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The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan
Maverick's Day of Service allows students to work with organizations to improve their community.

Students turn out for day of service

Cecil Witherspoon, Reporter • April 13, 2022

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff reached out to nonprofits and communities across Wichita Falls Saturday for the annual Maverick’s day of service. The event began with students, chatter and distinctive...

Students volunteer to keep campus clean

Oscar Cindo, Reporter • October 25, 2017

A gentle wind blows through branches causing some leaves to fall onto the grass below. A sunny afternoon at nice and cleaned up Sikes Lake provides a place for students to enjoy nature. Some sit under...

Rolling Plains Chapter brings life to volunteering opportunities

Oscar Cindo • October 9, 2017

A crowd of volunteers and members of the Rolling Plains Chapter were in attendance for the second monthly meeting in Bolin Hall Room 209 on Oct. 3. The meeting went beyond just simple business. Hosted...

Rolling Plains chapter meeting to be held Tuesday

Oscar Cindo • September 29, 2017

An opportunity to help make a difference in the community has been brought to campus as Texas Master Naturalist Terry McKee will be hosting the second Rolling Plains chapter meeting on Oct. 3 at 7...

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Working hard to keep Sikes Lake clean

Jeanette Perry • September 14, 2016

Trash and debris lined the shore of Sikes Lake as people arrived for the annual cleanup Sept. 10, as part of an opportunity for students to help make the lake an enjoyable place to visit.Terry McKee, president...

Baptist Student Ministry volunteers by serving low-income/homeless the last Sunday of each month.

Volunteerism: Give more than thanks

Jacklyn York • November 18, 2015

Thankful. Appreciative. Gratitude, Grateful. However phrased, Giving Thanks can take on many meanings and lasts longer than the holiday season alone. One way local people spend their holiday season...

Sigma Nu hosts dodgeball tournament for local cause

Kristina Abeyta • March 31, 2015

Sigma Nu is sponsoring “Dodge for a Cause,” a dodgeball tournament on April 11 to benefit the Arc of Wichita County, a non-profit volunteer organization. Walter James, business management sophomore...

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