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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,...

Mechanical engineering junior Alex Camarera is the latest president of the Organization of Hispanic Students, 2022. Photo courtesy of Alex Camarera.

Alexis Camarena: “College was not in my plans”

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor • September 23, 2022

Alexis Camarena seems to be taking full advantage of his college years;  he is the latest president of the Organization of Hispanic Students, and vice president of the fraternity Omega Delta Phi. However,...

Latino graduates fill the stage during the ceremony, April 30.

Unidos Commencement celebrates spring 2022 Hispanic graduates

Stephanie Robledo, Editor in Chief • May 20, 2022

April 30, 2022, marked the fourth biannual Unidos Commencement. A pre-commencement cultural graduation that celebrates and honors Hispanic students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree...

MSU celebrates Día de los Muertos

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor • November 4, 2021

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday that honors those who have died. The holiday originated in Mexico and is celebrated on Nov. 1st and 2nd. Nov. 1 is el día de los innocentes or day of...

Luz Garcia, nursing sophomore and Daisy Reyes, mass communication sophomore and Samantha Mejia, accounting sophomore talk about OHS at the organization fair that took place before the Empower Me! Summit on Sept. 8.

Organization helps students connect with Hispanic culture.

Yerasly Duran, Reporter • October 11, 2018

The Organization of Hispanic Students strives to promote Hispanic culture an campus. Hispanic students make up 16.3 percent of the student body on campus and in this organization, students learn and show...

‘Stars shine bright’ at Noche de las Estrellas

Cortney Wood • October 17, 2017

A fraction of a second before the roaring applause erupted, Velia Lozano's, custodian and facility services member, delighted squeal rang out in the suite. The crowd turned to her, smiles blinding, and...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Latin dance classes

Shannon Doss • October 11, 2017

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Claudia Montoya will teach a Latin dance class at 6 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the Legacy Hall Multipurpose Room. Montoya, associate professor of Spanish, said, "I'm so excited...

Natty Cervantes

‘A violent minority does not equate a violent majority’

The Wichitan • October 10, 2017

"Do you know any cartel members?" "I heard it’s like, really dangerous there." "Aren’t you scared to visit?" These are only a few of the reactions I’ve received when I tell people I’m...

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