The Wichitan

Empowerment spring tea April 27

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter April 24, 2019

Pinkies Up. As flowers begin to bloom and warm weather rises within the air, the smell of spring again appears creating opportunities for unity and growth. The office of Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural...

MSU field day

MSU Texas holds first Field Day

Brianne Fournier, Reporter April 17, 2019

More than 100 people gathered on the athletic turf fields for MSU Texas' Field Day April 16. Reagan Foster, assistant director in athletics for student athlete and community outreach, said, they contacted...

Conference changes may cause problems

The Wichitan April 17, 2019

Our View: The Wichitan staff believe that conference changes may cause trouble for student athletes. President Suzanne Shipley said, "The athletic changes are that our Lone Star Conference is doubling...

New security fee to replace current parking fee

Taylor Henson, Reporter April 17, 2019

The Student Government Association president Ellie Gunderson proposed a new security fee that will take away the cost of purchasing a parking permit sticker from out of pocket, and will include the fee...

Alonzo

A day in the life of Alonzo Burris:

Kyla Budgewater, Reporter April 16, 2019

With graduation slowly approaching Uncle Zo has a jam-packed schedule as his days in Wichita Falls are coming to an end. Alonzo Burris, exercise physiology senior has a lot on his plate as he is finishing...

Playing volleyball helps Greeks bond

Kyla Budgewater, Reporter April 12, 2019

Bump. Set. Spike. As Greek Week progressed, the three Greek councils hosted a volleyball tournament April 8 at 7.pm. in the Wellness Center. "I didn't expect to have as much fun at the volleyball...

Christopher Hawkins, criminal justice sophomore.

A day in the life of Christopher Hawkins: the life of a student-athlete

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter April 10, 2019

It’s 5 a.m. and while most students are sound asleep, his day has just begun. The ringing sounds of whistle blowing consume his ears, as he practices each play repeatedly like clock-work. Christopher...

Take Back the Night to be held April 10

Taylor Henson, Reporter April 9, 2019

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Take Back the Night is coming to campus April 10. Take Back the Night, is a program dedicated to creating a safe community and respectful relationships...

Faculty lacks diversity

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter April 5, 2019

In a world where different cultures intertwine, students need to feel represented through the faculty on campus. Diverse faculty not only enhances opportunities for learning, but it creates an open environment...

Sigma Lambda Alpha sorority hosts annual women’s 5K

Taylor Henson, Reporter April 4, 2019

To celebrate Women’s History Month and to promote women’s awareness, the Sigma Lambda Alpha sorority members held their third annual Women’s Awareness 5K at Sikes Lake on March 27. Thirteen runners...

Title IX coordinator

New Title IX director charged with education enforcement

Taylor Henson, Reporter April 2, 2019

Rachael Fornof started her new job in the fall of 2018 as director and coordinator of Title IX, and she hit the ground running. After a series of incidents the previous spring drew attention to the need...

Claudia Montoya

Spanish professor tied to her culture

Andrew Murray, Reporter April 1, 2019

Born in Pueblo, Mexico Claudia Montoya associate professor of Spanish, holds her culture, life and students in high regard. “I have all the duties of a professor, which is the grading, preparing for...

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