Political science students recognized at UN conference

Originally published in The Wichitan. As the only school from Texas, nine Midwestern students involved in the political science independent study came back with the “Outstanding Delegation” award at the 54th Midwest Model United Nations conference Feb. 19-22 in St. Louis. This is the first time students from MSU participated in the conference. MSU represented El…

Basketball players reflect on season

Originally published in The Wichitan. Spring break is over and along with it the Midwestern men and women’s basketball season. The men’s team finished the season with a Lone Star Conference record of 12-2 with an overall record of 24-8. In the South Central Regional Tournament in Denver over the break, the men made it into…

Softball sweeps Kingsville

Originally published in The Wichitan. In the four-game series against Texas A&M-Kingsville, the softball team ended it with a sweep to expand their winning streak to nine games. After a slow start to the season, the team has been on a roll during Lone Star Conference play with a record of 11-1.

NY Jets player, Rider graduate, discusses missionary work

Originally published in The Wichitan. Christian sorority Sigma Phi Lambda hosted a talk from New York Jets wide receiver David Nelson in the Clark Student Center Comanche Suite, March 26. About 40 people came to see the Rider High School wide receiver and University of Florida graduate gone pro speak about his missionary work in Haiti.

Ultimate: More than pick-up games

Originally published in The Wichitan. Ultimate combines elements of football, soccer and basketball into one sport and has evolved in the last five years from a series of pick-up games to serious matches with players practicing every Monday and Tuesday.