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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

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The American Chemical Society joins in on denim day dress, April 26. Photo courtesy of the American Chemical Society.

Denim Day brings sexual assault awareness to campus

Juliana Abril • April 28, 2023

The residence life & housing staff, and Title IX department, held the “Denim Day” event which aimed to support sexual assault victims by wearing denim. The idea of the event was not born at...

‘Sex Signals’ encourages discussion with comedy

Brian Lang, Reporter • May 1, 2018

About 30 people attended the “Sex Signals” presentation in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on April 30 to build confidence for genuine discussions about sexual misconduct. Although there were some smaller...

We stand with sexual assault victims

The Wichitan • January 15, 2018

OUR VIEW: No matter the circumstances, victims of sexual assault should feel comfortable coming forward and sharing their story. Harvey Weinstein. Matt Lauer. Kevin Spacey. Donald Trump. Regardless...

Security increases effort in sexual assault awareness

Brittany Hill, Reporter • October 26, 2017

A campus security authority reported being notified by a hall resident of a sexual assault having occurred in a resident's room in Killingsworth Hall late night on Oct. 10.  The complainant wished to...

Katie Koestner, MSU guest speaker, autographs a poster of herself on the cover of TIME Magazine outside of Kiowa room following the reception Aug. 30. Photo by Harlie David

Speaker hosts conversation about consent

Megan Baltusis • September 5, 2017

“You know the end of the story before I even start.” The room went quiet. About 100 students filled Akin Auditorium on Aug. 30, but not a single one made a sound. Katie Koestner, the first date-rape...

Sexual assault in Killingsworth Hall

Kara McIntyre • May 2, 2017

4:39 p.m. Kristi Schulte, director of residence life and housing "I don't think there was a connection between the Pierce Hall residents moving into Killingsworth and this sexual assault case," Schulte...

Sexual assault awareness for all, not just athletes

The Wichitan • April 19, 2017

OUR VIEW: The sexual assault awareness speaker event was mandatory for athletes, but it should be mandatory for all organizations. Last Tuesday, April 11, the counseling center directors hosted a speaker...

Rodney Roshunn Higgins, Jr. was arrested on April 18 at 12:33 p.m. for sexual assault. The incident occurred in Killingsworth Hall on Sunday, April 16. Photo courtesy of Wichita County Sheriff's Office

Ex-football player charged with sexual assault

Bridget Reilly • April 18, 2017

On April 17 at 12:33 p.m., Rodney Higgins Jr., kinesiology freshman and former cornerback for the Mustangs, was arrested and charged with sexual assault in Killingsworth Hall. "The investigation...

Sexual assault: ‘It can happen to anyone’

Mercy Yermo • April 18, 2017

"Think of the five most important people in your life. It may be your mom. Or your dad. Or your brother or sister. Or your best friend," Suzette Walden Cole, guest speaker for Sexual Assault Awareness...

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