New dean of CECS plans to increase student opportunities

John David Hamilton, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2013
Filed under News

Nathan Klingbeil, Ph.D., the recently-appointed dean of engineering and computer science, said he plans on adding more opportunities for students in order to create a higher graduation rate, and will strive to make Wright State the first choice for high school and transfer students interested in engineering... Read more »

National science competition held at Wright State

Benjamin Virnston , Contributing Writer
May 15, 2013
Filed under News

Wright State will be hosting the 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament, a prestigious science competition for middle and high school students, on May 17 and 18 at various locations across campus. The Science Olympiad is "one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous,... Read more »

Student Union remodeling designed to offer appeal and convenience

Brandon Semler, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under News

The remodeling of the main entrance to the Student Union will make Wright State more appealing to new students and will serve as a “one-stop shop” for current students, according to Facilities Planner Mark Horsley. The completed product will include RaiderConnect and Admissions departments and... Read more »

Summer classes offer students a way to get ahead

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

Most students do not look forward to taking classes during their summer break. Wright State offers more pros than cons for students interested in continuing their education during the summer. There are three parts of the summer where students can choose to take classes depending on when their classes... Read more »

April Craze to celebrate the end of the school year

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 18, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

April Craze, sponsored by Student Activities and the University Activities Board (UAB), is an outdoor celebration of the end of the year. It is the final day of classes and ends the Senior Week events. April Craze is open to all students and is a free event. This tradition will have local music, vendors,... Read more »

Student organization welcomes all religious ideas to their meetings

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
April 15, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

Wright State’s Christian apologetics organization Ratio Christi encourages and challenges students to bring their ideas and beliefs to their meetings. “A person who is not a Christian should attend Ratio Christi to discover and be exposed to the rationality and substantial reason behind the Christian... Read more »

Applications for first student run Homecoming planning committee available

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 13, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

This will be the first year WSU will have a student driven planning committee for Homecoming. Applications to join this committee are on OrgSync located under the forms tab. Applications are due in the office of student activities by April 19. Assistant Director to the Office of Student Activities... Read more »

Art students prepare their senior thesis

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 11, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

The Senior Thesis Exhibition is a requirement for seniors working on their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). All students can submit up to 10 pieces to the Art and Art History committee for the exhibition. The concentration is on photography, printmaking, sculpture and painting. Each senior will have at least... Read more »

Senior Week brings fun to students last week

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 10, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

The office of Alumni Relations will hold the second annual Senior Week, to allow seniors to reflect on their time at WSU and have fun. They have put together a variety of activities both on and off campus. This year’s Senior Week will be from April 13-19. “Last year, this week had more career... Read more »

Colleges Against Cancer to sponsor the Relay for Life

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 7, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Relay for Life is a nationally known event to raise money for cancer research, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) will sponsor the Relay for Life on April 13 from 2 p.m. to 8 a.m. in the quad. The event is an overnight stay at various locations where teams walk... Read more »