The Wichitan

UPB to host comedian John Cassidy Oct. 20

Judelle Tyson October 19, 2017

Known for his originality and witty jokes, John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records for balloon sculpting speed. His records include...

Organizer Cynthia Cummings instructs students on how to decorate their pumpkins in a Halloween class in the Kiowa Room on Oct. 12. Photo by Latoya Fondren.

Students learn the beauty of creativity and relaxation in art class

Latoya Fondren, Reporter October 18, 2017

The Kiowa Room is filled with laughter and discussion as students began cutting their beautifully decorated cloths to glue on their choice of orange, pink, and green pumpkins as part of "Halloween...

14 Priddy scholars learn better study habits

latoya fondren October 11, 2017

To learn different prep styles, study habits and test preparation tips, 14 Priddy Scholar students attended the Oct. 10 workshop, "Midterm Papers and Test Prep" in Clark Student Center. "Having a goal,...

PRIDE to host free HIV testing Oct. 13

Judelle Tyson October 11, 2017

To raise awareness of HIV in Latino/Hispanic communities PRIDE is hosting a free HIV testing in honor of the National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m in Wichita I & II. The...

Lauren Nichols, mental health graduate student, speaks to attendees at the counseling center work shop Four Steps to a 4.0 in the Legacy Hall Multipurpose room on Oct. 3. Photo by Latoya Fondren

Students learn how to improve academic performance

latoya fondren October 4, 2017

To educate students on different ways to improve their academic performance, the Counseling Center put on a workshop series this year called 'Four Steps to a 4.0' on Oct. 3 in Legacy Hall. Lauren...

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...

Uber provides safe option and ride home

latoya fondren September 28, 2017

College is filled with parties, campus events and bar nights. When students are done with classes for the week, they're ready to celebrate at a couple of bars or parties during the weekend. The issue is...

Students feel effects of Hurricane Maria

Students feel effects of Hurricane Maria

Judelle Tyson September 27, 2017

As Hurricane Maria churned through the Caribbean last Monday, its first stop was a direct hit to the island of Dominica. According to the country's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit via a live broadcast...

Students learn how to ‘college’ at First Steps to Success

Jennifer Wright September 21, 2017

In an effort to increase retention, Syreeta Green, director of equity inclusion and student affairs, presented five students with the First Steps to Success Program on Sept. 13 in the Sunwatcher Clubhouse. According...

Arts and Literature Society plans trip to Oklahoma

Shari Smith September 12, 2017

About 25 students gathered in the Fain Atrium for the Art and Literature Society’s meeting on Sept. 11. During the meeting, they discussed ideas for activities for the members to participate in for the...

Kathy Browning

Financial aid informs incoming students, parents

Leonardo Gonzalez February 7, 2017

About 50 students and parents gathered in the Comanche Suites Feb. 7 to learn about the availability of financial aid and the admission requirements for incoming students.The Financial Aid Night’s main...

Student turns lifestyle into career

Student turns lifestyle into career

Leonardo Gonzalez February 3, 2017

From bodybuilding to school work to making YouTube videos for the world to see, Avery Whaite, mass communication senior, said he sees his lifestyle as a passion that will help build his future. With "stress"...

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