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Can WSU beat Milwaukee, or will history repeat itself?

By Brian Patch · Monday, March 5, 2018

Man shoots and kills himself in front of White House

By Holly Souther · Sunday, March 4, 2018

Central Michigan student shoots and kills his parents on campus

By Angel Lane · Friday, March 2, 2018

Pizza Hut becomes a sponsor of the NFL

By Sarah Cavender · Friday, March 2, 2018

Does your GPA matter after college?

By Angel Lane · Thursday, March 1, 2018

Board of Trustees passes furlough policy

By Lucas Gonzalez · Thursday, March 1, 2018

Georgia teacher fires gunshot inside classroom

By Lucas Gonzalez · Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018

Chris Collins has been broadcasting at WSU for the past 21 years. He’s been court-side for some of WSU’s most memorable moments, including their 1999 upset over Michigan State. Through the years he has called hundreds of games and seen the best players to come through WSU. He has been and truly is the voice of the Raiders.

 

How did you get started with WSU?

“1997 was the first time I did Wright State basketball games. However in the previous two years Time Warner was carrying a few of the games and it was a women’s basketball game. I was asked to do it because the individual who usually did it couldn’t make it. Well during halftime Mike Cusack, the athletic director at the time, came over at halftime and worked with me. Long story short they had some changes the next year and they asked me if I would be interested."

What is your favorite WSU basketball memory?

“The 2007 Horizon League tournament was really great,” he said. “We tied with Butler for the regular season title, but we held the tiebreaker so the tournament was at the Nutter Center. WSU had a decent rivalry at the time, so when we got to face them in the championship game it was just so exciting. DaShaun Wood carried that team throughout the year and into the tournament as well. They ended up beating Butler 60-55 and getting to go to the NCAA tournament. Another one that I call a 1A is the upset of Michigan State in 1999."

 

Was there a game that stood out that may not be as memorable as the MSU game or the 2007 Horizon League championship game?

“I remember a game that I believe was in 2001 where WSU went to Butler and got a triple overtime victory. It was one of the most exciting games I’ve ever called because Butler was just beginning to become a very competitive program, and this was a start to what would become a decent rivalry between Butler and WSU. The stadium was just packed and both of us were towards the top of the standings. Butler just didn’t lose at home all that often, so leaving there with a win was just an exhilarating feeling for everyone."

 

Who do you think is WSU’s biggest rival?

“I think they’re developing one with NKU the past couple of seasons. But I also think that we had a rivalry with Butler before they left the conference. I think if you ask WSU fans they would say it was a rivalry, but Butler fans may not think so. But I also think Butler fans wouldn’t be honest in saying that. Both teams back then were successful programs and they were relatively close in terms of travel."

 

Who has been your favorite player to watch on the court since your time at WSU?

“We’ve had a lot of great players come through here, but for me pound for pound it was DaShaun Wood. Not only because he got better every year, but he had a fierce competitiveness. He hated to lose and he willed that 2007 team to get to the tournament that year. He made so many great plays in that game when they were down early. Also, he was an ironman. He only missed one game in his career. He was just a tremendous athlete and a fun player to watch."

 

What advice would you give to a young broadcaster who is just getting started in broadcasting?

“It’s a very difficult business to get into. You have to have great timing and as much experience as you can get. You have to make yourself available to every opportunity you get. Also, try and practice when you can. Call a game that’s on TV so you get more comfortable for when you get an opportunity. Once you get that opportunity, run with it, because you never know when positions are going to open in this profession."

RCA bike share program to come to campus

By Holly Souther · Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018

Provost search committee collects faculty and student input

By Lucas Gonzalez · Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018

How do career fair preps help students?

By Holly Souther · Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018

Registrar updates grading system

By Sarah Cavender · Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018

Community dialogues on strategic planning continue

By Lucas Gonzalez · Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

Wright State will raise tuition for fall 2018

By Sarah Cavender · Monday, Feb. 26, 2018

Companies around the country cut NRA ties

By Holly Souther · Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018

Woman drives car into White House security barrier

By Angel Lane · Friday, Feb. 23, 2018

Inexpensive options for your upcoming spring break

By Holly Souther · Friday, Feb. 23, 2018

Movie review: “The Square”

By Gavin Mead · Friday, Feb. 23, 2018

On Monday, Feb. 12, the university hosted an open forum on strategic planning. A campus-wide email from the Communications department was sent out in anticipation of the event.

The event is part of a series of forums related to the strategic planning process, dubbed “The Wright Path to 2025: Pride, Transformation, Potential.”

Through this series, the university intends to collect thoughts and facilitate discussion from any members of the Wright State community with input to share.

“This first set of open forums is designed to engage anyone interested in helping to define Wright State’s future […] While celebrating our past and current successes, the forums will focus on our university’s mission and purpose as we look to the future,” said President Cheryl Schrader in the email.

Individuals of varying backgrounds were involved in the dialogue, including students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders. Participants were split off into separate tables, where they introduced themselves to one another and responded individually to four prompts:

Reflect on experiences with pride, transformation, and potential.
Explain how Wright State allowed those experiences to occur.
Provide recommendations for the university as it moves forward.
State points of interest to bring to President Schrader’s attention.

After reflecting on the prompts, attendees participated in group discussions to identify common values shared amongst the people at their table.

“The planning process will put our institution in a position to thrive in higher education's changing environment, help the university achieve financial sustainability, and foster a campus atmosphere that provides graduates with opportunities to excel in fields that define the future,” said Schrader in the email.

Open forums such as this event will lead up to a culminating event scheduled for April, in which the committee will reveal its updated mission statement.

Wright State continues strategic planning process with open forums

By Lucas Gonzalez · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Chinese Club hosted the annual Lunar New Year Celebration in the Student Union. The Lunar New Year Celebration is a Chinese holiday based off the lunar calendar and is widely celebrated in various countries around the world.

This year is expected to be "especially big," according to Chinese Lecturer and Chinese Club advisor Haili Du, as the Chinese Club partnered with the Chinese International Student Association along with some involvement from the Student Government Association.

A variety types of activities were offered, including games, calligraphy writing, folding and cutting paper activities, exciting food and cuisines, and a performance (particularly a dance) - all to reflect and demonstrate Chinese culture.

When it comes to food on the Lunar New Year Celebration, Du shared a majorly popular dish. "For Chinese food, and not just for Chinese cuisine, they will be hands on – making jiaozi, which is a traditional Chinese dumpling for the new year," Du said.

Du also emphasized the collaboration between the Chinese club and other groups' involvement due to more people this year.

"It's a good opportunity to get students all together because everybody is very busy, and we have a Chinese program. I think American kids need to not just learn the language, they need to learn the Chinese culture. So, this time is to invite all American people – American students over to learn more about Chinese culture and people because we are having this big group of Chinese International Students," Du said.

School threats see increase throughout Miami Valley

By Sarah Cavender · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Weekly horoscopes

By Kristin Baughman · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

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