Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills June 13, the first allowing licensed holders to openly carry their firearms in most public places and the second, Senate Bill 11, allowing licensed holders to carry concealed handguns on public college campuses. In an email, University President Jesse Rogers said administration will use the time until the Aug. 1, …
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1. The Wellness Center and RecSports Where: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES: Pool, fitness classes, gym equipment and running track, basketball and volleyball courts, sports equipment and more. Recreational Sports operates out of Wellness Center …
Daniel Laudermilk is a linebacker on the football team and a team captain. With summer practices ending and the first game only about two weeks away, The Wichitan asked him a few questions. You and many of the 138 players on the roster have been practicing a lot in the summer heat. What has been …
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In her first speech as University president, Suzanne Shipley asked a full house of faculty and community members to re-imagine Midwestern State. Shipley, at the Aug. 17 faculty/staff meeting, said her goals for the next year include supporting an outstanding learning environment, creating a vibrant workplace for faculty and staff, and becoming known as the leading …
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Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final grade. Get to know your professors and adviser. When people know your face, it’s easier to talk to them when …
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As the new semester nears, parking lot six south by the football practice fields has been expanded. This added 257 parking spaces for students according to Keith Lamb, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. When construction began on the new residence hall, 220 resident parking spots were lost, leading to the expansion of lot six …
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One of many changes to dining services, Chick-fil-A Express officially opened in the Clark Student Center food court on Aug. 27. “I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every snack in between,” said Austin Snyder, marketing sophomore. Some students, like Chyenne Lozowski, nursing freshman, prefer the new Chick-fil-A Express over the newly improved …
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