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Celebrating the life of a lost loved one

Lurye Baxa, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 21, 2023

Trigger warning before I begin this article: There will be talks of death and car accidents. If this makes you uncomfortable in any way, please do not read this article. When I first met my friend...

Delusions of Grandeur: Who ya callin’ Princess?” An ode to Carrie Fisher

Natasha Fuehrer, Columnist • February 1, 2017

Carrie Fisher was a pop culture icon mostly known for playing the role of the renegade Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise. Fisher died December 27, and a day after, so did her mother. I’m...

2016: the year of the goofy

Mason Schweizer, Opinion Editor • October 27, 2016

When discussing the happenings of 2016, one phrase seemed to prevail amongst the voices—goofy as f***. Clowns have returned to prominence, both in the streets and in politics. Our presidential debates...

Remembering one of our own: former professor Regis Tucci

Brenden Buskirk, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

One of the largest voices at Colorado Mesa University has gone silent with the recent death of former Wayne State professor Regis Tucci. Tucci was found in his home on Monday, Jan. 12, according to The...

Not just a man’s best friend

Tess Riecke, Staff Writer • January 30, 2015

It is said that dog is man’s best friend. For freshman Kelsey Kardell, this certainly is true. When she was seven years old, as an early birthday present to Kelsey, her family adopted its dog, Max....

Still surviving

Calyn Dunklau for The Wayne Stater • January 30, 2015

Millions across Europe, a majority of them European Jews, were brought to death camps for slaughter during the Nazis’ campaign in World War II. Those that weren’t immediately gassed, hung, shot or...

Party smart

Tess Riecke, Staff Writer • November 18, 2014

Blaring music, red Solo cups everywhere, and usually someone puking. Partying is one of the many stereotypes that accompany going to college. Some other common stereotypes at parties are people blacking...

High on the Plains: Ancient Aztec Prophecies

Chad Christensen • November 18, 2014

Ah, here it is— Death. And by Death I mean winter, everyone’s favorite and most lovable season. What a load of crap. Old Man Winter is a cruel and evil tyrant and all his lame shenanigans are messing...

How tragedy is processed

Megan Tomasiewicz, Opinion Editor • May 1, 2014

Going to college is normally a part of life that involves finding yourself, growing as an individual and figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life. It’s a great time to make friends...

Trust Me, I’m a Doctor: Despite hatred, free speech reigns

Mark Leeper • March 19, 2014

If you believe everything you read on the internet (which I most assuredly do), the controversial founder of the Westboro Baptist Church is near death in a Topeka hospice. The once fiery preacher, whose...

Saying goodbye to a friend

Sami Taylor, Staff Writer • February 26, 2014

Seventy-five balloons rose into the sky as Wayne State students and others celebrated the life of Eddie Key. Stories upon stories were told about Eddie last Wednesday on the Wildcat football field. Key...

Words of comfort

Pamela Everett, Opinion Columnist • February 12, 2014

I’m rarely at a loss for words but I have been since I heard the news that freshman Eddie Key III was found dead here at WSC on Saturday. I didn’t know him but I feel like I did. In our Wayne State...

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