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Pragna Vemuri, computer science graduate student, returns materials to the shelfs behind the front desk in Moffett Library Tuesday. Vemuri just started working in the libaray this semester. Its peaceful working here and Im able to study, Vemuri said. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Minimum wage increase would impact library service

Ryne Thacker September 17, 2014

Congress continues to debate legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour, possibly forcing a reduction of student jobs at the Moffett Library in the process. There...

Search firm representatives seek campus input on presidential search

Search firm representatives seek campus input on presidential search

Ethan Metcalf September 17, 2014

Two representatives from Academic Search, the firm hired by administrators to search for a new university president, visited campus Monday and Tuesday for "town hall" meetings to gather input from...

Alexis Martinez, biology freshman, poses for a photo putting her water bottles in the recycling bin behind the dorm halls. 
Photo illustration by Rachel Johnson | The Wichitan

Recycling efforts slowly expanding on campus

Nizhoni Terronez September 17, 2014

Orange and blue bins can be found scattered all around campus, everywhere from Fain to Bolin. Many students may be unaware that these bins are one way they can help keep their environment garbage free. “About...

Tailgaters make noise

Tailgaters make noise

Mandi Elrod September 17, 2014

Tailgaters filled the parking lot of Memorial Stadium Saturday evening for the first football game of the season. Sororities and fraternities set up grills and speakers and started the night in celebration,...

History professor, 79, dies of pancreatic cancer

Ethan Metcalf September 16, 2014
James R. King, associate professor of history, passed away after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 79.

Self defense can save a life

Naomi Skinner September 16, 2014

Last Saturday morning instructors with Universal Kempo Karate hosted a free self-defense class in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Although attendance was small, the class still had much to offer. “Women’s...

Andrew Power, business senior, celebrates after scoring the first goal against Colorado-Colorado Springs at the soccer field Saturday afternoon. MSU would win in a shutout 2-0. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Teams walk away from sports showcase with varying succcess

Lauren Roberts September 15, 2014

The Midwestern State University community were able to take in four sports Saturday when Cross Country, Volleyball, Men's Soccer and Football had home games. Cross Country warms up for season start The...

In the first show of their 2014 international tour, the group Pentatonix consisting of Scott Hoying, Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Avi Kaplan and Kevin Olusola, performed in Akin Auditorium at Midwestern State University Feb. 4. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Idol contestant opens Lecture Series’ 50th Anniversary lineup

Nizhoni Terronez September 9, 2014

It was nearly a full house in Akin Auditorium Sept. 4 as students filed in to see former American Idol contestant Jason Castro perform. Castro entertained the audience with his "unplugged" performance,...

Kat Molloy, exercise physiology senior, spikes the ball in a loss to Arkansas Tech, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at D.L. Ligon Coliseum during the MSU Hampton Inn-vitational. Arkansas Tech handed the team its only loss and MSU went 3-1 overall at the tournament. The first Lone Star Conference game is against Tarleton State University the Friday at 5p.m. at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. On Saturday the team plays Angelo State University at noon and Harding University at 5:30p.m. at Ligon. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Volleyball digs in for season start

Lauren Roberts September 9, 2014

The volleyball team’s preseason ended Tuesday night with a 2-3 comeback win against Dallas Baptist University after losing the first two sets. Stafford said, “I’m grateful for the Dallas Baptist...

Jake Glover, accounting senior, throws the ball during a scrimmage Aug. 21 at the practice fields.

Head football coach: We’re looking for a quarterback that will make plays

Jessalyn Castro September 9, 2014

Without a set quarterback, head coach Bill Maskill said he plans to play the three candidates for the position at the Sept. 13, season opener against Missouri Science and Technology at Memorial Stadium. “There’s...

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ice bucket challenge craze is lesson in responsible giving

Ethan Metcalf September 2, 2014

Our view: The Ice Bucket Challenge may have been a fun way to promote a good cause, but it should also serve as a lesson that giving to charity should achieve more than entertaining us and making us...

Juan Farres, economics junior, heads the ball over a FC Dallas defender at Moneygram Soccer Park in Dallas Saturday afternoon. The match ended 2-0. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Men’s soccer uses loss as motivation

Jessalyn Castro September 2, 2014

Coming off of a sweet sixteen loss in last year's playoffs, the men's soccer team hopes to use that loss as motivation for a better season. “Us losing in the sweet sixteens is definitely a drive...

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