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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
Spanish and criminal justice senior Marlem Martinez is a first generation student at MSU, 2022. Photo courtesy of Marlem Martinez.

Growing up Latino in Wichita Falls: Marlem Martinez

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor • October 7, 2022

After immigrating to the U.S. in order to keep a family together. Jose Martinez from Zacatecas, Mexico, then 18-years-old, along with his wife; Monica Martinez from Guanajuato, Mexico awaiting their first...

Cammie Dean es la directora de Priddy Scholars, un programa que ayuda a estudiantes de primera generación, 2022. Foto cortesía de Cammie Dean.

Cammie Dean, guía estudiantes de primera generación hacia el éxito

Brandon Cerda, Reportero • September 23, 2022

En Midwestern State, hay un programa que ayuda a estudiantes de primera generación, Priddy Scholars. El programa está dirigido por Cammie Dean, ya que ella era estudiante de primera generación también. “Pienso...

Battle of the scholars

Stephanie Robledo, Managing Editor • November 3, 2021

It’s the battle of the scholars, as The Redwine Honors Program and the Priddy Scholars compete in a variety of competitions. This began with Joshua Ysasi, coordinator of Priddy Scholars, who noticed...

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A day in the life- A’Lya Figueroa

Khirstia Sheffield, Reporter • February 18, 2020

After walking across the stage and leaving 12 years of school behind, many students face one of the biggest choices they’ll ever make. That might be continuing on to higher education to fulfill or find...

The Board of Regents gather together in a meeting with other guests to discuss campus information in the Hardin building at Midwestern State University on Nov. 9, 2017. Photo by Harlie David

Board votes to increase tuition and fees

Tyler Manning • February 9, 2018

At this week's Board of Regents meeting, the Board members raised tuition and fees, approved the naming of the McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering, authorized the purchase of $1.2...

At the Carboard Boat Race, Priddy Scholars Tre Jones, mass communication sophomore, and Daycee Duncan, computer science sophomore, prepare to take the water on Oct. 20. The Priddy Scholars participate in most campus activities.

Priddy Scholars brings new opportunities to first year students

Chloe Phillips • October 28, 2017

Campus activities have since seen an influx in first-generation students thanks to the Priddy Scholars program, a full-ride scholarship that encourages involvement on campus, study abroad, and service...

Critical conversation encourages first generation students

Chloe Phillips, Reporter • October 17, 2017

To create an open dialogue of experiences and awareness of first generation college students, Critical Conversation Series #2: #Gen1MSU was held on Oct. 16 at the Legacy Multipurpose Room. Hosted by the...

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,...

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