Summer activities across Ohio offer entertainment and culture

Kristina Thomas and Megan Constable
April 20, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

The Ohio area has multiple events for students to enjoy over the summer. These include concerts, comedy shows, performances, festivals and more. Five Rivers MetroParks have trails and parks all over the city of Dayton. This organization is also responsible for many of the outdoor activities. Some... Read more »

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

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
February 28, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories, Wright Life

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 »

Dayton provides fun and entertainment for spring breakers staying home

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
February 20, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

There are plenty of things to do in Dayton during Spring Break. Activities include: visiting historical sites, performance and entertainment venues and attending family fun festivities and clubs. Entertainment: Scene 75 offers games, indoor go-karts, a 4-D motion theater, blacklight mini-golf,... Read more »

Travel across the globe without leaving Dayton

Jason Baldwin, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

For those who cannot leave Ohio for spring break, there are places around Dayton that offer a taste of travel. Japan-- Go back far enough and you will find that the well-known Japanese tradition of sushi was originally a Chinese idea. Now jump forward 1200 years and I can show you a version that is... Read more »

Local band celebrating their CD release with a concert

Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 1, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment

Dayton rockers Motel Beds will celebrate the release of their most recent CD "Dumb Gold" on Feb. 8 at Canal Street Tavern. The show will begin at 9 p.m. and will feature openers Connections and Kyle Showashes. Tickets are $5. The band's sound is drenched in the semi-distorted, layered guitar... Read more »

Viva holding fashion show featuring Ohio designers

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

The “Encore” Fashion Show will feature 12 top-notch designers from Ohio. Each designer will have five minutes to showcase their designs on their selected models. The fashion show will be held Feb. 1 in the Apollo Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is from 7-10 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $5... Read more »

The Optimist Club teams up with local Optimist Club to help those in need

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

The Optimist Club was started at WSU four years ago and aims to “bring out the best in kids” according to Laura Gray, president of the club. The club goes out and works with children around the Dayton area. Such events include visiting the St. Vincent Homeless Shelter and Dayton Children’s Hospital... Read more »

Students create and run show about Dayton nightlife and more

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
January 27, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Wright State Students Josh Weston and Sherrie Portis host, direct and produce an online show called “Out at Night.” “It’s unique because it brings a spark of Hollywood to Dayton and gives the people of Dayton a new platform to share their stories,” Weston said. According to Weston, this... Read more »

Learn how to ice skate or show off your skills at RiverScape

Kristina Thomas, Feature Writer
January 18, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

Five Rivers MetroParks in Dayton is offering ice skating lessons for adults this winter. There are three dates available to sign up, which include Jan. 20, Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. Lessons are held in downtown Dayton at Riverscape from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for every lesson. People can register... Read more »

Students join the community to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Kristina Thomas, Feature Writer
January 16, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

The Bolinga Center encourages students to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a unity march across campus. The Bolinga Center is working with student organizations to make this event possible. This is the second annual march that will give students the opportunity to learn about MLK’s... Read more »