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Apparel resembling that of early MSU clothing decorates a table at the Century of MSU Kick-Off Celebration, Jan. 27.

MSU commemorates 100 years with Centennial Kick-off Celebration

Stephanie Robledo, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2022

Midwestern State faculty, staff, students, alumni and other members of the Wichita Falls community came together at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall to kick-off the university's centennial celebration. Founded...

Saul Squirrel eats berries he found so he can conserve what is left of his ambushed acorn stash

SATIRE: First Day Critters

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 1, 2021

The first day coming back to school is never easy. Whether you have an 8 a.m. or it is your first day in college, it can be difficult to shake off the summer and get back into the groove of school. However,...

Keeping up with the Mustangs.

Checking in on the Mustangs’ seasons

Thalia Doe, Reporter March 11, 2021

MSU Texas athletics is back in full effect after a long stalling year due to COVID-19. All statistics in this article are as of March 11, 2021. MSU football returns to memorial stadium It’s...

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SATIRE: Letter to the editor – An apology to the state of Texas from the students of Midwestern State University

Soma Snikrep, satire specialist February 28, 2021

Dear Editor (and the state of Texas), It is with a heavy heart and guilty minds that we write this. As you may or may not have noticed, there was a  pretty significant amount of snow two weeks ago...

Mustang football returns with 28-14 win against Southeastern Oklahoma

February 27, 2021

MSU football opened up with a pre-season scrimmage against Southeastern Oklahoma State University at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. finishing the game 28-14. The Mustangs blew away the...

Women’s basketball crushes UT Permian Basin 61-47 at last home game

Thalia Doe, Reporter February 26, 2021

MSU Texas women’s basketball team crushed UT Permian Basin in their last home game at the D.Ligon Coliseum this season on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. 61-47. The mustangs came in strong, dominating...

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...

Wide shot of graduates

739 students awarded at fall graduation 2019

Kristin Silva and Brendan Wynne December 14, 2019

Through the many years of tears, stress and constant studying, 739 MSU Texas students lined up to receive their degrees in various majors. They wait, clothed in graduation caps and gowns, listening for...

After a call against MSU's offense, head coach Bill Maskill disagrees with the sideline referee in game against Tarleton State University, Oct 27. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Football falls to conference rival Tarleton State 34-35

Tommy Chhe, Sports Reporter October 28, 2018

Against rival Tarleton State University, the Mustangs lost 34-35 at the homecoming game in front of a crowd of 9,247 people. At the 10:48 mark of the first quarter, running back and criminal justice...

goalies jump

Men’s soccer beats Newman 3-1

Andrea Hall, Reporter September 18, 2018

The men's soccer team defeated Newman 3-1 on Saturday, making that their 28 straight win. Although the team won, head coach Michael Meachum said that the team "didn't quiet show up." "After this...

Kinesiology junior and forward Sergio Lara attempts to gain possession from a Rodgers State player near the MSU goal on Sept. 13. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Men’s soccer begin conference play with Mustangs 3-1 victory

Tommy Chhe, Reporter September 14, 2018

The men’s soccer team began the Heartland Conference program with a 3-1 victory over the Roger State Hillcats in front of a crowd of 503 at Stang Park Sept. 13. The Mustangs got off to a rousing start...

Accounting senior, Layton Rabb rolls out of the pocket at the football game against West Florida at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 9. Photo by Brittni Vilandre

Football takes down West Florida

Makayla Scheck, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

The football team tackled the #2 team, University of West Florida. The final score was 38-17. The team trailed behind in the first half, but came back with vengeance in the second half to win the game. At...

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