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Brooks Rock, nursing senior, and Kassandra Alonso, nursing senior, pick up trash at the Sikes lake clean up Sept. 10.

Some 40 students participate in annual event

home,” Muniz said. “As a student you want to be proud of the fact that you have a clean campus and a clean lake, so people can come out and enjoy. I think that is why you should be more involved in cleaning the lake.” McKee mentioned that it looks good on a student’s resume. “Well, first off it looks good on your resume,” McKee said. “It gives you a good feeling when you come out and see all the the trash that has been accumulated and that you have helped to keep your community clean.”

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rash and debris lined the shore of Sikes Lake as people arrived for the annual cleanup Sept. 10, as part of an opportunity for students to help make the lake an enjoyable place to visit. Terry McKee, president of the Texas Master Naturalist Rolling Plains Chapter, helped organize Saturday’s event, one of a number of various projects the naturalists participate in each year. “This is our eleventh year [of the Sikes Lake cleanup], so we’ve really had a lot of help from the Midwestern State University staff, McKee said. We’re always impressed by the number of students that come out to help clean up the lake.” The naturalists are sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Texas Agrolife extension office. The Sikes Lake cleanup was originally started to give back to the community. McKee said, “This is a way for us to give back to the community and to get the community involved in keeping our green spaces clean.” Early morning preparations were supervised by Armando Muniz, MSU grounds maintenance superintendent. He has been a part of MSU’s participation in the Sikes Lake cleanup for the last seven years. “In the last six or seven years we’ve provid-

STUDENT REACTION

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Kevin Paniagua, exercise physiology senior, volunteered because he figured it would be a good way to spend his Saturday. “I would have been sleeping in,” Paniagua said. “I’m coming out here and actually doing something good. Just helping to clean up and keep the lake beautiful.” Some students came out initially for class credit but said they found a deeper sense of pride in volunteering. Christine Aranda, nursing senior, said, “Well it does count for our class, you have to do a community service, but I always think it’s good to give back to the community just because they need all the help they can get.” Katie Pendergrass, music junior, was helping as a part of the honors program. Pendergrass said, “It’s a good opportunity to help make Wichita Falls more beautiful.” While some students felt that it was important for growth as a person. Pinkey Prince, finance senior, had a lot to say about the importance of volunteering and taking care of the university. “It is not always all work,” Prince said. “I think that we need to go out and do something. It involves volunteering and that makes you a more holistic person and a better person in the future.”

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ed the hotdogs, the chips, the bags, the pickers, table and tent,” Muniz said. “The naturalists provide some cookies, and some drinks as well.” According to Muniz, about 30 to 40 students participate each year. Muniz said, “There’s more involvement from the junior high kids that come out, but others also help.” Kyle Owen, associate vice president of facilities services, was quick to point out that in

recent years they’ve had more MSU student participation. “The last few years we’ve had more MSU students and less junior high students,” Owen said. “It tends to be sports teams and there’s a few independents as well.”

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN AN EVENT LIKE THIS? “This is their university. This is their

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Campus needs upgrades OUR VIEW: Safety app only fixes some problems, campus still needs upgrades.

fter our editorial praising the new MSU Safety app last week we noticed a few dangerous places that need to be fixed. Most of them coming from around Legacy Hall. Students, especially those who live in Sunwatcher, are walking in the middle of the street because the sidewalks aren’t finished. This is a safety hazard, and if we are going to praise MSU for being safe, we should probably get some sidewalks installed. Recently, there have been two lights placed on the archway to Legacy from Fain’s B-wing, but walking down the path towards Prothro-Yeager, it becomes a pitch black alley way. Before the parking lot was removed, it was well lit and not terrifying at night. Another issue is the lack of police call boxes on campus. Yes, through the app the campus police can be reached, but not everyone has a smart phone or data/wi-fi access when walking around on campus. We need more police call boxes in case a tragedy happens to a person in these circumstances. We know the construction is still not complete— and we know it’s not necessarily MSU’s fault. But we feel that before Legacy (or rather, campus) was even open, sidewalks and light posts should’ve been a priority for student safety.

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“Everything is new. From the funky chairs that look like they were taken out of the Jetson’s living room, to the microwaves that have USB plugs, to the nice (for now) bathrooms, this place is neat.”

Life as one of the first RAs in Legacy L

egacy Hall is the new home for almost 500 residents, mostly freshmen and sophomores. Legacy is joining McCullough-Trigg Zach as the other co-ed Davis residence hall on campus. With Legacy being brand new and having a different dynamic than any other hall on campus, it provides a new challenge for me as an RA. I worked in Pierce Hall for two years, which is the all-male dorm, and community naturally happens there. Moving to a new coed hall, where most residents are already involved in various organizations, and living with both genders has taken a little time to adjust. The cool part of having four different residence halls is that each one has its own unique culture. Since Legacy is brand new and we have never had a mostly sophomore residence hall, the first thing we had to do as RAs was figure out the culture of the building. This was definitely easier said than done because of the diverse group of students living in this building. There

are freshmen that are wanting to get plugged in somewhere. There are transfers that already have college experience but are brand new to this campus. And there are returning sophomores that are already doing their thing and don’t really need much guidance. Each RA has to cater to different types of residents, which makes programming a little more complex. For example, in my wing, I have eight football players, so one of the programs I’m doing with them is a Fantasy Football League. Then I have freshmen that I go to the gym with or take them to caf, just to get a feel of what my residents are interested in. Along with the different culture, another aspect about Legacy that is different than any other residence hall is the appliances and equipment. Everything is new. From the funky chairs that look like they were taken out of the Jetson’s living room, to the microwaves that have USB plugs, to the nice (for now) bathrooms, this place is neat. Again, coming from Pierce Hall where everything had been used before I got there to coming here and being the first to use any of the appliances — it is

definitely an upgrade. Another cool thing about Legacy Hall is the lounge/study/hangout side of the building. Walking into Legacy, it’s quickly noticed that there are whiteboards all over the place. There are study lounges on every floor and in the south wing by the welcome desk. This area opened up on Sept. 6 and includes mailboxes, a big study/ technology area, a hangout lounge with a pool table, the new multipurpose room, and a grab-and-go convenience store. This is supposed to be the main hangout spot on campus — it is awesome. The multipurpose room is going to be used for a lot of programs and events on campus, and we’re hoping to use it weekly. From an RA perspective, all this stuff is great because they are resources we can use to make our programs as good as they can be. Legacy Hall is a great place to live. If anyone hasn’t seen it, students should definitely come check it out and ask for a tour. This is going to be the first of many great years to come in this building, and I’m glad I get to be the first to enjoy it. Zach Davis is a history junior.

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26 businesses attend part-time job fair

CALENDAR Voter registration drive

Sept. 12 to 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | CSC Atrium | Have you registered to vote yet? Are you registered to vote in Wichita County? Stop by the booth to get answers about your voting rights and register. This event is hosted by various political organizations in Wichita County.

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ore than 300 students filtered in and out of the Career Management Center’s PartTime Networking Job Fair on Sept. 7. Booths lined the inside of Comanche Suites, where 26 businesses and 21 volunteer opportunities had representatives waiting for students to come up and ask questions. “A number of students sat in the atrium and filled out applications immediately, and some of the employers said they had a lot of really great applicants,” Stephanie Sullivan, assistant director of the Career Management Center, said. “Overall, we were very happy with the turnout.” Carla Dowen, Habitat for Humanity director of marketing and development, said she was excited to be part of the job fair this year. “We love volunteers and we’re always looking for them,” Dowen said. “Even if you don’t know how to do something, we have someone on the job site who can teach you whatever you need to know.” Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families to build safe, decent housing, according to Dowen. She clasped her hands together and smiled as she discussed the benefits of volunteering with them. “What better resumé builder than to say you’ve volunteered with Habitat for Humanity?” Dowen said. “[Volunteering] is a great way to mingle with other people and be able to give back to

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for new students. We always get really hard workers and we just love them.” Both Dowen and Carraro said that they were pleased with the turnout. Carraro had 50 applications printed, but ended up having to print an extra 25 more before the job fair was over. “It started out slow, but it picked up a lot around lunch time,” Dowen said. “We were all very busy talking to students almost the whole time.” Students such as accounting sophomore Oneida Mireles encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity next time. “I came because I need a paying job, and I ended up finding the perfect job for me,” Mireles said. “I suggest all students come to this event whenever it’s offered again.”

Art opening reception

Punt, pass, kick competition

Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. | Akin Auditorium | Dr. Martin Camacho , piano and Edgar Villalva, tenor.

the community at the same time.” Wichita Falls Museum of Art Director Francine Carraro said that she typically hires six or seven student workers every semester, and she meets many of them at the job fair. “This is a good place to meet the students and let them know what the job entails,” Carraro said. “We look for energetic, enthusiastic, wonderful students wo care about what we do here.” Carraro said that they have receptionist positions and front desk attendant positions available. She also said they will need workers to help with the various events that the museum participates in. “The only problem is that since our workers are students, they just keep graduating,” Carraro said. “But that’s why we come out and search

Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. | Bolin 100 | Come out and see Dr. Bob Finkelman talk about How the natural environment gets away with murder.

Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. | Juanita Harvey Art Gallery | Come see Paintings by Alexis Serio and Sculptures by Dewane Hughes.

Latin American evening recital

ShaDera Williams (athletic training freshman) at the partime networking job fair connecting with workforce solutions.

Geoscience and Environmental Science colloquium series

Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. | Soccer Field | Come watch the women’s soccer team play Southern Nazarene.

Sept. 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. | Free play/Recreational turf fields | One day tournament, students can sign up to participate at the event with a valid MSU ID Card. Pre-registration is not required. Sign up at IMLeagues.com/MWSU.

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Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. | Soccer Field | Come watch the Men’s soccer team play West Texas A&M.

Constitution Center and pocket Constitution giveaway Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | CSC Atrium | Free handheld pocket constitutions from the National Constitution Center will be available. Fun trivia facts, historical references, pivotal court case information, prizes, and much more can be found at the Constitution Center

Film: Citizen USA – A 50 State Road Trip

Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon | CSC Atrium | Alexandra Pelosi’s patriotic travelogue crisscrosses the U.S. to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states and listens to recent immigrants from around th world explain their decision to become American citizens. The film is inspired by the naturalization process experienced by Pelosi’s Dutch born husband, Michiel Vos, and includes remarks by former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger, Commentator Arianna Huffington and rock star Gene Simmons

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Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. | D.L. Ligon Coliseum | Come see the women volleyball team play UT Permian Basin.

Men’s soccer

Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. | Soccer Field | Come watch men’s soccer play Eastern New Mexico.

Women’s volleyball

Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. | D.L. Ligon Coliseum | Come watch women’s volleyball play West Texas A&M.

Faculty recital

Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. | Akin Auditorium | Come watch Dr. Gordon Hicken on percussion.

Time management and organization workshop

Sept. 19 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court | The MSU Counseling Center is pleased to offer Fall workshops designed to help students meet their academic goals.

Four steps to a 4.0

Sept. 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court | The MSU Counseling Center is pleased to offer Fall workshops designed to help students meet their academic goals.

Taming test anxiety

Sept. 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Sundance Court | The MSU Counseling Center is pleased to offer Fall workshops designed to help students meet their academic goals.

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Music faculty performs in recital EMILY SIMMONS REPORTER

bout 150 people attended a free recital featuring the music department faculty in Akin Auditorium last Thursday. “I enjoyed seeing my professors perform on stage. They played very well and the music was interesting to listen to,” Maria Vega, music education sophomore, said. The performers included six faculty members who have been hired over the last four years, showcasing the college’s talent, both new and old. “The addition of new faculty over the last few years has brought a new enthusiasm and level of standards to the music department,” Martin Camacho, dean of the Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts, said. Andrew Allen, assistant professor of music, said he felt positive about the recital and the audience’s reactions. He said the faculty was well prepared and that the music department is steadily growing into a larger part of the university because of students’ increased interest in the subject. “Everyone performed excellently, and I thought we had a very appreciative audience,” Allen said. Four faculty members performed in a brass quartet by Giovanni Gabrieli, a piece written in 1608 that offered a contrast to some of the more modern pieces performed by other faculty members. Music students said they noticed the diversity of music. “I enjoyed that the recital presented a variety of music from different time periods, and included pieces that spanned from the Renaissance period to the modern period,” Prosper Kaseke, music education senior, said. Allen said he chose his performance piece by playing a selection he had been working on for 3 years, and has had prepared as part of his extensive repertoire. To close out the concert, Camacho played a piano piece. The performance was met with loud applause turning into a standing ovation as the entire faculty came out to take their final bows. Students were impressed by their professionalism during their performances. “The stage presence of the professors was great; I loved their confidence,” Daniel Espinoza, music education sophomore, said.

FACULTY PARTICIPANTS • Ruth Morrow, piano, “Aria” from Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 • Dale Heidebrecht, tenor, Tres pesie persiane (Three Persian poems) • Andrew Allen, saxophone, Tango Etude #4 • Timothy Justus, trumpet, Caprice for Trumpet and Piano • Matthew Luttrell, trombone, Parable XVIII for Solo Trombone, Op. 133 (1979) • Christopher Vivio, tuba, Romanian Dance No. 2 (1948) • Gordon Hicken, percussion, Two Fragments • Susan Harvey, trumpet, Canzone per sonore No. 2 (with Justus, Luttrell, and Vivio) • Martin Camacho, piano, Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat Major, Op. 10

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Mexican tenor Edgar Villalva and Midwestern State University Fine Arts Dean and pianist Martin Camacho will perform an evening of Latin American music to open local Hispanic Heritage Month festivities.

Fine Arts dean, guest to present concert EMILY SIMMONS REPORTER

artin Camacho, dean of the Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts, and Mexican tenor Edgar Villalva will present a free concert in Akin Auditorium: Latin American Evening – Songs to Remember an 7 p.m. “This concert will allow people to be aware of and engage in Hispanic culture,” Camacho said. Villalva is a rising star in the Mexican opera world, Camacho said. He is one of the most talented young tenors he has heard. “We’re very lucky that he’s coming to us in the early stages of his career,” Camacho said. This concert marks the beginning of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Camacho anticipates a positive reaction from the audience, and hopes the event will bring more notice to the growing Hispanic population on campus. “I appreciate the connection Dr. Camacho has to the Latin music because of his background, and I’m excited to see him perform again after his recital last year,” Nahye Byun, piano performance junior, said.

The music is Hispanic in origin, and Camacho said he is confident the cultural divide will not prove to be an obstacle for the audience. Camacho says music has the power to transcend generations and cultures, and can be appreciated by all who listen to it. “Music is music, and what we will be performing is very accessible to people whether they speak Spanish or not,” Camacho said. Camacho says music is cumulative and any experience students gain over time stays with them and goes into each performance. “I can’t wait to see Dr. Camacho perform, and I’m sure the Latin music will be fun to listen to,” Deidre Nicholes, music education sophomore, said. Camacho said an increase in the number of events both support visibility of the fine arts in the community and support the growing number of majors and strengthen their resources. This November, Camacho will be traveling to Cuba to perform on the piano, and he said this represents an increase in cooperation between nations in regards to musical collaborations.

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PRIDE organization increasingly visible BRENDAN WYNNE REPORTER

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Alex Blake, accounting junior, pulls ahead of the start of the Counseling Center’s 5K Run for Suicide Prevention Awareness at Sikes Lake, Sept. 13.

Counseling Center sponsors 5K race at Sikes Lake for suicide prevention awareness GARRETT HUTCHINSON REPORTER

o raise awareness of suicide prevention, 47 people ran at least part of a 5K race at Sikes Lake Sept. 13. “I had friends that committed suicide before, so I did it for them,” said Mackenzie Trammell, business management freshman, who tied for first place in the race. In previous years, the Counseling Center has used other events to try to raise awareness during suicide awareness week, such as Question, Persuade, and Refer training and depression screenings. This year, staff members said they wanted to try a new approach to promote students being active. “We want to raise awareness and promote physical activity for mental health,” Lori Arnold, licensed professional counselor, said. “Exercise helps combat stress.” Not only did the race combat stress, Alexandra Blake, accounting junior, said she ran the 3.3 miles before her flag football game. “I just love to run,” said Blake. Blake was not the only one to participate in the race solely for the love of running. “I tore my ACL and I missed running. I love to race,” Rebekah Barrett, respiratory care freshman, said. Staff members stressed the importance of exercise and how it links to depression.

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Jacob Warren, economics junior, runs during the Counseling Center’s 5K Run for Suicide Prevention Awareness at Sikes Lake, Sept. 13. He finished as the first male runner. “Exercise is a great way to battle anxiety and depression,” Reagan Foster, counselor, said. Barrett and Trammell tied for first place in the 5k race finishing in 33 minutes with Blake finishing second. Jacob Warren, economics junior, said, “I wanted to support an MSU event.”

nly in its second year as a reconstituted student organization, People Respecting Identity Diversity for Everyone, or PRIDE, continues to push forward the ideals of service and acceptance, with no sign of slowing down any time soon. “We’ve definitely made ourselves visible on campus, and now it’s time to commit,” Christopher Cruz, president of PRIDE and theater sophomore, said, “It’s all about getting active. We’ve taken those first few steps, and now we just have to dive into it.” After spending the first year rebuilding the foundation of their organization, PRIDE members are now branching outward in hopes to provide more programming with other, more widely known organizations. “Community outreach is one of biggest topics this year,” Christopher D’Amico, mass communication lecturer and PRIDE co-faculty adviser, said. “We really hope to be more visible on campus. There are those who are unaware of what it is exactly that we offer. Just letting them know that we are here for them is a step in the right direction.” Along with reinforcing PRIDE’s impact on campus, Cruz said he hopes to have PRIDE fully immersed in community service before the end of the year. “We’ve actually created the position for a community service chairman,” Cruz said. “And once that person is elected we’re really going to be able to do a lot more here on campus, and perhaps even outside of Midwestern.” Although community service has become one of the major goals for PRIDE, the ideals on which it was established remain at the forefront of consideration. “As classes come and go, so do the needs for certain things,” D’Amico said. “We’re

“One of core ideals is accepting everyone, and that’s the message we really want to get across. Tolerance is important.”

DEBORAH CARIAS MARKETING SOPHOMORE always promoting respect for all forms of diversity, and in the demographic in which we live right now, it’s definitely a necessity. Educate, advocate, and tolerate — this is our goal. ” As well as providing a safe place for individuals of all identities and diversities, PRIDE’s hosted many events to promote both awareness and tolerance, including anonymous STD and STI screenings, and a ‘speedfriending’ event. These resources, according to many of PRIDE’s members, are largely credited with the organization’s receiving of last year’s Student Organization of the Year award. “Everything we do is for the other students,” Deborah Carias, vice president of PRIDE and marketing sophomore, said, “Just about all of our meetings and events are open to anyone who’d like to join. Yes, we’re LGBT oriented, but it’s not solely exclusive to that group. One of core ideals is accepting everyone, and that’s the message we really want to get across. Tolerance is important. It always has been and always will be.” Next meeting: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. in CSC Cheyenne.

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Stroll ‘N Roll kept rolling past close LANE RIGGS REPORTER

o bring attention to the culture of Wichita Falls, the Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted Stroll ‘N Roll on Sept. 10. And MSU venues featured in the area attractions. It was scheduled for six hours, though most of the attractions, which crowds of 400 attended, didn’t see visitors leave until late in the afternoon. “We’ve always been a part of the Stroll N Roll,” Catherine Stringfellow, part of the Art Association Gallery, said. “I’ve always thought that it’s a great event for the community, because it shows what Wichita Falls has to offer.” One venue added this summer was the Wrestling Hall of Fame, which drew in more than 400 visitors on Saturday. “We want to embrace our history, and bring community awareness to the culture and the history that lies within Wichita Falls,” Sammy Hatfield, group sales manager for the Bureau, said. “I hope that we continue to grow and add new venues.” Likewise, Hatfield said that Saturday was a busy day. “It was an average crowd, but it was the busiest I have ever been in the six years I’ve

been working here. The bus driver and I didn’t have any breaks,” Hatfield said. “On one of the trips in the trolley, we were a quarter of the way full, but the rest of the time, it was standing room only.” Though there was only a trolley and a bus left to transport visitors after the beloved green trolley was deemed unserviceable, they both managed to transport 300 around town. But most of the crowd wasn’t seen until later in the afternoon, after the weather had cleared up. “The crowds come in spurts. It tends to start off slow,” Stringfellow said. “In the afternoon, more people show up.” Lita Watson, a volunteer at the Museum of North Texas History, agreed. “It’s always the same type of crowd. This time, the parade slowed the tour buses from coming,” Watson said. “Even then, people are coming in, and it’s a good idea to host this. It brings people in who haven’t been to the museum. The event gives them a chance to see the museum for free.” The event also gives children a chance to learn more about their town; and get plenty of toys and food. “We like to send them home with toys that are applicable to the sites they’re visiting,”

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Accident: Miscellaneous | 1:35 a.m. | L.J. Rodriguez Dr. | Minor accident, no damage done to property or person.

Drugs: possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia | 12:18 a.m. | L.J. Rodriguez Dr. | The smell of marijuana was coming from a room in Sunwatcher Village apartments.

Theft – Misdemeanor | noon | Bookstore | Theft of two books from the bookstore, by unknown person.

Criminal Trespass Warning (non-criminal) | 4:36 p.m. | Hardin Administration Bldg | Suspect was barred from al MSU property at the request of Administration. Subject has had his expenses referred to a collection agency. He has been repeatedly trying to enroll for the fall semester.

Aug. 31

Burglary: Vehicle | 11:50 a.m. | Parking Lot #03 | Unknown subject(s) broke into a vehicle.

Sept. 1

Credit or Debit Card Abuse | 12 a.m. | 2517 Hampstead | Employee found unauthorized charges on his procurement card.

Accident: Duty on Striking unattended vehicle | 9 p.m. | Lot #22 | Victim reported unknown person(s) struck her vehicle, causing damage to the back left.

Drugs: Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia | 9:12 p.m. | Sundance Court Apartments | Housing employees found drug paraphernalia during a health and safety inspection.

Theft | 1:36 p.m. | Bolin Hall | Unknown suspect stole unknown amount of cash from Bolin Hall.

Criminal Mischief: misdemeanor | 4:26 p.m. | Wigwam Trail | Officers dispatched to take report of Criminal Mischief to some perimeter structures.

Sept. 5

Non-Criminal – Medical: Alcohol related | 12:02 a.m. | Sundance Apartments | Male subject report being intoxicated and delusional.

Sept. 6

Criminal Trespass warning (Non-criminal) | 11:21 a.m. | Housing Office | Received criminal trespass form MSU housing.

Hatfield said. “It’s interesting for children to learn more about our city.” Even those who have been a part of the town since birth, like Terry Gilleland, now retired, it’s still interesting to see historic sites and attractions. “It’s a neat idea, and an event that they need to keep having. I think it brings in more people every year and I think that’s great,” Gilleland said. “I love downtown and I come to most events anyways, but this is a chance to learn more about downtown and the rest of the city.” Those who sought to learn more about Wichita Falls helped to increase the success of many businesses and museums along the way. “It greatly increased the foot traffic. The weather posed issues at first, but when it passed, more people came in,” Jennifer Meyers of Honeysuckle Bakery said. “This is my first year in the Farmer’s Market, so I’ve never participated before, but I hope to do it again in the future. I’ve liked everything about it.” For Susie Cain, library clerk at Wichita Falls Independent School District, the experience is one that she finds herself looking forward to. “It brings a lot of people to the Railroad

Museum, and that’s always a good thing,” Cain said. But Cain had some problems. “I’ve only seen the trolley twice today, and we didn’t have anybody show up until 10:30,” Cain said. “I just think that it needs to be more publicized, and especially more organized.” Kyle Gerber, mechanical engineering freshman, agreed. “It was pretty disorganized,” Gerber said. “I think they need to organize it better or just encourage visitors to bring their cars instead.” Nevertheless, for a freshman new to campus and Wichita Falls, he said that he enjoyed it. “I had heard about it from a friend, and I decided to go because I like to explore and I wanted to learn more about Wichita Falls,” Gerber said. “I enjoy art and some history.” With brochures in hand, Gerber returned to campus, and admitted he liked the event, despite the organizational problems. “It was a good opportunity to learn more about Wichita Falls and those who live in the community around me,” Gerber said. “It gave me a better look at the town, and I’ll definitely be going back my favorite spots in the future.”

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Back right: Nicole Leung, marketing senior, plays in the table tennis tournament on Sept. 8.

12 students compete in table tennis tournament SAM SUTTON REPORTER

he Clark Student Center game room was intense on Sept. 8, as 12 students came to compete in the intramural table tennis tournament, put on by the Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center. Sarah Martinez, marketing freshman, said, “We played yesterday, and saw they were going to be putting this on, and so we decided to see how we would do. I always enjoy events that the wellness center puts on.” Alex Hirata, dental hygiene freshman, also said he liked the tournament, and said he would compete again if they had it. “It was awesome. I’m new to the school, and I wanted to compete in something so this was a good way to do so,” Hirata said. “I’m definitely coming back next year. I lost, so I need another shot.” According to students, the event was fun, but there weren’t enough players or fans. Martinez said she wished there was more competition, but she would’ve also liked someone there to cheer people on. “They need to advertise

the tournament more so there is more people watching and playing. That’d be so cool,” Martinez said. Hirata also said he wished there was more people. “They got to get more people out here. More advertisement or something,” Hirata said. Sarah Kennedy, biology sophomore, and Rodrigo Mireles, marketing junior, both worked with the wellness center to put it on, and they both agreed to having more advertisement for the tournament next year. “Yeah, we need to make sure more people know. We want to have more than 12 people here so we will definitely advertise more in the future,” Kennedy said. The winner of the women’s tournament was Nicole Leung, marketing senior, and the winner of the men’s tournament was Ray Roberts, history junior. Both of them said it was a fun experience and they would love to play again. Roberts said, “I came out for the love of the game. I’ve been playing since I was a kid, but I had to stop for a while because I got busy. This tournament was a good way for me to pick it back up.”

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Bill Maskill, head football coach, talks to Adam Hill, history senior, during last year’s homecoming football game against Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Mustangs to take on Texas A&M-Kingsville KELSEY PURCELL REPORTER

he football team is scheduled to play Texas A&M-Kingsville at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas this Saturday, Sept. 17 in the team’s first conference game of the season. Last year, the Mustangs defeated the Javelinas 49-41 at Memorial Stadium during the Homecoming game, a win that led to a conference championship title for the Mustangs. However, the Javelinas are already off to a solid start to their season this year with a 2-0 record, after their last in conference finish last year. “They’ve definitely improved from last year,” Quade Coward, quarterback and team captain, said. “But I really think it just comes down to us taking care of us, and not worrying about how good they’re going to be or how well they’re going to play. We just need to go out there and do what we do. Control what we can, then the outcome is always going to be good.” After coming off of a road win against Truman State University, the Mustangs said they are feeling ready to take on the Javelinas. “We’re confident, and our coaches are drawing up a good game plan so

we can get the right people in the right positions to make the right plays,” Adam Hill, linebacker and a team captain, said. The Mustangs have been preparing the last two weeks for this competitive game, receiving an additional week of practice and preparation as a result of this past weekend being a byweek for them. Coward, kinesiology senior, said he believes the extra week of practicing without a game, while the Javelinas have played two games, is advantageous for the Mustangs. “We have two games on film of [the Javelinas] to watch,” Coward said. He added that he felt that the byweek was a positive advantage for the team, also, because it gave them a few days off to simply relax, both physically and mentally. “That week gave us time not only to work on those little things, but also that camaraderie,” Rich Renner, defensive coordinator, said. “Anytime you play in the Lone Star Conference, week in and week out, it’s always a challenge. You always have to be at your best. Every game is a battle.” Renner said he sees this game as an opportunity for the Mustangs to es-

tablish themselves for the rest of the season. Despite their less than stellar record last year, Renner expects the Javelinas to come out strong on Saturday. Not looking back on their previous season, the coaches said the team is in pursuit of a successful season filled with its own challenges and glories. “They’re very fast and seniororiented,” said Renner. “This sets the tone for the rest of the conference games.” “2016 has it’s own problems and issues, but it also has it’s own storyline,” Renner said. “Obviously, starting off 1-0 is a huge start.” Renner speaks of this season as if it is a story. He said he makes his players think about how they can craft their own future. “The script is yet to be written. We’re in the first or second pages of the chapter,” said Renner. “I always ask the kids: ‘Chapter 2, what do you want to have written about you in Chapter 2? We get to write that chapter.’” The game will be broadcast on the radio on ESPN 95.5 FM, and live video of the game will be available free on the Javelina’s football website.

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MSU volleyball playing against Dallas Baptists.

Volleyball rebuilding; running high-risk system

SAM SUTTON REPORTER

he team won both games on Sept. 9, shutting out Fort Lewis 3-0, and beating Dallas Baptist

3-1. Head coach Natalie Rawson said, “It feels great. We won the first game of our first tournament, but then lost three games. Having these two wins really helps build our culture, as well as increase our confidence.” She said the team is running a high-risk system this year, and seeing how aggressive they played makes her think they can only get better as the season continues. “We were aggressive throughout the match. We’re running a high risk system, and it’s easy to get timid when doing so,” Rawson said. Addison Semer, mass communi-

cation junior, and the team’s middle blocker, said getting the two wins was exciting, and she’s ready to keep moving uphill from here. Semer said, “Energy and communication were our highlights. We kept our energy up throughout both games, and we didn’t get down on ourselves when we got in a rut.” She said her personal goals for the season are to win the championship, be known as a top blocker, and to have a positive hitting percentage. She said if everyone keeps playing with this kind of intensity, all of those goals, especially winning, will be possible to meet. Kris Aduddell, a grad school student in sports administration, said the reason behind the two wins was better preparation. “We were just more prepared today,” Aduddell said. “We were con-

necting with passes, and we were aggressive. If we keep this up, winning will definitely be more possible.” While they won the two games, they still had some problems. One of which, according to Aduddell, was serving. “I have got to improve on my serving. I didn’t do horrible, but I need to start hitting them better,” she said. “We played aggressive, which is good, but we need to reduce errors.” Coach Rawson said the team needs to connect more. “Our timing is a little off, as you could probably tell at times, so that is something we need to work on. Overall, though, we didn’t do too bad,” Rawson said. After finishing last season 6-26, the women’s volleyball team is already off to a better start this year.

“They’ve taken on a new identity. They are playing with more confidence and aggressiveness, and they were building together as a team,” Rawson said. “This kind of attitude and leadership will give the freshmen players someone to look up to.” Rawson said these games are just a sign of things to come, and that they aren’t even close to their best. “We need to know that we aren’t at our best right now. If we keep up the hard work, and we fix our failures early, then we will be the best we’ve ever been come November,” she said. The following day, the team won its game against Southeastern Oklahoma State, but losing to St. Edwards. The next home game will be on Sept. 16 against UT Permian Basin at 6 p.m.

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