The Wayne Stater

Letter to the editor evolves into Twitter storm on Stater editorial policies

Kaitlynn Breeden, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2021

The first paper of this semester came out on Sept. 8 and we have a brand new editorial staff. Due to everyone being new and learning the programs we use, there was a mistake made with page 6. An old pdf...

Through Wind and Madness

Jake Stewart, Columnist • October 7, 2021

The deranged menace has shown his face once again, readers. That Greek bastard—my attorney—Stephen Adonis, has come out of hiding to do what he does best—ruin my life. Indeed. We are not safe, folks....

Opinion on the letter I got in the mail

Kaitlynn Breeden, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2021

I got a letter addressed to the Editor in Chief of the Wayne Stater, which would be me, and I can only view it as pointless. It just was an envelope addressed to me in the office and inside was a front...

Respect people’s pronouns

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor • October 6, 2021

One of your peers may wear a dress and makeup everyday but that does not make them a girl. Another may have a beard and wear sports attire, but that does not make them a boy. The way a person presents...

A study of zombies

Jacob Stewart, Columnist • September 30, 2021

I’m having my students read World War Z as a means of understanding the concept of survivor stories and the literary function of conflict. So far, it seems that some have come to truly enjoy it—reading...

Rise in fentanyl deaths

Kaitlynn Breeden, Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2021

On Sept. 27 the DEA released a Public Safety Alert warning the country of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. These...

Having dyed hair and tattoos is not unprofessional

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor • September 29, 2021

I am currently typing this with Splat’s Blue Envy dye soaking in my hair. Next month I will put my hair through another round of bleach and try green for the first time. This might come to a shock for...

Troubled times make for good writing

Jake Stewart, Columnist • September 23, 2021

The hour is late, readers, but there is no rest for the wicked. I suppose this speaks poorly on my character, but I’ve never been one to worry about my standing in the eyes of proper society. Those who...

9/11 from the perspective of a Muslim

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor • September 22, 2021

Sept. 11, 2001, marked the start of a new era for Muslims in the United States. “Please don’t be a Muslim!” is the prayer that Muslim have become accustomed to reciting when watching the news about...

Last Flight from Kabul

Jake Stewart, Columnist • September 9, 2021

“Let’s talk of graves, of worms, and epitaphs, make dust our paper, and with rainy eyes write sorrow on the bosom of the earth” (Richard II Act III, scene ii). I have Shakespeare on my mind,...

White spiritualism is modern day colonization

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor • September 8, 2021

When walking into my local metaphysical shop I am approached by crystals, incense, and tarot. Amazing right? I take a closer look and discover palo santo is being sold by the incense. Dream catchers are...

Gov. Pete Ricketts limits press rights

Kaitlynn Breeden, Associate Editor • April 21, 2021

News outlets that want to attend our fantastic Gov. Ricketts press conferences will now have to answer detailed questions about their business model and submit a notarized letter from a manager before they’re given access to ask questions under a new policy the governor’s office unveiled last Thursday.