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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.

12/05/2024

Blood drives have become a common sight at MSU. Our Blood Institute, a local organization, sets up a mobile blood drive on campus about three times a month.

“If we weren’t able to collect enough blood for three days in a row, that’s when we’d be in a blood shortage. That’s all it takes is three days of no blood and we’re basically at a non recoverable point. So that’s why it’s important to keep these blood drives up and to keep them going every single day to keep that blood supply up. As long as we keep on doing what we’re doing, we’ll be good,” the mobile supervisor Reid-Gibson said.

Hospitals across the nation are experiencing a blood shortage.

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12/04/2024

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. The pick for this week is “Doomsday” by American indie-folk singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine.

Released on April 8, 2022, as a single from her sophomore album “Five Seconds Flat,” “Doomsday” stands out as one of Lizzy McAlpine’s most evocative and heart-wrenching songs.

It’s a powerful ballad that reflects on the end of a toxic relationship, using vivid apocalyptic imagery to convey the emotional devastation that comes with a breakup.

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12/03/2024

Once again, the men’s basketball team finds itself battling in another thrilling double overtime game. Spoiler alert: they won 119-114, besting the Adams State Grizzlies on Nov. 16.

Going into the game business junior Mason Gibson said the game plan was the same as it is for every game, and that is to just be themselves.

“The plan was to just be us, we have worked hard all off season and knew everything we had to do to win the game. So we just had to trust the process,” Gibson said.

The Grizzlies were the first to put numbers on the board with a layup from Cameron Kimble. The Mustangs answered back when Pierre Sanders, fifth year senior, grabbed a rebound and put it back up for two. The Grizzlies extended their lead with an eight-point run putting the score at 16-4. The Mustangs battled back, shortening the Grizzlies’ lead to 16-7.

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12/02/2024

Sheppard Air Force Base came out victorious against MSU Texas’ recreational sports team after an exciting clash on the volleyball court Friday, Nov. 8.

The competition between MSU and SAFB represents the friendly spirit between the two communities. The teams compete in four different events which are: flag football and volleyball in the fall and basketball and softball in the spring.

Assistant director of the recreational sports and wellness center Cody Ford explained that winning this competition is important for both teams.

“Not only is it pride, but we do have a traveling trophy. So we have a trophy that goes between MSU and Shepperd, depending on who wins and the trophy has little plaques for each sport that is played for the winners that we have,” Ford said.

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11/30/2024

The pro-life organization Students for Life of America held a demonstration on Monday, Nov. 11. The organization calls for the abolishment of abortion and the defunding of Planned Parenthood.

The demonstration consisted of the organization’s central campus formation coordinator Megan Roos standing near Sunwatcher Plaza with an informational poster board as well as crosses and posters scattered across the lawn. Roos is not an MSU student but said Students for Life is working on starting a student organization on campus.

The posters depicted unborn fetuses with inflammatory rhetoric. One poster said Planned Parenthood, a non-profit organization, “puts profits over people,” another said “Planned Parenthood kills.”

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11/29/2024

Every family has their Thanksgiving traditions. Some families watch the Superbowl, my family watches terrible movies we find for free on Tubi. “ThanksKilling” will not be one of those movies.

Jordan Downey’s “ThanksKilling” is a Thanksgiving themed comedy slasher flick released in 2008. The story follows five college students as they are hunted down and murdered by a cursed turkey.

This movie toes the line between being so bad it’s good and just being bad.

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11/26/2024

For the past four years the MSU men’s soccer team has dominated on the field, earning the honor of being the LSC champions. Head coach Michael Meachum has led the team for the past seven seasons leading them to five total conference titles.

The Mustangs are known for being included in the LSC tournament. This season marked the Mustangs ninth straight appearance in the tournament. Coach Meachum says that when a trophy is involved the team is going to compete and make sure they win. The past few seasons have proven that statement.

“Anytime there is a trophy on the line, we always try to win it,” Coach Meachum said.

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11/25/2024

MENS SOCCER WINS LSC TITLE ⚽• Vol.89 No.6 • Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗

Real Students, Real Stories 📚

11/22/2024

After a tumultuous campaign season, Donald Trump won the election to become the 47th president of the United States.

Although Trump has been vague on his policies, he has repeatedly aligned with right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation’s plan, the President Transition Project 2025.

Trump did not author nor contribute to Project 2025, although 140 former Trump administration staffers did. Trump has also spoken at multiple Heritage Foundation events in the past.

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11/21/2024

For the second year in a row, Moffett Library’s “Rooftop Heroes” event brought together students and faculty alike for another mini-convention in the library’s atrium.

The convention included several presenters from last year’s line up, as well as new faces. There was also a small booth for the eSports and Gaming Club and a costume contest to close out the evening. Each presenter had their own flare and niche, but each pushed and pulled with the idea of what a hero is.

These presentations were the main draw for students. History sophomore Micheal McNiel and sociology sophomore Maggie Hemm came to the event to watch history associate professor Tiffany Ziegler and English professor Kirsten Lodge present.

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11/19/2024

Mass communication senior Jessica Binzari is a standout on campus, both in the newsroom and on the tennis court.

As the sports editor for The Wichitan, she combines her passion for journalism with the same drive that fuels her success as one of the university’s top tennis players.

Binzari’s love for tennis began at the early age of eight-years-old. Binzari says she has a funny reason behind getting into tennis.

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11/18/2024

While Wichita Falls elections have all come to a close and a final answer or a candidate has been elected, one local election is headed to a runoff.

City Council at Large candidates Austin Cobb and Samuel Pak continue to advocate for why they would be the best candidate to be elected. The runoff election is required since both candidates’ voting numbers were so close together and neither candidate won more than 50% of the vote.

The runoff election will be Saturday, Dec. 14.

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11/13/2024

Midwestern State University is maintaining its focus on student and staff recruitment and retention just over halfway through the fall semester.

On the staff front, MSU is considering increasing tuition for some new and all future students to fund campus-wide pay raises.

This is the university’s first tuition increase in four years. President Stacia Haynie will propose the increase at the next Texas Tech board of regents meeting.

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11/12/2024

This year, the Midwestern Indian Student Association (MISA), organized a Diwali celebration.

MISA President Sneha Patel mentioned that aside from one game night, no major events had been held until now. Diwali aimed to bring some of India’s festive atmosphere to new students missing the vibrant celebrations back home.

Diwali, a major celebration in Indian society, is also observed by people in Nepal due to its importance to the Hindu faith.

According to Hindu stories, this festival commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the restoration of peace and order. Known as Tihar or Deepawali, the event is celebrated with lights, prayers, and festivities.

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11/11/2024

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. Your sacrifice, dedication, and unwavering commitment inspire us all.

Thank you for your service. Wishing everyone a meaningful Veterans Day 🇺🇸

11/08/2024

TRUMP WINS 2024 ELECTION🇺🇸 • Vol.89 No.5 • Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗

Real Students, Real Stories 📚

11/06/2024

After a tumultuous campaign season, Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States 🇺🇸

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11/05/2024

Romper el círculo, la esperada adaptación de la novela de Colleen Hoover, no es la típica historia de amor que el público podría esperar, ya que, en lugar de idealizar las relaciones, la película explora la dura realidad de cómo el amor y la violencia pueden entrelazarse.

La protagonista, Lily Bloom, comienza su relación con Ryle, un carismático cirujano que parece perfecto a primera vista. Sin embargo, pronto surgen episodios de violencia que Lily al principio intenta ignorar o justificar, recordando lo que vivió su madre. Lily, como espectadora de los abusos de su padre hacia su madre, juró nunca permitir que algo similar le ocurriera a ella.

Sin embargo, a lo largo de la película, nos damos cuenta de cómo el abuso puede manifestarse de manera gradual y sutil, dejando a Lily atrapada en un ciclo que ella misma no quiere admitir.

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African Student Organization presented an Burundian traditional dance at their Taste of Africa Event, which is described as an energetic dance ASO President says that “The first song they danced to was a song from Rwanda, but we literally share the same culture when it comes to dancing, But yea, that song “Si Umuhemu” it gave a nice calm vibe.” Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗 #msu #realstudentsrealstories #studentnewspaper

Patel, a graduate assistant in the exercise physiology department, and a representative for MSU’s Global Education Office, outlined her vision for MISA. “We aim to make students feel like they are at home despite being far away, while also promoting understanding of Indian culture,” she said. The event was self-financed, with MISA holding a bake sale to cover the costs. #diwali #msu #realstudentsrealstories

The Women’s March was held on campus today, with participants walking to the WFMA to raise awareness for women’s rights MSU Democrats has changed into “Students Democracy” and is a bi-partisan organization focused on getting Students to have respectful and constructive conversations about politics, as well as getting Students to Vote #msu

President Haynie discusses the strong community connections formed during the Mustangs Motorfest event and expresses her hopes for future community connections Tap the link in our bio to read more 🔗 #msu #realstudentsrealstories #studentnewspaper

SONG OF THE WEEK 🎧: “Thicc as Thieves” by the talented artist Lauren Alaina! You can read all about our review of this incredible song in our latest issue by clicking the link in our bio 😁 “We’re thicker than our accents, thicker than our hair” #songoftheweek #laurenalaina #countrymusic #studentmedia #thewichitan

The Wichitan covers Black Excellence Gala 💜 •Here’s some footage we caught of this amazing event 😁 #studentmedia #thewichitan #msutexas

It’s a struggle out here 😂, but we get the job done ✅ #thewichitan #explore #photographer

The Wichitan covers Love Island by ASO 🏝️ 💕 •Here is some footage we caught at the amazing event, this event will be featured on our website 🌎 Photographers: George Svoboda & Samantha Difiore Videographer: Aaron Burrows • • • • • • #studentmedia #explore #msutexas #stanggang🐎 #thewichitan #interview #video

The Wichitan x ASO, Love Island 🏝️ A quick BTS footgage from a recent interview we did with @msutexas_aso for their event Love Island✨ Interviewer: Cecil Witherspoon 💻 Interviewees: Event Planners for ASO 🎤 Videographer: Aaron Burrows 🎥

The Wichitan After Hours🗞️, here’s a little behind the scenes of our staff creating the NEW ISSUE 🚨 • • • • • • #news #msutexas #thewichitan #press #mustangs #newsupdate #msuupdates #art #stanggang🐎 #studentmedia