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The mobile loser

The Wichitan

Sports betting is frequently framed as harmless entertainment, but recent national survey data reveals that the rise of online wagering carries real, documented financial risks. Those consequences deserve far more attention—especially when placing a bet interferes with an individual’s ability to pay basic bills or build savings. A Pew Research Center survey

WFMA explores birds in mythology

The Wichitan

The Wichita Falls Museum of Art hosted a special presentation titled “Birds and Mythology in Religion” on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. WFMA director Matt Bailey opened the evening by welcoming guests and announcing upcoming museum events, including the WFMA’s annual masquerade fundraising campaign scheduled for Nov. 13, 2026. Following the introduction, guest sp

Forgotten Island

The Wichitan

“Forgotten Island” is a captivating movie that follows two main characters Jo and Raissa as they journey through their memories. From bone-chilling villains to bittersweet twists, this movie has it all and I cannot stop praising it. Its use of Filipino culture and mythologies gives it a refreshing contrast from other animated movies that have...

‘Primetime’ trades truth for drama

The Wichitan

Directed by Lance Oppenheim, “Primetime,” released Sept. 25, 2026, chronicles the explosive rise and controversial fall of the hit television newsmagazine segment “To Catch a Predator.” During the show’s mid-2000s run on NBC’s “Dateline,” host Chris Hansen achieved widespread fame as millions of viewers tuned in to watch online predators confronted on nation

Volleyball edges UTD in 5-set win

The Wichitan

The Midwestern State women’s volleyball team secured its fifth consecutive victory Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, edging the University of Texas at Dallas 3-2 in a five-set battle at D.L. Ligon Coliseum (21-25, 25-16, 25-18, 23-25, 15-12). After dropping a closely contested opening set, the Mustangs rebounded to take the next two frames behind sharp net...

MSU team targets third NASA challenge

The Wichitan

Midwestern State University’s Selene Research team is preparing to participate in the NASA SUITS (Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students) competition for the third consecutive year. The team, which has twice won the challenge’s “Pay It Forward” Award and conducted testing at Johnson Space Center’s “rock yard,” is working to finalize and submit it

‘Other Mommy’

The Wichitan

It’s official. America has a new number one movie, and it’s quite the milquetoast experience. Other Mommy is riding a wave of great trailers and marketing to at least one weekend atop the box office. So let me praise those trailers for their tension and unnerving qualities, because the film they advertised has precious little of either....

‘Flavors of Fall’ at Depot Square

The Wichitan

The Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market celebrated its “Flavors of Fall” event on Saturday, Oct. 10, featuring apple- and pumpkin-themed seasonal foods and local goods. More than 60 vendors filled the market square, offering local meat, honey, jewelry, crafts, baked goods, candles, wine, fresh bread and seasonal produce. Live music entertained shoppers as

League of Women Voters hosts candidate forum at MSU

The Wichitan

The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum Monday, Oct. 5, in collaboration with Midwestern State University, giving Wichita County voters a firsthand look at contested local and state races. The nonpartisan organization, which has promoted voter education and civic participation for more than a century, does not endorse candidates or political part

Infraestructura universitaria

The Wichitan

Mientras la población de estudiantes continúa creciendo, MSU está empezando a construir infraestructura para apoyarla. Parte de esa infraestructura va a ser el nuevo estadio que se va a construir donde el centro comercial de Sykes Senter está ubicado actualmente. En este momento, el estadio todavía está siendo diseñado para que MSU pueda recaudar fondos...

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