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The Wichitan Independent student newspaper at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Majors and non-majors are welcome. and Canada.

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The newspaper is independent editorially and is not censored by faculty or administration nor is it reviewed prior to publication. The university administration has had a long standing policy of not interfering with The Wichitan's right to publish freely. In addition to traditional writing, reporting and editing work, students are hired for photography, graphics, layout/d

esign, advertising and circulation. Student editor pay is ranked among the top five percent nationally. In 2004, the newspaper was selected by the Associated Collegiate Press as one of the top 100 college newspapers in the U.S. It consistently garners honors at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. In 2009, the paper received first place in overall excellence, and firsts in feature writing, news feature writing, news story, editorial, critical review, photo illustration, news photo and sports feature story. Past Wichitan editors and reporters have graduated and gone on to careers in writing/reporting, advertising, marketing, production, photography, graphics/design and teaching. Some have also completed graduate programs as well as law school.

12/16/2025

2025 DII NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!

MSU Men’s Soccer

La actual Miss Universo, Fátima Bosch Fernández, abrió una de las ediciones más comentadas y revolucionarias del certame...
12/13/2025

La actual Miss Universo, Fátima Bosch Fernández, abrió una de las ediciones más comentadas y revolucionarias del certamen Miss Universo 2025 con una de sus frases que ha generado más impacto: “Lo que Dios tiene destinado para ti, ni la envidia lo para, ni el destino lo aborta, ni la suerte lo cambia”.

Dicho evento se llevó a cabo el viernes 21 de noviembre de 2025 en Tailandia donde la mexicana hizo historia al ganar la edición número 74 del certamen. Por otro lado, Miss Tailandia, Praveenar Singh, fue elegida primera finalista y Miss Venezuela, Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser, segunda finalista.

Bosch, de 25 años y originaria de Villahermosa, estado de Tabasco, es la cuarta mexicana en llevar este triunfo a su país, después de Lupita Jones en 1991, Ximena Navarrete en 2010 y Andrea Meza en 2020. 

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Nestled under the highway overpass at 912 Broad St., the Sonshine House might be easy to miss if driving too fast. But f...
12/13/2025

Nestled under the highway overpass at 912 Broad St., the Sonshine House might be easy to miss if driving too fast. But for hundreds of Wichita Falls residents, this unassuming building is a beacon of hope, a place where faith and service intersect every Tuesday afternoon.

What locals may remember as the site of a Pioneer Restaurant in the 1970s is now serving a different kind of daily special. Instead of burgers and fries, the menu consists of essential groceries, warm clothing and a helping hand, all provided at no cost to those facing food insecurity in the Texoma area.

“We do it to take care of the hungry,” president of the Sonshine House Lane Hogan said.

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Now that the city of Wichita Falls owns the Sikes Senter Mall, both the city and MSU are looking towards the future.Wich...
12/10/2025

Now that the city of Wichita Falls owns the Sikes Senter Mall, both the city and MSU are looking towards the future.

Wichita Falls became the owner of the Sikes Senter Mall on Oct. 15, after announcing their plan to buy the property in July 2025. The city plans on demolishing the current building and constructing new shopping centers and a new stadium.

“On the university side, we are working with a group that has experience with Texas Tech, and so we are fortunate. Tech has, I think, a billion dollars worth of construction underway right now, so they have a great deal of experience, and especially with athletic facilities,” President Stacia Haynie said.

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MSU Burns' Fantasy of Lights • Vol. 90 No. 5 • Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗Real Students, Real Stories 📚 ...
12/10/2025

MSU Burns' Fantasy of Lights • Vol. 90 No. 5 • Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗

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🎬 Senior Screenings: A Showcase of Student Films An end-of-semester celebration where senior students debut their origin...
12/10/2025

🎬 Senior Screenings: A Showcase of Student Films

An end-of-semester celebration where senior students debut their original films for the campus and community

Attendees can enjoy a curated selection of creative projects, support emerging filmmakers, and experience a theater-style screening together

It’s a chance to recognize the hard work, storytelling, and talent of the graduating class in a fun, communal film-festival atmosphere

As someone who loves romantic comedies, I have never come across one that gives such a raw and real insight into relatio...
12/02/2025

As someone who loves romantic comedies, I have never come across one that gives such a raw and real insight into relationships as “When Harry Met Sally” does.

Adapted from a screenplay written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner, it was praised for its insight into relationships and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Starring Billy Crystal as Harry Burns and Meg Ryan as Sally Albright, the rom-com came out in 1989 and made over $92.8 million at the North American box office.

“When Harry Met Sally” follows a man and a woman who, over twelve years, keep coincidentally bumping into each other and trying to navigate the question, “Can men and women ever just be friends?”

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The anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” was made into a new movie, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” surpassed “Crouchi...
12/02/2025

The anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” was made into a new movie, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” surpassed “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” with a global box office total of $666 million and a U.S. gross of $128 million. It is the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2025 and among the highest-grossing foreign films in American history. 

The five seasons of Demon Slayer on Netflix are as follows: Season 1: Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc (26 episodes), Season 2: Mugen Train Arc (7 episodes), Season 3: Entertainment District Arc (11 episodes), Season 4: Swordsmith Village Arc (11 episodes), and Season 5: Harshira Training Arc (8 episodes), with the eighth episode, Hashira Unite, ending begins the start of the war between the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji, the demons he created VS the Harshnira, and non-Hashira.  

In “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, the nine most powerful members of the Demon Slayer Corps are referred to as the Hashira, or the Pillars. They provide the strongest defense against the evils that threaten humanity. 

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Oct. 31 brings frights every year. Most people spend the night partying, trick-or-treating, or turning the lights off an...
11/24/2025

Oct. 31 brings frights every year. Most people spend the night partying, trick-or-treating, or turning the lights off and pretending no one is home.

One might think that some of that fall festivities might carry over into the next day. However, some people have decided that Nov. 1 is officially the start of the Christmas season.

I am not one of these people.

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In a landmark election day, Nov. 4, 2025, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani  was elected as the 111th mayor of New Yor...
11/24/2025

In a landmark election day, Nov. 4, 2025, Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani  was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City, securing just over 50 % of the vote.

This marks as an historic victory making Mamdani the city’s first Muslim mayor, first of South Asian heritage, first born in Africa and the youngest in over a century for New York City. 

Despite facing significant attacks, including Islamophobic threats and accusations of being too radical, Mamdani’s grassroots energy, support from younger voters and focus on affordability resonated.

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The announcement that Bad Bunny would headline the halftime show of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 generated both celebra...
11/19/2025

The announcement that Bad Bunny would headline the halftime show of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 generated both celebration and controversy. The performance represents a significant moment in the convergence of popular music, cultural identity and mainstream American sports entertainment.

Puerto Rican superstar known for pioneering Latin trap and reggaeton Bad Bunny has become one of the most streamed global artists in recent years. The decision to feature him as the solo headliner for a Super Bowl halftime show is noteworthy as it represents a milestone in the inclusion of the Spanish language music at one of the most watched entertainment events in the United States. 

Moreover, Bad Bunny made clear his intention to frame the performance as more than entertainment.

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