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The Wayne Stater

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The Wayne Stater

Chris Geidner with Jaclynn Geidner after she was released. Jaclynn is Chris's sister-in-law and donated one of her kidneys to him.. Chris was released from the hospital on Feb. 23.

A kidney named Penny saves the day

Justin Yost, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Wayne State College graduate Chris Geidner underwent surgery on Feb. 16 to replace his oversized kidneys.   Geidner was diagnosed with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) at the...

Sophmore Austin Esters shooting a free-throw in Rice Auditorium. The Wildcats were facing Winona State and eventually lost the game.

‘I was a little disappointed’

Shawn Smith, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Wayne State put up a great defensive effort on Friday night at Rice Auditorium, but they could not finish with a win.  The Winona State Warriors downed the ‘Cats 75-62.   WSC’s offense started...

Justin Damme finishes his last semester at WSC next year.

Taking control of a fast heart

Courtney Upah, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

Justin Damme has more to think about in college than his education.   He has to deal with a condition called Neurocardiogenic Syncope.   “It’s a really long word for my-heart-beats-way-too-fast....

35 sign up for men’s new soccer club

Caleb Christensen, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

Wayne State has added a new club this semester.   The men’s soccer club recently was funded by the college, joining rugby as a sports club at WSC for anyone and everyone to join.   The...

WSC falls short against Sioux Falls

Shawn M. Smith, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

The Wayne State Wildcats let a potential win slip through their paws on Friday night in Sioux Falls, S.D.   WSC fought well in the first half, but struggled during the second, which USF took advantage...

Trenton Zink hands off the baton to Nate Lechtenberg during the 4x4 race in last weeks Concordia Invite in Seward.

Wildcats truck for track in two states

Cody Kralicek, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

It was a long weekend for the Wayne State College men’s and women’s track and field teams.   There was competition every day this past weekend starting off on Friday, when half the WSC men’s...

Wrestling places third in Winona Invintational

Ryan Collins, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

WINONA, Minn.-- The WSC Wildcats were at it again this last weekend, where they managed to come away with a third-place finish in the Winona NCWA Invite, finishing behind Augsburg College and Luther College.   “We’re...

NSCS offers tips for hotline usage

Michael Menish, Staff Writer February 17, 2016

There are many reasons to use the Nebraska State College System’s hotline, but complaining about office coffee isn’t one of them. NSCS Chancellor Stan Carpenter forwarded a letter by email to WSC...

Dr. Susan Ellis spoke of her many experiences with locals on her various visits to Middle Eastern countries like Syria.

Dr. Ellis recounts tribal makeup of Syria

February 17, 2016

Yesterday at 3:30 p.m. in Gardner Auditorium, there was passionate talk about Syria and the many tribes that reside there Dr. Susan Ellis gave insight on how Syria got to the state the country is in today. As...

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