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Campus groups raise awareness, donations
Behind the scenes: sneak peak at WSC’s mascot
Photo courtesy of the WSC website.
Department of Business and Economics welcomes Joseph Faello
Extreme weather opposites rocks the U.S.
Construction workers work on the new addition to the Rice Athletic Complex. Photo by Taylor Sloger.
Athletes, students confused by dome setbacks
Themed escape room hosted by CJA
Is Wildcat football really legit for the postseason?
WSC Hall of Fame to induct five new members
Suitcase college: What can be done to change it
“Focus on us”: Masters ready for final month of NSIC Season
Analysis of hockey in Midwest as season approaches  
Wildcats face off against Beavers for Homecoming game
Student finds purpose in WSC’s radio program
WSC student Abigail Hasemann, left, learns about her instrument from the new strings professor, Kelly Coslet, right. Photo by Kaitlyn Bengston.
Newest string teacher Kelly Coslet brings her expertise in strings to Wayne State College
CAT PAC gets ready for Halloween with spooky events
Five fun attractions to visit this fall
KWSC Radio members table for World College Radio Day. Photo by Nate Bope.
KWSC celebrates World College Radio Day
Music instructor to perform solo recital
Ditch Spirit, build your costume secondhand
Diddy is no joke
How monopolists are killing the music industry
Changes to WSC food service providers lead to meal plan conflicts
The impact of language used in journalism
Students become statistics in school shootings
“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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All content by Joseph Lovercheck

I prefer pro sports. Fight me about it.

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018

Scott Frost, Husker football, and Nebraska

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
New facilities offer new opportunities

New facilities offer new opportunities

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018

A semester in review

Joseph Lovercheck and Kadra Sommersted
March 21, 2018

An ode to Nebrasketball from a fan

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018

Committees on campus will look different now

Joseph Lovercheck and Justin Yost
September 27, 2017
Volleyball games end in close calls, scores

Volleyball games end in close calls, scores

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017

Guest Columnist: An opinion on opinions

Joseph Lovercheck, Auxiliary Editor
April 12, 2017

Wildcats end their season in regional tournament

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
The WSC Wildcat volleyball team has been selected as the seventh seed in the DII National Tournament, held in St. Paul, Minn. The Lady ‘Cats will face off against second seed Southwest Minnesota State, which WSC has met twice this season. The Mustangs went 3-0 last Saturday (Sept. 17) both in regular season play and in the NSIC Tournament semi-finals.

WSC heads to St. Paul for national tournament

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 30, 2016
After WSC volleyball’s winning weekend, the Wildcats head to the Northern Sun Conference tournament in the sixth seed. The Lady ‘Cats will face off against the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs today (Nov. 16) to move on to the semifinals, which will be held on Saturday. Duluth, the third seed in the tournament and second in the nation, previously beat the Wildcats in league play 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 26-24.

WSC takes sixth seed in NSIC tournament

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 16, 2016

Kneifl achieves 300th victory over winning weekend

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016

Two wins & two NSIC Players of the Week

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Senior Wildcat Michaela Mestl passes the ball against Minnesota Duluth on Friday evening. The Wildcats lost the match 25-21, 25-17, 17-25 and 26-24. With an NSIC record of 8-6, the Wildcats move to eighth in the AVCA DII nationall poll this week.

Volleyball moves up to 8th in national rankings

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Alyssa Frauendorfer goes for the kill in the ‘Cats sweep over Chadron State last Tuesday night for the annual Black Out Night. The Wildcats swept Chadron State, 28-26, 25-11, 25-18 in the non-conference game win. This year’s Black Out marks the 11th annual Black Out Night at Rice Auditorium.

Wildcats fall in standings despite taking the split

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
WSC volleyball takes two sweeps for the weekend against Minot State and University of Mary, moving the ‘Cat’s record up to 12-3 for the year. Last night the volleyball program hosted its 11th annual Blackout against Chadron State.

WSC moves up to eighth in region

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 5, 2016

Moorhead falls to WSC volleyball

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 28, 2016
Volleyball fourth in the region

Volleyball fourth in the region

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Wildcats Tarrin Beller and Alyssa Frauendorfer both come from the small town of Humphrey. This is Beller’s first year at Wayne State, while Frauendorfer is a senior.

Two Bulldogs grow up to be Wildcats

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 15, 2016

One last performance

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016

NATS turns 30

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
Comedian Jeff Dye brought laughs to Wayne last Thursday when he preformed for students in Ramsey.

Laughing along with Jeff Dye

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016

More music at Wayne State

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016

Now real basketball begins

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016

Kelly Weber presents her creative thesis: ‘The Field Guide to Small Dead Things’

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
(From left to right) Retired WSC professor Keith Willis, Amy Nordness, Katie Morrow, Host Steve Harvey, Anne Tucker and Ty Tucker all competed on “Family Feud” with Willis’ daughters and son-in-law.

Retired professor to compete on TV show with family

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016

Juried Student Exhibit

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016

Celebrating Earth Day

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016

A whole lot of music

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 13, 2016

Understanding Native Americans

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016

Busy week for WSC music department

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
April 6, 2016

Lakers fans, say goodbye to your MVP

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016

Brass brings the class

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016

From Ho Chi Minh to Wayne

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
March 23, 2016
WSC Curling Club in Chaska, Minnesota.

Curling goes to Chaska for nationals

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
March 19, 2016

Returning for Music

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
March 19, 2016
Freshman Anna Martensen shoots a layup against Winona in last weekend’s game.

Women’s basketball ends season with 24-point win

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 25, 2016

Lady ‘Cats split as Peterson sets a career high

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016

(Dis) Connect to Dance

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016

Let’s talk art: Barbara Simcoe

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016

Black and Gold presents ‘All My Sons’

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016

Hands on art

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016

Lady ‘Cats’ lose game and Ballinger at Moorhead

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016

Festival Honor Bands on Saturday

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016

The Colloquia Series

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
Center Taylor Reiner is pictured above boxing-out a Maverick player for an anticipated rebound. The Lady Wildcats played Minnesota State-Mankato on Dec. 4th in Rice Auditorium.

Lady Wildcats’ six game winning streak comes to an end

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016

Comedy on campus

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
WSC’s Maggie Schulte holds on to the ball as Minnesota Duluth’s Taylor Dillinger attempts to gain control of the ball.

Lady ‘Cats’ winning streak continues

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
WSC women lose to the Golden Bears, but beat the Mavs

WSC women lose to the Golden Bears, but beat the Mavs

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
The Lady ‘Cats head to the Elite Eight tournament after winning the regional championship last weekend. It is the first time in volleyball program history to go to the tournament.

Next stop: Florida

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
December 9, 2015
Redshirt freshman Taylor Reiner goes for a shot in the 112-48 blow out against York College on Nov 19.

Both ups and downs for the Lady ‘Cats

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Two WSC volleyball players leap to block an incoming shot from Kearney in last Tuesday’s game.

1,000 career kills, a fifth set and a finished regular season

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 19, 2015
Paige Ballinger taking a jump shot on Saturday’s game against William Jewell. The game was hosted by WSC, and the Lady Cats would go on to win the game 80-49.

The Lady Cats start 2-0

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
Courtney VanGroningen executes a dig to help defend against a Mankato point on Saturday night’s contest.

Concordia snaps Wildcats 10-game winning streak

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Leisa McClintock and Courtney VanGRoningen were names the NSIC players of the week last week.

Wildcats hand smack down to second-ranked team

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
November 4, 2015

Tubas toot their horn in October

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015
Alyssa Frauendorfer spikes the ball against Minot State last Saturday.

Volleyball achieves 83rd consecutive national ranking

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015
Wildcats dominate the nets and take the sweep

Wildcats dominate the nets and take the sweep

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 14, 2015

Volleyball: Better than coming home 0-2

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
October 7, 2015
ELIZABETH GEBHARDT leaps tp spike the ball against Upper Iowa University last friday. Also pictured are Courtney VanGroningen, Alyssa Frauendorfer, and Michaela Mestl.

Sweep Sweep

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 30, 2015

WSC volleyball looks to continue hot streak

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015

WSC Volleyball starts 4-0

Joseph Lovercheck, Staff Writer
September 9, 2015
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