MSU Texas administration considers invitation to join Texas Tech University system
Cortney Wood and Kristin Silva
February 14, 2020
President Suzanne Shipley met with Student Government Association administration members to discuss student reaction and involvement after Midwestern State University officials announced an invitation to be in alliance with the Texas Tech University on Friday, Feb. 14. According to Shipley, she felt...
Administration offers follow-up statements regarding the fascist on campus
Brendan Wynne, Reporter and Wai-Kun co-editor
December 2, 2019
In the wake of an ill-received statement addressing tweets that identified a fascist sympathizer on campus, the MSU Texas administration has collaborated with student leaders to issue another statement that’s “more transparent, and less formulaic.” “By Friday, we were aware that [the tweets...
SGA to celebrate international cultures March 11-13
Clarissa Alvarado, Reporter
March 8, 2019
As a way to celebrate international cultures, the Student Government Association is collaborating with organizations to have three days of activities from March 11-March 13. Kerdell Cuffy, finance senior, senior class senator and chair of the campus culture committee, is the organizer of the event. She sai...
A Day in the Life of Lia Wiley: the New and Kind Criminal Justice Junior
Herbert McCullough, Reporter
March 5, 2019
Lia Wiley, criminal justice senior, is a senator of PRIDE and a Panamanian-American who is the daughter of a Panamanian immigrant. “I’m Panamanian, that’s it,” Wiley said. “That’s my whole background.” As a Latina, Wiley said that she and her family have been subjected to xenophobic...
SGA officials agree to fund recycling efforts
Clarissa Alvarado, Reporter
February 7, 2019
At the Student Government Association meeting Feb. 4, university officials discussed three topics that will impact all students on campus: parking fees, recycling and tuition. New "Security Fee" Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs, and Valarie Maxwell, interim vice president for administrati...
Campus service a priority for senior
Angel Clara Ukwitegyetse, Reporter
January 31, 2019
Preston Busby, criminal justice senior and music minor, is in his final semester. "I'm taking 15 hours this semester but two of those are online," Busby said. "I have my alarm set for five o'clock in the morning to wake up. I do not usually wake up until six [or] seven. I would then get ready to...
A day in the life of Jamilah Kangudja
Jeri Moore, Reporter
November 30, 2018
As a Black Student Union parliamentarian, senator for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a member of the Student Government Association, and lover of Chic-fil-A fries; Jamilah Kangudja is known for her outgoing, can-do attitude, quirky personality and willingness to participate...
SGA to host Late Night Breakfast
Alexis Ruckre, Reporter
October 29, 2018
To promote the annual Fun Run that raises money for the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, the Student Government Association will be hosting a Late Night Breakfast in the cafeteria Oct. 29 from 8:30-10 p.m. “We wanted to basically find the best way to get students who are not just in SGA to know abou...
SGA stands with ComplicitMSU
Bridget Reilly, Photojournalist
March 23, 2018
The Student Government Association 1 published a statement March 23 stating they are “deeply concerned with the climate on campus, specifically in regards to sexual misconduct,” and “...stand in solidarity with all survivors of sexual misconduct…harassment, assault, violence,...
Candidates for student government give their last debate
March 22, 2018
As a part of the campaign process for the Student Government Association election, candidates running for SGA leadership roles answered questions and debated for the final time on March 21 in Bolin Room 100. Around 50 students were in attendance as the four candidates answered various questions from...
Candidates for student government debate
March 8, 2018
To give candidates running for leadership positions on the Student Government Association a chance to answer questions and debate against their competitors, SGA members hosted debates on March 8 in Bolin Room 100. The candidates are as follows: For the position of secretary | Jose Torres, b...
Architects discuss campus renovations to Moffett Library
March 7, 2018
To discuss the new renovations being done to Moffett Library, Douglas Moss, partner to Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, administered a presentation during the Student Government Association meeting March 6 in Dillard Room 101. Moss said that the construction will begin in May and will continue for abo...