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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

ChatGPT generates impressive results, but can still sometimes output flaws, 2023.

ChatGPT provides new challenges to educators

Cecil Witherspoon, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2023

Academic papers with no true author; projects turned in by students who did little or no work; code written by other, more complex code. AI models like ChatGPT have taken the academic world by storm, providing...

Lacey Grimes

A day in the life: Lacey Grimes

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter October 16, 2019

It’s 6 a.m. and while most students are sound asleep, her day has just begun. The sweet and tender voices of small children fill her ears forcing her eyes to partially open to a sun-filled room. She...

Community improvement requires student engagement

The Wichitan March 29, 2018

OUR VIEW: City and campus officials have a vision for MSU to grow in retention and activity, and this will only work if students interact with the opportunities by engaging with the community through...

Ehlert will strengthen students power on campus

The Wichitan March 28, 2018

OUR VIEW: Because of his continued efforts to support and endorse student organizations, we feel Steven Ehlert would make the most efficient Student Government Association president for the 2018 — 2019...

Department signs are held up during tours to seperate prospective students to their majors for Mustangs Rally, an event for prospective students, parents, and guest to vist college life at Midwestern State University, on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

More than 700 students attend Mustangs Rally

Chloe Phillips, Reporter March 24, 2018

Chatter and excitement from eager faces filled D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Hosted once a semester, Mustangs Rally is a large open house for prospective students to explore campus and connect with students to...

Students enjoy their week-long Spring break

Chloe Phillips March 20, 2018

Good weather, sleeping in and lessened responsibilities. This was a reality for many students during their spring break. Students across campus spent their week-long breaks engaged in various different...

Ilka Megee, theater education sophomore, putting her makeup on before going on first run-through. Megee portays "Hope" in the play as one of her characters in Urinetown. Feb. 19, 2018. Photo by: Leo Gonzalez.

Wardrobe stitches musical together

Joanna Gartman, Reporter February 28, 2018

An actor’s costume provides support physically and emotionally, to actor and audience alike. The wardrobe team has the pressure of enhancing the entire experience by providing strong visual support...

“Urinetown” opening night rescheduled due to inclement weather

The Wichitan February 21, 2018

To ensure safety of cast, crew and audiences following the inclement weather Feb. 21 and class cancelation for Feb. 22, the "Urinetown" opening night has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 23 after months...

University twitter tweeted closed campus at 8:30 a.m.

Campus closed Wednesday, anticipation for icy weather

Cortney Wood February 21, 2018

At 5:22 a.m. Wednesday, administration sent emails, texts and social media messages to alert students of delayed start time. Almost three hours later at 8:15 a.m., administration sent another message:...

Logan Cope, psychology senior, plays Jenga while waiting for the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social to begin on Feb. 1. Photo by Mia Heck

‘Sense of pride, community’ found through Black History Month kick-off

Mia Heck February 1, 2018

Black History Month celebrations kicked off with conversations, games and finger foods during the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social hosted by the office of Equity, Inclusion...

Through the struggle, find strength

latoya fondren January 17, 2018

Life has its moments and through my adversity, I've learned many valuable lessons being a young adult growing up and having to figure out how to pay the "big bills" in order to sustain a living. My mother...

Eliza Cameron, English sophomore and Lia Wiley, radiology sophomore engage in discussions at the Critical Conversation Series, speaking about the Campus Climate survey on sexual misconduct. Nov 27. Photo by Bridget Reilly

Critical Conversation Series discusses sexual assault on campus

Shari Smith November 28, 2017

To discuss the results of the campus climate survey that was distributed last spring, the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs members hosted the last topic for the Critical Conversations...

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