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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Our view: Power through the post-COVID fatigue

November 3, 2021

With six weeks of school remaining, students are faced with the annual end-of-semester dredge brought upon by fatigue, overwork and apathy as a result of the responsibilities of student life. This year,...

Our view: Go out and support your peers

September 29, 2021

University is the place to explore different cultures and ideas. It's the time to learn new things about yourself, and the best way to do that is by experiencing something new, by going out and attending...

Bridget Reilly, sociology senior and editor in chief of The Wichitan, and her dog Jack, Jan. 30

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard,” Winne the Pooh said

Bridget Reilly, Editor in Chief April 18, 2021

In August of 2015, a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Australian walked onto the campus of Midwestern State University. I came to MSU on a scholarship to run track. It wasn't, by any means, my first...

OPINION:Respect student workers

February 14, 2021

From student assistants, tour guides and cleaning crew, to football practice cameramen/women, resident assistants and desk attendants; student workers are one of the secret ingredients to making MSU Texas...

Attitude of gratitude

December 28, 2020

There is much to complain about the coronavirus pandemic, be it frustration from wearing masks or the feeling of being in prison due to lockdowns. The year 2020, in general, has been a flop with long-loved...

The Wichitan’s promise to the students

September 2, 2020

Since The Wichitan's incarnation, the mission has always been to provide students with fair and accurate news. Previously, students at The Wichitan have covered the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam...

Don’t complain if you’re not going to vote

February 4, 2020

As politics become increasingly divided, it's vital college students turn out to the polls so politicians listen to the concerns of a large portion of the population, but that's only an option if young...

Writing skills pay bills

October 15, 2019

In a society where swiping cards and scanning chips are the primary methods of payment, old fashion payment methods can be overlooked as a teaching point for our predecessors. Using checks as a form of...

International Students

March 27, 2019

OUR VIEW: The Wichitan staff believes the international office and coaches make the process of enrolling easier for the students to transition into university. But the internation office is in the forefront...

Chiara Del Vecchio, chemistry junior, presents with partner Dorcas Matuwana, biology senior, on identification of antibiotic activity during EURECA on April 27, 2017. Photo by Arianna Davis

Go to the EURECA research forum

Wichitan Staff November 14, 2018

Our View: The Wichitan staff believes that viewing other students research is an opportunity to have fun while learning and maybe it can inspire you to try doing a research project. Ever discover something...

Weekend dining needs improvement

The Wichitan September 12, 2017

OUR VIEW: More than just Mesquite Dining Hall should be open on weekends. When students signed up for a meal plan, there's no indication of the times that the various dining spots on campus are actually...

Waiting is worth it

The Wichitan September 5, 2017

OUR VIEW: The first football game and tailgate should've been later in the semester, not the first week of school. Everyone knows the drill. Bright lights. All day tailgating. Greeks setting up trashketball,...

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