Lurye Baxa, a current third-year student at Wayne State College majoring in journalism and minoring in editing and publishing, is the newest Editor-in-Chief of the Wayne Stater. Hailing from Fremont, she...

Hailey Walsh is a mass communications major in her fourth year at Wayne State. During her years at WSC, Hailey has spent most of her time in “the Attic” as a DJ for KWSC 91.9 and journalist for ...

Jayde Teutsch is a senior double majoring in political science and journalism with a minor in geography. She is the Editor in Chief for the Wayne Stater and writes news pieces along with commentary abou...

Olivia Wright is a junior at Wayne State College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing with a double minor in editing and publishing and online and social media. Olivia has dreams of becoming a world-famous author, hopefully achieving Stephen King status in writing her horror/thriller stories. In her free time, she enjoys watching new tv and movies, writing, reading, and anything true crime. Olivia also has a passion for fashion, dogs, and spending time with her family back home in Fremont, Nebraska. You can ...

Gabe Ter Wee is a freshman at Wayne State College from Larchwood, Iowa. Gabe is studying electronic media and is a part of the Growing Together Program and Tau Kappa Epsilon at WSC. Gabe enjoys music, movies and consuming other forms of media. ...

Joe Merkel is an Electronic Media/Film Major at Wayne State College. He has worked on multiple student films in Wayne’s Film Department and worked for KWSC’s 91.9 The CAT radio station. Joe’s dream job would be to either be a writer/director or to work as a professional Sound Designer. ...

Lesly Luna-Duran is a junior studying organizational leadership & public relation with a minor in Spanish and online and social media marketing. She is originally from Neligh, Nebraska. She tries to stay highly involved on campus as much as  possible. Right now, she holds an office for the PR Writing, Buffet Scholars and AG Communicators of Tomorrow Club. She is also part of several other organizations on campus including Wildcat Catholic, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delight, CLAWS and Lambda Pi Eta. Lesly loves spending t...

Jordan Larsen is a senior at Wayne State College. He is a marketing major and is minoring in promotion and media. Jordan is a fan of playing and watching basketball and enjoys being active and involved in intramurals at Wayne State. He is also involved in the Cru Christian ministry on campus and enjoys helping others. ...

Hannah Keller is a junior majoring in Communication Studies and double minoring in Journalism and Business Administration. On campus, she's involved in Student Senate, CSF (Christian Student Fellowship),...

Katie Humburg is a junior at Wayne State College majoring in business marketing and minoring in online and social media. During her free time, she enjoys cooking and hanging out with her friends and family. ...

Reagan Hudson a junior at WSC majoring in English writing and minoring in editing and publishing and online/social media. She can be found tutoring in the library, worshiping with Delight ministries, meeting with WSC’s Active Minds, playing in the band or writing for the Wayne Stater. After graduation, she hopes to return to her hometown of Hershey with a remote editing and publishing job. ...

Grace Frewing is a junior at Wayne State College studying marketing with a minor in online and social media. Grace was born and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. In her free time, she likes to read and bake. Grace works at the Career Services office on campus as a social media assistant and also manages marketing and social media for a local furniture store.  ...

George Bonney-Kwofie is a junior studying graphic design at Wayne State College. He is a member of the Wayne State Club Soccer team and enjoys physical activities. He enjoys reading comics and watching tv shows when he isn't feeling totally lazy. ...

Nathan Blizzard is a Wayne State College student studying digital film production and theory. He loves to help the local community and bring awareness to important community activities. Nathan is a very passionate person who loves to listen to people’s stories. ...

Maelee Beacom is a Junior student at Wayne State College. She is from Hooper, Nebraska. She is majoring in Sports media and minoring in Online Social Media and Sports management. Maelee is a member of the cr...

Kathryn Vlaanderen is a news editor and staff writer for The Wayne Stater newspaper. Her hometown is Sioux City, Iowa where she has lived a majority of her life. At Wayne State College, Kathryn is pursuing...

John Campbell is a junior who studies sports media. He likes to produce video, radio, and photo content for sports. His favorite sports are football, basketball, volleyball, and track. His dream job is...

Lurye Baxa is a second-year student at Wayne State College majoring in journalism and minoring in editing and publishing. Her interests include reading, writing, Harry Potter, Marvel, Disney movies and...

Nate Bope in a senior sports media major with minors in sport management and coaching. He is the Sports Editor for the Wayne Stater and write articles in addition to attending sporting events. Originally...

Geo Ascencio is from South Sioux City, Nebraska. He is a senior at Wayne State College majoring in communications. He holds an interest in gaming and hopes to work in the industry as a producer or wri...

Gage Dawson is a junior at Wayne State College, and his major is electronic media. Gage likes to dip his toes in the water like a little stinker. He is good at basically every sport, except chess, and ...

Nathan Gusman is a junior at Wayne State College studying digital film production. He is from Wahoo, Nebraska, and is heavily involved in the Newman Club on campus. His hobbies include playing board games and video games with his friends, watching movies, listening to music and watching NBA basketball. ...

Josh Reynoso graduated from Norfolk Senior High and is currently in his fifth year of college. He majors in English with an emphasis in literature. This fall, he will complete a minor in editing and pu...

Aubreanna Miller is a junior studying journalism and communication studies with a minor in editing and publishing. She tries to stay involved on campus as much as possible. This year, she is the president...

Logan Bakula is a senior at Wayne State College. She is majoring in communication S=studies with an emphasis in public relations and organizational leadership with minors in business admin and online and...

Tiffany Toth is in her fifth year in college. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and she is majoring in communication S=studies and minoring in promotion and media. Some hobbies she enjoys are hanging out with friends, playing with her dogs and listening to music. ...

Gabe Perez is from Pender, Nebraska. He is a senior double majoring in studio arts and graphic design with three minors in social media marketing, web and mobile app design and art history. He is very act...

Erin Pfeifer is a junior studying English language arts education, with an endorsement in speech. Erin is originally from Madison, Nebraska, but graduated from Humphrey St. Francis. Erin is involved in m...

Quin Otto is a senior from Osceola, NE. This is is third or so (?) semester as part of the journalism workshop and his fourth or so semester (?) with the Wayne Stater. On campus, he is involved with KWSC FM (campus...

Hailey Walsh is a freshman completing her undergrad degree in communications. Hailey is from Wakefield, Nebraska, and is currently working at the public library in town. She loves reading, trying new t...

John Campbell is a sophomore at Wayne State. He studies communications with a major in sports media and minoring in social media. John is on the cross country and track team where he runs long distance...

Zaynab is the opinion editor for The Wayne Stater. They are in their sophomore year of college and studying art education. They are an Arab American with a passion for social justice, cats, and mushrooms.

Liz Viall is the Wayne Stater advisor for the student-run newspaper. She has been at Wayne State College since 2019.