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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.

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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MSU closed multiple commuter parking lots across campus this semester due to construction. This includes the front parki...
11/19/2025

MSU closed multiple commuter parking lots across campus this semester due to construction. This includes the front parking lot at the BAC and the parking lot at Bolin Hall.

Biology and chemistry senior Maggie Fleming finds parking on campus to be challenging at times. It has caused her to be late due to not finding a spot.

“My options for the past couple semesters with construction have been the library, across the street at the church, or somewhere further where I have to walk quite a ways. While walking is not a huge issue for me, I sometimes am running behind or have a lot to carry, making the far walks a bit of an issue,” Fleming said.

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The Midwestern State Volleyball team won all three of their games against UT Permian Basin.Dental hygienist sophomore Em...
11/19/2025

The Midwestern State Volleyball team won all three of their games against UT Permian Basin.

Dental hygienist sophomore Emma Boyd said that this game was the first volleyball game she had ever been to since starting classes at MSU. She was invited by one of her friends and says she will come back to other games next season.

This was the last home volleyball game of the season,and five seniors were honored.

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Mustangs’ Senior Night! • Vol. 90 No. 4 • Tap the link in our bio to read more Real Students, Real Stories 📚
11/18/2025

Mustangs’ Senior Night! • Vol. 90 No. 4 • Tap the link in our bio to read more

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Y’all, it’s not that bad.Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” had mixed reviews upon its release on Oct. 3....
11/05/2025

Y’all, it’s not that bad.

Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” had mixed reviews upon its release on Oct. 3. However, I think people were way too quick to judge.

Do I think it’s her best album? No. Do I think it has her best lyricism? No.
Do I think that it reflects where she is at in her life where everything is a bit more fun and silly? Absolutely.

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Gray, drizzly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of approximately 300 people who gathered at Hamilton Park on the morning...
11/05/2025

Gray, drizzly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of approximately 300 people who gathered at Hamilton Park on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 18, for the second “No Kings” protest.

A dozen citizens from various organizations spoke to an attentive crowd. Flags, frogs and butterflies punctuated the colorful signs held by attendees who came out to support the growing movement.

The skies cleared as the event began with a welcome from organizer Beth Schuman, who reminded attendees that political polarization is fueled by fear and that the antidote to fear is community. She called on the crowd to focus on helping their neighbors.

Schuman later said the event was important “because of all the despair in the country and all the people I’ve met that say, ‘Why should we even try?’ This country was designed to be run by the people … we need to be hopeful.

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El martes 21 de octubre, la comunidad de MSU fue anfitriona de uno de los eventos más populares de Halloween en Wichita ...
11/05/2025

El martes 21 de octubre, la comunidad de MSU fue anfitriona de uno de los eventos más populares de Halloween en Wichita Falls. Este fue un evento familiar dentro de la semana de Homecoming, con entrada gratuita para el público en general.

La Oficina de Liderazgo y Participación Estudiantil organizó la actividad llamada trunk-or-treat o cajuela-o-golosina. Un trunk-or-treat es un evento donde las personas decoran la cajuela de su carro y se reúnen para repartir dulces de una manera segura y divertida.

Además de los dulces, hubo juegos, música a cargo de Ultra Productions y varias camionetas de comida y bebidas, como Tacos Don Pepe, Razzles Italian Ice y Squeezies Lemonade.

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