Adjusting to college is hard but not impossible
February 26, 2019
Filed under Op-Ed, Staff Editorial
Our view: The Wichitan staff believes that getting involved with activities on campus can help freshmen adjust to their new environment. For incoming freshmen, adjusting to college life can be hard and a little overwhelming. You no longer have nine months to learn a subject; only 16 weeks. Wit...
Sikes Lake gets colorful makeover for 5Kolor Run
Chloe Phillips, Reporter
April 20, 2018
"3... 2... 1... Let's go! Takeoff. Good luck be safe," Angie Reay, director of the wellness center, said over the mic to commence the race. To raise funds for the Famine Faith Refuge, staff from the wellness center and the Office of Residence Life hosted the 5Kolor run event April 20. “It...
Ehlert will strengthen students power on campus
March 28, 2018
Filed under Op-Ed, Staff Editorial
OUR VIEW: Because of his continued efforts to support and endorse student organizations, we feel Steven Ehlert would make the most efficient Student Government Association president for the 2018 — 2019 school year. For his two years at Midwestern, Ehlert has studied the SGA administrations to buil...
More than 700 students attend Mustangs Rally
Chloe Phillips, Reporter
March 24, 2018
Chatter and excitement from eager faces filled D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Hosted once a semester, Mustangs Rally is a large open house for prospective students to explore campus and connect with students to feel comfortable in the community. "We invite any and everybody that wants to attend that's considering...
Get educated, talk about serious topics
February 6, 2018
Filed under Op-Ed, Staff Editorial
OUR VIEW: Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections and diseases should be second nature to sexually active people. We're all adults here. We talk politics, gender, race and sex, but mere mentions are not going to stop the endless ambiguity surrounding such topics unless students stop pa...
20 organizations look to recruit students at fair
January 25, 2018
Students filled the Clark Student Center Atrium as they walked around to each table to gather information regarding the about 20 organizations at the Student Organization Fair, put on by the Office of Student Involvement. Stefan Laplace, geosciences senior and secretary of the Environmental Student...
Campus officials: Torchlight parade on schedule
October 17, 2017
After the events in Charlottesville, Virginia on Aug. 12, officials at University of Texas at Austin cancelled the torchlight parade on their campus. After both of these events, MSU officials debated whether to keep the MSU homecoming tradition. “One of the main responses on why we are doing...
Homecoming parade to be held Friday
October 17, 2017
Loud music roars through campus. The mighty stomps of marching band members boom throughout the halls. Community members, students and families stand on the floats they spent hours making. The cavalry is here. This is what is to come Oct. 20 when the Student Involvement Office hosts this yea...
College is more than going to class
May 12, 2017
Whether it's joining the Student Government Association or writing for The Wichitan, students can get involved in one or more of the 95 registered groups on OrgSync available on campus. The organizations allow students to get involved and interact within the campus to enhance their college experie...
Honors Banquet draws crowd to recognize students accomplishments
April 27, 2016
More than 200 students received recognition, including two who received the university's highest awards, at the Honors Banquet on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in D. L. Ligon Coliseum. These academic awards included outstanding student awards, academic honors by the colleges, and the Clark and Hardin Schola...
Social media: beyond the dark side
April 7, 2016
With literally hundreds of outlets — from Twitter to Facebook to YouTube to Instagram college students and officials have found social media as a new way to broadcast, advertise and connect.However, last fall, some students took to social media, specifically Yeti — a way to share photos and video...
Students discuss leadership at WeConnect
March 6, 2015
Filed under Campus, Campus Watch, News
weCONNECT leadership conference from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. About 140 students representing on campus and community organizations attended the third annual weCONNECT conference, providing them the opportunity to engage, to lead and to connect. Students from Midwestern State, Tarleton State and the University of Cen...
If the election for U.S. Senate were held today, for whom would you vote?
- Beto O'Rourke (52%, 22 Votes)
- Ted Cruz (48%, 20 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
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