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Hardin building, MSU Texas, July 2020.

OPINION: Too cool for school?

Nick Lanier February 14, 2021

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* During such an unprecedented time as is the present, we have an obligation...

Question of the week : Why is Stampede Week significant?

Yerasly Duran and Alana Earle January 18, 2019

Esperanza Guzman, 4-8 social studies education, junior | "Stampede Week gives students a chance to interact and meet classmates as well as provide a free way to unwind from the stress of school beginning." Christian...

Hypnotists

Stampede week’s Hypnotist changes minds

Angel Clara Ukwitegyetse January 18, 2019

"It was freaking amazing! After seeing this show I definitely would be hypnotized, I think I'm that kind of person." Ronnie Esslinger, an undecided freshman, said after watching hypnotist Eric Kand perform...

Dental Hydgiene freshman Lauren Cox tries to runaway from an incoming snowball, whilst eating her own snowball at the 'Dashing through the snow' event hosted by UPB and The Bridge. Jan 14. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Students dash through the snow on Stampede Week

Herbert McCullough, Reporter January 15, 2019

The University Programming Board and The Bridge College hosted a snow party for the Texas Stampede Week called ‘Dashing through the Snow.’ on Jan. 14 in the Legacy Courtyard at 6 p.m. Ruby Arriaga,...

Casey Albrikes, radiology sophmore, Zander Leary, nursing freshman, and Madelyn Eckeberger nursing sophomore, plays bingo at CSC Comanche on Jan 17. Photo by Latoya Fondren

75 students attend UPB grocery bingo night

latoya fondren January 19, 2018

Tide Pods, fruit snacks, ramen noodles and toiletries were just some of the prizes presented to 75 students as they gathered in the Clark Student Center to play grocery bingo hosted by the University...

At the Late Night Scramble, Benjamin Rizzuti, psychology sophomore, Dominique Pequeno, Radiologic Technology freshman, Robert King, criminal justice and psychology junior, Samantha Rizzuti, nursing junior play connect 4 on Jan. 14

Late Night Scramble kicks off spring Stampede Week

Chloe Phillips January 15, 2018

Free food, games and a chance to meet old friends and make new ones. To kick off the semester with Stampede Week, university programming board, student involvement and various other sponsor members...

Lindsey Odom, music education sophomore, making a s'more while Savannah Luna, nursing junior, is passing out supplies on Jan.17. Photo by Emily Simmons.

Stampede Week offers s’mores, cocoa, and crafts

Emily Simmons January 20, 2017

Stampede Week offers different activities for students to take advantage of during the first week of each semester. These activities include free food, drinks, movies, and crafts for students throughout...

Stampede Week welcomes students to the 'fun' side of college

Stampede Week welcomes students to the ‘fun’ side of college

Caleb Martin September 7, 2016

The sun began to set on the second of four events being held during the University Programming Board as part of Stampede Week, which included multiple events to encourage students to get out of their...

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