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Wright Through My Eyes: Sai Keerthana Chella

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Sai Keerthana Chella, like many students at WSU, has faced financial challenges upon entering college.

Spanish Immersion Day & French Immersion Day

French and Spanish Immersion Days: High Schoolers Practice Languages and Visit WSU

By Britin Frazey · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025

In October, Wright State University held the annual French and Spanish Immersion Days. Local high schools send students to WSU to speak their chosen language and learn about the corresponding culture for a whole day.

Project Linus: WSU Ties Blankets for Dayton Children's Hospital

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Monday, Dec. 1, 2025

Students at Wright State University came together for a blanket-tying event, Project Linus, hosted by National Residence Hall Honorary, or NRHH, and funded by Residence Life and Housing.

Wright Through My Eyes: Sneha Kaveti

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Leaders at Wright State University demonstrate how student-driven activities promote inclusivity, wellness and cultural visibility. Sneha Kaveti shared her experience, providing a powerful depiction of the difficulties and changing support systems that characterize the experience of many foreign students.

Fall Wall Painting: SGA Hosts Annual Tradition

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Student Government Association, or SGA, held the annual Fall Wall Painting Day at Wright State University. Student clubs and organizations were invited to decorate the tunnels along Organization Avenue between the Medical Science and Fawcett Hall buildings.

Cultural Carnival: Celebrating Diversity Among WSU Students

By Tabitha Gaier · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

On Nov. 14, in the Student Union Atrium, students gathered to celebrate the diverse cultures at Wright State University by attending the first Cultural Carnival, hosted in a large collaboration of many student organizations.

Additions to Student Success Center Offerings

By Matthew Cheshire · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

The Student Success Center (SSC) is a spot for different resource options at Wright State University. Always having offered tutoring and writing support, they are now expanding the resources and services offered to all WSU students.

WSU Hosts Deaf Festival: Bi-Annual Cultural Celebration

By Macie Allen · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

On Nov. 8, Wright State University hosted the bi-annual Deaf Community Resource Center (DCRC) Deaf Festival. This event occurs every two years as a day full of culture, community, knowledge and celebration of the Deaf community.

CoLA Cafe Brews Connections

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

The smell of freshly made coffee and the sound of live music filled the Allyn lounge on Wednesday, Nov. 5 as Wright State University's College of Liberal Arts hosted its monthly CoLA Cafe.

Campus Wide Celebration of First Generation and First Year Students

Raiders Unite: Celebrating First-Generation Students

By Tabitha Gaier · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

On Nov. 6, Wright State University held a campus-wide celebration. Hosted by Academic Engagement, the event focused on first year and first-generation students.

WSU's Annual Haunted Maze Becomes Tradition

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Wright State University's annual Haunted Maze was hosted by the Tabletop Club and the Department of Medical Science. The event continues to be a campus classic.

Students Carve Out Creativity at WSU's Pumpkin Decorating Contest

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

The Wright State University pumpkin decorating contest allowed students to transform basic pumpkins into seasonal art. The Raj Soin College of Business, in collaboration with Academic Engagement, hosted the event which provided an environment for students to connect, express their creativity and celebrate the fall season. Participants transformed the event hall into an autumn exhibit using ideas ranging from eerie to pop-culture themes.

Visiting Writer Event With Melisa Fraterrigo

By Macie Allen · Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Wright State University hosted author Melissa Fraterrigo, as she spoke about writing nonfiction, her writing process and her recently published book, “The Perils of Girlhood.”

A Cup of Comfort: Coffee with the Counselors Builds Connection

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Wright State University's Coffee with the Counselors created a relaxed and supportive environment for students to interact with campus counselors through casual conversations and coffee. Hosted and promoted by WSU Counseling and Wellness Services, the event aimed to create awareness about seeking mental health help without stigma and encourage students to talk about stress and wellness.

Rainbow Alliance Promotes Inclusion and Awareness at Wright State University

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

WSU's Rainbow Alliance continues to promote inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ students through weekly meetings, campus activities and lobbying work. Rainbow Group Therapy was set on Oct. 22 with the goal of strengthening community ties and fostering understanding across campus.

How to Avoid Doomscrolling

By Macie Allen · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

College students today are more impacted than ever by the internet and social media. Scrolling on a phone has taken on a whole new meaning and brought with it a variety of effects. To help college students avoid the cycle of doomscrolling, here are some activities that can be done at Wright State University.

Weeks Of Welcome Wrap-Up: Changes to and Reflections on New Students’ Greeting

By Britin Frazey · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

In previous years, Wright State University has put on an event called First Weekend to welcome new students to campus. This year, WSU traded this tradition for a new one, entitled Weeks of Welcome. With the last event concluding at the end of September, those involved in WOW have had time to reflect on its successes enough to share.

Meet the New Editor in Chief: An Introduction to Kylee Lairmore

By Britin Frazey · Monday, Nov. 3, 2025

Wright State University’s student-led newspaper, the Wright State Guardian, is an organization that offers students jobs, internships or other media experience. At the top of the organization, the Editor-in-Chief manages everything within the Guardian. Having held the position since May, previous EIC Aaron Cline is now on his way out, and Kylee Lairmore is stepping into the role.

Petridish Painting and Medical Science Department Events

Hands-on Science Made Artistic with Petri Plate Painting

By Jahnavi Chinthalapaty · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Wright State University students combined creativity and science during the Paint Your Petri Plates event hosted by the Department of Medical Sciences. Using petri dishes and non-toxic paints, participants turned lab tools into art pieces, promoting creativity, collaboration and curiosity across campus disciplines.

Dashain Celebration: Celebrating an Important Nepali Cultural Holiday

By Britin Frazey · Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

On Oct. 2, Wright State University’s Nepalese Student Association hosted a festival for Nepal’s biggest cultural celebration of the year, which is a holiday called Dashain. It is celebrated over the course of 15 days, with the biggest day of celebration being the tenth day of the festival. On this day, WSU’s NSA hosted its largest event of the year.

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