MSU Texas Democrats host local candidates
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
October 15, 2020
MSU Texas Democrats hosted democratic candidates Mel Martinez, Gus Trujillo and Jason Hester at Dillard Room 101 Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The organization was hosted, moderated and organized by Luis Serna of MSU Democrats. Turnout was low with roughly a seventh of the available seats occupied...
Wichita Falls mayoral debate recap
Elizabeth Mahan, Reporter
October 3, 2020
The three candidates for mayor of Wichita Falls: Kevin Hunter, James Huling and incumbent Stephen Santellana debated at The Wellington Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. Steve Garrison, director of the Redwine Honors Program and associate professor of political science, was a moderator of the debate. H...
Texas Roadhouse provides different food options amid the pandemic
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
April 1, 2020
Texas Roadhouse has initiated a new form of food selling to its market as a means of contributing to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Natalie Fruend, Texas Roadhouse server and criminal justice junior, said the company has changed to a technical grocer. "We're selling raw meat and we als...
Red River Photography Club seeks to improve its skills and community
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
March 6, 2020
On the second Tuesday of every month at the Kemp Center for the Arts, the Red River Photography Club gathers to present its recent photoshoot, learn new skills through member-to-member interaction, or from a guest speaker. RRPC provides service to the community as a local organization of photographers...
Inmates assist with the demolition of acquired property
Colin Stevenson, Reporter/Photographer
March 5, 2020
After its approximately $3 million purchase, construction on the property at 2733 Midwestern Pkwy has begun with the help of local inmates. They are performing demolition in collaboration with Wichita County Sheriff’s Office. Originally a Bank of America business, the building is having walls removed to allow for warehouse storage in two-th...
How, where and when to vote in Texas
Kristin Silva, Chief Editor
February 26, 2020
How to vote When you arrive at the polling place, you will be asked to present one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification, unless you are a voter with a permanent exemption on your voter registration certificate. If you do not possess a form of acceptable photo identification and you cannot reasonably obtain one, show a supp...
A day in the life- A’Lya Figueroa
Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter
February 18, 2020
After walking across the stage and leaving 12 years of school behind, many students face one of the biggest choices they’ll ever make. That might be continuing on to higher education to fulfill or find their dream jobs, attending a trade school or becoming a freelancer of their passion since birth....
The story behind alumni’s Caribbean restaurant: Fazmoz
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
February 18, 2020
Fatisha Evans, University alumni and former Caribbean Student Organization member, opened a Caribbean restaurant in August of last year called Fazmoz to provide the community with Caribbean-style food and culture. After graduating in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in marketing, Evans stayed in Wichita...
My kingdom for a meal of crab
Jeri Moore, Business Manager
February 17, 2020
The little seafood restaurant on 3801 Call Field Road stands to fill a cajun spiced hole in our local eateries; however, you may need to ask the waitstaff to turn up the spice since the medium I ordered was extremely mild. We took a seat in booths to the right of the door and were quickly waited on. The waitres...
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 their names to be called so they can walk across the stage, receive their diplomas and finally call th...
City lights parade was full of holiday cheer
Colin Stevenson, Reporter/Photographer
December 3, 2019
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Grey matters: the colors of mental illness
Jeri Moore, Reporter
October 15, 2019
The National Alliance on Mental Illness had its third annual Grey Matters art exhibit demonstrating the struggles of the lives touched by mental health issues on canvas. Two hours were not enough for the catering, live music and touching conversations on Oct. 11. Among the artists showing their work at this ex...