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Housing Hygiene: One Student’s Report of Summer Sanitization and Residence Life Statement

By Britin Frazey · Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Every year, students move into Wright State University’s on-campus housing and make it their home for the academic year. After moving out, it falls on the staff to refresh the spaces and get them ready for the next residents. However, as with any other human-run operation, mistakes are sometimes made.

Dayton’s Fall Festival Scene: A Guide for Wright State University Students

By Joshua Easterling · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

As the air turns crisp and the leaves glow in shades of red and gold, fall festival season takes over southwest Ohio. For WSU students eager for a break from classes, it is the perfect time to get off campus, explore local communities and indulge in the sights, sounds and flavors of autumn. Here is a guide to happenings in the Dayton area.

Abilities Club Members with Rowdy Raider

Abilities Restart Initiative: Highlighting a Student Group’s Comeback

By Britin Frazey · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

Wright State University is recognized for its commitment to wheelchair accessibility and disability services, as well as its programs. However, one such program, a student club called “Abilities,” had to shut down last semester. Recently, some students have come forward looking to restart the club, and met with the Wright State Guardian to share their needs and goals.

Anti-Hazing Week and Recognizing and Preventing Hazing

By Brooklyn Woods · Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Hazing today is still a major problem on college campuses, especially in sports and Greek Life. Through student voices and events like Anti-Hazing Week, it explains what hazing is, what to watch out for and why speaking up matters. The goal is to create a safer campus for everyone.

How to Break the Midterm Stress Cycle

By Kylee Lairmore · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

With a successful first full month of classes now completed, Wright State University students know what is ahead– midterms. But students should be careful to not fall into the endless loop of stress, study and repeat.

Residence Life: Highlighting Housing’s Recent Changes

By Britin Frazey · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

This year, a larger number of students moved into Wright State University’s campus housing. Over the summer, many changes were made to residence life, from furniture to which buildings are available for students, to coincide with this increase.

Wright State University's D-Lab: A Place for All Performance Art

By Lauren Mount · Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

In the Creative Arts Center, weekends are dominated by the beat of story and music. Theatre students transform the Directors Lab- affectionately referred to as the "D-lab" into an experimental theater. From laugh-filled cabarets to plays that explore in depth feeling, each performance reflects the imagination of the students. Above all, the D-lab is a safe open space where art in any form is the focal point.

Behind The Scenes of The Game’s Afoot

By Lauren Mount · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

Actors in theatre frequently get props for their performances and talent, but just as often, much of the work within the theatre goes unseen. Set builders, lighting designers and tech crews are a vital part of the performance and are often not acknowledged by viewers.

Wright State University Launches Innovative Mentoring Program for First-Year Students

By Joshua Easterling · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

A new one-on-one mentor match program aims to foster holistic development, community engagement and academic success in the College of Liberal Arts.

Taste of CoLA: Maximizing Undergraduate Experiences

By Britin Frazey · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Wright State University is full of diverse colleges and majors, one of which is the College of Liberal Arts. Hosting a wide range of practices, CoLA’s degrees offer many different ways of thinking, with lots of possible applications in the career world. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, an event called Taste of CoLA was hosted in the lobby of Allyn Hall.

988 Day: Spreading Awareness About Crisis Care

By Britin Frazey · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 8, an event for 988 Day was held in the Student Union. Hosted by Counseling and Wellness Services, the main goal was to remind students of the resources available to them and their friends when they are in times of mental struggle.

Bringing All Together Through Food at La Comida

By Carli Devanna · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 4, the Amigos Latino Students Association hosted its first event of the year, La Comida. This event was hosted to bring everyone on campus together through food and to share their culture with all who attended.

International Overdose Awareness: Know the Signs

By Carli Devanna · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, Counseling and Wellness Services hosted an informational overdose awareness event, providing students with the knowledge to recognize the signs of an overdose and to help prevent it from happening to those around them.

University Clubs: A Spotlight on Rock Climbing

By Lauren Mount · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

As WSU’s climbing club begins their fourth year, they continue to grow and celebrate the principles upon which they were founded. Since the club’s founding, Club Climbing has always been about community, education and adventure. It plans on sticking to these values by offering more outdoor trips, strengthening the sense of community, and offering inclusive events in the gym.

Give Together, Grow Together: Beautifying the Community Together

By Carli Devanna · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 1, Student Involvement and Leadership and the Division of Student Affairs hosted Best Weekend Ever! Labor Day of Service, where students came together to clean up the Spring House Park in Beavercreek for their community.

The New Fraternity at Wright State University: Meet Kappa Sigma!

By Britin Frazey · Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Greek life is widely recognized for the many national organizations that are a fun, yet optional, part of the American college experience. At WSU, the Greek community is small but mighty, and has just grown one fraternity stronger by introducing Kappa Sigma.

Magic and Humor with Trent James

By Carli Devanna · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

On Saturday, August 23, the University Activities Board hosted its first performance of the new school year. This performance featured comedy magician Trent James, who filled the seats with lots of laughter and amazed expressions.

Grooving the Night Away at Rec the Night

By Carli Devanna · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025

On Saturday, Aug. 23, Wright State University's Campus Recreation hosted another Weeks of Welcome event: Rec the Night. With special guests The Kid Brothers band playing live, as well as various games and activities to do, the night was filled with new memories.

“Guard Your Classes:" Advice for the Upcoming Fall Semester

By Emily Mancuso · Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

The fall semester in university can be overwhelming, so professors and students weigh in on what makes a great start for every student at Wright State University.

Horoscopes: How Many Friends Will You Make During Your First Week?

By Aaron Cline · Monday, Aug. 18, 2025

With the influx of freshmen mingling with Wright State University students, many people are going to make new friends this week. Based on your zodiac sign, how many friends will you make during your first week?

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