English Department collaborates with others to bring National Poetry Month to WSU

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
April 5, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

Wright State’s English Department, is partnering with the Department of Modern Languages, Department of Music, the Women’s Center, LEAP Intensive English Program and Books & Co. at the Greene, to host numerous events across the university and community focusing on the nation’s love for poetry. National... Read more »

Rainbow Alliance to bring the Drag Show back for its ninth year

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 4, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Rainbow Alliance will host their ninth annual Drag Show, where men will dress up as “drag queens” and perform a lip-synched routine to a song of their choosing. The Drag Show will take place on Friday April 5 at 8 p.m. in the Apollo Room. Tickets are $7 for presale and $10 at the door. The... Read more »

WSU celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
April 3, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life

Even though Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is in May, WSU celebrates it in April due to the semester schedule. The Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center will host a variety of events for students and faculty to attend. There will be lectures about gender and Onnagata in the Kabuki Theater and... Read more »

Student Automotive Association teaches students how to take care of their car

Sarah Olsen, Contributing Writer
April 1, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

For students interested in professional top-notch cars or those who are having car troubles, Wright State’s Student Automotive Association offers vehicular advice. The Student Automotive Association was originally called the Car Club and members had high performance vehicles. Michael Norris, a... Read more »

RCA’s Sibs Weekend to bring activities for residents and their sibs

Kristina Thomas, Features Writer
March 31, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

The Residential Community Association (RCA) will host their annual Sibs Weekend from April 5- April 7.  The theme is “A Safari of Siblings.” There will be activities and entertainment planned for siblings of residential students. “Many of our residents live hours away from the university so... 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 »

Healthcare reform could force Wright State to change student employment policies and cut students’ hours

Brandon Semler & Andrew Smith, Staff Writers
March 27, 2013
Filed under News

Student employees could soon be limited to a maximum of 24 hours of work per week due to federal regulations resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Dickstein. Dickstein spoke at the Student Government meeting Tuesday... 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 »

Campus organization teaches students how to survive in the wild

Kelsey Anne Smith, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2013
Filed under Wright Life

For adventure seekers who plan on exploring the outdoors, the Wilderness Medicine Interest Group seeks to educate students about basic medical care in situations where a doctor is not immediately available. The organization began last fall through medical school residents. Around 60 students are involved. Most... Read more »