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AARC Bingo: What is Black History Month?

The African American Residential Caucus (AARC) at Wright State University brought students together for a fun and educational celebration of Black History Month with a Jeopardy-style trivia game, blending competition with cultural learning.

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. 

Events on Campus Week of Feb. 17

Wright State University is buzzing with events this week, from job workshops and engineering celebrations to creative craft nights and wellness activities. Whether you’re looking to network, learn, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone on campus.

Horoscopes: Which Sign Are You Most Compatible With?

Happy Valentine’s Day, Raiders! If you do not have a Valentine’s– either platonic or romantic– for today, here is your best match based on your zodiac sign, in our (semi-professional) opinion!

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.

Drug Take Back Day: New Drug Disposal Box Opens on Campus

Public Safety partnered with the Counseling and Wellness center to add a new drug disposal box in the dispatch office at 060 Allyn Hall. The box is a simple and secure way for students to safety dispose of leftover medications, addressing substance abuse in the area. 

The Importance of World Hijab Day

World Hijab Day is on Feb. 1 of every year, and the Muslim Student Association celebrated this year by running a booth for students to learn about the significance of the day and have the opportunity to try on their own hijabs.

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.

Events on Campus Week of Feb. 10

Campus is absolutely jam-packed with events on-campus this week, with a healthy mix of Valentine's Day and Black History Month celebrations. Read below for those interested in more information!

Horoscopes: Which Coffee Shop are You?

The ASL Program is Here to Stay: Addressing a Rumor

Rainbow Alliance and LGBTQA Center Semester Activities

Biomedical Engineering Society Back in Business

Biology Club Spotlight: Spring Semester Welcome Pizza Social

Progressive Students Coalition: Issues That Matter and People Who Care

Events on Campus Week of Feb. 3

Horoscopes: What Classic Nickelodeon Cartoon are You?

Nickelodeon has hosted many cartoons over the past few decades, many of which are now viewed as iconic. Based on your zodiac sign, which classic Nickelodeon cartoon are you? 

Exploring the Library: Dayton Holocaust Resource Center

The Dunbar Library houses a variety of educational archives and resources throughout the building, but one of the lesser-known by Wright State University students is the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center. Here is everything you should know.

Celebrating 54 Years of the Bolinga Center: Honoring the Legacy and Impact

The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center was founded on Jan. 15, 1971, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, to promote the personal and academic success of Black students. 54 years later, see what contributors to Bolinga’s legacy have to say about its creation and significance at Wright State University.