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The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

The Student News Site of Midwestern State University

The Wichitan

Zavala International Dance member Selena Hurtado performs a dance from Chiapas, Mexico, Sept. 17.

Unidos during Hispanic Heritage Month

Stephanie Robledo, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept. 15, the independence day of five different Latin American countries, and goes through Oct. 15. This month celebrates Hispanic culture and history.  “So far,...

RENAISSANCE is Beyoncé's seventh studio album. Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment.

“RENAISSANCE”: A testament to the genius of Beyoncé

Joey Arthur, Reporter September 9, 2022

In the past, Beyoncé has given her fans phenomenal and award-winning singles, albums and music videos, and after a three-year hiatus, she is back with another groundbreaking hit album, “RENAISSANCE.”...

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Prancettes held clinic to prepare girls for March 7 auditions

Monique Fields, Reporter March 6, 2019

With auditions approaching, the Prancettes held a clinic Feb.28 to show students what the Prancettes are all about. "We wanted girls to come out and see what we do, because a lot of people don't know...

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Dominica, Antigua take the crown at Mr. and Ms. Caribfest pageant

Alana Earle, Reporter October 9, 2018

Gold, glitz and glamour coated the night in Akin Auditorium that would make Jay Gatsby envious as the annual Mr. and Ms. Caribfest pageant leaned into "The Great Gatsby" theme. The festivity, part of...

Homecoming dance to be held Oct. 18 in Legacy

Sarah Graves October 17, 2017

The third annual homecoming dance will be held on Oct. 18 in Legacy Hall beginning at 8:30 p.m as a part of the homecoming week festivities. Norma Ramirez, assistant director of residence life and housing,...

Ricinda Parks-Turner, mass communication junior, on stage at the Lip Sync competition in the Akin Auditorium. 24 Oct. Photo by Bridget Reilly

’90s throwback lip sync will throw down Oct. 16

halie aldridge October 13, 2017

As part of homecoming week, several student organizations will battle it out at the annual lip sync event on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. According to Ruby Arriaga, student coordinator...

Judelle Tyson

Confessions of a Carnival junkie

Judelle Tyson October 3, 2017

For Caribbean students (like myself) who departed our homeland for educational purposes, Carnival, which is a festival of Caribbean culture and traditions, is a pilgrimage. We look forward to our island's...

Zavala International Dancers entertains MSU students while they enjoy their traditional tacos. photo by Shea James

Viva MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

halie aldridge September 19, 2017

Hispanic Heritage Month began with the second annual Viva MSU event on Sept. 15 in Legacy Courtyard. According to Ruby Arriaga, head coordinator for student activities and grad student, the Hispanic...

University Programming Board members Kenadi Campbell and Nikatha Conlay compete in Just Dance battle at Just Dance Dance Off March 30.

Students ‘Just Dance’ the night away at UPB event March 30

Cortney Wood April 4, 2017

Even before anyone reached the Legacy Multipurpose Room, the steady rhythm of a song pulsed through the entry way and invited dancers to join the University Programming Board event. Neon decorations...

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