Feb. 3, 2016 by The Wichitan and Wai Kun

Feb. 3, 2016 | Midwestern State University | thewichitan.com | Your Campus. Your News. | Vol. 80 No. 16

Common Ground

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Cal Thomas and Bob Becker discuss Washington D.C. politics at Artist Lecture Series.

Megan Piehler, student regent | Shawn Hessing, chair, Board of Regents | Suzanne Shipley, university president

Parking again on Board agenda KARA MCINTYRE MANAGING EDITOR

Polar Plunge

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Participants raise money at special Olympics Polar Plunge.

he Board of Regents will meet on Feb. 11-12 to discuss a new strategic plan for the university including a five-year plan for parking on campus. But this wasn’t the first plan the Board developed. “Any time you have a long-term vision, it’s extremely difficult as a Board, and frankly as an administration, to not only look at tomorrow, but to look at the next 20 years,” Shawn Hessing, Board chair, said. “We want to meet the needs of the campus and the students as a whole.” Hessing continued. “To be clear, that wasn’t so much of a master plan as it was a strategic initiative. Putting those pictures and plans out there exposes you a little bit because people think of it as a

formal adopted plan, when in fact it was just a directional vision,” Hessing said. “I wouldn’t say it was a ‘scrapping’ of the master plan, just directional changes. We didn’t change things, we changed priorities.” With the new residence hall scheduled for completion this summer and other buildings planned, students remain concerned about having sufficient, and convenient, parking. The plan that the Board approved last year had a parking garage as an option, which has been postponed until at least 2021. “The parking garage has just been pushed back from a priority standpoint. If we had unlimited cash resources, magically we could do things overnight,” Hessing said. “But we don’t, so what we have to do is figure out where the money is going to come from to pay for all of these things.” Before the parking garage construction

LOCATION

Fee Increases

TIME

SPACES

West Campus Annex

Summer 2016

+244

Newly purchased house

Summer 2016

+60

Parking lot west of Bridwell

2017

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Parking lot between McGaha and Academic Success Center

2017

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Current location of Counseling Center and McGaha Building

2018

113

2019/2020

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Parking west of Hardin and on street in front of Moffett Library

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Student Government Association meeting broaches student fee increases for current and future students.

begins, University President Suzanne Shipley said real estate options are being considered to address the parking issues more quickly. “Things unroll one right after the other, so right now we have a bid on a house that could be torn down to make more parking. We are always watching the parking issue, because that isn’t really something you can ignore,” Shipley said. “That part will be decided at future Board meetings.” While there will be some loss of parking spaces when construction on a new health sciences building begins, the Board and Shipley also have a plan to address this issue without the use of a parking garage. “Although there is a bit of parking that will be taken up, it’s being more than reclaimed by other lots that we have planned,” Shipley said.

NET GAIN

+220 SOURCE: EMAIL FROM MARILYN FOWLE’,VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND FINANCE, FEB. 2

Parking spaces to be added or removed during the next five years. During the same time period, the enrollment plan calls for the addition of 746 students.

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S TA F F E D I T O RI A L

Sounding off 1. The counseling center deserves more funding. Students’ mental health is not something that should be taken lightly, and “running out of hours” to help students should never be an issue. For the students, it can be difficult to find another mental health service, especially since there is such a shortage in Wichita Falls. That’s why it is vitally important that the university increase the budget for the Counseling Center to help the students who need emotional help. -Kara McIntyre 2. I understand that Health Science students dominate enrollment but the loss of a potential parking garage is a paramount issue, especially since we will be receiving a projected 700+ new students in the next four years, while only receiving 200 new parking spots. The proposed parking garage is not going to start construction until the 20212022 school year, a time when most of us will be gone. -Dewey Cooper 3. Why are we messing with sports facilities? We have a perfectly good football stadium, a fine soccer field (okay, maybe we could add better stands), and a good softball field. Couldn’t that money be better allocated somewhere else? -Samuel Sutton 4. Before the end of the semester last year, I ordered the twelve books that I needed for my classes in the spring semester. Upon returning to school, I went to the bookstore and received four books. The rest of my order had been canceled. I put in another, and yet again, the bookstore only had four more of my books. I finally ordered them offline through a different site - and if I were to check my order status through the bookstore now, I am sure that I would see one was still in transit and the others were in Timbuktu. With all the snow storms recently, I understand that mailing proved to be difficult, but I needed those books; the mailing timeliness was bothersome, and I know I am not the only one who has encountered this problem. -Lane Riggs

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Africa, America: Things are not just as they seem

et’s take it back to August 2013, for a second. Aug. 13, to be exact. My first day in the United States of America. I cannot put into words how excited I was to be here. I heard so many great Wadzanai things about this country, Dzvurumi “the super power of the world,” “the land of opportunity,” “the nation that sneezes, and the rest of the world catches a cold.” Despite the unexpected humidity and heat that welcomed me in Dallas, I felt like I could conquer the world. I had plans to try out different foods and go places. The little kid inside me could not contain herself. I wanted to visit New York – I had always dreamed of standing in Times Square, and I wanted to try nachos like I’d seen on American TV. I couldn’t believe it – a regular girl from Zimbabwe had made it here. It felt good, I was finally in America, and all those things I grew up seeing on TV would finally become my reality- snow, constant electricity, Wi-Fi everywhere and the American accent (which, by the way, I had planned to speak like an “ American”). Fast-forward to today. America is not what the media portrays it to be back home. Everyone is not rich. People are still suffering. It is not as clean as shown on TV and there are more homeless people than I imagined. A part of me felt like I had been deceived. But my biggest disappointment came from how ignorant some Americans were. “So, Wadzy, is your father a King back home?”, someone asked, as if I could only afford to come here if I hailed from African royalty. “Do you have animals like giraffes

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and lions inside your house?” the other asked. The best one was when a fellow student asked when I started wearing real clothes. Out of both annoyance and anger, I told her I got on the plane wearing animal skins and when I got to America, I went straight to a Forever 21 store and bought these pieces of material which I am wearing now. This made me question what Americans think of when they imagine Africa. The predominant story that has defined Africa’s image paints it as a place of poverty, famine and suffering. A place devoid of happiness where people live without access to clean water or electricity. The media has over-exploited the poor conditions in Africa to generate sympathy, sell newspapers and increase charitable donations. It is undeniable that there is suffering in most African countries – be it economic, political, or social. This suffering undeniably exists but it is just one story of Africa. Africa is also home to beautiful people, music and places, just like the rest of the world. Just like America is not all glittering skyscrapers and endless riches, Africa is not all famine and misfortune. There are not enough stories out of Africa that are transcendent, that aren’t about dictators, degradation, or to be perfectly frank “a white savior” at the center of the story. I look back at how I wanted to become “American” when I came here, but now I am proud to be Zimbabwean, to be African. I have fallen in love with my roots. I am who I am today because of my culture. Maybe one day the world will be just as proud of my culture. Wadzanai Dzvurumi is a marketing junior.

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PHOTOS BY AIMEE REAGAN | THE WICHITAN

People gather in the brand new Urban-Air trampoline park on Kemp Blvd. on the day before opening day, Jan. 29, for VIP free jump where people were hand picked to check out the place. The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce did a ribbon ceremony to welcome the new business. People were able to try out the new trampolines and various activities including, dodgeball, America Ninja Warrior course, and a slam dunk basketball court. | The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the VIP opening day of the new Urban Air on Kemp Blvd, Jan. 29. It was open to the public on Jan. 30.

A place for all ages Wichita Falls, first trampoline park opened Jan. 30

EMILY CARROLL REPORTER

t was the day before opening. The Gold Coats of The Chamber of Commerce stand in front of the doors to Urban Air to welcome the new trampoline park to the community. Kids run circles around their families as they wait for a VIP opening of the park. As the doors open, the trampolines await to be jumped on by the public for the first time. After the help of marketing from Hoegger Communications and a full staff, owners Colby and Sarah Cates officially opened their doors at Urban Air Trampoline Park to customers on Saturday, Jan. 30. The park is equipped with a variety of activities such as dodge ball courts, a slam dunk basketball court, an American Ninja Warrior course and more. “You leave all your problems behind when you walk into Urban Air,” Adjunct Marketing Professor Jackie Hoegger said. Hoegger is also the president of Hoegger Communications and was called to help with the marketing side of their business. She said they are expecting big crowds for the establishment. “It’s a party zone, it’s a fun zone, it’s just fun,” Hoegger said. “We want people to have a blast.”

PHOTO BY AIMEE REAGAN | THE WICHITAN

The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce cuts the ribbon on the VIP opening day of the new Urban Air on Kemp Blvd, Jan. 29. It was open to the public on Jan. 30. Although the trampoline park is fully staffed, Hoegger encourages enthusiastic, high energy students to keep applying online for job opportunities. She also encourages students to come check out what Urban Air has

to offer. “We want fraternities to use it, sororities to use it, all kinds of groups to come and have fun,” Hoegger said. Urban Air hosts events such as birthday parties for all ages as well as fitness classes. Owner Sarah Cates believes that this is a place for all ages. “I see grown adults out here playing dodge ball and slam dunking on the basketball court so I think that it’s really fun for all ages,” Cates said. Radiology Sophomore Katelyn Moser is a Park Lead at Urban Air and her job is to supervise court monitors, party hosts, and front desk associates at all times. Moser said Urban Air is great for college students to use for a study break. “It’s not that expensive,” Moser said. “So it’s not like a college kid can’t afford it.” Prices range from $12 for one hour, $20 for two hours, and an additional $8 for every hour after that. Urban Air is open Monday through Thursday 3p.m. to 8p.m., Friday noon to 11p.m., Saturday 10a.m. to 11p.m. and Sunday Noon to 8p.m. The park is located on 2505 Kemp Blvd. passed Kelly-Moore Paints and Taco Bell. Check out Urban Air’s website for more information and deals.

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Route from MSU to the new Urban Air which opened Jan. 30.

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Back to his roots

Former student returns to campus as new police chief CAREER Coggins’ 27-year career in law enforcement includes positions in United States Air Force, the Texas cities of Winters and Snyder police departments, and the Scurry County Sheriff’s Office. From 2003 to 2015 he worked for West Texas A&M University in Canyon, where in 2009 he was promoted to lieutenant as the director of police operations and in 2014 named director of support services. Before coming to MSU, he served as the chief of police/ director of public safety at Texas A&M University-Central Texas in Killeen. EDUCATION Associate’s degree from Western Texas College Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences from MSU Master of Criminal Justice from Troy University.

a campus visit, ultimately prioritizing their choices for Lamb. Coggins was the final candidate. nce Police Chief Patrick “He had a lot of leadership roles Coggins heard about the in a university police environment, opening position from a and because of that experience, he current employee, he saw many understands community policing, reasons to apply for the position Lamb said. following Dan Williams’ retirement “He also understands our roles as last fall. educators and he understands what Coggins said, “First off, [MSU goes on at a college campus. There is] my alma mater, and I actually really wasn’t much of a learning knew former Chief Dan Williams Patrick Coggins curve as that goes, and of course, he through professional and personal association. Midwestern State Police Depart- has a master’s degree. He was just exceptional ment has very reputable standards with both in every way and I thought his personality was a great fit.” local and state law enforcement agencies.” Coggins said he has a lot of expectations Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Keith Lamb had cer- going into his new role as chief of police. “First and foremost, my expectations are to tain criteria for potential applicants such as ensure the security and safety of the campus Coggins to meet. “Lamb said he was looking for someone and make sure that we are able to provide the that had knowledge of higher education, highest level of law enforcement possible with knowledge of different federal and state regu- our resources,” Coggins said. “I would like to see our department have and use state-of-thelations that impact police environment, a community policing philosophy, and some- art equipment, to have the proper resources to ensure the safety of the students and faculty. one who had the right temperament for the I would like us to get an investigator in higher job, and finally someone who understood his education, because we do have cases of college or her roles as educators,” campuses that require an open investigation,” They had more than 19 applicants apply Coggins said. for the open position, applicants who Lamb Once Lamb offered Coggins the police said she would score to see if they meet qualichief position, he said he and his family were fications. “The process would start with the initial happy about the move. “My family was going to move with me applications would go to human resources after they finished up their school year and and I would score those to see if they meet move down to the Central Texas area,” Cogqualifications or they don’t,” Lamb said. Lamb said applicants who met qualifica- gins said. “That was the plan. However, when tions, were forwarded to the hiring commit- this opportunity came up, instead of moving tee members who then did telephone inter- down there, they are delighted to be moving up here. I have a better connection here.” views and chose five applications to come for PATRICK GERMAN REPORTER

SEARCH COMMITTEE: Chair, Keith Lamb, vice president student affairs and enrollment management | Michael Mills, study abroad, director | Catherine Gaharan, associate professor, accounting | Albert Jimenes, police sergeant | Jesse Brown, Student Government Association, president

CRIME LOG Jan. 26

Possession of marijuana | 11:04 p.m. | Sundance Court Apartments | Officers were called to a dorm room in reference to the odor of marijuana. Paraphernalia and marijuana were located in the room.

Jan. 26

Possession of drug paraphernalia | 3:00 p.m. | McCullough Trigg Hall | Housing staff requested police stand by while they checked a dorm room for health/ safety violations during which drug paraphernalia was located in the room.

Jan. 27

Possession of marijuana | 8:54 p.m. | Parking lot six north | A student was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Jan. 28

Duty on striking unattended vehicle | 1:59 p.m. | Parking lot six south | An unknown suspect’s vehicle struck the complaintant’s vehicle. Suspect did not leave any information.

Jan. 30

Duty on striking unattended vehicle | 6:12 p.m. | Parking lot six north | Reporting person found damage to the right rear bumper of her vehicle when she went to the parking lot.

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PHOTOS BY FRANCISCO MARTINEZ | THE WICHITAN

Nearly full house for ‘Common Ground’ JACKLYN YORK REPORTER

alvin “Cal” Thomas and Bob Beckel spoke Tuesday evening to a nearly full house, as part the Artist-Lecture Series in Akin Auditorium. The two longtime – friends spoke on Common Ground, a political column that ran in USA Today from 2005 until the end of 2015. Thomas, a conservative Republican columnist, and Beckel, a Democratic strategist, join together to share a new approach to work through political differences and find agreements; a common ground. The duo first met while both working for Fox as Thomas and Beckel recollected, “Cal kept asking if I had faith and knew God. He gave me something tangible about Christ and invited me to church.” said Beckel about the start of the unlikely friendship between the two. Beckel is now an analyst and commentator for CNN since leaving The Five as co-host on the Fox News Channel in 2015. His political career started early in college while working for Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and later he was the youngest deputy assistant as Secretary of State during the Carter Administration. Beckel served in the Peace Corps in the Philippines and more recently made a cameo as himself on the series 24. Thomas said so many people in Washington

PHOTO BY FRANCISCO MARTINEZ | THE WICHITAN

Cal Thomas, conservative republican columnist, and Bob Beckel, democratic political analyst for Fox News and professor of political strategy at George Washington University, talk to the audience about issues in Washington, D.C. , Feb. 2, held in Akin Auditorium as part of the Artist-Leture Series. argue because the law makers are too busy “labeling instead of listening.” He continued about how much he has learned from his fellow colleague and friend: Beckel. “During Vietnam, so many Democrats couldn’t express their honest views in fear of being accused a ‘commy’,” said Thomas. “I’m glad I listened to Bob on things like social security because he had it right all along.”

Thomas, former reporter for NBC News has also paneled on Fox News Watch, a show known for criticizing media. He has authored 10 books including The Bad Iran Deal and Hillary Is Losing It. Now, radio pundit and American syndicated columnist, Thomas maintains a friendship with Beckel and the two men make fun jabs at one another through their columns. One thing both men admitted they agree on is the lack of justification by agencies for their budgets, they told the crowd of about 350. “Agencies should be able to not only justify the balancing of budgets but also their existence,” Thomas said during his lecture. “If they aren’t working then they should be thrown out whether liberal or conservative. If it doesn’t work, it shouldn’t be there.” They both exchanged light-hearted banter in between commentary during an intimate moment tucked away in a backstage dressing room. Beckel winced in pain from a recent back surgery but stayed cheerful while poking jabs at Thomas’ rightwing ideas. Matthew Park, associate vice president and dean of students said costs to host the two speakers included two hotel rooms for one night as well as $20,000. Physicist and author, Michio Kaku, will close the Artist-Lecture Series season on April 12.

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PHOTOS BY GABRIELLA SOLIS | THE WICHITAN

Team United Regional dressed as the Ohio State Buckeyes took the plunge on Jan. 30. James Obney, heart surgeon, said “It’s all for a good cause. I sponsored a team last year because wasn’t able to plunge. This year I wanted to get in the water with my team.” The players donated their football for the Special Olympics athletes to sign and auction off. | The Coyote Softball Team plunged on Jan. 30. Wichita Falls High School held a competition between teachers and whichever teacher had the most money in their bucket had to plunge. Bingham won and the players decided to jump with the coach because they said they thought it would be a good bonding experience.

Taking the plunge

60 contestants – no MSU students – participate in Polar Plunge TAYLOR WARREN REPORTER

raving the 61 degree weather – a record high temperature, beating a previous record by six degrees – to freeze the day, various community organizations and individual participants took the Polar Plunge at the campus Wellness Center in the Special Olympics Eighth annual fund-raiser mid-morning, Jan. 30. “Polar Plunge is one of our big fundraising events for Special Olympics,” Mike Strickland, director of North Texas Area 9 Special Olympics, said. “The money we raise goes to fund our athletes along with renting facilities, competitions and scholarships.” In exchange for plunging, contestants were asked to raise at least $60 from family, friends or co-workers and then wear

their favorite costume to plunge in. “We all have kids, so we came as team Frozen,” Marci Gilbert, dressed as Olaf from United Regional Surgery department, said. Hearing so much about the event from the previous year, members of Wichita Falls High School Peer Assisted Leadership service organization participated. “To raise money, we used teachers and faculty members faces and placed them on jars. During lunch, we had a table set up and students could put money in a jar for who they wanted to see take the plunge with us,” high school senior, Annka Gribben, said. “We raised $1,000 for the event.” Strickland said their goal was to raise $6,000, however, he said, participants raised more than $6,500. “It was a great turnout this year,” Strickland said.

CONTESTANTS REACTION

• Amanda Crow, dressed as Elsa of Team Frozen and employee of United Regional Surgery department | “We did it last year and had a lot of fun. We have a community service group at work and try to find different events to volunteer at. We have a special place to support Special Olympics, so we try to participate in their volunteering events.” • Tagan Couch, member of Junior and Senior Forum of Wichita Falls | “Special Olympics is one of the many organizations we support throughout the year. We raised $1,600 for Polar Plunge.” • Chelsey Alsup, Spanish teacher at Rider High school | “The kids put money in a jar at school and I lost, so I had to jump. The school raised $700 through our fundraising event. The water was cold and I couldn’t keep my costume on when trying to swim.”

• Mary Ramsey, mother | “This was my 6th year to attend and individually I raised $865. I can’t participate in swimming due to sickness, but I walked down the side of the pool. My daughter is a Special Olympian and I coach almost every event the Graham, Texas team competes in. This event helps raise money so we don’t have to depend on other areas to keep us afloat.” • Courtney Bingham, Wichita Falls Old High softball coach | “There was a sponsorship in the Coach Bingham and Coach Huse foundation to make us take the plunge. Since I had to jump, I had my softball team do it as well as part of community service event. It was freezing cold, but definitely fun.”

POLAR PLUNGE AWARDS Silver Plunge Award and Best Costume/Theme | United Regional Surgery department: Team Frozen • Top Team Fund-raiser Award | Junior and Senior Forum of Wichita Falls ($1,557 raised) • Top Individual Award | Mary Ramsey ($865 raised)

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

EVENT S A R O U N D C AM P U S Feb. 11

Feb. 26

NAACP Meeting CSC Shawnee

Black History Game Show CSC Comanche

Feb. 17

Feb. 27

BHM Film: Selma CSC Shawnee

Black Excellence Gala MSU Museum of Arts

Feb. 18

Sundays

Talent Show CSC Comanche

Sundays With Soul Various historical black churches in Wichita Falls. RSVP on orgsync.

Feb. 23 Soul Food Tasting CSC Atrium PHOTO BY KAYLA WHITE | THE WICHITAN

Lady Caress reciting beat-box poetry about issues, struggles, and humor of the black community in Comanche Suites, where 70 people attended for the beginning of Black History Month on Feb. 1st.

Why a foreign language? 82% of alumni received a competitive edge from their foreign language abilities (American School of International Management)

“The best skill

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college, [or] university as a

possess is a foreign

34.6% of Texas residents and 14.9% of Wichita Falls inhabitants speak a

to enter a conservatory, music major? […] Study one or more foreign languages.”

(National

Association of Schools of Music)

language.” (Caroline Mortimer)

language other than English at home (U.S. Census Bureau)

Only 28.6% of Internet users are English Foreign Languages, Midwestern State University Bea Wood 116 jeffrey.oxford@mwsu.edu

speakers. (Internet World Stats)

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PHOTOS BY RACHEL JOHNSON AND LAUREN ROBERTS | THE WICHITAN

University President Suzanne Shipley shakes the hand of Kathleen Williamson, chair of the nursing program, at the first faculty meeting of the 2015-2016 school year in Akin Auditorium. | Keith Lamb,vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, talks with James Enwezor, mechanical engineering senior, in the Clark Student Center on Sept. 4, 2014. | Marilyn Fowle’ speaks at the Board of Regents meeting on Nov. 12, 2015 in the Hardin boardroom.

Student fee increases in the works RACHEL JOHNSON PHOTO EDITOR

t the first Student Government Meeting of the Spring 2016 semester, new University and Student Service fee increases were discussed for the Fall 2016 semester by University President Suzanne Shipley, Vice President for Student Affairs and Management Keith Lamb, and Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance Marilyn Fowle with the students in attendance. “It’s only a 2.5% increase and it’s a package deal. They are bringing in a lot more stuff like I.T. software and a centralized tutoring center,” Thomas Mammen, biology sophomore and SGA member, said. For current MSU students it will be an overall increase of 2.5 percent and for incoming students (i.e. freshman and trans-

fers) it will be a 3.4 percent increase for everything but the parking permits. The parking permits are not included in the totals, but they will have an increase of $50 to $70. “They will be installing a parking lot with 244 new spots between Sundance and the church in the field,” Francisco Javier Ramos Armas, biology junior and SGA member, said. Although the free play field will be taken out over the summer to make room for the new parking lot, there are plans made for a total of five new recreational fields to eventually be made. “It’s a necessary evil to take out that free play field for parking,” Mammen said. The university service fee will be increased from $60.25 to $66.25 per credit hour, capping out at $90. The student

service fee will be increased from $15.50 to $17.05 per credit hour, capping out at $250. “These fees will be used towards five things,” Armas said. The fees will be used towards new I.T. work software, which will help the school calculate the exact number of courses needed for each class for a semester. “It will be overall convenient, and help facilitate these courses,” Armas said. The fees will also go towards a new Office of Equality and Diversity Student Affair Services, which will deal directly with cases around campus on discrimination. “Honestly if you remember [about the discriminating posts against a student] with Marco, then they could’ve handled it. It may bring more diversity and it would make a less discriminating campus, espe-

cially when we have a broad range of students,” Mammen said. There will also centralized tutoring center. This will also open up new job positions for students looking to tutor in specific subjects. “Most campuses have a centralized tutoring center, so if I need help with math then science, I don’t have to go from one building to another. It would save time,” Mammen said. The rest of the fees will go towards a pay increase for faculty and staff members, and to adjust for inflation from one year to the next. On Feb. 16 there will be another SGA meeting with more updates and details on the increases for student tuition and what the increases will be going towards.

UPCOMING EVENTS Counseling Center Workshop: 4 Steps to 4.0 Feb. 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court Apartments’ third floor meeting room | Free | Contact the Counseling Center for more information at (940) 397-4618

Walking tour of Moffett Library Feb. 4 from 2-3 p.m. | Moffett Library | Free

Counseling Center Workshop: Choosing a Career and Major Feb. 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court Apartments’ third floor meeting room | Free | Contact the Counseling Center for more information at (940) 397-4618

James Hoggard Reading Series: Poetry Reading

Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. | Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU | Free | Trey Moody, visiting assistant English professor, will be doing a poetry reading. Contact the department of English, humanities and philosophy for more information at (940) 397-4300

Discover MSU: Fain College of Fine Arts Feb. 5 | Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts | Free | High school and transfer students are invited to tour the Fain College of Fine Arts | Contact Admissions for more information at (940) 397-4334

Continuing Education Class: Stained Glass Workshop

Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sikes Lake Center | $100 admission fee includes cost of all supplies | Students must be at least 15 years old and accompanied by an adult taking the class if younger than 18 years old | Register at mwsu.edu/conted/ or call Continuing Education at (940) 397-4307 for more information

The Juanita Harvey Gallery Opening Reception Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Juanita Harvey Art Gallery | Free admission | Opening reception for the high school art competition. Gallery will be on display through Feb. 7.

Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M Commerce

Feb. 6 from 4-5 p.m. | D.L. Ligon Coliseum | Free for students, staff and faculty.

Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M Commerce

Feb. 6 from 4-5 p.m. | D.L. Ligon Coliseum | Free for students, staff and faculty.

Moffett Library: I Love MSU

Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. | Moffett Library | The second floor of Moffett Library now houses a touch-screen display of the university’s history.

“Pride and Prejudice 1946-1965” Screening

Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. | Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU | Free | For more information contact Jeffrey Oxford at (940) 397-4144