Issuu

WITH TH E O F F ICE OF STUDENT DEVEL OPM ENT AND ORI E NTAT IO N

FOOTBALL Q&A ON PG. 11 PHOTO BY LAUREN ROBERTS

COMPLETE MOVE-IN GUIDE Everything you need to know about MSU for 2015 and beyond.

You’re Invited

pg. 4-5

See the event schedule for the first three weeks of school. Full calendar at mwsu.edu/student-life/calendar 2014 FILE PHOTOS BY ETHAN METCALF AND RACHEL JOHNSON | THE WICHITAN

Jake Sanchez, accounting junior, and Hunter Jones, business management sophomore, shoot simultaneously during a game of giant “beer pong” at the block party Aug. 29, 2014. | Speaker Curtis Zimmerman pulled Keyton Davis, music education freshman, to the front as a volunteer on Aug. 24, 2014.

Incoming freshmen ready to ‘make the most of the next four years’

Campus Eats

pg. 13

Freshman 15

pg. 14

The Mesquite Dining Hall and Clark Student Center Food Court get a makeover.

Things first-time college students should know about college and MSU.

MORGAN HAIRE REPORTER

s incoming freshmen get acquainted with what will be their future home for four years, college is no longer a far off dream. It is the now. And starting this week, about 5,061 returning students will welcome 1,213 students if all the students who attended summer orientation show up for classes, according to Cammie Dean, director of student development and orientation. “This is much higher than the 1,067 students that attended Spirit Days last year,” Dean said in an email but still fewer than the 1,336 freshmen projected by administrators. Final enrollment numbers will not be available until after the 12th class day. Masta Hicks, kinesiology freshman, is just one of 1,213. The Bastrop native said he was attracted to the size of campus. “It just felt like home,” Hicks said. “I got

that small town vibe just like I do back in Bastrop.” In addition, Hick’s said his first impression of Wichita Falls was that of a small community he could get involved in. Xavier Conley, management information systems freshman from Pflugerville, also said he likes the campus atmosphere. “The football coaches gave me a great opportunity and I decided to take it,” Conley said. “The school spirit was so apparent when I came for orientation. It only got me more pumped to be on the field in the fall.” Kiley Beaver, nursing freshman, is one incoming freshmen from the local community. “Growing up in Wichita Falls I feel like MSU was always that option in the back of my head,” Beaver said. Tristan Shearman, freshman in geology and Wichita Falls native, said he has been dreaming about attending MSU from a

young age. “When I walked on this campus when I was 4 years old, I knew that this was the school for me,” Shearman said. In addition to location, Beaver said the quality of the programs offered attracted her to MSU. “When I got old enough and started looking at schools, I realized how great of a nursing program Midwestern has, and that’s how I made my final decision,” Beaver said. The freshman have the opportunity to choose between a variety of majors. The wide range of degree programs is what attracted Matti Dix, nursing freshman, to MSU. “I came here to learn,” Dix said. “I knew Midwestern offers multiple degree programs. I picked the one that suited me the

see FRESHMEN pg. 2

2 | Aug. 15, 2015 |

Shipley: ‘Welcome home to Midwestern State University’

elcome home to Midwestern State University. I am your new president, and I hope you are as thrilled as I am to join the MSU family. By the time you read this I should be settled into my office and ready to start an exciting new semester. My husband Randy Wadsworth and our cross-country-traveling dogs, Racer and Roxy, will also be out and about to see you all on campus. This is such an exciting time at Midwestern State. You’ll notice there is a lot changing on campus – from the construction of a new residence hall and expanded food service options to new course offerings, and, as expected, many new students, staff and faculty. Change can bring about mixed emotions, and, like many of you, I am experiencing feelings of enthusiasm and trepidation as I step into this new role as your president. I hope that together we will be seeking the opportunities that change provides and building upon the strengths of an already thriving campus. Students choose Midwestern State because they know they can learn here in a personal and meaningful way. The faculty will encourage you not only to listen and ob-

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

serve, but, more importantly, to engage. It is that engagement in your in classes, in organizations, and in campus life that will make these MSU years memorable and valuable. Certainly this individualized approach that faculty offers students is hard to come by at large and impersonal universities.

We are a COPLAC institution, that’s the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, an elite national group that Midwestern belongs to as the only member from Texas. Like our fellow COPLAC universities, we create opportunities for you to make lasting connections to your professors and to your fellow students. Those connections, whether with a mentor faculty member or a student working with you in class, will define your university experience. It is that intense student experience that we aim to create that will result in an outstanding learning environment for each of you. I encourage you to take advantage of this personal approach to learning, and I look forward to getting to meet you on campus. When do we meet, let’s try to talk about your views concerning Midwestern State University. What are your ideas for this university as together we move forward? Together, we can embrace the changes of the new school year and build Midwestern State’s future. Have a great semester, and go Mustangs. Suzanne Shipley is President of Midwestern State University.

W H O I S S U ZA NNE S H IP LEY? From the Texas Panhandle, Shipley received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in German at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Before accepting the presidential position at MSU, Shipley was President at Shepherd University in West Virginia for eight years. Shipley is the president of COPLAC, the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, of which MSU is a member institution. Shipley is the first female President at MSU. At a forum Feb. 24, Shipley said her first year in office will be spent getting to know the campus and community and finding out what’s important to students.

“I hope that together we will be seeking the opportunities that change provides and building upon the strength of an already thriving campus. ” SUZANNE SHIPLEY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

the

wichitan Vo. 80 | SPECIAL ISSUE

Midwestern State University Fain Fine Arts Bldg., Room B103 3410 Taft Blvd. Box 14 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 (940) 397-4704 - wichitan@mwsu.edu

EDITOR: Brianna Sheen PHOTO EDITOR: Rachel Johnson PHOTOGRAPHER: Francisco Martinez BUSINESS MANAGER: Courtney Gilder ADVISER: Bradley Wilson

2014 FILE PHOTO BY LAUREN ROBERTS | THE WICHITAN

Jasmine Moody, English sophomore, and Rebecca Aronhalt, business marketing freshman, point to the burgers at the Greek cookout Aug. 27, 2014. from FRESHMEN pg. 1 most.” Another aspect both local and out-of-town freshman will have in common is the available social programs on campus. Club sports, Greek life, more than 80 on-campus clubs and volunteer work are only the beginning of what freshman will find at Midwestern. “I love to get involved in anything I can anywhere I go,” Emily Quintero, nursing freshman, said. “I’m from out-of-state, so I don’t know anyone here. The fact that I can get involved in so many campus activities just makes me believe my choice to attend MSU was the right one.” One of the most popular attractions for students on campus is recreational sports. Caleb Hannon, assistant director of club sports and wellness center said, “We had 1,433 students participated in a wide range of activities last year.” Ellie Gunderson, exercise physiology freshman, said she likes to play sports because it reminds her of her childhood. “It’s awesome to be able to get involved in something I used to love as a kid,” Gunderson said. “I spent a lot of time doing sports when I was younger. I don’t have time to do anymore. It’s awesome to be able to get back into the game and reminisce past times. I plan on trying different REC sports in the spring, after I’ve settled in the college environment.” Midwestern’s hometown atmosphere, variety of degree programs and wide range of social activities present freshman with the opportunities they need to make the most of their college years. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to enter the MSU community,” Kendall Chamberlain, nursing freshman, said. “I look forward to playing volleyball, meeting new friends, and making the most of the next four years here in Wichita Falls.”

Copyright © 2015. The Wichitan is a member of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and the Associated Collegiate Press. The Wichitan reserves the right to edit any material submitted for publication. Opinions expressed in The Wichitan do not necessarily reflect those of the students, staff, faculty, administration or Board of Regents of Midwestern State University. The Wichitan welcomes letters of opinion from students, faculty and staff submitted by the Friday before intended publication. Letters should be brief (250 words or fewer) and without abusive language or personal attacks. Letters must be typed and signed by the writer and include a telephone number and address. The editor retains the right to edit letters.

CHOOSE

4 | Aug. 15, 2015 |

Make those first

three weeks unforgettable

TIMES & LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE UP TO DATE INFORMATION, SEE FULL SCHEDULE AT MWSU.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE/CALENDAR | ALL EVENTS FREE FOR MSU STUDENTS WITH VALID MSU ID

SATURDAY

MAROON STAMPEDE 5K FUN RUN | 9-10 A.M. | BEHIND REDWINE WELLNESS CENTER

The Maroon Stampede 5K is to introduce both incoming and returning students/faculty/and staff to the Sikes Lake Trail and Recreational Sports. The event is free. Wear your favorite maroon shirt to support MSU. The male and female winners will win the first MSU Recreational Sports’ Champion T-shirts of the year. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. MUSTANG SHOPPING SHUTTLE | NOON

Shuttle buses will run to various area retail and entertainment locations. Full route and schedule available on OrgSync.

MUSTANGS ROUND UP AUG. 18-21

>> TUESDAY

WELCOME RECEPTION | 3:30-4:30 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE

After moving in, join fellow Mustangs, parents and guests for light refreshments and remarks from University President Suzanne Shipley.

MUSTANG GROUP MEETINGS | 4:30-6:30 P.M.

Meet up with your assigned peer counselor. Review the schedule of the week. Interact with your fellow Mustangs. PARENT/FAMILY TOWN HALL MEETING | 4:30-6:30 P.M. | CSC SHAWNEE THEATER

Join staff members to answer the questions you have about the transition to MSU, campus services and life as a college student. FIRST 2 GO FOR PARENTS/FAMILY MEMBERS | 4:30-6:30 P.M. | CSC WICHITA I AND II

Is your student the first to go to college in their family? This session will focus on tips and suggestions to support your college student. MOVE IN PICNIC | 6-9 P.M. | JESSE W. ROGERS PROMENADE IN FRONT OF PIERCE HALL

THURSDAY

College is a time to learn about yourself and others, and we will explore some of the differences that make us all Mustangs. Join your peer counselors for this powerful program

MUSTANG GROUP MEETINGS | 4:30-5:30 P.M. MUSTANG MEETUPS | 6:30-7 P.M.

Meet up with your peer counselor or resident assistant before heading over to D.L. Ligon Coliseum for Convocation. ALL STUDENT CONVOCATION| 7-8:30 P.M. | D.L. LIGON COLISEUM

Get ready to start the year at the official welcome event. All students, faculty and staff are invited to hear messages from the university president, student leaders and a powerful keynote speaker, David Garcia.

MUSTANG GROUP MEETINGS | 8:30-9 P.M. WICHITAN

DANCE PARTY | 9:30-11:30 P.M. | D.L. LIGON COLISEUM

E Enjoy some food, friends and fun BERTS | TH Lights, Sound, Fun. Grab your new friends and come relax LAUREN RO PHOTO BY LE FI at the move in picnic. Free for 14 20 at the Dance Party. Refreshments will be served. Bring MSU ID. new students. Parents and guests $8.50.

WEDNESDAY

ON-CAMPUS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AND CAMPUS TOURS | 10:30 A.M. - NOON CHOICE SESSIONS | 1:15-2:20 P.M. | SEE BOX 

HISTORY AND TRADITIONS | 3-5 P.M. | FAIN FINE ARTS THEATER

Get into the Mustang Spirit by learning everything you need to know about Midwestern State University. Join your fellow Mustangs for some fun games and a lot of school spirit.

ICE BREAKERS AND ICE CREAM | 6-7 P.M. | DON FLATT GYM (D.L. LIGON COLISEUM)

Relax and get to know your fellow Mustangs to break the ice before enjoying some ice cream together.

FRIDAY

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES | 1:30-2:15 P.M. | SHAWNEE

SPLASH BASH | 3-5 P.M. | WELLNESS CENTER POOL

Enjoy some fun in the sun with MSU’s Interfraternity Council & the University Programming Board. FOOD, GAMES and GIVEAWAYS. BSU 90’S PARTY | 9-11 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

Turn up with the Black Student Union at the nineties party. All students are welcome.

SUNDAY HOUSING OUTDOOR SOCIAL | 2-4 P.M. | KILLINGSWORTH GREENSPACE HOUSING FLOOR MEETINGS | 7-8 P.M.

All campus residents should attend their Residence Hall floor meetings. Contact your resident assistant for more details and locations. CAPTURE THE FLAG | 9-11 P.M. | CAMPUS QUAD

Play Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag with 100 of your closest friends. Celebrate your last night before class starts with Baptist Student Ministry.

CHOICE SESSIONS WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY CHOICE SESSIONS | 1:15-1:45 P.M. REC SPORTS & WELLNESS | CSC COMANCHE SUITES | Have fun

and stay active. This session covers ways to get involved in recreational sports and how to register yourself or a team. WHAT TO DO IN WICHITA FALLS? | SHAWNEE THEATRE | New

Learn about available academic resources and programs at MSU to help you succeed.

to town or don’t know what to do in town? Representatives from the Convention and Visitors Bureau will share local restaurants, events and attractions.

FIRST 2 GO FOR STUDENTS | 2:15-3 P.M.

GETTING A JOB. | CSC WICHITA I AND II | Get tips on finding

Are you the first to go to college in your family? Join fellow students to help you navigate this transition. WINGS & ‘BEER’ (TRANSFER STUDENTS) | 4-5 P.M. | WICHITA ! AND II

Join the MSU Transfer Honor Society, Tau Sigma, for refreshments and root beer. Discuss the transition to MSU. Learn how to get involved and requirements to be recognized by the Tau Sigma Honor Society. MULTICULTURAL MIXER | 4-5 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

Join students from various organizations to discuss campus support, involvement and resources. Free food and refreshments. DINNER WITH YOUR PEER COUNSELOR | 5:30-8 P.M. | DINING HALL

Unwind after a long week with your peer counselors and fellow Mustangs. Free for new students.

employment and the benefits gained by working while in college.

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY CHOICE SESSIONS | 1:50-2:20 P.M.

COUNSELING SERVICES | CSC WICHITA I AND II | Learn the options

available to students to stay healthy while at MSU. Get an overview of the services offered by the Counseling Center. POLICE SERVICES AND CAMPUS SAFETY | SHAWNEE THEATRE |

From where to park to campus safety, learn about available services and policies to keep you safe during your time on campus. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (CSC 168) | Stop by the Office

of Disability Services for a tour and overview of available services for students with a disability.

| Aug. 15, 2015 | 5 STAMPEDE WEEK AUG. 22-30

MONDAY

WHERE’S THE TENT? | 9-11 A.M. | SUNWATCHER PLAZA

Can’t find your class? Need a morning snack? Stop by the big maroon-and-gold tent. Sponsored by the Office of Student Development and Orientation and the MSU Counseling Center.

Join the University Programming Board at the all glow-in-the-dark arcade. There will be body paint, foosball, ping-pong, labyrinth, shuffleboard and more. Wear something that will glow in the dark.

SATURDAY

HOTTER’N HELL HUNDRED | 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. | 1000 5TH STREET

Finish Line Village is an elaborate food and entertainment venue adjacent to the Hotter ‘n Hell finish line and the consumer show. Vendors offer a variety of culinary delights and cycling related products all day.

THURSDAY

LETTER ART FRAMES | 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. | CSC CHEYENNE

Put your name in a frame. Join the University Programming Board and make your own personalized architectural name.

PORTICO PRESENTS ISAAC IMPROV | 8-10 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

EXPLORE WICHITA FALLS | NOON

LIVE AT THE LAKE | 6-8 P.M. | PRIDDY PAVILION AT MSU MUSEUM OF ART PHOTO BY LA

UREN ROBE

RTS | THE W

WEDNESDAY

WHERE’S THE TENT? | 9-11 A.M. | CAMPUS QUAD

Can’t find your class? Need a morning snack? Stop by the big maroon-and-gold tent. Sponsored by the Office of Student Development and Orientation and the Office of Residence Life.

ICHITAN

Enjoy Food, Games, Music, Fireworks, and Fun. Meet student organizations and enjoy giveaways.

Grab a blanket, bring a chair and invite some friends to watch Jurassic World on the lawn. Show starts after the fireworks.

Meet the members of MSU’s 13 fraternity and sorority chapters and learn about upcoming information sessions, chapter events, and more.

BLOCK PARTY | 8-9:30 P.M. | MSU QUAD

OUTDOOR MOVIE: JURASSIC WORLD | 9:30-11:30 P.M. | MSU QUAD

MEET THE GREEKS | 6-8 P.M. | KILLINGSWORTH GREENSPACE

Can’t find your class? Need a morning snack? Stop by the big maroon and gold tent. Sponsored by the Office of Student Development and Orientation and the Career Management Center.

If you’ve never heard of improv, that’s OK. There was a time before you knew what Nutella was, but then you discovered it, and everything changed.

Bring your MSU Campus Card to enter the game for free.

Decorate a chalkboard for messages that you can hang on your door or in your room. We supply everything, you just show up.

WHERE’S THE TENT? | 9-11 A.M. | KILLINGSWORTH GREEN SPACE

Meet the ladies of Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority and share an icy cool treat.

MEN’S SOCCER VS. OKLAHOMA BAPTIST | MSU SOCCER FIELD

DIY CHALKBOARD SIGNS | 2-4 P.M. | KILLINGSWORTH HALL LOUNGE

Celebrate National Waffle Day with the Office of Residence Life.

SENORITA POPS | 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. | CSC ATRIUM

FRIDAY

Our weekly free noon lunch starts this Wednesday with free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches. Sponsored by the Baptist Student Ministry , located across the street from the clock tower on Taft.

LATE NIGHT WAFFLES | 9-10 P.M. | SUNWATCHER CLUBHOUSE

GLOW-CADE | 8-11 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

Decorate a chalkboard for messages you can hang on your door or in your room. We supply everything. You just show up. BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY FREE LUNCH | 12-1 P.M. | BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY 3505 TAFT BLVD.

RHA BBQ | 4-6 P.M. | KILLINGSWORTH GREEN SPACE

TUESDAY

DIY CHALKBOARD SIGNS | 10 A.M. - NOON | CSC CADDO

Enjoy a FREE live concert by Slab Rat Reunion featuring Ben Prater. The Gypsy Kit Food Truck will be available providing food for purchase.

Explore various entertainment location around Wichita Falls. $5 Castaway Cove tickets will be available for students from the Office of Student Development and Orientation (CSC 194). Full route and schedule available on OrgSync.

SUNDAY

SHOPPING CART BINGO | 9-11 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

Win food and prizes at Shopping Cart Bingo. The University Programing Board will have door prizes and snacks on hand.

BAPTIST STUDENT MINISTRY GRILL OUT | 6:30-8:30 P.M. | KILLINGSWORTH GREEN SPACE

Your first week is almost done. Come grab a hamburger or hot dog and play some yard games with the Baptist Student Ministry.

ENGAGEMENT WEEK AUG. 31- SEPT. 4

>> MONDAY

PRESIDENT’S PICNIC | 5-7 P.M. | SIKES HOUSE LAWN

Kick off Student Engagement Week with a picnic on the President’s Front Lawn. Enjoy great food, music and information on how to get involved.

TUESDAY

PART-TIME JOB AND VOLUNTEER NETWORKING FAIR | 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE

Local employers and non-profit organizations will be on hand looking to fill their part-time employment and volunteer needs. ENGAGEMENT LOUNGE | 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AND 5-7 P.M. | CSC KIOWA

What’s there to do on campus and in Wichita Falls? Come to the ENGAGEment Lounge for the inside scoop on campus and community events and more. Prizes and snacks on hand. STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR | 5-7 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

WEDNESDAY

Learn the basics of budgeting. For more information, contact the Career Management Center at 940-397-4473 (HIRE).

Browse more than 100 student organizations on campus to get involved. Free snacks available.

WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. FORT LEWIS (COLO.) | 7-8:30 P.M. | SOCCER FIELD

ENGAGEMENT LOUNGE | 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AND 5-7 P.M. | CSC KIOWA

Bring your MSU Campus Card to enter the game for FREE.

What’s there to do on campus and in Wichita Falls? Get the inside scoop on campus and community events. Prizes and snacks on hand.

FRIDAY

MEN’S SOCCER VS. FORT LEWIS (COLO.) | 7-8:30 P.M. | SOCCER FIELD

PANHELLENIC SORORITY POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION | 7-9 P.M.

Bring your MSU Campus Card to enter the game for FREE.

SATURDAY

The orientation will explain the recruitment process and introduce you to recruitment guides and other potential new members. Orientation is open to all women and required is for all women registered for recruitment. Register at mwsu.edu/greeklife

Browse more than 100 student organizations on campus for you to join and get involved with at MSU. Free snacks available.

THURSDAY

SGA MEETING | 7-8 P.M. | CSC SHAWNEE THEATRE

Bring your resume for a critique and discussion on how to sell your skills and experiences. For more information, contact the Career Management Center at 940-397-4473 (HIRE).

Join the Student Government Association for the first meeting of the year. Hear student leaders’ vision to make campus better.

CAREER SERIES: MONEY...MONEY...MONEY: MAKE YOUR $ LAST | 12-1 P.M. | CSC CHEYENNE

STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR | 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. | CSC COMANCHE SUITES

WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. COLORADO MESA | 1-2:30 P.M. | SOCCER FIELD

Bring your MSU Campus Card to enter the game for FREE. FOOTBALL VS. TRUMAN STATE (MO.) | 7-8:30 P.M. | MEMORIAL STADIUM

RESUMANIA DAY | 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. | CSC WICHITA I AND II 2014 FI

>> ICHITAN

N | THE W

EL JOHNSO

BY RACH LE PHOTO

Bring your MSU Campus Card to enter the game for FREE. Mustang shuttle service will be running from campus to Memorial Stadium.

6 | Aug. 15, 2015 |

Taking care of business

Ten resources on campus for academic, career, and personal success. In no particular order. COMPILED BY BRI SHEEN

1. THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RECSPORTS

WHERE: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES: Pool, fitness classes, gym equipment and running track, basketball and volleyball courts, sports equipment and more. Recreational Sports operates out of Wellness Center and offers sports like Ultimate, indoor soccer and flag football. FOR FITNESS SCHEDULES AND THE RECSPORTS CALENDAR, SEE MWSU.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE/WELLNESS-CENTER

“Both are perfect opportunities to meet other students, maintain or advance your personal fitness, [..] enter in fun and competitive sports leagues, and learn about health and wellness throughout your college career.” JOEY GREENWOOD DIRECTOR OF RECSPORTS AND WELLNESS CENTER

2. THE CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER

WHERE: Clark Student Center, office 108, by the bookstore. HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES: MustangsHIRE job database, professional workshops, resume and interview assistance, career and graduate studies planning, internship help, and more. SEE MWSU.EDU/CAREER/STUDENT-ALUMNI1

“The Career Management Center will equip students and alumni with the skills they need to make a successful transition to full time employment or graduate school after MSU.” DIRK WELCH DIRECTOR OF CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER

3. THE MUSTANGS ADVISING CENTER

WHERE: On Louis J. Rodriguez Drive across from the overflow parking lot HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES: first-year student advising, Supplemental Instruction FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE MWSU.EDU/ACADEMICS/MAC

4. THE COUNSELING CENTER

WHERE: Corner of Hampstead and Louis J. Rodriguez Drive HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES: Personal, group, career, and academic counseling, workshops, scholastic support programs FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE MWSU.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE/ COUNSELING/

5. THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

WHERE: First floor of Hardin South, Office 101 HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES: Process grades and academic standings, send transcripts, organize registration, make class schedule and catalogs, perform degree audits, organize graduation, and more. Bring a photo or school ID. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE MWSU.EDU/REGISTRAR

“Our goal is to provide excellent service from registration to graduation and beyond.” DARLA INGLISH REGISTRAR

6. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

WHERE: McGaha Hall on Louis J. Rodriguez Drive HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SERVICES: Free tutoring, academic counseling, academic workshops, long-term academic support. FOR TUTORING SCHEDULE, APPLICATION AND MORE, SEE MWSU.EDU/STUDENTSUPPORTSERVICES

“We select and maintain a total of 160 students each academic year to help progress from acceptance and enrollment through graduation.” LISA ESTRADA-HAMBY DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

7. THE WRITING CENTER

WHERE: Prothro-Yeager 201 HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SERVICES: Online or in-person writing instruction and support. SEE MWSU.EDU/WRITINGCENTER

8. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

WHERE: Meetings are every first and third Tuesday of the month in Clark Student Center Comanche Suites at 7 p.m. SERVICES: Voice of the student body, give funding to student organizations, present new policies to the administration SEE MWSU.EDU/SGA

“If you have a desire to represent your organization, enhance the campus or serve your fellow classmates, then SGA is the organization for you.” JESSE BROWN STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

8. MESA BUS ROUTE

WHAT: With 21 stops, the MESA bus route runs around Wichita Falls to stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Free with an MSU ID, the shuttle runs every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. SEE MAP AT MWSU.EDU/ASSETS/DOCUMENTS/SGA/15APR02_ MSU_MESA_11X17-1.PDF

“It allows students without transportation the ability to experience areas in Wichita Falls that are out of walking distance.” JESSE BROWN GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

10. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

WHERE: Clark Student Center, office 168, in the atrium. WHAT: Disability Support Services makes accommodations for students with a documented mental or physical impairment. Accommodations include testing and note-taking services, adapted technology, and even advocacy. SEE MWSU.EDU/STUDENT-LIFE/DISABILITY/

“As a student with disabilities, your college experience can be and should be equally gratifying and rewarding. Sometimes there may be support you need to optimize that experience, and that’s why we’re here.” DEBRA HIGGINBOTHAM DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Admissions

International Services

Bookstore

Multicultural Services

Career Management Center

Post Office

Clark Student Center

Recreational Sports

Counseling Center

Student Conduct

Dean of Students

Student Involvement

Dining Services

Student Transition Programs

Disability Support Services

Testing Services

Financial Aid

University Police

Greek Life

Vinson Health Center

Housing and Residence Life

Wellness Center

Important Dates for New Mustangs Housing Opens ........................................................August 18

iLead Conference ............................................. September 15

Mustangs Roundup ...........................................August 18-23

MSU Football at Cowboys Stadium .................. September 19

Student Convocation ...............................................August 20

Artist-Lecture Series: Dr. Michio Kaku.............. September 22

First Monday of Classes ..........................................August 24

Family Weekend .......................................... September 25-26

Stampede Week .................................................August 24-29

Homecoming .................................................... October 25-31

Engagement Week ............................ August 30-September 5

Finals Frenzy ....................................................... December 3

Start to Finish ... Inspiring Mustangs to Live and Learn.

MSU TRADITIONS SP O N S O R E D B Y TH E O FFIC E O F S TUDENT DEVEL OPM ENT AND ORIENTATION D ESIG N ED BY SIERRA HARPER

BONFIRE AND TORCHLIGHT PARADE

CARIBFEST

FINALS FRENZY

This event includes activities ranging from entertainers, arts and crafts, movies, giveaways, free food, and more.

The Bonfire serves as the official Pep Rally before the big Homecoming game. This event brings the community together for an evening to cheer on the athletic teams.

Caribfest brings the famous Caribbean culture to campus! Thousands of students and community members come to campus to celebrate the countries located in the West Indies region.

GREEK WEEK

This week-long event is to promote unification of the Greek social organizations through philanthropic and educational events and competition.

FAMILY DAY

A tradition when parents, family members, and friends join their MSU student, or students, for a relaxing day of fun.

HOMECOMING FISH FRY

The Kiowa Kooks, a special alumni group at MSU, have fixings such as fried catfish, hushpuppies, hamburgers, and french fries.

FANTASY OF LIGHTS

This light display, on the MSU campus, is the largest of its kind and serves all of North Texas.

HOMECOMING PARADE

The Homecoming Parade takes place on the MSU campus and brings students, alumni,and community neighbors out to enjoy the creativity and floats of the student organizations.

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Get the full college experience as you cheer on your Mustangs; free of charge for all students and one guest.

STAMPEDE WEEK

This week features activities for students to make new friends, connect with the campus, and enjoy themselves just as the academic semester begins each fall and spring semesters.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE

This event attracts numerous spectators to cheer on the student organizations as they try to make their way across Sikes Lake in boats constructed solely from cardboard and duct tape.

10 | Aug. 15, 2015 |

2014 FILE PHOTO BY LAUREN ROBERTS | THE WICHITAN

Luke Allen, freshman in political science, rides in the Hotter ‘N Hell men’s crit races Ashley Weaver, senior in exercise physiology, rides in the Hotter ‘N Hell women’s crit Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 races Friday, Aug. 22, 2014.

Cycling team prepares for HH100 SERAH WELBORN MANAGING EDITOR

full weekend of events, the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred is known for its community-orientation and competitive edge. It will begin on Aug. 29 and attract competitors from around the globe, including the university’s cycling team. Charlie Zamastil, director of the university cycling team, left his home in Philadelphia to take the job three years ago. He said the team is the reason the university is a “big name” along the east coast. “We’ve got a great program here, it’s respected around the country,” Zamastil said. Today he coaches roughly 25 students, five of whom are female, who come from New Zealand, South Africa, Honduras, Mexico and Sweden in addition to the United States. All of whom are training for the September track nationals in Colorado Springs. “It’s pretty rigorous, most of them are self-motivated,” Zamastil said. The team will also participate in the HH100 even though it lies outside of their training. “[Their training is] very high intensity, which is not necessarily germane to doing a 100-mile road race. Expect us to do especially well in the criterions, the short racing that I want them to focus on,” he said. Because his students are on different ability levels, Zamastil only puts them together to work about once a week. Otherwise he meets with them individually. “Anything they try to do, they’re going to do it well,” he said. “It’s just fun when they come together and really deliver a solid team performance.” Zamastil said people under-appreciate the value of

teamwork in cycling sports, especially when it comes to goal-setting. Creating a plan is often difficult because of variables, but setting and accomplishing team goals is rewarding. “Collectively we’re a lot stronger than when we’re all pursuing individual goals,” he said. Of course, there is a lot more to the HH100 than intense competition. Endurance rides, which are open to all who enjoy even casual cycling, host participants of all ages and bring the sense of community to its peak.

“Collectively we’re a lot stronger than when we’re all pursuing individual goals.” CHARLIE ZAMASTIL DIRECTOR OF CYCLING TEAM

“It’s a moving party,” Sandy Fleming, off-road events director, said. “At no point are you by yourself… You get to meet people [from] all over the country. It’s like running in a great, big marathon. The whole thing is electric.” Fleming joined the HH100 team in 1988 and has either raced or directed ever since. To answer one of the most-asked questions at the event, Fleming said that the volunteers now wear buttons that say, “We don’t RIDE the Hotter N’ Hell, we RUN the Hotter N’ Hell.” “We give up our opportunity to have a fun athletic event that day just so everybody else can, and it’s so rewarding and we love to do that,” she said.

HOTTER’N HEL L 1 0 0 IS AUG. 2 9

Ben Filer, a HH100 coordinator, has worked rest stops since moving to town in 1988. “In Wichita Falls, the reason that the ride is a success is we have over 4000 in the people in the community who volunteer and support it,” Filer said. “It is a community event.” Community participation is essential to HH100. Aside from local non-profits providing volunteers, community members line up to cheer on the contestants and even ride along with their children in tow. Fleming, mother of two, spoke of the latter with animation. “A lot of people raise their children out on the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred – I know that’s what I’ve done with mine,” Fleming said. “One has either been in a trailer, in a tandem or on a bike every single year. They haven’t missed one since they were born.” Off the track, Filer mentioned that the participants will also have a chance to congregate over the traditional Friday-night spaghetti dinner. “People can sit down and eat with 4,000 of their best friends,” he said. Fleming and Filer agreed that community, not scenery or status, is the real lure for people to participate in HH100. “We want to call that Wichita Falls-friendly, or Texas-friendly, because traveling around the country you encounter grumpy people, and there are really hardly any grumpy people in Wichita Falls,” Fleming said. All proceeds are donated to MSU, Children of Miracle Network, the fire departments, and other non-profits who send volunteers.

| Aug. 15, 2015 | 11 QUESTION AND ANSWER

Talking fall ball Absolutely it’s a passion. It has to be a passion if you’re going to play it for as long as any of the five-year or four-year seniors that are on this team or even most of the guys that are halfway through. It’s the passion that keeps someone playing a sport like this. If they don’t have that passion, they normally quit. If you could give one piece of advice to the new football recruits, what would it be?

BRI SHEEN EDITOR

DANIEL LAUDERMILK is a linebacker on the football team and one of three team captains (including Marqui Christian and Arsenio Phillips). With summer practices ending and the first game only about two weeks away, The Wichitan asked him a few questions. You and many of the 138 players on the roster have been practicing a lot in the summer heat. What has been the highlight of summer football for you? The highlight of summer football has been the intensity and the progression in our summer workouts with our head strength coach (Jake Landon). This summer in comparison with the last four and a half years that I’ve been here has been 100 percent the hardest, not just because of the weather, but because of the intensity of the workouts in the weight room and out on the field. Our strength coach stepped out and the highlight has been the number of kids out there busting their tails every day. We’re more prepared now for this season than any season we’ve ever had since I’ve been here.

What should the fans watch for in that first home game Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. against Truman State? Just a lot of hard-hitting from the defense. We have a lot of fast guys coming back on the defense, some big guys too on the front line. On offense we have a great wide receiver core so there’s going to be some explosive plays, some big passes. We have a bunch of young running backs and then we have Dante Taylor whose one of the best running backs in the Lone Star Conference. Watch for him. Watch for Quade Coward and Hagen Hutchison, two of our quarterbacks. Hagen’s explosive running the ball and he’s a good passer. Quade is a great passer all the same and a great runner. Our offense should be just as explosive as our defense.

In a pre-season poll, coaches, sports information directors and media picked MSU to finish third in the Lone Star Conference of seven teams coming in behind Eastern New Mexico and Angelo State. Why? Normally the pre-season poll is picked on results from last year and a little bit of who’s coming back. Eastern New Mexico was picked to finish sixth in the LSC two

PHOTO BY BRADLEY WILSON | THE WICHITAN

Linebacker Daniel Laudermilk, a senior in history, practices with other football players on one of the first full days of practice, Aug. 13. Photo by Bradley Wilson.

years ago and they won it. Even though we’re picked third, and that’s not where we want to be, we want to be first in every section of the LSC, including defense, offense, all of that, it’s just a little motivation going into the season. Taking it with a grain of salt overall and moving on.

Last year, the team wen 6-4 overall and 5-2 in conference play. What should the fans look forward to this season, first on offense then on defense to improve the record? We sent 6-4 last year and that’s not at all where we want to be. And we lost two home games which is not like us at all. This team is a lot more mature than that team.

Now, let’s talk a little about you. You’ve been playing Texas football for quite a few years now, including starting for three years at Austin High School. What got you started in football? I played golf for a while and it just wasn’t a type of sport that was for me. I just had a lot of aggression when I was younger. He decided to put me in more of a contact sport when I was really young. In Austin there’s a bunch of good select teams. That started me off. I fell in love with the camaraderie and all of the stuff that comes with playing football including the hardships and the glory and the victory.

Enjoy your freshman year if you do redshirt. It’s a lot of fun. You don’t have as much responsibility on Saturdays. You do during the week when we’re practicing. Enjoy yourself as a true freshman. Enjoy yourself and still remain focused on academics. An extremely important thing is to remain focused on academics for your core classes for the first two years. To the incoming recruits: Don’t be down if you redshirt. Be up if you don’t. Enjoy yourselves while you have less responsibility.

How do you balance that mix of when it’s time to crack down and when it’s time to have fun? That was tough for me because I enjoy having fun more than I do being serious. Over the years, maturing, having to cut off situations that are becoming a joke or may be hurting someone’s feelings. Learning the times when you can see someone who is physically or emotionally down and knowing that I need to be there for that guy. Maybe I can go with him to get food or sit him down and talk to him. That’s just maturity in growing up and seeing so many people come in and out of the program and being able to recognize when somebody needs your help and when you just need to back off.

You’re majoring in history, with a minor in mass communication / public relations. What are your plans after college? After I graduate, I am planning on working at becoming a sports personality, possibly getting into broadcasting or marketing for a sports channel, maybe going to Fox Sports Southwest in Houston or KLBJ in Austin. My ultimate goal would be have some recognition as a sports personality or broadcaster.

First Home Games Aug. 20 Mens’ Soccer v. Hastings | 11 a.m. at MSU soccer field Sept. 3 Women’s Soccer v. Fort Lewis | 7 p.m. at MSU soccer field PHOTO BYLAUREN ROBERTS

Nicole Marzik, accounting junior, during a 2014 game.

Sept. 5 Football v. Truman State | 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium Sept. 9 Volleyball v. Southwestern Oklahoma State | 3 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum

We know you don’t think about haircuts 24/7. That’s our job. That’s why we made SPORT CLIPS. We’ve turned something you have to do, into something you want to do. SPORT CLIPS is like no other place you’ve ever gotten your hair cut. Sports everywhere. TVs everywhere — playing sports. And guy-smart stylists who know how to give you the cut you want, and the cut you need.You don’t ever need an appointment. And you’ll walk out feeling like an MVP. Guaranteed.

NOW WITH TWO LOCATIONS IN WICHITA FALLS 3911 Lawrence Rd Suite #300 • 940-689-8300 3701 Fairway Blvd Suite #122 • 940-691-1000 http://haircutmenwichitafallstx.com/

| Aug. 15, 2015 | 13

Dining services get a makeover in time for fall MORGAN HAIRE REPORTER

he Mesquite Dining Hall and Clark Student Center food court have a fresh new look. The dining services contract with Chartwells was finalized in early March and Chartwells officially began cooking for residents this summer. “The cafeteria has become a place I actually want to eat at,” said Layton Rabb, undecided sophomore. “The food service has increased drastically in the short time I was gone between spring and Summer II. I look forward to eating there every day as well as getting some of that Chick-Fil-A.” In addition to new service in the dining area, three new companies will service the food court: Chick-Fil-A, Burrito Bowl and an updated Grill Nations. “The name brands will be great for our students in the sense of familiarity,” said Angie Reay, associate director of housing and dining services. “We have a ton of students coming from the big metroplex areas, so they will be able to relate better with those big names.”

PHOTO BY MORGAN HAIRE | THE WICHITAN

Workers put the final touches on the remodeled food court in the Clark Student Center on Aug. 12.

Construction has been going on all summer to transform the old food court and make room for the new dining options. “They are starting to put the final touches here and there,” said Dail Neely, director of Clark Student Center. “All we’re doing now is waiting on furniture and for the contractors to do their final punch through. Fingers crossed they will have it finished by the time classes start.”

With a new name there have also been a few changes to the way they do things in the cafeteria. It is now self-serve which will be different for all the returners. There are also a few different meal plan options. Reay said she’s excited to have the self-serve option back at MSU. “When I first started here, Aramark did have the self serve option,” said Reay. “We think that this is helpful for the students in giving them the choice of what they want to eat and how much they want to eat. Everyone is different and doesn’t eat the same way, so with self-serve the students will be able to pick. The students will really like this option.” The new dining contract also includes a Starbucks in Moffett Library and an Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Dillard College of Business, but those projects took a backseat to the remodeling of the food court. “We’re hoping that the Einstein’s will be finished in September and the Starbucks sometime in October,” said Reay. “The Student Center was at the top of our list because it was a much bigger project than the other two.”

$5.2m

The financial package with Chartwells that funded the changes

The number of new options this fall, including Chick-Fil-A, Burrito Bowl, Grill Nations, Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels

The number of projects not set to be completed by the start of classes – Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels

GREAT FUTURES START HERE. YOUTH PROGRAM POSITIONS

Must be available to work Monday to Friday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Completion of some college or experience equivalent is required. Criminal history background conducted. APPLY AT 1318 SIXTH ST.

INTERNSHIP/WORK SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Commitment to work 75 hours during semester, six hours weekly fall/spring and 16 hours weekly during a summer semester. Scholarship Award: $650 per semester. Application deadline: fall/Sept. 1, spring/Jan. 10. CONTACT CARLOS MARTINEZ AT 940/322-2012. HTTP://BGCWF.ORG

14 | Aug. 15, 2015 |

Review: ‘Many Beginnings’ more than facts and figures REVIEW BY YOLANDA TORRES

M 2014 FILE PHOTO BY LAUREN ROBERTS | THE WICHITAN

Erin Henderson, undecided sophomore, plays trashcan pong in the Killingsworth green space Wednesday evening at the Greek cookout Aug. 27, 2014.

The Freshman 15 15 things to know for your first year

BRI SHEEN EDITOR

Go to class. Lectures can be boring, especially at 8 a.m., but missing class will catch up to you. It’s easy to miss important instructions and some classes count attendance as part of your final grade. Get to know your professors and adviser. When people know your face, it’s easier to talk to them when you have an issue. Build up a network of people who may one day write you a reference. Take responsibility. If you arrive late to class or forget to turn in an assignment, a simple apology goes a lot farther than an excuse. Don’t stress about your major. The first years at college are spent mostly on basic courses, so if you’re unsure on a major, you have time to figure it out before you start major-specific courses. Take a variety of courses each semester – not all from your major. Keep track of due dates. Whether it’s in a planner or an iPhone app, make note of due dates and events. The act of writing (or typing) it solidifies the information in your brain. Block off time for studying, working and relaxing. Stick to it. Get to know the people you live with. In dorms, you’re surrounded by people going through the exact same thing as you. They’re the best resource when you’re stressed, have a question you’re too embarrassed to ask upperclassmen, or need to borrow detergent at 3 a.m. Do the extra credit. Most classes don’t even offer it, so if your professor gave you an extra credit assignment, do it. Ask for help. Adjusting to the schedule, freedom and expectations of col-

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

lege can be hard. Go to your RA if you have questions. Check out the Mustangs Advising Center for academic help. Make a free appointment with the Counseling Center for personal or career counseling. Expect to have your limits pushed. Even the best students can run into trouble trying to adjust to the new school environment. There will be times when you can’t get it all done. It’s okay. Dress to impress. Some people can go from move-in to Thanksgiving before a trip home to mom’s washer. That’s no way to live. Make use of the free laundry rooms while you can. Turning a shirt inside out does not mean you can wear it again. Get involved, but don’t overdo it. Attending events put on by the University Programming Board or joining a club can help you make friends and relax. Keep an updated resume on hand. The one that got you hired in high school won’t cut it, but the Career Management Center can help you update it or start a new one. Join LinkedIn. Try the right new things. College is one time where you can explore new things (mostly) free from judgment. Join a club you never would’ve considered, take an elective from a different major, say hello to strangers. Get connected. Friend request people in your classes or names you hear around campus. You never know when you’ll need lecture notes. Clean up your online presence. Even if you delete it, the stuff you post online never really goes away. If you don’t want your boss, professor, or grandma to see it, don’t post it.

10. 11.

12. 13. 14.

15.

any Beginnings: A History of Women in Sports at Midwestern State University by Sherry Ann Gill Gillespie with Karen K. Rogers explores the account of women’s athletics since the start of the university. It takes you year by year through the decades and provides a play by play of each sport’s upbringing. Women’s sports at Midwestern State have come a long way since their start in the 1920s. Their presence on campus over the years, or sometimes the lack thereof, has been tied to various world events in history. The Great Depression and World War II provided strong resistance and sometimes stopped athletics all together. Women’s sports teams already had continuous problems with staying afloat, many dissolving under pressure on their own without the outside influence of world events. Constantly fighting for funding and sponsorship as well as equal opportunity, the Lady Mustangs represent coming of age and exhibit a no nonsense attitude when fighting for their place on campus. Gillespie and Rogers don’t just present facts and pictures in this book but evoke a sense of proud excitement in the reader. It draws you in arms against the struggle women athletes experienced and you find yourself rooting for their advancement each year or being disappointed during their years they were absent from the spotlight. Many Beginnings gives hope to the future of women’s sports because of the advancements in current day social justice and feminism that are sure to reflect in the upcoming

Many Beginnings: A History of Women in Sports at Midwestern State University by Sherry Anne Gill Gillespie and Karen K. Rogers Lady Mustangs. Though sports related books may sometime be a dry read, I found this book to be a pleasant way to pass time, and I'm happy I gave it a chance. Yes, it is full of facts and figures and sometimes confusing acronyms, but beyond that is a story of courage and hardships as the women struggle to make a name for themselves in sports and to blur the line between what is considered masculine and feminine.

M ANY BEGINNINGS : A H IST O RY O F W O M E N IN SPO RT S AT M IDWESTERN STAT E U NIVE RSIT Y IS AVA IL A B L E F O R $ 3 5 AT THE BOOKST O RE IN CL A RK ST U D E NT CE NT E R.

TAFT HAUS APARTMENTS CALL OR COME BY FOR DETAILS!

AMAZING MOVE-IN SPECIALS!

MONTHLY RENTS STARTING AT $415 PER APARTMENT 4611 Taft Blvd. | (940) 692-1731 tafthaus@wfbiz.rr.com M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. WASHER AND DRYER CONNECTIONS IN SELECT FLOORPLANS FLEXIBLE LEASING TERMS | CONVENIENT LOCATION TO MSU WALK-IN CLOSETS | 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SWIMMING POOL | FREE WI-FI

A lot of business gets done on the golf course and in other social settings … you can’t rely on an interpreter there. f Texas 34.6% o % and 14.9 lls ta Fa of Wichi nts inhabita speak a language other lish than Eng at home.

One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. -Frank Smith

College graduates who speak a second language earn, on average, wages that are 2 percent higher.

CN NM flue o n cy i ney sa lan ys n gua ge i a fore ign s th e job skil hottes t l.

Ĝöʈ lḁŋgùaḡεs? THE NATION

EMPLOYMENT

* global leadership requires language competency (Washington, D.C. Committee for Economic Development) * language is the single greatest need in the intelligence community (U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence) * only 25 - 30% of the world speaks English as a native or non-native language * 34.6% of Texas and 14.9% of Wichita Falls inhabitants speak a language other than English at home (U.S. Census Bureau)

Credit is available, through proficiency exams, for language ability that you may already have.

82% of alumni received a competitive edge from their foreign language abilities (American School of International Management) 



College graduates who speak a second language earn, on average, wages that are 2 percent higher (Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia)

SELF IMPROVEMENT * better scores on standardized tests (The Telegraph) * increased creative and problem-solving skills (European Commission) * greater self-esteem (Fernando Rubio, Cambridge Scholars Publishing) * health benefits such as the delayed onset of Alzheimer’s by up to four years (Neurology)

Foreign Languages, Midwestern State University Bea Wood 116 jeffrey.oxford@mwsu.edu