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As the familiar chant begins: \u201cM W!\u201d You\u2019ll hear the booming response from the crowds: \u201cS U!\u201d It will fill the air at sporting events and spirit competitions during your time at MWSU. In fact, if you hear an \u201cM W!\u201d at any time, you\u2019ll find yourself automatically responding with a loud \u201cS U!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the familiar chant begins: \u201cM W!\u201d You\u2019ll hear the booming response from the crowds: \u201cS U!\u201d It will fill the air at sporting events and spirit competitions during your time at MWSU. 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