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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Brittanie Talley, the new softball coach

MSU Hires former Vernon College Coach Brittanie Talley as new head Softball Coach

Thalia Doe, Feature and Sports Editor September 1, 2021

Brittanie Talley, former Vernon College coach, has been hired as the new head softball coach at Midwestern State. After coaching the Lady Chaps for the last five years, Talley displayed tremendous...

Mustang football returns with 28-14 win against Southeastern Oklahoma

February 27, 2021

MSU football opened up with a pre-season scrimmage against Southeastern Oklahoma State University at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. finishing the game 28-14. The Mustangs blew away the...

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Men’s basketball dominates against UT Permian Basin 88-63

Thalia Doe, Reporter February 26, 2021

MSU Texas Men’s Basketball team put on a show against UT Permian Basin for the last home game of the season on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. winning 88-63. Justin Leslie, men's basketball head...

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Cycling experts urge riders to protect themselves

Elijah Lee, Reporter October 24, 2019

Whether cycling competitively or recreationally, safety comes first. Multiple reasons can be given for not wearing a helmet, but all of them go out of the window when a cyclist takes a tumble. Representatives...

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Arizona State University saxophonists perform in Akin

Andrew Murray, Reporter January 31, 2019

The halls of Akin Auditorium rang with beautiful music for 30 members of the audience in complete silence from four award-winning saxophone players — the Seyon Quartet. Andrew J. Allen, assistant...

Students fate uncertain pending a possible end to DACA

Judelle Tyson December 4, 2017

With the possible cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Dreamers program, an estimated 800,000 dreamers are at risk of being deported. In September, the Trump administration...

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Board of Regents approve admissions policy change

Judelle Tyson November 27, 2017

For high school applicants in the top 25 percent of their class, MSU just became more accessible. The Board of Regents members approved a policy that will allow automatic acceptance for high school...

Michael Olaya, mechanical engineering and physics senior, gives presentation at the Science Café. Photo by Chloe Phillips.

Physics department brings new knowledge to the community

brittni vilandre November 20, 2017

To educate the community on the science of physics, the physics department showcased a semester's worth of research at the Science Café on Nov. 17. "It was just started this semester," Michael...

Shayla Owens, student regent, gives a speech at the Desegregation Historical Marker Ceremony on Feb. 25. Photo by Timothy Jones

Student regent application closes Nov. 30

Judelle Tyson November 7, 2017

The student regent application deadline will close on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. — but many students don't fully understand what that position actually means. As student regent, Shayla Owens, business...

Angelica Symonette (right) helps students decorate their cupcakes Oct. 31. Symonette brought in candies such as M&Ms and sprinkes along with frosting for the UPB event. Photo by Latoya Fondren

Students decorate cupcakes to get into the Halloween spirit

latoya fondren November 1, 2017

Sprinkles, M&M's, chocolate crumbs, graham crackers, pink, lavender, white, orange and grey icing filled the table as students picked their favorite toppings and decorated their cupcakes. To get...

Reese Crosby, sociology freshman, and Riley Carr, nursing junior, the Lip Sync competition Oct. 16, 2017. Photo by Elias Maki.

Lip sync top three announced, will battle at bonfire on Oct. 19

halie aldridge October 17, 2017

As the focus drew down to the the top three, the crowd became restless. After each performance, cheers erupted from the audience, and the night had been filled with nostalgia and excitement, however,...

Zavala International Dancers entertains MSU students while they enjoy their traditional tacos. photo by Shea James

Viva MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

halie aldridge September 19, 2017

Hispanic Heritage Month began with the second annual Viva MSU event on Sept. 15 in Legacy Courtyard. According to Ruby Arriaga, head coordinator for student activities and grad student, the Hispanic...

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