines. The athletes, the leaders, the trailblazers. It's easy to let one person take the spotlight for a team's success, a new invention, or a world-changing...

Dan Gediman visits campus for book signing

Dan Gediman visits campus for book signing

Yvette Ordonez October 22, 2015

Dan Gediman, editor of book This I Believe, was at MSU for a presentation Oct. 21 and a book signing Oct. 22. Gediman is a long-time public radio producer, winning prestigious awards including the...

Christelle Billan, music performance and biology freshman, plays music on her violin during orchestra practice in the band hall, Oct. 13. Photo by Rachel Johnson

MSU orchestra performs for first time since 1971

Mekala Conway October 15, 2015

It wasn't a full philharmonic. And the 15-some members of the orchestra that performed Oct. 1 hadn't been playing together long. In fact, for nearly half a century MSU hasn't even had an orchestra,...

Ben Carson coming to town; students not yet sold on which candidate to support

Ben Carson coming to town; students not yet sold on which candidate to support

Yvette Ordonez October 15, 2015

Presidential hopeful and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson will appear in Wichita Falls Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. as part of a book-signing tour. But just because he's been in Wichita Falls before, often supports...

Attendees choose their bowl at the Empty Bowls event at the WIchita Falls Muesum of Art at MSU Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Empty Bowls fundraiser Oct. 13

Emma Labedis October 9, 2015

The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art on Oct. 13 to raise money to go toward feeding the community. “It’s kind of grown into something much bigger than...

Music: a part of being human

Mekala Conway October 8, 2015

Tim Justus, associate professor of music, sits in his office, surrounded by books, papers, sheet music, and magazines stacked on counters and filing cabinets, and trumpets on stands on the floor. A guitar...

Einstein Bros. Bagels slated to open in November

Yvette Ordonez October 1, 2015

According to students, Einstein Bros. Bagels, now expected to open in November, might be the best thing to happen in the Dillard building thus far. “Oh yeah. I’m planning on eating there at least...

#20 Midwestern State vs. #6 Angelo State

Amy Clifton October 1, 2015

After beating Tarleton State 63-46 last week, the 4-0 football team moved up to No. 20 in the national rankings. Now players said they are looking forward to their next game against the Angelo State Rams,...

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