Softball moves deeper into Horizon League play against Detroit and Valpo

Andrew Smith, Contributing Writer
April 2, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The Wright State softball team picked up two wins in conference play after sweeping Cleveland State 6-3 and 6-5 in a doubleheader Saturday before falling on the road to Valparaiso 5-0 Monday. Valpo (16-12, 3-1) made quick work of WSU (5-20, 2-2) as the Crusaders’ freshman pitcher Taylor Weissenhofer... Read more »

Raiders determined to build on success, climb new heights next season

Joe Kennard, Sports Editor
April 2, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Expectations were rewritten after the Raiders scaled new heights this season. Picked to finish last in the Horizon League preseason polls, Wright State (23-13) instead went to the precipice of the conference championship. But Valparaiso clinched the title in the last minutes of the game and earned... Read more »

Men’s and women’s tennis teams headed in opposite directions after Detroit meet

Andrew Smith, Contributing Writer
April 2, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The Wright State tennis teams split a pair of match ups against Detroit Saturday in Southfield, MI. The men won in dominate fashion (6-1), while the women’s team took only one singles match from the Titans in a 6-1 loss. The men’s team (12-6, 3-0) made quick work of the Titans (4-11, 0-3), dropping... Read more »

ArtsGala celebrates its fourteenth year

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
March 30, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Each year the arts departments work together to produce one of the biggest events at Wright State, the ArtsGala. ArtsGala will take place in the Creative Arts Center on April 6, 6:30 p.m. to midnight. This event is open to the public. The ArtsGala displays talented students who study art, music,... Read more »

Wright Parenting and the Forest Lane and Village/University Park Community Councils to bring an Easter egg hunt to campus

Sierra Gelhot, Contributing Writer
March 28, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

This year, the Forest Lane Community Council, Wright Parenting and the Village/University Park Community Council are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt. The  Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30 at noon at the Village Pavilion. There is no cost for this event. The  Easter Egg Hunt allows... Read more »

Late surge against Richmond propels Raiders into CBI semis

Joe Kennard, Sports Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Preseason polls put the Raiders in the conference cellar, but as the calendars near April the only Horizon League team standing is Wright State. With a 56-51 win over Richmond Monday, the Raiders (23-12) advanced to the semifinals of the CBI where they’ll face Santa Clara (23-11) Wednesday. When... Read more »

We Serve U to bring Clothes That Work to campus

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
March 23, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

We Serve U, a service group for faculty and staff, is teaming up with Clothes That Work to show students appropriate attire for the business world. We Serve U will hold a fashion show on March 27 at noon in the Student Union Atrium, which will showcase business suits and casual business attire for men... Read more »

Raiders earn first DI postseason victory in team history with 72-52 win over Tulsa

Joe Kennard, Sports Editor
March 21, 2013
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The long wait is over. It took 25 years, but the men’s basketball team scored their first postseason victory since joining Division I with a 72-52 win over Tulsa Wednesday. “I’m really happy for our players,” Wright State head coach Billy Donlon said after the game. “Coaching is about... Read more »

Greek organizations to raise money for their philanthropies

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
March 21, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Each year, Kappa Delta sorority collegiate and alumni chapters raise approximately one million dollars to benefit child abuse prevention. This year, the sorority will have a Dance-A-Thon as the annual Shamrock Event. Proceeds and donations will go to support Care House, an advocacy and resource center... Read more »

Human trafficking: a prevalent Ohio issue leads to a campus-wide event.

Hannah Hendrix, Contributing Writer
March 20, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

On April 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Apollo Room, the College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Student Advisory Board will host an event to raise awareness for human trafficking. “This event is about Human Trafficking in Ohio. This is a very important issue that plagues this great state. Making students and... Read more »