Being involved on campus gives students memories, skills
Sky Barron, Reporter
May 2, 2019
Whether it is joining an organization on campus, pledging for Greek life, or trying out for a position in the band, student involvement is what helps the students gain skill sets for future careers and make the college life a memorable experience. According to Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs, rese...
MSU close to becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Angelica Villarreal and Clarissa Alvarado
March 5, 2019
So close, with 19.3 percent of the students identifying as Hispanic, the university is only 5.7 percent away from being federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Institutions that are HSI receive a federal grant of approximately $3,117 per student which could equate to more than $4,754,98...
Cultural Greek Council hosts ‘Meet the Greeks’
Karrington Bradley, Reporter
February 6, 2019
The Cultural Greek Council sponsored a meet-and-greet event for students interested in joining a culturally based sorority or fraternity on Jan. 31. Mario Ramirez, director of student leadership and involvement, in regard to why this information session was held prior to Greek rush said, "Educate yourself well roundedly. Do...
Mariachi band to perform Sept. 20
Demian Ponce, Reporter
September 20, 2018
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mariachi Nueva Era will play in a free concert Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Sikes Lake Pavilion. "We are having this event in part of Hispanic heritage month to show students the beauty of Hispanic culture" Claudio Rodriguez, residence life coordinator, said. Housing...
Food Truck Friday a chance to try local food
Jeri Moore, Reporter
September 6, 2018
The first 100 students will get a ticket that can be used to get an item from the food trucks. The item and participation are dependent on the food trucks themselves, Ruby Arriaga, the coordinator of Student Activities in the Office of Student Involvement, explained.
College about more than going to class
Kristin Silva, Reporter
May 18, 2018
Whether trying out for a sports team, pledging for Greek Life or joining one of the campus organizations, student involvement increases mental health, helps students strive to graduate and increases overall enjoyment of the college experience according to campus officials. According to Keith Lamb,...
Greeks make themselves more visible on campus through Greek Week
April 17, 2018
OUR VIEW: Opportunities like Greek Week are beneficial to campus because they make those in Greek organizations and their principle of philanthropy more visible to the rest of the student populace. With the plethora of annual Greek Week events, students were able to see a presence from members o...
Greeks host Disney-themed pageant
Tyler Manning, Editor
April 10, 2018
As a part of Greek Week and to raise money for the Order of Omega Fund, the Office of Student Involvement hosted a Disney-themed pageant in the Clark Student Center Comanche Suite on April 9. Victor Venegas, political science freshman, and Alexis Maggard, special education freshman, both won f...
Language Café hosted in Clark Student Center
November 15, 2017
Continuing International Education Week, the offices of student affairs and student involvement put together Language Café, a way for students to hear different languages and learn about cultures we have on campus in Clark Student Center on Nov. 14. The week’s events encourage students to study ...
Student motivation, involvement dwindling
Dewey Cooper
December 7, 2016
Three weeks.Only three weeks until the long anticipated semester break graces the presence of students. While many are jumping to complete the 16-week-long semester, others are lacking motivation to finish.“I’m ready for it to be over,” Peyton Tally, nursing freshman, said.Many students feel th...
Few students participate in in presidential forums
Mark Campbell
March 9, 2015
Presidential Forums have low student participation from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Of the 5,193 undergraduate students, only about 45 chose to attend the three open forums for the next university president. "There was an average of about 15 students at each one," Jesse Brown, student member of ...