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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Current MSU students offer advice to incoming freshmen

Stephanie Robledo, News editor November 17, 2020

As 2020's freshmen begin their journey at MSU, current upperclassmen reflect on their first day and offer advice on surviving freshman year of college. “My first day was kinda crazy, because I didn’t...

Moffett Library's entrance

New and improved Moffett Library

Stephanie Robledo, Reporter June 2, 2020

Moffett Library was under construction during the entire Spring 2020 semester. Up until March 23, students have only had access to the second and third floors, now students have access to all the floors...

Take out bag from Freddy's and its contents.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers food review

Jeri Moore, Business Manager December 4, 2019

Thin, crispy steakburgers, shoestring potatoes and frozen custard caused long lines in the drive-through outside of the restaurant. An employee stood outside handing out paper copies of the menu to waiting...

Michael Clayton, early education freshman (right), participates in events at the Cook Out on Aug. 23

Rednecks: ‘It’s just a way of life’; ‘You get to yell, ‘yee yee’ whenever

Mia Heck December 4, 2017

A redneck can be identified by their camouflage shirts, boots, cowboy belts, or by their Southern drawl and hospitality. However, these characteristics can also stereotype a redneck. The well-known...

The two appetizer plate with cheese sticks and fried mushrooms at Sam's Southern Eatery on Oct. 29. Photo by Justin Marquart

Sam’s Southern Eatery new restaurant in Wichita Falls

Justin Marquart November 15, 2017

After one Pioneer of Texas restaurant closes on Sept. 25 a new restaurant, Sam’s Southern Eatery, opens at that location, off of Southwest Pkwy on Oct. 25, serving sea food, po’boys, burgers, salads...

Tyler Lasseter plays Premiere Rhapsody by Claude Debussy at the Burns Chapel Opening Concert, Oct. 20, 2017. Photo by Brendan Wynne

Music students perform at Burns Chapel Opening

Brendan Wynne October 20, 2017

The crisp, sweet notes of the tickled ivory cascaded throughout the hall, bouncing off of redone carpet, onto freshly painted walls and back into the ears of those seated in brand new pews. One thing...

Spanish Club leaders looking for new members

Yareli Lora September 13, 2017

Joining a student organization may be the last thing on students' minds as they begin to adjust to a hectic schedule, but that should not be the case. One organization in particular, Spanish Club, is accepting...

Twitter poll results

New retail store to replace Hastings

Abby Jetton March 30, 2017

Mississippi-based Dirt Cheap retail store will soon be making its way to Wichita Falls. Dirt Cheap will be taking the spot of the old Hastings location on Southwest Parkway. Dirt Cheap website describes...

The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the VIP opening day of the new Urban Air on Kemp Blvd, Jan. 29. It was open to the public on Jan. 30. Photo by Aimee Reagan

New trampoline park opens in Wichita Falls

Emily Carroll February 3, 2016

It was the day before opening, and the Gold Coats  of the Chamber of Commerce stand in front of the doors to Urban Air to welcome a new trampoline park off Kemp Blvd. to the community. Kids ran circles...

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