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Using AI in journalism 
Destroying the Department of Education 
Funding a college counseling center
Stephanie Marcellus, an advisor on campus, talking about classes with a student.
Is academic advising at WSC enough?
Mass comm and broadcast professor at WSC, Pat Janssen, working on class materials.
How WSC humanities navigates the political climate
AI’s relationship with the arts
After a year of setbacks, Borngrebe is ready for the moment she was born for 
Hot hitting leads WSC to series win over Bulldogs 
Badejo breaks more school records to lead WSC at first outdoor meet 
WSC volleyball ready for action on home sand
Cats, Beavers split early pivotal NSIC series
Women’s golf takes first at Vegas Warrior Invite 
WSC hosts first ever student-led one acts
Alt Fest makes a return to WSC April 24
President Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover alarms art community
Fitness classes held amidst construction
What “Dia de Familia” means at WSC
CatPAC to hold Amazing Race event April 15
Keeping a campus, students safe
WSC’s recycling efforts
Not my country, but my home 
Not my country, but my home 
A note from your editor-in-chief 
Cringe culture’s impact on my life
The highlights of WSC’s new webpage
“Not queer enough”
Sexual predators don’t deserve friends
You should shave your head, here is why
Adopt, Don’t Shop: support shelter dogs over breeders
There are several perks to learning a new language
Struggling in college is not shameful
Red Cross Club with President Allie Jaixen on the right and volunteer Chloe Hibler on the left.
WSC Red Cross Club Collects 85 Units at Recent Blood Drive
Wildcat softball fought against the MSU Beavers on April 9
Photojournalism Students Capture Weekly Events
World Speech Day is celebrated by students and faculty on March 15
“Abandoned Nebraska & Other Works” by Chad Petska
High School trumpet players work together during the Festival of Honor Bands on January 29th.
Festival of Honor Bands
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Vice President of Administration and Finance Angela Fredrickson presents the current budget situation at an open forum held in the Frey Conference Suite last Friday at 2 p.m. to a large audience of faculty and staf. President Marysz Rames also spoke at the forum, providing her plan for dealing with the budget cuts proposed by Gov. Pete Ricketts.

4% budget cuts

Nathan Pearson and Derek Pufahl
January 18, 2017
Wayne volunteer fire fighters put out a motorcycle fire that occurred Thrusday afternoon in parking lot 10, while some students were making alterations.

[Photo] Motorcyle catches fire in parking lot 10

Clare Ferguson, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Senior Henry Ventura likes to play his guitar outside of Conn Library to build confidence playing in public and in hopes of finding people with the same interests in music.

[Photo] The sweet sound of music to brighten up campus

Janet Grado, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016

WSC replaces two media advisers

Derek Pufahl, Editor
August 31, 2016

President Rames’ inauguration to be held Friday

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
Dr. Steve Elliot is named new Vice President of Academic Affairs.

‘We’re feeling really good about where the leadership team is right now’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Rames to be inaugurated as WSC's 13th president

Rames to be inaugurated as WSC’s 13th president

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016
WSC student Allen Arauz scoops snow in the Rec Center parking Lot.

Late call on a late storm

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016

Out with the old, in with the new

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016

Student Trustee ends two year term

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016

Everyone needs a little Wayne America

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 19, 2016

Guest Column: Captain Hook’s fear of the liberal indoctrination of America’s youth

Derek Pufahl, Guest Columnist
March 4, 2016

Four candidates in search of VPAA title

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016
Some custodians will work nights

Some custodians will work nights

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016

Sanders Bern-ing brighter in the polls

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016

Building updates will cost $21.5 million

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016

Council members explain decision on engineering bid

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016

Pink slipped the modern way

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016

Nebraska State College System approves trip in June

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
Student trustee Matt Mullins’ term will end May 1.

Student trustee Matt Mullins term ending in May

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
Time is running out

Time is running out

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015

The nuance of Conn Library’s motion-activated, overhead bathroom lights has worn off

Derek Pufahl, Guest Columnist
December 2, 2015

Decreasing psychology majors and increasing tensions

Derek Pufahl
December 2, 2015

Next tuition hike will be smaller

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015

Board approves more WSC remodeling

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
Michael Bogner, Susan Westerhaus, Faith Sheldon, Nathan Neary, Ciera Afrank and professor Mark Leeper were among the group of protesters that stood outside for seven hours in support of dismissed professor Dr. Karen Walker.

‘We’re trying to get Dr. Walker back on campus’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015

Board of Trustees meet in Wayne to discuss renovations

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Dr. Michael Anderson

VPAA Anderson submits resignation

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Professors and Students alike attended the rally for dimissed professor Dr. Karen Walker last Wednesday in the Kanter student center plaza to show their support and disagreement with the administration’s actions.

“We know it’s time to raise our own voices’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015

Students rally today for dismissed professor

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015

‘Connell Hall simply feels wrong in her absence’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 14, 2015

‘Chaos ensues’ for short-staffed Financial Aid

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015

Making a change without silence

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
A plan for new landscaping in front of Benthack Hall of Applied Science is being brought to WSC’s Beautification Committee by a donor in hopes of making it more “attractive” to passersby.

‘It’d be like taking part of a painting away’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Freshman Odalys Almaraz a Susan Thompson Buffett recipient is studying in the Upper Deck along side other scholarship recipients.

[Photo] Meeting of the minds

Jordyn Bottrell, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Dr. Marysz Rames: taking up the gauntlet

Dr. Marysz Rames: taking up the gauntlet

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 4, 2015
Campus Security

Campus Security

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
April 29, 2015

Rock-A-Wish

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
April 1, 2015

New location for Star Party

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Campus Security

Campus Security

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
Laura Salisbury reads a poem about her grandfather at the Pre-Poetry Slam last Thursday.

Pre-poetry slam gets ball rolling

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
Columbus, Neb., native, Leah Travnicek, spent two years in Mozambique, Africa for the Peace Corps

Hardest job you’ll ever love

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
March 4, 2015
Comedian Jeff Maurer entertained a small crowd in Ramsey Theater on Monday night.

Monday night laughs

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015

Water pipe bursts in Brandenburg Education building

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015

GOLD Club provide alumni a chance to stay connected

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 5, 2015
Campus Security

Campus Security

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 5, 2015
Comedian Marina Franklin entertained a small crowd with her big city humor in Ramsey Theater last Thursday.

Visiting comedian has some small town fun

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 30, 2015

ITE students excel in construction projects

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015

Workshop helps students with writing citations

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014

A ‘Pfun’ time with ‘Pfriends’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer,
November 19, 2014
WSC education students volunteer at Head Start

WSC education students volunteer at Head Start

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014

Wayne High School student arrested

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Campus Security Report

Campus Security Report

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Campus Security Report

Campus Security Report

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014

Ain’t no party like a Papercut Party

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014
WriterCard-reader system to be piloted in dorms this spring

WriterCard-reader system to be piloted in dorms this spring

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014

Alleged assault on WSC campus

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 22, 2014
Ron Holt

Sexual orientation is not a choice, says visiting psychiatrist

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014

Wayne Community Schools post staff members at crosswalk

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 8, 2014

Time for your annual flu shot

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
October 2, 2014
Constitution Day celebrated by Second Amendment debate

Constitution Day celebrated by Second Amendment debate

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 24, 2014
Ted S. Perry was charged for possession and distribution of child pornography.

Carroll man arrested on pornography charges

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014
Jason Mrsny takes on the role of security chief at WSC.

Jason Mrsny appointed new security chief

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
August 27, 2014
WSC to welcome lawyer for students

WSC to welcome lawyer for students

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 19, 2014
Eddie Key III was a freshman at WSC and a member of the football team when he was found dead in his dorm room on the evening of Feb. 8.

‘A happy-go-lucky kid with no shortage of friends’

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
February 12, 2014
#TransferStudentProbs

#TransferStudentProbs

Derek Pufahl, Staff Writer
January 30, 2014
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