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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

My “uncivilized” opinion of the Ukraine-Russia conflict

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor March 16, 2022

If you turn on the news, it is no surprise that the topic of conversation is the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, the news coverage of these events has been disgustingly pivoted into a rhetoric that...

The Old Con Strikes Back

Jake Stewart, Columnist - Dead in the Water March 16, 2022

I needed a mission, and for my sins, they gave me one. Sure, those may not be the opening lines of Apocalypse Now, but I find that it works here, readers. Indeed—a writer without a rudder, without direction...

Stop Trauma Dumping and Get a Therapist

Stop Trauma Dumping and Get a Therapist

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor March 2, 2022

I want you to think back to episode 58, "Missing Identity," from season three of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The scene according to the transcript of this episode goes as follows: [At a diner, it is raining...

Letter to the editor

Hayley Ortmeier, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

On one random afternoon after my class, I went to the Lower Gag to get a sandwich for lunch. It was another stressful Monday, so I was glad to take a short break from classes. I sat down, contemplating...

Many plant enthusiasts wont know that these plants have racist roots.

Plants with surprisingly racist roots

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor February 23, 2022

Like many other plant enthusiasts, I find myself constantly browsing through Facebook Marketplace on the hunt for a new specimen to bring home. I discovered a beautiful trailing plant with soft purple...

(Left to right) Lurye Baxa and Whitney Winter

Plus-Sized Clothing Needs to be Fashionable

Lurye Baxa, A&E Editor February 17, 2022

When you walk into a clothing store, what is the first thing you notice? Is it the female clothing section with its crop tops and skinny jeans? Is it the male clothing section with the t-shirts, flannels...

Letter to the Editor

Alondra Castillo, Staff Writer February 16, 2022

Dear Editor, I picked up the paper today to see an interesting story make the front cover. It was a Man on the Street in which random students gave their opinion on the diversity of our campus. I was pretty...

Black History Month started February 1, and lessons about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriett Tubman are taught, but never the numerous other Black activists, leaders, scientists and inventors.

Black History in Classrooms

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor February 16, 2022

As Black History commenced on February 1, I have reflected on my time as a student from elementary to college. Despite Black history being American history, it is usually only taught during the month of...

When preparing to vote in any election, do your research not only on the candidates, but also your state’s voting rules and the rights you have as a voter.

2020 Election

Savannah Ameen, News Writer February 16, 2022

My mom and I walked out the front door and down the street to our small-town city hall where our designated polling site is. It was a short walk, just up one block, and as we approached, we could tell...

The beginnings of the Oxford comma date back to 1905, however, the precise origins remain unknown.

Justice for the Oxford Comma

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor February 9, 2022

It seems like the whole world has forgotten you. However, my dear, I have not forgotten; I long for you. You are perfect, beautiful and just a little curly. You are like a pause of fresh air. You can clear...

Letter to the Editor

Griffin Presnell, WSC Student February 2, 2022

Dear Editor, Yo. How’s it going? Long time reader, first time letter writer. I’ve noticed a growing issue on our beloved campus, of students who have grown disillusioned with the world and think...

The closeted homophobe trope just isnt giving anymore

The “closeted homophobe” trope just isn’t giving anymore

Zaynab Kouatli, Opinion Editor February 2, 2022

He is the captain of the football team, has a hot girlfriend and is often found showing off his masculinity. He is constantly reminding you that, “Nah bro I’m 100% straight.” He is so afraid of appearing...

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