The Wichitan

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.

10/21/2025

The energy was high as student organizations brought their best moves to the stage during the Homecoming Lip Sync competition.

Aaron Burrows talked with several organizations to see if they were ready for the event, and they delivered strong responses and performances

Advancing to the finals are , , and

The top three will compete for first place at the pep rally this Friday at the Nocona Trail, South Parking Lot.

10/16/2025

Students gathered at the President’s House for this year’s President’s Picnic, hosted by President Stacia Haynie. The annual event featured a live DJ, guided tours of the President’s home, a variety of picnic-style foods, games, and prizes.

The President’s Picnic serves as a long-standing Midwestern State University tradition that brings together students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed environment.

It provides an opportunity for students to connect with President Haynie and their peers, celebrate campus spirit, and take a well-deserved break following midterms.

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art hosted  the  “Arts Essentials Studio, Form & Space: Proportions of...
10/16/2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art hosted  the  “Arts Essentials Studio, Form & Space: Proportions of the Face” event. This even went over the element(s) of art of form and space.

The “Arts Essential Studio” is a recurring event that happens every Tuesday. The event goes over one element of art for an hour and a half.
However, unlike a previous event, there was a specific style to work on during this event.

The main focus was to learn how to draw portraits with proper proportions by using form and space. The museum provided stands at each table with sketch paper to work with on, pencils, a thick charcoal stick and a kneaded eraser for people to use.

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The “Borderlands” franchise has thrived on fast-paced gunplay, irreverent humor and loot-driven chaos since its 2009 deb...
10/16/2025

The “Borderlands” franchise has thrived on fast-paced gunplay, irreverent humor and loot-driven chaos since its 2009 debut. Expectations for “Borderlands 4” were high, with longtime fans hoping Gearbox would address criticisms of “Borderlands 3” while moving the series forward into new territory. 

The fifth game in the series marks the franchise’s first fully open-world design and was marketed heavily on expanded movement systems, more weapons and refined co-op play.

“Borderlands 4” launched Sept. 12, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release set for Oct. 3. It quickly set a new series record for concurrent users on Steam.

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On Sept. 25, 2025, Texas Tech released a statement to the universities in its system about compliance regarding faculty ...
10/14/2025

On Sept. 25, 2025, Texas Tech released a statement to the universities in its system about compliance regarding faculty discussions of gender identity. The statement is vague and does not provide much guidance in the matter.

However, it makes two things clear: universities in the Texas Tech system will only recognize two sexes and “faculty must comply with these laws in the instruction of students, within the course and scope of their employment.”

So what does this mean for MSU?

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Benito Martínez, Bad Bunny, logró que Puerto Rico fuera el centro del universo por una noche al transmitir su concierto ...
10/14/2025

Benito Martínez, Bad Bunny, logró que Puerto Rico fuera el centro del universo por una noche al transmitir su concierto Debí tirar más fotos a través de las plataformas de Amazon.

Con su álbum Debí tirar más fotos, el cantante ha conseguido difundir la cultura puertorriqueña por medio de sus canciones, al resaltar las tradiciones, la alegría y el ritmo boricua en el ámbito internacional.

El sábado 20 de septiembre, Bad Bunny se despidió con broche de oro de su país natal con un show final titulado No me quiero ir de aquí: Una más, en el Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, conocido como el Choliseo.

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10/10/2025

Mustangs Men's Soccer, the preseason favorite to win the LSC title after claiming their fourth straight tournament championship last season, locks in a 2-0 home win to improve to 6-2-3 overall (2-2-1 home, 1-0-2 away).

Controlling both ends of the field, they stay sharp ahead of their next road test — Edmond, OK on October 11 at 3 PM.

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Mustangs Win! 🏈• Vol. 90 No. 2 • Tap the link in our bio to read more Real Students, Real Stories 📚
10/10/2025

Mustangs Win! 🏈• Vol. 90 No. 2 • Tap the link in our bio to read more

Real Students, Real Stories 📚

As of 12:01 a.m. on October 8, the federal government will have been shut down for seven days. Senate Majority Leader Jo...
10/08/2025

As of 12:01 a.m. on October 8, the federal government will have been shut down for seven days. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he expects the Senate to vote again on the morning of October 8.

Thousands of jobs have been temporarily suspended, and EY-Parthenon Chief Economist Gregory Taco estimates the economy is losing $7 billion each week the government remains shut down.

However, the question remains: are Republicans and Democrats willing to compromise in order to keep the government running?

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10/07/2025

Vibez, Grill, and Chill brought the taste of the Caribbean to MSU with today’s soft opening.

From jerk chicken to curry favorites, students are already raving about the flavors.

The team was also honored with a Small Business Award, presented by Romãrio Hughes of the Small Business Development Center.

With strong reviews and big buzz, Vibez, Grill, and Chill is set to make a lasting impact on campus.

Micheal Chaves’s “The Conjuring: The Last Rites” Leigh Whannell continues the franchise’s dark supernatural style but wi...
10/07/2025

Micheal Chaves’s “The Conjuring: The Last Rites” Leigh Whannell continues the franchise’s dark supernatural style but with some shifts.

Unlike Creator James Wan’s earlier films that relied on suspense and slow tension, Chaves focuses more on atmosphere and jump scares.

Writers Ian Goldberg and  Richard Naing add psychological depth from their work on “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”, while Writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who also co-wrote “The Conjuring 2” and “The Devil Made Me Do It”, extends the Warrens’ world.

This film blends established mythology with fresh influences to keep the series engaging and less repetitive.

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During Family Weekend, the MSU Women’s Soccer team had an eventful weekend that involved three thirty minute weather del...
10/06/2025

During Family Weekend, the MSU Women’s Soccer team had an eventful weekend that involved three thirty minute weather delays and many headers.

With the first half being zero to zero, the MSU Women’s team had an amazing comeback with the final score being 2-1.

Even though there were three weather delays, they did not let that stop them from winning this game. Leeci Snyder prays before every game, praying over her teammates and praying for a good and safe game.

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