The Wichitan bids farewell to reporter
ROGER TAYLOR FORMER REPORTER
Ithoroughly enjoyed my time at The Wichitan and am glad I was able to be a part of a group of some of the most dedicated students I have ever met.
I will never forget the experiences and opportunities this group has led me to.
I am grateful for everyone involved that helped me with anything I needed and I look forward to seeing everyone's bright future at MSU and beyond.
THE WICHITAN STAFF
Roger Taylor has been writing and photographing with The Wichitan for over a year.
Some of his notable stories were " Sip N’ Science: Bubbles, Beakers and Brews" and " Options for food insecure students."
As part of the Mass Communication fall 2025 graduating class, Taylor's senior capstone was a 15 minute documentary. "Out of Ink," was a senior documentary focused on the journalistic world.
Taylor produced this documentary alongside his peers Molly Bierra and Cy Whitson.
We at The Wichitan wish Taylor, and every graduating mass communication student, the best of luck!
COURTESY OF "OUT OF INK" DOCUMENTARY TEAM "Out of Ink" centers on the stress of journalists in their field.
Letter from the Editor | Reflection
SABRINA HARRISON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
This semester has been challenging for everyone. From senate bills barring transgender students from using their preferred bathrooms, to ICE raids happening all over the US, to a government shutdown that cut the SNAP bennefits of millions of people.
However, for every disaster that has happened in the US, it has been met by force from the people. We saw this in a sweeping blue wave that impacted dozens of areas and in the millions of people who showed up to protests.
But we also saw this in our own students on campus. We saw this in the ways you collaborated and came together to create moments of joy on campus. From the Diwali celebration, to PRIDE's Transgender Day of Resistance, to National Transfer Student Week:
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these events remind students that not only are they not alone, but they are welcomed and safe on our campus.
It is important to remember that even in our darkest times, there is hope. And my hope, as the editor-in-chief, is to not only keep you informed about what the tragedy as well as inform you about the real efforts people are making in order to fight back. If nothing else, that was my goal for this past semester, and it will continue to be my goal in the spring.
I want to thank you all for reading. Without your support, there would be no paper. And I want to thank the amazing staff members who have joined our team. They have made it possible to not only publish this semester, but to excel every single issue.
Though I may be the editor, there is no paper without the work of the writers and photographers. I am truly grateful to work with a team that is so unbelievably passionate about what they do. And I am so excited to see what they are able to do next semester.
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Photography Editor: Madisyn Butler
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PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Mass communication graduate Roger Taylor joins dean Leah Gose on stage to recieve his degree.
The Wichitan's grad cap showcase
PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "God worked it out for my own good," Dec. 13
PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "Done with this BS," Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "I chose my path but God ordered my steps, Proverbs 16:9," Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "For I know the plans I have for you says the lord... Jer. 6:11," Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "Para mis padres que llegaron sin nada y me dieron todo," Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY KASSIDI FERGUSON | THE WICHITAN Grad cap: "Grow through what your go through," Dec. 13.
Regent Clay Cash addresses the graduates, commending them wishing them luck for the future, Dec. 12.
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Masters graduate Isabelle Carwile poses with President Stacia Haynie after recieving her masters in criminal justice, Dec. 12.
SABRINA HARRISON | THE WICHITAN Graduate students stand as their families applaud them for their hard work, Dec. 12.
SABRINA HARRISON | THE WICHITAN Masters graduate Affan Syed Mahmood Hussain smiles up his family and friends, who cheer for him from above, Dec. 12.
EMILY ELKINS | THE WICHITAN them on their hardwork and
SABRINA HARRISON | THE WICHITAN Masters graduate Kranti Subedi smiles as she recieves her degree, Dec. 12.
SABRINA HARRISON | THE WICHITAN Graduate students stand as they wait for commencement to begin, Dec. 12.
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EMILY ELKINS | THE WICHITAN Masters graduate Samuel Olantunde adresses his peers in a speech, Dec. 12.
SABRINA HARRISON | THE WICHITAN Masters graduate Autumn Schoonover shakes President Haynie's hand after recieving her masters of art in education, Dec. 12.
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President Stacia Haynie congratulates the new graduates on their achievement, Dec. 13
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Graduate Brianna Vidal prepares receieve her bachelor of
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Graduate Christine Kuate waves to her friends and family in the crowd after receiving her bachelor of business administration degree, Dec. 13.
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Graduate Kaylyn Hay smiles as she receives her bachelor of business administration degree from her dean Robert Forrester, Dec. 13.
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Professor Jim Sernoe hugs his graduating Hall, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Graduate Ryan (Nathan) Malapitan waves to family and friends in the bleachers, Dec. 13.
BY SANA HUSSAIN | THE WICHITAN prepares to go on stage and arts degree, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Graduate Madison Thomas makes faces at her friends and family in the audience, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY MADISYN BUTLER | THE WICHITAN Dean Robert Forrester hands graduate Micah Haigood his bachelor of business administration degree, Dec. 13.
BUTLER | THE WICHITAN graduating student Kyron
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Graduate Maggie Fleming poses with President Stacia Haynie and her bachelor of science degree, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY SANA HUSSAIN | THE WICHITAN Graduates wait in line to recieve their degree, Dec. 13.
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Graduate Natasha Moore smiles at her friends and family in the crowd, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Graduate Reginald Jones shows off his diploma as he walks back to his seat, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN President Stacia Haynie shakes graduate Sebastian Ortiz hand after reciving a bachelor of science in nursing degree, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Professer Rafael Powell plays the soprano saxophone at the end of the ceremony, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Graduate Saliwe Chinhamo shakes President Stacia Haynie hand after receving a bachelor of science in nursing degree, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY KASSIDI FERGUSON | THE WICHITAN Graduate Rakel Hutchinson points to the sky to honor a loved one, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY KASSIDI FERGUSON | THE WICHITAN Graduates move their tassles to signify the end of their time at MSU., Dec. 13.
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At the end of ceramony, graduates sings their Alma Mater one last time, Dec. 13.
PHOTO BY AARON BURROWS | THE WICHITAN Graduates clap for their peers as they walk the stage, Dec. 13.