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Events on Campus Week of March 24

By Aaron Cline · Monday, March 24, 2025

Raiderthon is coming up this weekend! Be sure to stop by some of the other events happening on-campus, like celebrations for Women’s Wellness Day, while you prepare for the dance-a-thon.

The Aswang: Facts and Features of the Fearsome Creature from Filipino Folklore

By Britin Frazey · Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Aswangs are a traditional creature in Filipino folklore, but these monsters are complex and diverse shape-shifters, making them somewhat difficult to define. There are many common traits that aswangs may share, with lots of interpretations and beliefs about the beasts and their diverse abilities. In Filipino folklore, they take on many different roles in storytelling, all of which are interesting narrative devices for the overall mythology.

Events on Campus Week of March 17

By Aaron Cline · Monday, March 17, 2025

Raiders, be prepared for this weekend’s first annual Sibling Weekend! There will be many sweet events planned for students to bond with their siblings; even if you do not have siblings, you can still participate. There is plenty going on this week at Wright State University!

What to Expect for Raiderthon 2025: Activities, Dancing and Mental Health Awareness

By Britin Frazey · Friday, March 14, 2025

Miracle Makers put on Raiderthon every spring, making it a beloved tradition at Wright State University. The goal of this twelve-hour long dance marathon event is to raise money for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Events vary slightly each year, which may leave students wondering what the 2025 Raiderthon will look like as they continue to get excited for the event.

Finding Comfort in Religion and Keeping Up-to-Date With the St. John Bosco Chapel

By Aaron Cline · Thursday, March 13, 2025

The St. John Bosco Chapel, near the walkway to the Woods dormitories, may not catch the eye of many people who are non-religious or practice a different religion. However, those interested may learn that it is an open environment that is ready to both have tough talks about religion and make lighthearted jokes with those in attendance.

Learning About Histology Through Painting

By Aaron Cline · Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Anatomy and Physiology Club hosted a watercolor painting session in which pathology and artist Meredith Herman introduced attendees to recreating histology scenes with paint.

Events in Dayton Week of March 10

By Aaron Cline · Monday, March 10, 2025

With Spring Break just wrapping up, there may not be a lot of events happening on-campus for this upcoming week. According to Dayton Local, there are still a variety of events to attend in the Dayton area.

Horoscopes: What Electives Should You Take?

By Aaron Cline · Thursday, March 6, 2025

With the second quarter of this semester coming up, as well as Fall 2025 courses becoming available soon, students may be wondering what electives they should try taking. Based on your zodiac sign, what electives should you take?

De-Stress Before Midterms with Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards

By Julia Kirk · Thursday, March 6, 2025

As midterm week approached, the Honors community wanted to give students the opportunity to learn helpful ways to deal with stress while enjoying a sweet treat by hosting their event in the Honors dorm on Friday, Feb. 21. It served as a way to remind students of the resources they have available to them and to connect.

The Future of WSU’s Cultural Identity Centers as President Trump Bans Community Gatherings

By Britin Frazey · Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has been signing orders banning diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the nation. Because of these new rules and regulations, many universities shut down their programs and identity centers immediately. With Wright State University's student-centric ideologies and claims, it is only natural that they did not take this approach. However, with the current state of the country, students are left uncertain about what the future of WSU's beloved Cultural and Identity Centers might be.

Horoscopes: Which Black Celebrity Shares Your Zodiac?

By Aaron Cline · Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

To wrap-up this year’s Black History Month, you may be wondering which Black celebrities share the same zodiac as you. Based on your zodiac sign, the answer is finally here!

Condom Bingo Encourages Inclusive Sex Education for Students

By Annabella Boley · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 17, students packed into 009 Student Success for Condom Bingo, an evening of games, snacks and candid conversations about sexual health. Organized by RCA in collaboration with the Women's Center, Counseling and Wellness, the LGBTQA Center, and Title IX, the event aimed to educate students on topics like consent, contraception and sexual violence—all through the fun and interactive format of bingo.

Present Moments: Mindful Coloring and Group Session Highlight

By Britin Frazey · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

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.

Behind the Curtain: A Spotlight on the Troupe Club

By Julia Kirk · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

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

By Aaron Cline · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

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.

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

By Britin Frazey · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

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

By Julia Kirk · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

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.

Events on Campus Week of Feb. 24

By Aaron Cline · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

With Spring Break just around the corner, many students are probably locked in to their studies. For those who still want something to do– maybe to distract themselves from midterms– here is a list of events going on on-campus!

Horoscopes: What Art Medium Are You?

By Aaron Cline · Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Whether you want to pick up a new hobby or figure out what to decorate your home with, there are plenty of art mediums to choose from. Based on your zodiac sign, what art medium are you?

Inclusive Leadership for a Stronger Pack: a Crucial Conversation About Community

By Britin Frazey · Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 10, the first day of Wright State University's leadership week, a discussion was held about inclusive leadership. The title was "Creating Space: Inclusive Leadership for a Stronger Pack," and it delved into topics about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Most importantly, it talked about how to create an inclusive community as a leader.

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