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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Chris Smith and daughter

Torchlight Parade and Bonfire tradition continues

Dariana Garza and Alyssa Mitchell October 19, 2019

Heat. Fire. Music and over 400 hundred torch-wielding students attended the annual Torchlight Parade and Bonfire Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. With spirits high and plenty of rival school t-shirts to burn Nacona...

Richard Simpson

The Last Lecture: Dr. Richard Simpson

Alana Earle, Reporter April 16, 2019

In September 2007 Randy Pausch, former computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University gave a speech affectionately titled, "The Last Lecture". In which, he spoke about his time as a professor...

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...

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Traditions contribute to campus life

Ryane Hatten May 12, 2018

From its beginnings in 1922 as a junior college housed within a high school building, Midwestern State University has become a campus of 255 acres and 70 buildings. The university offers a variety of academic...

Stang gang

Maroon: It’s more than just a color

Daniel Laudermilk and Taylor Robinson May 11, 2018

During football games students wave flags and paint their bodies with school colors. The Alma Mater proudly touts the maroon and gold. In the fall of 2015, to ensure consistency as part of the university’s...

Senior Walk first steps on May 10

Cortney Wood, Managing Editor May 9, 2018

To enrich campus traditions through celebrating graduates, James Johnston, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Tony Vidmar, vice president for university advancement and public affairs,...

Meet the homecoming court

Meet the homecoming court

Mia Heck October 18, 2017

In conclusion to last week's homecoming court voting process, student activities coordinator, Ruby Arriaga, announced the homecoming representatives on Oct 16. for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes....

Fantasy of Lights workday brings in community for repairs

Tre' Jones October 10, 2017

The @MidwesternState Priddy Scholars are up early on a Saturday morning, helping to prep for Fantasy of Lights. #gen1MSU pic.twitter.com/dKSRmrG9hq — M.O.R.E. at MSU (@moreMSU) October 7, 2017 About...

Lucia Ramirez, radiologic technology, shows off her diploma packet. Photo by Kayla White

Traditions contribute to university life

The Wichitan May 16, 2015

From its beginnings in 1922 as a municipal junior college housed within a high school building, Midwestern State University has become a campus of 255 acres and 70 buildings offering a variety of academic...

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