The Wayne Stater

WSC partakes in tornado drill

DaQuan Samuel, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018

On March 22, Wayne State participated in the statewide tornado drill conducted by the National Weather Service at 10 a.m. The purpose of the drill was to ensure that students can adequately receive a...

WSC hosts first ever film festival

Hunter Kiburz and Kori Siebert • April 4, 2018

Wayne State College will be hosting its first ever Wildcat Spirit Film Festival tomorrow starting at 9:30 a.m. There were over 120 short films submitted and the festival will run all day in Ramsey Theater....

WSC seniors exhibit art

Kadra Sommersted, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018

Four senior artists displayed their pieces in an art exhibit that started March 28. Cole Beebe, Paige Ernst, Aydan Ronspies and (Cassandra) Cassie Lindgren all showcased their art. “I have 13 (pieces)...

Active Minds hosts mental health forum

Libby Dunn, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018

Wayne State College’s Active Minds club partnered with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Rural Futures Institute to present a mental health forum described as “remarkable” last Wednesday...

After 50 years at WSC, it’s time

Kadra Sommersted, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018

Fifty years is a long time to be anywhere. Cathy Echtenkamp has completed 50 years of service to Wayne State College in the library. “Since I have been here, I have worked in three different departments...

A walk for Dr. Cooper

DaQuan Samuel, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018

Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society will be hosting a benefit walk April 11 for the Dr. Andria Cooper Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Cooper was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in...

Dr. Alexander wins award

Libby Dunn, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018

Dr. Andy Alexander, winner of the Balsley-Whitmore Excellence in Teaching Award and WSC English professor, presented on the “Limits of History in Historical Literature” last Wednesday afternoon in...

RuPaul would be proud

Kadra Sommersted, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018

Sequins, feathers, makeup, spot lights and it’s Drag Show time! The annual Drag Show had approximately 350 people show up to the show. Both kings and queens performed. The professionals were Matthew...

Dr. Andria Cooper Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Benfit Walk

Logan Schneckenberger, Guest Writer • March 21, 2018

The Wayne State College Criminal Justice Department lost a valuable faculty member this past February, Dr. Andria Cooper. Dr. Cooper was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 2017 and passed away six...

A semester in review

Joseph Lovercheck and Kadra Sommersted • March 21, 2018

Many events have gone on at WSC this semester so far. There are too many to mention so here are the top stories from each week of the Stater. If you would like to read more than just the summaries, you...

WSC hosts legislative forum

Libby Dunn, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018

State senators spoke about a range of topics at the 27th annual legislative forum last Friday morning in Gardner Auditorium at Wayne State College. Co-sponsored by WSC and Wayne Area Economic Development,...

My Life: A Matter of Honor

Hunter Kiburz, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018

Dr. Clara Small, a professor emeritus of history at Salisbury University in Maryland, came to speak about her struggle at a young age and the ability to overcome many obstacles to attend college and get...