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Present Moments: Mindful Coloring and Group Session Highlight

Wright State University's Counseling and Wellness Services offers a wide variety of resources to all students, including a variety of group therapy sessions for various identity groups. There is also one which is open to everyone, focusing on mindfulness with a new activity each week. They held their second weekly meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the activity of mindful coloring.

Student Press Freedom Day: “At the Fore Front”

Below is two collections of photos taken by our photographers. The first is a tour of our office, including our staff’s desks and some hidden Gems. This space is vital to the operations of the Wright State Guardian. It is our safe space, where free speech can be upheld and the most important stories can be told. The second is a collection of photos of our staff members in action. While we may not always be onsite at major breaking news, we are at the fore front of journalism, telling stories and investigating the truth everyday. 

Behind the Curtain: A Spotlight on the Troupe Club

The Troupe Club is a student-led organization at Wright State University that allows all students with a love for theater and the arts to perform and grow together, as well as express themselves, regardless of majors.

BioLunch Seminar Series: Providing Students with Low-Stress Environments to Present

The biological sciences department is currently hosting a series of Wednesday seminars, which are to allow graduate and some undergraduate students to present their research in a less-stressful environment to help them prepare for larger audiences.

WSU Bowling Team Closes in on Their Season

The Wright State Women’s Bowling team capped off an impressive Ohio Bowling Conference (OBC) season as runner-up, with multiple players earning individual awards for their standout performances. Shifting focus to their non-OBC season, the Raiders recently competed at the Hoosier Classic where Mia Sayles scored her first 300 game.

SGA Calls Students to Action: a Petition for Menstrual Products in WSU Bathrooms

Wright State University's Student Government Association is always looking for aspects of student life that they can help improve. Recently, they passed a resolution to put free menstrual products in bathrooms on campus. Since then, they have been raising awareness by asking students to sign their petition as further proof to WSU that this is a necessary resource.

How Student Involvement and Leadership is Helping Students to Become Leaders

The Student Involvement and Leadership Center wrapped up “Leadership Week” on Saturday, Feb. 15, after hosting several events. One of these events was Relationships that Lead, which was hosted to help students build healthy relationships both in and out of their on-campus organizations.

Musk and FERPA: Did DOGE Breach Student Loan Contracts?

Head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, was in the Department of Education to audit spending. Students with federal loans are fearful that their personal information has been breached. But did Musk violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and if so, can students do anything about it? 

President Donald Trump Signs Two Religion-Based Executive Orders, Concerns for Religious Freedom Arise

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders in regards to introducing Christianity as the official religion of the United States of America. Is this a breach of the First Amendment right to Freedom of Religion? 

Dayton's Not Dead: Five Rivers MetroParks

The Five Rivers MetroParks is a series of public parks in the Dayton area, which offer a wide variety of activities and outdoor scenery for students to visit during their off time. Even with the current cold weather, there are plenty of indoor events to enjoy during the winter season.

WSU Chili Cookoff: Competing for the Crown

The Raider Round-Up and Chili Cookoff event is a yearly tradition on the day of Wright State University's Homecoming. Lots of student organizations, many of them associated with Greek Life, come out to showcase the chilis their members have concocted. Four organizations are recognized every year, with judges picking their top three, and the attendees voting on the people's choice award. 

Bianca Censori's Stunt at the 2025 Grammy's

At the 2025 Grammys, Bianca Censori took off her coat to reveal a mesh see-through outfit that rendered her completely nude on the red carpet. Many have been debating her reasoning for her stunt, and the motivations behind her and her husband Kanye West.

Fact Checking: Is President Trump Removing Cultural Holidays?

Trump’s Approach to "Bringing Back Common Sense" May Have Serious Environmental Implications

President Trump has kept busy during the first month back in office, signing a flurry of executive orders, many of which hold meaning in regard to the state of the environment. The reversal of climate efforts made by past administrations may result in serious consequences to local and national environmental efforts.

Opinion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts are Necessary at WSU and Everywhere

On Jan. 22, President Trump signed a morally questionable executive order promising that all diversity, equity and inclusion programs will be terminated, and making DEI illegal. This order is already taking root in many universities nationwide. While Trump calls DEI “radical” and “discriminatory,” it is essential that we make it known how valued DEI is so we can set the record straight for the president.

Career Services: New Location, Centering on Student Needs

Wright State University has always claimed to be student-focused, but in recent years, the campus's slow but sure makeover proves that. On the first floor of the Student Union, near the Student Involvement and Leadership Office and new Bookstore, WSU recently opened its new Career Hub. This modern space has many amenities and important services that all WSU students need to know about.

Protesting 101: The History of Protesting and How to Protest at Wright State University

Protesting is an age-long way for citizens to let their beliefs be known. WSU allows anyone on their campus to protest-- within certain lines; luckily, it is a simple process to figure out.

WSU Baseball Team Swings into a New Season

The Wright State men’s baseball team will kick off their 2025 spring season on the road, facing Longwood University in a highly anticipated matchup on Feb. 14. Last Season, the Raiders won their sixth consecutive Horizon League regular season title, but ultimately lost to NKU in the Horizon League Championship. 

What is the Future of the Death Penalty in Ohio?

The death penalty is a divisive issue in Ohio. Whether the death penalty will be abolished in Ohio, and what forms it may take if not, remains a tense question reliant on recent and upcoming decisions at the federal and state levels.

Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns: Arising Local and National Issues

Trump’s return to office has brought a wave of strict immigration policies, leading to mass deportations and heightened enforcement measures. As immigration enforcement intensifies, communities across the nation, including designated Welcoming Cities like Dayton, grapple with the consequences of these sweeping changes.