More “Wright State pride” requested in tunnel system

Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 9, 2013
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The Wright State tunnels could soon be getting a makeover.   A resolution to “encourage decorating of the tunnels” was passed by Student Government in February. This resolution requested the incorporation of the school’s colors (green and gold), and more “Wright State pride” in the tunnels... Read more »

Graduate student recounts his perspective on getting kicked out of WSU

Andrew Smith, Staff Writer
March 7, 2013
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“I feel like no one respects the system…like everyone has a power and can do what he wants,” Jaber said. Over four months have passed since former WSU graduate student Mohammed Jaber was escorted off campus because of claims by an unnamed student to campus police that Jaber allegedly used computers... Read more »

Return to Oz and see how it all began

Ben Randolph, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories, Wright Life

Audiences will be able to visit the land of the Yellow Brick Road and the Emerald City when “Oz the Great and Powerful” is released in theaters on March 8. Some might find it odd that Director Sam Raimi, best known for his “Evil Dead” series, and star James Franco, best known for “127 Hours,”... Read more »

Swimming and diving teams make a splash at conference tournament

Andrew Smith, Contributing Writer
March 5, 2013
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The Wright State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished their respective seasons Saturday at the Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championships in Chicago. Both teams finished in fifth place which repeated how the women’s team finished last year and dropped the men’s team... Read more »

Historic night from YSU’s Brandi Brown keeps women’s hoops reeling

Andrew Smith, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2013
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From the scoreboard to the bleachers and over the public address system, Youngstown State forward Brandi Brown’s name and number could be seen and heard all over Beeghly Center Saturday afternoon. It was “Brandi Brown Appreciation Day” at YSU (20-7, 10-4), and Wright State (11-17, 5-10)... Read more »

Go to Ale Feast to enjoy food and beer from the Dayton area

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
February 28, 2013
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Joe Waizmann started a beer sampling expo 15 years ago called Ale Fest. Five years ago, he took it a step farther and started Ale Feast which includes craft beer and fine food sampling. There will be 17 food stations, including local establishments and three culinary institute chefs. Waizmann is expecting... Read more »

Most students staying home for spring break, others traveling to warmer locations

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
February 22, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

In a recent Wright State Poll, many students agreed that this Spring Break they would be staying at home. However, there were students who planned on traveling for spring break. Mexico Mexico has cheap and exclusive accommodations, non-stop energy clubbing, huge parties, plenty of shops and beaches... Read more »

Tennis searches for improvement before conference play

Charles Grove, Sports Writer
February 21, 2013
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The men’s and women’s tennis teams are continuing their non-conference schedules with a mixture of wins and losses, but both squads are stressing consistency and improvement going forward. The women’s tennis team had a slate of three games in as many days in early February. They defeated Chicago... Read more »

Delta Tau Delta raises money for fellow brother and his family

Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
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Wright State fraternity Delta Tau Delta has raised over $5,000 to support the family of the late Christina Maddock, according to fraternity member Kameron Smith. Her brother, Jimmy Maddock, is the president of the fraternity. Christina Maddock died Friday in a U.S. military hospital in Germany of... Read more »

Kruue approved businesses go mobile: Download the app for local discounts

Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
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The college promotion company Kruue has launched a new mobile application that will inform students of sales and specials taking place at “Kruue approved” businesses. Kruue is a networking organization that promotes businesses and events by selecting a board of students from the university to... Read more »