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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Student Government Association President Vincent Peters gives a speech at the first meeting, Sept.3.

New SGA president discusses fall plans

Madisyn Butler, Reporter September 6, 2024

Student Government Association President Vincent Peter’s focus for this year is giving more support to students and organizations on campus.“This is what I’m going to be focusing on throughout...

SGA candidates share their platforms

SGA candidates share their platforms

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2023

Zetta Cannedy | Political science and global studies junior Running for: president Three words to describe her campaign: transparency, advocacy, empowerment Why are you running? So, I am...

JuliAnn Mazachek will be replaced by interim president Keith Lamb for the Spring 2023 semester.

Mazachek returns to Washburn; Keith Lamb appointed interim president

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2023

After less than a year in the position, JuliAnn Mazachek vacated the presidential chair at MSU Jan. 11  to take the same position at Washburn University. Mazachek came to MSU after three decades at Washburn,...

JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU's presidency, Mar. 7.

The search is over! JuliAnn Mazachek is the sole finalist for MSU’s presidency

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter March 11, 2022

After a months-long closed search, MSU and the Texas Tech system finally pulled the curtain back to reveal JuliAnn Mazachek as the sole finalist for the position of president. The news first came out during...

Previously Diversity and Inclusion Chairwoman, Brittany Roberts has becomethe Vice President of SGA, Feb. 7, 2021.

New SGA administration brings change to MSU

Samuel Koone, Managing Editor February 25, 2022

As MSU nears a halfway point in the spring semester, the members of the new student government administration inch closer and closer to completing their terms. With each new administration comes new officers,...

Student leaders participate in icebreaker game at President's Summit Thursday, March 18.

President’s Summit provides networking for MSU’s student leaders

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor March 18, 2021

In the Clark Student Center on Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m. the Student government Association hosted the first ever President's Summit, which brought together many of the leaders of MSU Texas' student...

President Shipley announces virtual commencement for August and December graduates

Amos Perkins, Managing Editor November 3, 2020

Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 1:08 p.m. President Suzanne Shipley announced via MSU Student Postmaster MSU Texas's August and December graduates will have their commencement ceremony virtually on December 21. Shipley...

Recap of the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate

Emily Beaman, Reporter October 20, 2020

The first 2020 Vice Presidential debate was held on Oct. 7 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Susan Page from USA Today was the moderator, and the rules were the same as the Presidential debate held last week on...

Inmates assist with the demolition of acquired property

Colin Stevenson, Reporter/Photographer March 5, 2020

After its approximately $3 million purchase, construction on the property at 2733 Midwestern Pkwy has begun with the help of local inmates. They are performing demolition in collaboration with Wichita...

Dr. Shipley

A day in the life: President Suzanne Shipley

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter March 4, 2020

It’s 6 a.m. and as the sun slowly inches across the sky, her eyes gently open. The faint noises from her dogs crack through the morning silence as they hear their food clang against the metal bowls....

Fain dean discusses connecting creativity through updates, renovations

Cortney Wood, Managing Editor May 1, 2018

From flying to New York a new piano for Akin Auditorium and others for the music department to helping raise funds for the new mass communication building that debuted in Fall 2017, Martin Camacho...

To open the ceremony, Maria Peña, student government association president and political science senior, introduces the evening and speakers at the Honors Banquet on Friday, April 20, 2018. Photo by Brendan Wynne

Students recognized at annual honors banquet

Tyler Manning, Editor April 21, 2018

Honor. Leadership. Service. These three tenants were highlighted during this year's annual Honors Banquet. More than 200 students, parents and faculty filled the D.L. Ligon Coliseum in anticipation...

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