Staff Profile
Wright State Orthopedics to offer free session on muscle disorders
Brandon Semler and Heather Maurer
May 20, 2013
Filed under News
Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about the common problems of the musculoskeletal system on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m., according to Boonshoft School of Medicine Marketing and Communications. The session is free and open to the public, and will take place in the Family Medicine... Read more »
WSU Board of Trustees seeking new Student Member
Brandon Semler, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2013
Filed under News, Uncategorized
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Student Member of the Wright State Board of Trustees, according to a release addressed to faculty by the Student Trustee Search Committee. Qualifications for the position include being "mature, reliable and interested in serving the entire... 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 »
Wright State student found dead in Fairborn
Brandon Semler, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2013
Filed under News
Wright State student Brandon Spencer, 20, was found dead from a gunshot wound on April 23, according to Dayton Daily News. Spencer was found at 1157 Oakhill Ave., the residence he listed as his address in court records. James M. Johnson, 69, is the owner of the residence, according to Dayton Daily... Read more »
Free Skin Cancer Screenings available locally
Brandon Semler, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2013
Filed under News
Free skin cancer screenings will be available at several local facilities during the week of May 6-10, according to Boonshoft School of Medicine. Appointments can be scheduled by calling CareFinders at (866) 608-3463, or Kettering Sports Medicine Center at (937) 558-3988. The free screenings will... Read more »
Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts TEDMED
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 19, 2013
Filed under News
The Boonshoft School of Medicine hosted a simulcast of TEDMED, an annual conference that focuses on health and medicine, on April 17 in White Hall. TEDMED is a "multidisciplinary community of innovators and leaders who share a common determination to create a better future in health and medicine,"... Read more »
Chartwells give input on their plans for future food services
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 18, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
The recently selected campus food provider, Chartwells, strives to provide “outstanding customer service to the students” by providing new and improved food options, affordable meal plans for residents and fast and efficient technological communication, according to Chartwells Regional Marketing... Read more »
First doctoral degree introduced in CEHS: Organizational leadership
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Filed under News
The College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) will be introducing its first-ever doctoral program in the fall, which will focus on organizational studies. “It’s really wonderful that we now have a doctoral level program within the college,” Leadership Studies in Education Professor Jill... Read more »
Anti-taxation graffiti found on tunnel walls
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
A graffitied picture and a message reading “Taxation is Theft” were painted on multiple blank wall spaces in the tunnels between Fawcett Hall and the Medical Sciences building last week. The unwarranted design was discovered March 27 by Physical Plant staff, who permanently painted over the design... Read more »
Human trafficking prevalence in Ohio: event re-cap
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Filed under News
“Humans for Sale: Slavery in Ohio,” (presented by the COLA Dean’s Student Advisory Board) featured a variety of speakers and events on Monday in the Apollo room from 6-9pm. The event featured five speakers that focused on different elements of the issue, such as awareness of sex and labor trafficking,... Read more »
Decrease in enrollment inevitable with a bad economy
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Filed under News
Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions Cathy Davis said that Wright State’s near 2,500 drop in overall student enrollment from 2011 to 2012 could be explained by declining high school demographics in Ohio, and a bad economy. Projections indicate that beginning in 2009-2010, the number... Read more »
Recommendation passed for smoking zones on campus
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
Student Government passed a recommendation for smoking zones on campus at their meeting on March 26. University College Senator and smoking task force member Ryan Rushing said that the recommendation was just an indicator of where student government stood on the issue, and was a small piece... Read more »
UAB explains plans for future concert planning after Spring Musefest cancelled
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
Filed under News
University Activities Board (UAB) is considering working with a promoter for next year’s spring concert after low ticket sales for this year’s event featuring the All American Rejects forced them to rethink their strategy, according to UAB President Kit Dysart. UAB is the “premier programming... Read more »
Singh and Fagan win the SG election
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 28, 2013
Filed under News
Sukhmanjit Singh and Rachel Fagan were elected president and vice president of next year’s Student Government. The results were unofficially announced Monday by Student Government after the election spanned from March 19 to 22 and officially announced at their meeting Tuesday night. Singh... Read more »
The search for the next campus food provider continues
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 22, 2013
Filed under News
The search for the new Wright State food provider has entered the homestretch, as the four competing finalists will be visiting campus in the coming weeks to present to the university. ARAMARK, Chartwells, Ovations/American Dining Creations and current provider Sodexo will each give a 30-minute... Read more »
Student Government election this week: candidate profiles
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Filed under News
Presidential Candidate: Kyle Powell Vice Presidential Candidate: Ryan Rushing Candidates Powell and Rushing are focusing their platform on unifying the student body and improving the efficiency of Student Government. “Usually students stay within their major, within their college... Read more »
Spring Musefest cancelled
Brandon Semler, News Writer
March 16, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Top Stories
The All American Rejects concert scheduled for March 21 has been cancelled due to the illness of a performer, according to the University Activities Board (UAB). The show will not be rescheduled. The “Spring Musefest” concert was to also feature bands The Ready Set and Out of Sight. This will... Read more »
Find a variety of beers at these local bars
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 15, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life
St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with bar visitation for many college students, and those with a taste for beer have several options in the Wright State area. Many bars near Wright State are constantly importing new and old beers both on tap and draft, giving customers a wide variety of options to... Read more »
Famous composer to hold workshops on campus
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 13, 2013
Filed under Wright Life
Award winning composer Steven Schwartz will be performing and conducting workshops with students at Wright State March 18-19. Schwartz has composed for numerous Broadway musicals, including “Wicked,” “Godspell” and “Children of Eden.” He has also composed scores to films such as “Pocahontas,”... Read more »
More “Wright State pride” requested in tunnel system
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 9, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
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 »
Wireless internet problems among campus residential areas leads to RA interference
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
March 8, 2013
Filed under News
Residence Services will soon be tracking wireless beacons in residential areas and asking students to remove them. Wireless Internet provided to students in residential areas (separate from main campus) has recently encountered interference and slower processing because of wireless devices used by... Read more »
Heating & cooling system renovation approved by Board of Trustees
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Filed under News
A $25.5 million renovation of the heating and cooling system on campus has been approved by the Board of Trustees, and will begin in February. According to an article issued by the Office of Communications and Marketing, the change will decrease campus energy consumption by 40 percent,... Read more »
Delta Tau Delta raises money for fellow brother and his family
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
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
Filed under News, Top Stories
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 »
WSU couples share their stories
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 14, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life
Wright State President David Hopkins said that he felt the most important part of Valentine’s Day was recognizing and thanking those that mean the most. For him, they are his wife Angelia and his six children. “It’s a time to really thank them for whatever way they have touched your life,”... Read more »
Astrophysicist visits WSU for the Presidential Lecture Series
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 9, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life
Astrophysicist and host of PBS’s “NOVA ScienceNOW” Neil deGrasse Tyson will present his lecture “Ten Things You Need to Know about the Universe” in the Apollo Room on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. Tyson’s presentation is part of the “Presidential Lecture Series” at Wright State, and... Read more »
All American Rejects to perform at WSU “Spring Musefest”
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Wright Life
The University Activities Board has announced that Alternative rockers All American Rejects will perform at the Nutter Center on March 21 for “Spring Musefest.” Tickets for students will cost $25 for the floor and $20 for regular, and tickets for the general public will cost $10 more. The tickets... Read more »
Remodeling of the bookstore to be completed soon
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
Filed under News
The Wright State Bookstore is currently remodeling to allow for more space in the food and drink area and to move all electronics to one department. The project is expected to take two weeks, and Store Manager Jennifer Gebhart said it should be completed around Feb. 16. The bookstore has not been... Read more »
Smoking task force looking to change policies on campus
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
Filed under News
The smoking policy at Wright State could be updated by the end of the semester, as a new team has been formed by administration to determine the policy that would best suit campus. The Smoking Task Force is a committee consisting of students, staff, faculty and administration that has been assembled... Read more »
Student turns to comedy for his future
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
February 2, 2013
Filed under Top Stories, Wright Life
Wright State senior Adrian Cosby said that he always loved to make people laugh. Now he is trying to take it to the next level. For the past two years Cosby has been active in stand up comedy, performing at venues such as Wiley’s and The Funnybone. He said that his experience at Wright State was... 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 »
Kristin Sobolik chosen as the new dean for COLA
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 30, 2013
Filed under News
The new Dean of College Of Liberal Arts, Kristin Sobolik, hopes to strengthen COLA’s connections to the rest of campus and the regional community, and to keep Wright State on pace with current society. Beginning her tenure on Jan. 7, Sobolik said that she wanted to focus on maintaining and improving... Read more »
New VP chosen for Student Govenment
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 26, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
Wright State Senior, Matthew Harmon, has been decided the new vice president of Student Government after Marc Tshimanyika’s resignation earlier in Jan. Harmon’s promotion was made official at the Student Government meeting Tuesday night, where President Joseph Gibbons said the decision was of... Read more »
Tropical Smoothie introduces new tacos
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 26, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Tropical Smoothie is now offering fish and chicken tacos, as well as a new smoothie for their “Tropical Tacos Promotion.” The promotion began on Jan. 7 and will continue until Mar. 31. The restaurant will also be recognizing “Taco Tuesdays,” in which customers will be able to purchase two... Read more »
Plans to return “bacon” sculpture to original author
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
The sculpture “Divisions”, better known on campus as “the bacon”, is deteriorating and could soon be getting returned to the author. The now 175-year-old wood that was used to build the sculpture has begun rotting, and Physical Plant has surrounded the sculpture’s parameters with yellow... Read more »
Campus police promote participation in personal protection training for students
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
Filed under News
In the past 30 years, 62 mass murders have occurred in the United States alone, according to Mother Jones Magazines. What if one took place at Wright State? In order to prepare for a violent event on campus, Wright State Police Sargent and Crime Prevention Coordinator Patrick Ammon urges students to... Read more »
Students give their opinions on Sodexo as their food service provider
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
Filed under News
Wright State will soon be deciding between five food providers (including current provider Sodexo), which is the best fit to serve campus. Some Wright State students feel that Sodexo has not performed up to par with what they feel a campus food provider should. “I would like to see better food quality,”... Read more »
Student Government president and Sigma Phi Epsilon member spent his winter break volunteering at a homeless shelter
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories
Instead of enjoying a winter break of rest and leisure, Wright State Student Government President Joseph Gibbons spent his time volunteering at a homeless shelter in Dayton. Gibbons said that he volunteered because he has a passion for community service, and because he too has been in that position. “I... Read more »
A new food provider could have a major impact on current employees
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 11, 2013
Filed under News
If Sodexo is not rehired as Wright State's food provider in the upcoming bid for contracts, jobs could be lost or maintained at the Union Market, The Hangar, and The C-Store, all depending on the discretion of the new provider. Sodexo currently employs all of those working for Dinning Services... Read more »
Student dies from Influenza A virus
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 11, 2013
Filed under News
Wright State Junior, Amelia Catherine Perry, died at the age of 22 on Tuesday after being hospitalized with the influenza A virus, according to the Dayton Daily News and the Greene County Combined Health District. Perry was a communications major at Wright State and a 2008 graduate of Fairborn High... Read more »
New dean chosen for the College of Liberal Arts
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
Filed under News
Kristin Sobolik has been selected as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and began her tenure on the first day of Spring Semester, Jan. 7. Sobolik was the assistant dean at the University of Maine, and will be taking over the reins from Interim Dean Linda Caron, who filled the spot after Charles... Read more »
The top Christmas movies to end the holiday season
Brandon Semler, News Writer
December 28, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
From a grown man walking the streets of New York dressed as an elf to a deserving angel earning his wings, a good Christmas movie has the ability to raise spirits, no matter how fake and cheesy it might be. The increasing persistence of Christmas movies on television is always an indicator that the... Read more »
New dining plans for students may be an option with new food providers
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 26, 2012
Filed under News
With the upcoming Sodexo contract expiration, Wright State could be looking into offering different types of meal plans in addition to the debit plan. The decision between potential food providers Sodexo, ARAMARK, Chartwells, AVI Foodsystems, and Ovations will be made in March or April, and more... Read more »
Low residency leads to fourth floor in Hamilton Hall being closed down
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 24, 2012
Filed under News
Because of low residency numbers on campus at Wright State, Residence Services will be closing down the fourth floor of Hamilton Hall for spring semester, forcing the students that live there to relocate. Both the south and the west wing will be temporarily shut down and the two RA’s that work there... Read more »
Students comment on the top Twitter accounts followed
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 21, 2012
Filed under News
Do a person’s tweets say anything about their personality? Several Wright State students were asked this very question, and the responses were quite diverse. Twittercounter.com is a site dedicated to tracking the most followed Twitter accounts in the world. The following is a list of the top five... Read more »
Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings holiday spirit to the Nutter Center
Brandon Semler, News Writer
December 17, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The holiday friendly progressive rock/metal outfit known as The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) performed at Wright State’s Nutter Center on Dec. 6. Their action-packed set lasted just over two hours and was full of blaring guitars, colorful pyrotechnics and synchronized lights. The TSO show was nothing... Read more »
Student government proposes plan for students with low GPAs
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 9, 2012
Filed under News
Students that are struggling academically could soon be required to seek faculty advice before being able to register for the next semester. In late October, Wright State Student Government passed a resolution that would require students with a GPA of 2.25 or lower to meet with their advisors before... Read more »
New food provider to be chosen as Sodexo contract ends
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 8, 2012
Filed under News
Wright State could be welcoming a new food provider in June of 2013, as current provider Sodexo’s contract will expire. Sodexo has served as Wright State’s food provider since 1995, and has outbid other companies three times since then. It currently provides all of the food options available on... Read more »
The search for a new College of Liberal Arts dean continues
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
December 3, 2012
Filed under News
The search for the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) has been whittled down to four candidates, and interviews with these candidates are still taking place, according to the College of Liberal Arts. Since the retirement of previous COLA Dean Charles Taylor in July, both the dean and... Read more »
Psychostick brought laughs and metal to Dayton
Brandon Semler, News Writer
December 2, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The pioneers of the "humorcore" genre Psychostick performed at McGuffey's House of Rock in Dayton as a part of their "XMas Tour" in which much of the set was derived from their 2007 album "The Flesh Eating Rollerskate Holiday Joyride." The tour was a product of fan demand for the anti-holiday tunes,... Read more »
Caffeine and energy drinks can cause major health issues
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
November 28, 2012
Filed under News
Many college students depend on energy drinks to get them through the day, as they begin to feel negative effects without the caffeine’s presence. “When I cut the caffeine I got headaches and got very tired,” Wright State student Jeff Slaughter said. “It got pretty bad.” Though Slaughter... Read more »
New pep band director aims to improve atmosphere during athletic events
Brandon Semler, News Writer
November 28, 2012
Filed under Sports
For new pep band director Aaron Jacobs, music doesn’t just provide a backdrop for athletic events--it inspires fans. Jacobs began the two-year graduate teaching assistant position at the beginning of the semester and hopes to play modern music, build tradition and increase enthusiasm for Wright... Read more »
Generation Y’s FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
November 17, 2012
Filed under News
Distractions have never been foreign to any college or university. Rambunctious parties, sporting events or even the latest season of “The Walking Dead” can be enough to put off that homework assignment or report for “just a while longer.” With so much happening, many college students worry that... Read more »
New pharmacy opens on campus, offering free services to students
Brandon Semler, News Writer
November 15, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Wright State welcomed a new pharmacy to campus. It delivers prescriptions and provides health care screenings free of charge. Wright Health Pharmacy is located on the second floor of the Wright State Physicians building, which is on University Blvd. near Lot 20. The pharmacy is not technically associated... Read more »
Student finds evidence of paranormal activity in Dayton area
Brandon Semler, News Writer
November 8, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Although Halloween’s cadaverous costumes and stylistic spooks have recessed until 2013, alleged “paranormal activity” has been reported in many locations near Wright State’s campus. Listed below are just a few. Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs is a small town with a population of about... Read more »
The election is over; it is time to move on
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012
Filed under Opinions
It’s over. Barack Obama will serve the President of the United States for the next four years. Now it’s time to move on. Whether or not our candidate of choice was the winner, we must come to terms with the fact that the man in the White House is now the man in charge. But hey, let’s be optimistic... Read more »
Truth or Lie: Check your facts
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 28, 2012
Filed under News
Websites such as politifact.com and factcheck.org were designed to provide an unbiased fact check on comments, numbers and accusations that are presented by politicians. They present their audience with the analysis of the candidates’ claims, and what the website’s research indicates about them. “The... Read more »
The new District 10
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 26, 2012
Filed under News
Mike Turner (R), the current representative for Ohio’s third congressional district, will be challenged in the upcoming election by Sharen Neuhardt (D) in the first election involving the newly-drawn district 10. The winner of this election will serve as the representative in Washington for the Miami... Read more »
Obama and Biden speak in Dayton
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 25, 2012
Filed under News
President Barak Obama and Vice President Joe Biden spoke to an audience of around 9,500 on the importance of early voting, foreign policy, the auto industry and a contagious “condition” referred to as “Romneysia”. They spoke at Dayton’s Triangle Park with many Wright State students in attendance.... Read more »
Maura Cullen visits Wright State
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 23, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Diversity, discrimination, communication and bullying were some of the key topics addressed by Maura Cullen, Ph.D., the author of the book “35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say: Surprising Things We Say That Widen The Diversity Gap.” Cullen is widely known as an expert on diversity and leadership,... Read more »
Electronic glitch a possible reason for water tower issues
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 19, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Though no solid evidence has been summoned pinpointing the exact reason for the low water pressure that deprived Wright State campus of clean water from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, the issue could have formed from an electronic communication glitch, according to Physical Plant Manager Jeff Trick. An electronic... Read more »
Safety Blurb- Sexual Assault
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 17, 2012
Filed under News
According to the Wright State Police Department, an anonymous female reported being sexually assaulted to police on Oct. 15, though the assault occurred on Sept. 29. The victim told police that she was walking out of a campus convenience store around 3:30 p.m. when an unidentifiable group of people... Read more »
“2016: Obama’s America”: A negative portrayal of Obama
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 17, 2012
Filed under News
Dinesh D’Sousa’s controversial film “2016: Obama’s America” has received both praise and criticism for its negative portrait of the current president and his “hidden agenda.” The film was released in July and has grossed over $33.3 million, making it the fourth most successful domestic... Read more »
Wright State represents at BeardCon
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 15, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Students and faculty were involved in the facial hair festivities, lasting from 3 p.m. to around 11 p.m. All proceeds from the event went to the Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer, a nonprofit organization. The annual event featured beard-based contests, games, discussion panels,... Read more »
Ohio 444 shut down and rerouted
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Filed under News
The section of Ohio 444 that runs along Wright Patterson Air Force Base will be permanently shut down and reconfigured starting Tuesday, Oct. 9. None of the Wright State entrances will be affected, but travelers using Ohio 444 to get to campus will be rerouted. The stretch of Ohio 444 between W. Dayton... Read more »
The ink effect: tattoos and the job market
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Filed under News
Are you thinking about “getting ink done?” Do you wonder how it will be seen through professional eyes? The place of tattoos in the professional environment has begun to evolve as more Americans are getting “ink.” Employers hold differing views on what is acceptable and what is not when it comes... Read more »
Tweeting their way to the top: Social media and the election
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Filed under News
As candidates Barack Obama (D) and Mitt Romney (R) turn on the homestretch in the race for the White House, every step they take is being criticized, praised, mocked and analyzed. At the click of a mouse or the touch of an iPhone, millions of people are instantly made aware of the latest news and gossip... Read more »
Fear the Wolf and win prizes
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 9, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
The Wright State University Bookstore released a school spirit shirt for students here on campus. However, this is no ordinary shirt; it can earn you free prizes. The “Fear the Wolf Fridays” effort launched in August, and offers exclusive benefits for students who wear the green “Fear the Wolf”... Read more »
Political candidates’ views on financial aid
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 4, 2012
Filed under News
Are you struggling with college debt? Have you been forced to take out more loans than you feel you can afford? Many Americans are in the same boat, which is why college federal funding has presented itself as an important issue of the upcoming election. Many college students breathed a sigh of relief... Read more »
Smiles: Not always the best medicine
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
October 4, 2012
Filed under News
Authorities arrived at a house party in Minnesota last March to find one dead and ten in need of hospitalization after an apparent overdose on the psychedelic designer drug known as 2C-1, or “smiles”. Last July, this drug and many other designer substances became Schedule 1 drugs in the Synthetic... Read more »
Green Day’s “iUno!” reminisces their younger days
Brandon Semler, News Writer
October 3, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The potty-mouthed pop punkers that brought the world “Dookie” and “Nimrod” are back to their old ways. Their arrival could not have been timelier. The atmosphere on Green Day's most recent release “iUno!” sounds closer to the band’s 1994 breakthrough album “Dookie” than it does... Read more »
Former WSU students and the “future of television”
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 26, 2012
Filed under News
Ever since the explosion of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest, many newly established websites have become locked into competition to become the “next big thing.” One of these sites was born right here at Wright State: a site known as Blixir. Founded by former Wright... Read more »
Presidential candidates’ views on healthcare
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 26, 2012
Filed under News
Be aware of healthcare As the 2012 election draws nearer, the issues dividing President Barak Obama and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney have been placed under the microscope. Judgements and opinions have been circling the ideas of the two opponents, and much of the controversy has been centered... Read more »
Album Review: Beats Antique’s “Contraption Vol. II”
Brandon Semler, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Experimentation has never been a stranger to the electronica/world music outfit Beats Antique, and their most recent release “Contraption Vol. II” serves as no exception. Released on Sept. 18, “Contraption” possesses all the elements that make Beats Antique what they are: one of a kind. Their... Read more »
Beats Antique comes to Ohio
Brandon Semler, Contributing Writer
September 25, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The electronica/world music outfit Beats Antique performed for a packed house at the Newport Music Hall on Tuesday, September 18th. Touring in support of their most recent release, Contraption Vol. II, the band played for over two hours to an ecstatic and enthusiastic crowd. A musician known as... Read more »
The new KRUUE on campus
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
Filed under News
Questions have recently surfaced on campus about a mysterious organization known as KRUUE. The group has distributed some promotional flyers around campus, and many rumors have been circulating about the organization’s activity. Due to the mysterious nature of KRUUE, some students got the feeling that... Read more »
Residency down, spirits up
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
Filed under News
Wright State’s first Fall Semester has proven to be a spacious one for Residence Services, as the number of on-campus students has decreased significantly from previous years. Some of the dormitory facilities are down to roughly 80% capacity, while last year they were filled to the point that over... Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden visits Wright State
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2012
Filed under News
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at a grassroots event at Wright State on Wednesday, September 12 to campaign for the upcoming election. The standing-room-only event took place in the Apollo Room of the Student Union, and was free to the public. Biden spoke for approximately 20 minutes and spent a few... Read more »
Dining Services hosts sampling expo
Brandon Semler, News Writer
September 18, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Hungry students flooded the Atrium of the Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 18for the Wright State Dining Services Sampling Expo. The 12-2 p.m. sampling event featured new foods, drinks and snacks that will be available on campus as soon as next week. The sampling tables were organized into a large... Read more »
Best-selling author visits WSU
Brandon Semler, News Writer
September 18, 2012
Filed under Wright Life
Best-selling author Jean Kwok spoke at Wright State on Sept. 10 in the Apollo Room of the Student Union. Her most recent work, 2010’s “Girl in Translation” received numerous awards, and served as the common text for Wright State’s 2012 freshman class. She spoke for roughly 30 minutes, allowing... Read more »
Future of Employment Cloudy at Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 17, 2012
Filed under News
Many employees at Wright Patterson Air Force base are unsure of their job security as an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 jobs could be eliminated starting in January 2013. These cuts would be the product of budget sequestration, which is an issue that has received much attention in the Dayton area. Budget... Read more »
A Wright State legend passes
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 17, 2012
Filed under News
Former Wright State Professor and supporter, Dr. Benjamin Schuster, passed away on Aug. 24 at the age of 89. Schuster had served as a clinical professor of medicine at Wright State since 1975, and made numerous donations to the University, namely the arts program. “When we think of the long list of... Read more »
Beats Antique live at the Newport
Brandon Semler, News Writer
September 11, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
On Tuesday, September 18, the electronica/experimental world fusion act Beats Antique will take the stage at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus. The 7 p.m. show will also feature rapper Lynx as the opener. Beats Antique displays a wide range of musical influences, such as Middle Eastern belly dance,... Read more »
Surveillance drones: innovation or invasion?
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012
Filed under News
In April, Senator John McCain deemed Wright Patterson Air Force Base an “attractive” potential testing site for unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones. The emergence of this new department would increase the area’s awareness of these pilotless vehicles and the many abilities they possess. Drones... Read more »
Summer in review at Wright State University
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
August 30, 2012
Filed under News
As the dog days of August set in, students are concluding their summer endeavors and preparing to resume their academic life here at Wright State. Many students attended summer classes, savoring their last chance to operate in a quarterly fashion. Many students went home, either working hard at a summer... Read more »
The New Pizza in Town: Wise Guys Vs. Cousin Vinny’s
Brandon Semler, Staff Writer
August 25, 2012
Filed under News
Wise Guys, Eh? It is not yet a name that rings familiar in the ears of Wright State students, such as, say, Cousin Vinny’s. But will it soon? Due to a split up among business partners, the Kauffman Road location of the beloved pizza franchise, Cousin Vinny’s, has now become Wise Guys Pizza.... Read more »