The ’67 Society hosted the annual Raider Roundup on Friday Feb 15, prior to the basketball game against sports rival Northern Kentucky University. According to Holly Mapel, president of the ’67 Society, over 700 people attended the pep rally. “What a night it was Friday! It was a record year as we saw roughly...
Sex. The almighty topic that crosses everyone’s mind. Luckily for Wright State students, all questions about sex can be answered by our new student advocate. On Feb. 12, Corrie Pleska, survivor advocate and case manager of Wright State University, presented Sex in the Dark, an anonymous, open forum discussion with Dayton’s leading “sexperts”. The...
A nationally recognized leader of equity and inclusion and former employee of Wright State University has accepted a new position in Toledo. Matt Boaz, the former chief diversity officer at Wright State, will serve as the director of diversity and inclusion with the City of Toledo, according to an announcement from University President Cheryl Schrader....
Both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams faced off against Northern Kentucky University (NKU) this past weekend; the men played on Feb. 15 and the women played on Feb. 16. The Raiders finished on top in both games, with the men winning 81-77 and the women winning 78-56. Men’s game It was a big game...
FEBRUARY Week of 18-24 ARIES – Look out for that super moon on Tuesday! The moon connects with your ruling planet early in the week, bringing you plenty of popularity. So when friends ask to get together throughout the week don’t say no! You will meet your soulmate this weekend in the produce aisle...
One of the best things about Wright State University is the many different opportunities that are available to help students when preparing for the workplace. One event taking place in a few weeks aims to give students the upper edge and ace the interview with the help of JCPenney. The Career Center and Student...
Wright State community members are gearing up for their annual Raider Roundup pep rally as well as the men’s basketball game against rival NKU. RAIDER ROUNDUP The pep rally will take place within the McLin Gym, Nutter Center prior to the basketball game against NKU at 7:30 p.m. Raider Ride will be available from...
Wright State’s Quizbowl Team is hosting its annual Spartan Housewrite Tournament on March 30. If you are a competitive person that enjoys educational games similar to Family Feud or Jeopardy, the Spartan Housewrite Tournament is just the event for you to attend. “Quizbowl is an academic competition. There are tournaments throughout the year, like...
On Friday, Feb. 8, WSU’s Colleges Against Cancer hosted their Relay for Life event in the Apollo Room. Relay for Life is a fundraising event that raises money for the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Several organizations on campus contributed towards the cause by hosting booths, collecting donations and participating in the walk. Despite...
Professor Scot Woolley, a theatre arts professor and music director at Wright State, died after serving at the university for nearly seven years. Woolley died on Saturday, Jan. 26 after suffering a medical emergency while driving in Cincinnati, according to the Dayton Daily News. He was 60 years old. Wooley was buried on Saturday, Feb....