March 9, 2016 by The Wichitan and Wai Kun

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Board of Regents members gather for a meeting held Nov. 12, 2015 to discuss potential changes to the Campus Vision plan, held in Bridwell Boardroom.

Board members appointed Gov. Abbott names two new members to Board of Regents EMILY CARROLL REPORTER

ew members of the Board of Regents were appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to take the positions of Michael Bernhardt and Kenneth Bryant as their six-year term expired on Feb. 25. The new members, Warren Ayres and Shelley Sweatt, will attend their first Board of Regents meeting in May along with re-appointed member, Tiffany Burks. “We’ve had great regents in the past and the two members that will be rotating off, have been really strong and beneficial for us,” Director of Board and Government Relations Debbie Barrow said. “It’s always hard to fill someone’s shoes, but everybody brings new skills to the Board so I think it’ll be a good fit.” Three regents rotate off the Board every two years, out of the nine regents not counting the student regent, three of them always have an expiring term on Feb. 25 of the even-numbered years. This year was the first time Abbott, who took office in 2014, mad appointments. “The new [Board of Regent members] will go through a training process between now and the May

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Michael Bernhardt, former board member, attends Nov. 12 meeting. Bernhardt is one of the two board members who’s term expired Feb. 25. board meeting,” Barrow said. “They know a lot about Midwestern but this is just to bring them up to speed on what’s happening.” Abbott appointed mass communication junior Megan Piehler as student regent in June 2015. She will

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The 2,500-year-old play updated with a 1950’s beach theme brings comic relief to audience members during their performance.

attend her last Board of Regents meeting in May. She said having a reappointed member is good for the Board as well as appointing new members to keep perspectives fresh. “There’s a benefit in that [Burks] is already up to speed on everything,” Piehler said. “That’s equally beneficial and it’s exciting to have new people.” Ayers graduated from MSU and resides in Wichita Falls. Sweatt went to Texas Tech and she is executive director of the Priddy Foundation. “It’s nice to have that perspective from the community they can kind of gauge how the community is going to perceive things,” Piehler said. During the search process for new Board members, Barrow’s involvement included making sure that the governor’s office knew as much as they needed to know about Midwestern as well as dropping off information pieces about potential regents. “With the two new regents being from Wichita Falls, they know us very well and we’re very excited to help them learn more about Midwestern,” Barrow said.

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Existe lo que tiene nombre: the Contemporary Photography in Mexico show opened, featuring the works of more than 20 different artists.

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Students need to learn fiscal responsibility OUR OPINION: We have all used the “broke college student” phrase at least once. We, for the first time in our lives, are thrown out into the world and expected to pay for everything, and for some of us that is a challenge.

ome of us have a knack for prioritizing our money and saving, while others struggle to understand the concept of keeping track of the things we spend our money on. We have all watched some of our friends at college get their first credit card and completely blow through it in a month and go crazy— spending it on shoes, clothes, food, alcohol, etc. It’s hard to be on our own sometimes. Our parents are no longer there checking in with us, watching what we consume, keeping track of our bank accounts, and making sure we are doing our homework, but that is no excuse to be reckless with our money. We have to create good habits while we are young and can still create them. As we get older it will only become harder to get rid of our bad habits. We have to learn now by doing what we need to do, like going to workshops and taking financial classes. We all have that one friend who, toward the end of the payment period, is starving because all of their money went to unnecessary items and we need to take that as a lesson. Anything can be accomplished on a budget. If we create a budget for gas, food, and any other personal necessities, then we will know exactly how much we have to use for our own enjoyment. Now is the time to learn to not live paycheck to paycheck. It’s hard because most of us have minimum wage jobs or no jobs at all, so our paychecks are slim to none. This is a time when we are truly struggling, so now is the time to learn how to set aside money and say no to things we don’t need. We are all students and are all responsible for paying for college somehow, so we must learn how to handle these responsibilities now. We will be responsible for someone else one day, just like our parents were once responsible for us.

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Love is a garden Lane Riggs, English and psychology freshmen, and Sam Sutton, mass communication junior, have been in a relationship for almost four months. They both say nourishment and care are the most important requirements for a relationship’s health. Sam Sutton Lane Riggs LANE RIGGS

While making time for each other is important, nourishment is equally – if not more – important. Relationships require hard work, time and effort. Effort can be found in the way you take care of your partner or the way you build up their confidence. As with my relationship, I know that Sam is my own personal nurse and the cornerman boosting me up whenever something is knocking me down. These aren’t the only ways he nurtures me. Sam would drop anything to help me, whether I need a moment to step away from the world and into his arms or if I have a funny joke to tell him. We can share laughs with each other easily. We have fun during our best and worst times. In short, he’s my best friend. He’s also someone that I can look up to – another necessary facet of a relationship. Sam always reminds me that he admires me and I can say that I admire him too. He is a compassionate, wonderful person, who cares deeply about the people around him. He’s spontaneously funny and incredibly insightful, offering me a different perspective (sometimes a more optimistic one). But that isn’t to say that there aren’t bad sides of him, like there are of me. I have seen him angry, and I’ve also seen him sad. But I’ve also seen his big goofy grin, and so I put forth an effort in order to see it again. And when I do, it’s like daybreak through a storm. Relationships can be hard work, but they are rewarding work. There is no one else I would rather spend time with, and no one else I would rather laugh with. So putting effort into our relationship is but nothing to me - it comes to me inherently.

MANAGING EDITOR: Kara McIntyre DESIGN EDITOR: Brianna Sheen PHOTO EDITOR: Rachel Johnson BUSINESS MANAGER: Dewey Cooper PHOTOGRAPHERS: Kayla White, Topher McGeehee, Dierrica Smith, Macayla Burnham DESIGNER: Justin Marquart ADVISER: Bradley Wilson

SAM SUTTON

If love doesn’t have the nourishment it needs, it can’t last. I am in a relationship where we actively nurture the connection, and it pays off. We are always complimenting each other, comforting each other, and encouraging each other. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more confident in my life since being with Lane. Before meeting her, I would always stress about people not thinking I’m good enough or smart enough. But now when I’m stressed or worried, she is always there to help. Just in the last few days, she has helped me put my life into perspective, and she showed me that I don’t really have anything to worry about. Her support makes me a better person, as should be the case in a healthy relationship. We put a priority on helping each other when we’re down. Last fall, I had strep throat and she immediately packed up tea, soup, and movies to watch. I’ve returned the favor when she was under the weather too. I try to get anything she needs so she heals up as fast as possible and I can see her beautiful smile again. I have never felt more comfortable with someone than I have with Lane. I can be myself with her and I don’t have to hide anything. That’s a huge aspect of maintaining a strong relationship. I also admire and look up to her. She is always organized and motivated. Seeing her work so hard inspires me to strive for the same. With the nourishment, care, and work we put into the relationship, we have a bright future together. Investing your time and energy into strengthening your relationship, as long as it’s a mutual effort, makes both people stronger and happier.

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Cast, audience connect at meet and greet RUTTH MERCADO REPORTER

oughly 40 students joined the Arts and Literature Society and the cast of Lysistrata for a behindthe-scenes conversation about this classic Greek comedy performance with a 1950s beachfront twist on March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fain Fine Arts Center lobby. Karen Dabney, assistant professor of directing in the theater department, said, “I was most excited about having people interact with the cast, and just getting excited about seeing the show, and getting students to realize that theater can be a good night out.” Cast members agreed to the opportunity to talk to the student audience. Ellanor Collins, theater sophomore and leader of the old women’s chorus, said, “I love being more accessible to the audience, and sharing my love of theater and this show.” Cast members of Lysistrata and the Arts and Literature Society planned the activities for the evening. Dabney said, “The turn out was really great. I had no idea if we were going to have five or 50 people. It was a really good turn out, and I’m excited because that means we have 30-40 people who are coming to see the show, and one big cluster of people who had this experience going in, that they can hopefully translate into a more

enjoyable entertaining night.” Attendees enjoyed the food catered from Gyros & Kebobs. Joey McGinn, theater freshman and Harold of Sparta, said, “I love Greek food and meeting new people, but I really enjoy the scene thing we did, Karen told me to just go along with it. It’s fun to do some improv and blocking, because we have the blocking we’ve gone over, and when you get into a party, the blocking changes, and changes the dynamic.” Among food and audience-cast interaction, was a series of scenes performed by the cast members. Dabney said, “We thought that if people were just eating and talking among clusters, that we wouldn’t get people jazzed for the show. It’s like an appetizer. You want to get a little taste of something to get you excited; like a movie trailer. We thought, let’s do a few snippets from the show and that way people can talk among themselves afterwards about what they thought was weird or silly, so they could start to have that dialogue going into the show. So that then, they’d have bigger laughs once they saw it on stage.” Students enjoyed free food and a chance to talk to the cast members. Jennifer Holt, psychology sophomore, said, “My favorite food was Humus and Pita bread. I came for the

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Jonathan Stone and Ellanor Hattie Collins, theater performance sophomores, acting out a small part of the Lysistrata play as a conversation starter at the meet-andgreet on March 5 in the Fain lobby. free food and a chance to talk to the cast members about their life. I’m also excited about the 50s theme, and seeing how it all works together.”

THE NEXT PERFORMANCES WILL BE MARCH 11-12, AT 7:30 P.M., AND MARCH 13, AT 2:30 P.M.

Lysistrata brings comic relief REVIEW BY SAM SUTTON REPORTER

he second showing of Lysistrata on gave students a story about a group of women who want to deny their husbands sex so that they will vote for peace to end the war in Greece. The actors did a fine job of giving students a night of laughter and excitement with excellent acting and a wonderful story. While the show was crude, it wasn’t too crude for college students. It had enough crude humor for the audience to laugh at and sometimes relate to, yet not so much to where it would make the audience feel uncomfortable. It was probably not appropriate for people not of college age. The best parts of the show were the comedy, and Houston Pokorny when he had an erection and wanted his wife, Myrrhine, played by Sarah Chong Harmer, to help him with it. Unfortunately for him, she couldn’t because she took an oath and swore not to.

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Kaylor Winter-Roach, theater sophomore, and Crystal Carter, junior, rehearse their parts in the play, Lysistrata, Feb. 29, in the Fain Auditorium. There was almost never a dull moment in this play. The static set, which had a classic beach theme, was well lit, and the humor helped students relax. It was a positive play, so there was no dark lighting or tone of

voice. The sound was upbeat. The costumes were a tad scandalous for that time (1950s), but they weren’t bad for today’s society. Students attending were laughing throughout the play and were really

interested in the story, even after they found it was originally performed in classical Athens in 411 BC. The play never took itself too seriously. While there were a lot of good things about the play, there were also some negatives, including the old men chorus’ failed attempt at comedy. Alexander Collins, Shannon Howerton, Jr., Joey McGinn, and Jonathon Stone, was that funny. They seemed like they tried too hard, and in return, didn’t get too many laughs. The play was a tad confusing during one scene when the old men chorus came out with torches and put them along the pier and along both sides of the stage. I’m not sure if they were symbolic of something, but that part, unlike the rest of the play, left me confused, not laughing.

RATING: H H H H

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Censored books often challenge current culture

CHRIS MARTEN REPORTER

tudents who find themselves on the second floor of Moffett Library are likely to see a poster featuring a stack of books with the question “Have you seen us?” in bold. The books in the stack have all been censored or restricted at some point since publication, and the poster is promoting the anti-censorship movement. Since 1990 there have been more than 18,000 attempts to remove books from libraries and schools across the United States. A significant number of these attempts are done by parent groups or religious organizations. “There are hundreds of reported attempts that center on themes of sexuality, offensive language, anti-family values, homosexuality, violence, and other ideas and issues offensive to mainstream America,” said Todd Giles, assistant professor of English. Giles said he

thinks this anti-censorship movement is as much about highlighting the dangerous and un-American act of censorship as it is about celebrating the freedom to consider unorthodox and unpopular opinion. Giles presented a talk in 2014 titled “Books are better for Banning and Burning than Page Turning: The Obscenity Trial of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems” that brought up the topics of censorship and democracy in America. “Some of the more notable books banned include Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five which promotes deviant sexual behavior, and J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye for undermining morality,” Giles said. “A bit closer to our time is Harry Potter for anti-Christian Satanism.” The reoccurring theme for these ban attempts is the books in question challenge the cultural atmosphere of the era. In 1974, the

Dallas ISD challenged “A Farewell to Arms” due to its anti-war sentiment. “To Kill a Mockingbird” was banned in Lindale, Texas in 1996 because it was said to have content going against the values of the community. Seven books designated as required reading were suspended in 2014 in the Highland Park ISD after parents complained about a sex scene and references to abortion and drugs. As long as a book’s content does not pose a direct threat to the public, or is inaccurate, Moffett Library’s stance is to allow students their right to information. “I view libraries as one of the, let’s call it public square institutions, where you expect to have a variety of opinions with someone,” said Clara Latham, university librarian. “As an academic library we are committed to access as long as it’s not damaging to the society.” As for the public, a major obstacle for offering controversial or unpopular books is the

laws of supply and demand. “We let the consumer decide what is offered,” said Chris Bales, Hastings general manager. “We would honor a customer’s wishes but it hasn’t been a problem since I have worked here. We do offer ‘Mein Kampf’ in the History section though.” The ultimate goal of groups such as The Arts and Literature Society is to spread awareness for all banned books, but confusion over the definition of “banned” is an obstacle. It is possible for a book to be available to the public but banned for use in a school’s curriculum, though members of The Arts and Literature Society think this is just as bad. “We’re always trying to have more events outside of campus since censorship is everybody’s problem.” Martin said. “This movement is very important, and on top of it all the challenged books are the most fun to read anyways.”

TOP 10 MOST CHALLENGED BOOKS OF 2015 • The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie | Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi | And Tango Makes Three, Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell | The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison | It’s Perfectly Normal, Robie Harris | Saga, Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples | The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini | The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky | A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard | Drama - Raina Telgemeier. SOURCE: American Library Association

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New directors take part in meet and greet REGINALD JOHNSON II REPORTER

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Dustin Webb, assistant director of admissions, talks to prospective students at Discover MSU: Gordon T. & Ellen West College of Education, March 4, in Dillard 101. The next and final Discover MSU will be the Robert D. & Carol Gunn College of Health Science and Human Services on March 11, held in Akin Auditorium.

Prospective education students attend 5th Discover MSU EMILY CARROLL REPORTER

iscover MSU continued with its second to last showcase Feb. 4 in Clark Student Center with some 35 prospective education students. Students took part in a Q&A, career fair and got to visit a school to see the kind of environment they would do their clinical teaching in. MSU Chartwells catered the event with breakfast, lunch and dessert for $664. “This is a tight-knit group of students that are very devoted to their field already, so we have a lot of students that aren’t even on the fence, come to discover education because they know what they want to do,” Assistant Director of Admissions Dustin Webb said. Students talked with employees of the school district at the career fair, which is conducted by Director of Career Management Dirk Welch. “We’ve always teamed up with the student career fair cause it’s kind of cool that prospective students are looking at their next four years right now,” Webb said.

“They also get to see what happens at the end of that four years of getting hired.” Tracy Catlin, counselor at Iowa Park High School, brings students to Discover MSU six times a year. “The students love it, the opportunity to really see what goes on in college, to talk to professors in the field that they are leaning to and get information for what they’re interested in is awesome,” Catlin said. One prospective student said visiting the campus and attending Discover MSU confirmed her thoughts to come to campus for her college career. “I feel like the education professor we saw really knew what he was doing so that just really made me feel confident,” Aledo High School junior Madison Gore said. Education junior Carolyn Sims, an ATeam member that works with admissions giving campus tours, helps with Discover MSU. “I’ve have such a good experience at MSU the last three years so far that it’s easy for me to relate to students and talk to them about my experiences here.”

F I N AL DI S C O V E R M S U M A R CH 11 HE A LT H S C I E N C E S

ewly appointed Chief of Police Patrick Coggins and Director of Residence Life and Housing Kristie Schulte were the focal points of the meet and greet on March 9 in Comanche Suites. “It’s been a busy month, I’ve spent a lot of time looking at protocol and process in the department,” Coggins said. Schulte was enthusiastic when describing her transition. “I have a great team that I’m working with and we’re really excited to start looking the things like the new (dorm) building and the programs and services that we’re offering at residence life,” Schulte said. Coggins said most of the estimated 30 people who attended the meet and greet were of high prestige. “I’ve met a number of people at the director level across the university, other departments that we’ll (police department) be working with,” Coggins said. While both have spent time looking at their respective policies, neither expect any drastic changes in the near future. Coggins said there wouldn’t be any immediately apparent changes. “In my opinion, it’s always good for somebody from outside the organization to come in because it gives you a fresh perspective… undoubtedly there will be some changes that need to be made… but overall things are working pretty well,” Coggins said. Schulte emphasized taking time to review before going in a certain direction. “Its important for me in the first couple of months to take a step back and do more listening than anything else,” Schulte said. Rather than implementing any immediate changes, Schulte spoke on her long-term goals for the residence life department. “I see some great opportunities with the new building coming online to work on evolving our program model,” Schulte said. “Long-term goals revolve around getting faculty more involved in that building and really doing a comprehensive review of the department to make sure that we’re serving students

in the best way possible,” Schulte said. Coggins talked about his medium term goals for the police department after analyzing their current situation. “In terms of medium-term goals, we want to get some of the infrastructure for the police department more formalized, for instance the policy manual which the former chief did a good job of putting into place,” Coggins said. Coggins also expressed the desire to improve the police department’s resources and increase its staff size in the future. “We’re operating out of a very old building and it’s not suiting our needs anymore. I’d like to move in a direction where we increase our staffing to get more in line with some of the averages of police officer to student ratio that other universities have across the nation,” One of the hot topics affecting college campuses in Texas is the new concealed handgun policy. State Congress recently passed a bill which permits students who have obtained a concealed handgun license to carry a weapon on campus. The law goes into effect on August 1. “Campus carry will become a law on August 1 of this year,” Coggins said. “Midwestern State, being a public institution of higher education, will have to allow to some extent campus carry... The university has the ability to formulate a rule that governs campus carry.” Coggins said he has recently spoke to the university campus carry task force, is close to presenting a draft policy to the university president. Schulte also had high praise for Fidelie and other committee members when giving her thoughts on the new policy that she is still educating herself about. “I’m new to the state of Texas and I recognize that gun culture is very different here than other places I’ve lived prior to coming here,” Schulte said. “I really appreciate that the university has gone out of their way to put a committee together to really research the issue and look at alternatives and options.”

UPCOMING EVENTS Counseling Center Workshops

Discover MSU: Health Sciences, Human Services

Moffett Movie Madness: Hairspray

Geosciences Colloquium Series

“Lupie” about Literacy 5K run/walk

Music Series at Akin: Paul Lewis, pianist

4 Steps to a 4.0 on March 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Choosing a Career and Major on March 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court Apartments third floor meeting room

March 10 at 5 p.m. | Bolin 100 | The Kimbell School of Geosciences presents Nic Brissette, senior geologist, Delta Oil & Gas Ltd.

March 11 | Robert D. & Carol Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services | Free | Learn about the admissions process, tour the campus, have lunch with the dean, and connect with key individuals in your academic major.

March 12 at 8 a.m. | Sikes Lake | Adults older than 25: $25. Students: $15. Children 12 and younger: bring a new children’s book

March 15 at 7 p.m. | Moffett Library Leisure Reading area | Join Christopher D’Amico, mass communication lecturer, for a screening and discussion of the John Waters classic Hairspray.

March 15 at 7:30 p.m. | Akin Auditorium | General admission: $25, senior citizens and military: $22.50

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Diversity of Mexico characterized by photos, projections

LANE RIGGS REPORTER

xiste lo que tiene nombre: the Contemporary Photography in Mexico show opened in the Juanita Harvey Art Gallery on March 4 at 6 p.m., featuring the works of more than 20 different artists, who speculate on the diversity of life within the borders of Mexico. Simultaneously, photographer David Taylor will have a survey of monuments in the states and Mexico at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art. San Francisco-based curator Sergio de la Torre and Tijuanabased curator Javier Ramírez Limón brought the show in the Fain Fine Arts building to life. Limón first began working on the gallery three years ago with students in Torre’s class. The two curators are acquaintances of Taylor and decided to show the interconnected galleries at the same time. The major costs of the show was printing and framing the pieces - $56. “Our goal was to feature people that show the wealth and complexity of Mexico,” Torre said. “Most of the works produced document daily lives for very personal projects.” The projects included photographs of Mexico City and the families that were affected by the accelerated growth of suburban areas. “The overview of the city makes me feel small, but it’s calming and peaceful,” English and Art freshman Ismael Peoria said. “This is the first art show I’ve ever attended, so it’s interesting to see others’ art work.” For Peoria, the pictures came together to form an image of

Open HOuse for future graduate students

5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Dillard College of Business, Room 189

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Josie Wise, art freshman, takes in the featured art at the opening reception of Existe Lo Que Tiene Nombre: Contemporary Photography in Mexico, displayed at Juanita Harvey Art Gallery on March 4. familial affairs in Mexico. “Everything is very family oriented for the lower class,” he said. “There’s a lot of family gatherings in the pictures.” Some photos of the gallery come across as crowded and personal, a theme those 20 artists attempted to show by photographing families in Mexico to relate to viewers through the different social standings that were captured. “These pictures come from my background,” biology sophomore Cristina Galvan said. “The pictures of nature show how beautiful it is, and the different pathways of life.” Art junior Collin Bachman said that his understanding of

the gallery leaned towards an understanding of nature itself. “It’s interesting to see in a different perspective,” he said. “I grew up in a small town, so it’s amazing to see what nature can do, in the sense that natural events happens all the time.” Bachman said he has seen previous art galleries, and he said it is important to be exposed to different kinds of art to get a better grasp of the meaning. “You can appreciate the art more when you understand what goes behind it,” Bachman said. “There’s more of an emotional effect on the art when you understand.” Taylor’s views of the show correlate with those of students. “It’s an amazing exhibition because it’s very intelligent and beautiful,” Taylor said. “I’m drawn to the aerial images since they’re gorgeous and surprising. People are surprised that wealth like this exists in Mexico; it tells us about our own stereotypes.” To avoid internalized stereotypes, Taylor spoke to eighth grade students at a symposium on March 3 about immigration and the nature of the Mexican border. For Taylor, this is the first exhibition that he has had in North Texas. He has upcoming shows in Phoenix and has previously been hosted in San Francisco. Speaking of the show, Torre said he is proud of the gallery. “It’s a new way of looking at Mexico, and the response from students is great,” he said. “I like when people ask questions, and the responses are not necessarily what you would expect.” Both shows will remain open until April 22. See full story online.

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MU S TA NG S R A LLY “I heard about MSU through my school’s [collegepreparation course] and I really enjoyed the campus tour.” GASMYNE COX BRYAN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS BY MAKAYLA BURNHAM | THE WICHITAN

Prospective students and guests visit student organization booths and enjoy food provided by Chartwells at the Mustangs Rally held in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on March 4.

“I like the fact that MSU is a close community and everyone is so friendly.” AJ ARTIS LA PORTE HIGH SCHOOL

231 students attend Mustangs Rally RUTTH MERCADO REPORTER

ue to the university's recent color change, various tables received new $1,500 vinyl banners at this year's Mustangs Rally held in D.L. Ligon Coliseum on March 5. In addition, 231 prospective students attended, participating in activities such as a tour of the campus, information on intended majors, and a chance to meet with admissions and financial aid. The students also had opportunities to meet with faculty, coaches and current students through an organization fair, and a visit to housing facilities.

CYNTHIA CORONADO, EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

GARRETT HINTON, CONROE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

CORINA SMITH, ACADEMY OF BIOMED SCIENCES SENIOR

HOLLY DEEDMAN, RANGER COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENT

"I would like to major in clinical lab. It was fun to learn about the major and seeing the different housing options available for me."

“What I really wanted to know is how other students felt about this school. How it is to be in a place that’s so small, how the dating life is, sorority life, and organizations. I wish more students were here that we could meet, but it’s a Saturday.”

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"I really like MSU, because it's a lot smaller than other schools and easy to get around. My favorite part were the giant gold balls. I would like to major in psychology."

“I heard about MSU through Midwestern Advertising, and decided to take a campus tour. I wanted to come back, so I came to Mustangs Rally. I liked the choir and cheerleading booths at the rally.”

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Attention May 2016 Graduates!

Mark your calendar for ... March 15 & 16 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Clark Student Center Comanche Suites (Atrium entrance)

Attend And register to win prizes! You do not have to be present to win.

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Chris Norrie, business junior, back swings to return the ball after Tyler Junior College served the ball during the March 4 match. The men’s tennis team lost 7-2. The team is 2-1 overall. The next home match is March 13 at 2 p.m. | PHOTO BY DIERRICA SMITH | THE WICHITAN

For more information, visit mwsu.edu/registrar/commencement or call 940-397-6217 or 940-397-4116.

Lauren Pineda, nursing and sociology senior, serves the ball in a doubles game against Tyler Junior College. The women’s tennis team lost 5-4. The team is 3-2 overall, and the next home game is March 13 at 2 p.m.

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TICKETS MSU Students $5 General admission* * Students may obtain a ticket prior to the March 12 MSU game at the Clark Student Center Information Desk courtesy of Student Affairs.

All-Session Passes $50 Reserved Floor $45 Reserved Loge $30 Reserved End Zone Single-Session Tickets $15 Floor $13 Loge $10 End Zone/General Admission $ 7 Students/Sr. Citizens/Military Tickets may be purchased at MSUTicketsOnline.com or at the MSU Athletic offices.

BEGINS SATURDAY, MARCH 12 @ D.L. LIGON COLISEUM 6 pm

MIDWESTERN STATE (24-5)

8 Lubbock Christian (20-9) 8:30 pm

4 Tarleton State (21-8)

Semifinal 7:30 pm Sunday, March 13

5 Colorado Mines (24-7) 2:30 pm

2 Fort Lewis (27-3) 7 Dallas Baptist (23-8)

Noon

Championship 7 pm Tuesday, March 15

3 Angelo State (23-6)

Semifinal 5 pm Sunday, March 13

6 Ark.-Fort Smith (23-8)