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The Wayne Stater

The student news site of Wayne State College

The Wayne Stater

The student news site of Wayne State College

The Wayne Stater

WSC student Evald Brodd gives a speech during World Speech Day in Kanter Student Center.

World Speech Day inspires Wayne community

Madison Pavlik, News Writer March 18, 2025

The WSC Department of Communication Studies held the 2025 World Speech Day event in the Atrium of the Kanter Student Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on March 17.  Throughout the course of four hours,...

WSC music kicks off recital season

Taylor Sloger, News Writer March 18, 2025

Wayne State College’s music department has entered recital season, starting with student recitals on March 23 and a faculty recital on March 24.  On March 23, seniors Josie Mikoloyck and Kora Keslin...

Seniors spotlighted in “Finishing Touches”

Jordan Yates, News Writer March 18, 2025

The “Finishing Touches” senior art exhibit will premiere in the Nordstrand Art Gallery in the U.S. Conn Library starting March 26.  A reception will be held on the opening day where the student...

Holding space for Cynthia Erivo

Macey Peterworth, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner and Oscar nominated Cynthia Erivo has been breaking barriers on stage and on screen by making her mark through representation and storytelling. She is paving the way for black...

Women’s History Month: Mitski’s indie influence

Ethan Bohnert, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

During quarantine, I spent my time the same way many others did: playing Minecraft and listening to indie pop garbage that I was so fond of at the time. Most of the music I was listening to makes me exceedingly...

Ukulele club looking for new members

Austin Anderson, News Writer March 4, 2025

Throughout WSC, there are numerous activities and clubs that are available for people to get involved with, such as intramural sports, arts and media clubs and many others.  A lot of clubs steal the...

Wayne Public Library prepares for upcoming events

Jasmine Snyder, News Writer March 4, 2025

The Wayne Public Library has many fun events planned for the month, including adult coloring night on Mar. 11 at 6 p.m. “The coloring night is open to anybody to come down to join,” Library Director...

Everyone is starting a band, here’s why

Travis Boock, News Writer March 4, 2025

Local business and local music can help shape a community, and Nebraska’s music scene is blossoming, giving a younger demographic an opportunity to have their voice be heard.   Nebraska is no stranger...

Disbanded rap group leaves lasting impact

Ethan Bohnert, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Over the last couple of years, I've grown a real appreciation for the rap group Injury Reserve. Although I am, admittedly, ridiculously late to the party, their music has emerged as some of the most forward-thinking...

WSC prepares for 50th poetry slam

Braeden Stastny, News Writer February 25, 2025

Wayne State College is preparing for its 50th twice-a-year Poetry Slam soon to be hosted on March 6.   Chad Christensen, an English instructor at WSC and director for the Plains Writer’s Series and...

Guest workshop facilitator 
Trey Meyer, left, and WSC music student Kora Keslin, right, listen to the recording of Kora's singing.

WSC music hosts recording workshop

Kaitlyn Bengtson, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

The Wayne State music department held a recording workshop for music students in Ramsey Theater on Thursday, Feb. 20.  The workshop was open to all music students. The music department staff invited...

Get in tune with CatPAC March 6

Anja Oelofse, News Writer February 25, 2025

CatPAC  is hosting “Get in Tune” on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Frey suite  CatPAC, formerly known as SAB, is helping students unwind, relax and reflect with this event. “I am excited for this...

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