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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Maverick's Corner has been closed since after the COVID-19 pandemic, Jan. 26.

The Return of Maverick’s Corner

Anne Akpabio, Managing Editor January 27, 2023

The pandemic brought many changes to the lives of MSU students, both on and off campus. Among those changes was the shutting down of Maverick's Corner post-COVID-19. The university closed the popular dining...

Post-pandemic, several studies have shown students across age groups are significantly behind in their class. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

OPINION: Are students getting dumber?

Anne Akpabio, Managing Editor November 4, 2022

*Columns are the opinions of their respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wichitan as an organization.* The question of students getting dumber over the years has long swirled...

Donors and head MSU staff cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the Bridwell Activities Center, Oct. 28.

The Opening of the Bridwell Activity Center and the Cannedy Greek Commons

Joey Arthur, Reporter November 4, 2022

On Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, the Bridwell Activity Center had its official opening and dedication as part of Midwestern State University’s Homecoming events. Named after the J.S. Bridwell Foundation, the...

Students sit together and enjoy the food and music of the Soul Food Social, Feb. 17.

“I am the Black Print” a Black History Month Celebration

Stephanie Robledo, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

The Black Print is this year’s theme for Black History Month at MSU. The Black Print is defined by the Black History Month Committee as ‘the first to influence all aspects of life; past, present, and...

The fire at Legacy Hall left damages in the lounges of Hall B on floors two to four, Jan. 29.

Legacy Fire Briefly Disrupts Campus Life

Samuel Koone, Managing Editor February 11, 2022

On Friday, Jan. 28, a fire broke out in Legacy Hall’s 4B lounge. The fire was extinguished by the automatic sprinkler systems in the building and all students were evacuated safely. Campus and city police...

General business junior Daniel Gallivoda participates in the mummy wrapping contest as Micheal Myers.

Clark Student Center goes all out with this year’s Halloween party

Diamond Gamboa, Reporter October 29, 2021

Halloween is a time of year that allows people to dress up and become someone who they wouldn’t normally be. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Clark Student Center presented a Halloween party to give that chance...

General business senior Jaye Surles lines up her shot on the shuffleboard at Glowcade.

MSU Gets Lit at Glowcade

Fisher Seigler, Reporter October 26, 2021

On Tuesday, Oct. 26 the University Planning Board hosted a Glowcade, that is, “glowing arcade,” and dance party from 8-11 p.m. at Don Flatt Gymnasium. The gym floor was littered with balloons, and...

Question of the week: What is your favorite thing about MSU?

Question of the Week: What’s your favorite thing about MSU?

Alana Earle and Henry Martinez April 23, 2019

What's your favorite thing about MSU? As the semester is wrapping up we asked students what they love most about MSU. Hayes Hooper, political science sophomore | "[I like] how friendly everyone...

Preston Busby

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...

A day in the Life of Chioma Onyekere

A day in the Life of Chioma Onyekere

Angel Clara Ukwitegyetse, Reporter/Photographer January 25, 2019

The eldest of six children, Nigerian born Chioma Onyekere began her college career at Midwestern State in the fall of 2014. She is a third semester senior pursuing a degree in physical therapy after changing...

TSU sign burning during the Bonfire.

Homecoming tradition goes up in flames

Luke Bryant, reporter October 28, 2018

Ten gallons of gasoline, well over 500 people and around 90 shirts burned. Nocona Trail south parking lot went up in flames once again for the homecoming bonfire. Whether they were there for the...

Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, during the Board of Regents meeting Feb. 13 to approve future plans of MSU. Photo by Lauren Roberts

Board to vote on search for new VP

Kara McIntyre November 7, 2017

Suzanne Shipley, university president, will ask the Board of Regents members for permission to launch a search for a new vice president of enrollment management at the meeting on Nov. 9. Keith Lamb,...

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