As COVID-19 cases increased, Michigan and several other states halted many aspects of daily life to slow the spread of the virus. 

On top of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, outrage has struck every corner of the earth due to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers in Minneapolis on May 25. 

It’s not uncommon to experience high levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Editor's note: Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the individuals 

Due to a yearning for connectivity, entertainment or education, social media platforms and online streaming services are facing a surge in activity by some Wayne State students.

Many current and former Wayne State students are on the front line fighting the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases in Michigan. 

As the coronavirus rips through Detroit’s public health system — with 3,550 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city alone  — Wayne State students and faculty are still adjusting to the changes.

Stacy and Lauren chose to remain anonymous throughout the story to protect their identities.  

When Angélica Guardia entered the master’s program for biomedical engineering at Wayne State it was difficult to make friends, she said. 

After Santiago’s Panel of Public Transportation Experts announced a 4% increase in peak hour metro and bus fares in October 2019, Chilean students began to organize a coordinated campaign to protest the price hikes. The students hopped turnstiles and took over major transportation hubs in Sa…

African-American and black enrollment rates at Wayne State have decreased by 22% from 2013. Despite this decrease, graduation rates of African-American and black students have increased by 156% between 2006 and 2013. 

On Aug. 5. 2019, the Indian government scrapped Article 370, a constitutional provision that granted the Muslim-majority Indian territories of Jammu and Kashmir the right to make their own laws.

This story originally appeared in The South End's fall 2019 Back to School print edition.Americans are very notorious for not knowing anything about the world outside of their own bubble. According to the Department of State, only 21 million passports were issued in 2018.A lot of people’s ex…

Have you ever made an observation, had a strange thought or confession about Wayne State that you wanted to get off your chest and share with as many people as possible?

Whether your family bakes cookies while wearing matching pajamas or watches “It’s A Wonderful Life” on repeat, every family has its holiday traditions. As Wayne State students prepare to head home to enjoy quality time with their families and friends, some Warriors share their unique traditi…

LGBTQ organizations and the Office of Housing and Residential Life are in the early stages of planning a space reserved for LGBTQ students in one of Wayne State’s residence halls. 

This article originally appeared in The South End's fall 2019 Back to School print edition.

This story originally appeared in The South End's fall 2019 Back to School print edition.

Since the strike of roughly 48,000 UAW-represented General Motors workers began on Sept. 16, groups of Wayne State students have been organizing in their free time between classes to donate supplies, join picket lines and offer support in whatever ways they can. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended about 400,000 people at the Southwest border of U.S. and Mexico in 2018. Many people who have to cross the border face hardships and traumatic events as they attempt to make it to the U.S. safely.

Wayne State’s Board of Governors held their meeting in the McGregor Memorial Conference Center June 21, approving a tuition increase of 3.2 percent and the Campus Master Plan framework.

Student Senate met on June 20 in Hilberry A/B in the Student Center and passed two resolutions.

A Detroit News headline from 1964 states, “At Wayne, Only Old Main Remains the Same,” according to Historic Detroit.

To close out Women’s History Month 2019, TSE will be publishing an article every day this week that highlights the accomplishments and goals of a featured Wayne State Warrior.

To close out Women’s History Month 2019, TSE will be publishing an article every day this week that highlights the accomplishments and goals of a featured Wayne State Warrior.

To close out Women’s History Month 2019, TSE will be publishing an article every day this week that highlights the accomplishments and goals of a featured Wayne State Warrior.

To close out Women’s History Month 2019, TSE will be publishing an article every day this week that highlights the accomplishments and goals of a featured Wayne State Warrior.

To close out Women’s History Month 2019, TSE will be publishing an article every day this week that highlights the accomplishments and goals of a featured Wayne State Warrior.

It’s National Reading Month, and if you’re still searching for a book to read, Wayne State librarians have come to the rescue, sharing some of their all-time favorites.

This article originally appeared in The South End's Winter 2019 Back to School print edition.

Whether your family bakes cookies while wearing matching pajamas or watches “It’s A Wonderful Life” on repeat, every family has its holiday traditions. As Wayne State students prepare to head home to enjoy quality time with their families and friends, some Warriors share their unique traditi…

Rickey Glasper said he reached a breaking point last winter.

Finding time for creativity during college — in between cramming for exams and writing last-minute papers — can be difficult, but a handful of Wayne State students maintain personal blogs where they explore topics like fashion, self-improvement and physical health. 

College students are no strangers to balancing bustling class schedules with internships, jobs and whatever else life decides to throw their way. With the fall semester in full swing and finals season on the horizon, Wayne State juniors and seniors pass along some advice for maintaining sani…

Wayne State alumni and One Hamtramck will reveal the first large outdoor mural to depict Bengali culture in the United States on Oct. 21. The mural will be located at 3105 Carpenter St. on the border of Detroit and Hamtramck, according to One Hamtramck’s website.

Wayne State University Police Department — off to the races?

It has been over two months since California-based Bird scooters were dropped off in Detroit. Just one month after its launch, Bird’s main competitor, Lime, joined the market here in the Motor City.

As students go about their day at Wayne State, WSU employees are the hidden figures helping students work toward success. From making breakfast and assisting students in the library to keeping classrooms and bathrooms clean — WSU employees have students’ backs for every all-nighter and early class.

A caffeine boost is vital for many college students while cramming for an exam, cranking out a ten page paper or simply trying to get out of bed. Luckily, Wayne State’s location makes it easy to find a good cup of joe near or on campus.

As bee populations continue to decline across the U.S., several Detroit-based nonprofits are working to sustain the city’s bee population.

Wayne State juniors Rajaa Shoukfeh and Sara Abdulrazzak traveled to Jordan this summer on a volunteer mission with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), a global relief organization working in the frontlines of the Syrian refugee crisis.

A Wayne State student is one of three founders of Vloggle — an iOS social media app founded in 2017 that is similar to Instagram, but for videos, according to David Girjis, junior accounting major and CFO of Vloggle.

Many college students dream of traveling and living abroad. Wayne State University student Tori Griffin is one of those who aspires to see the world — and she is living the dream.

Hola. Marhaba. Bonjour. Ni Hao. Hello.Michigan is a land that hears a slew of languages spoken and sees large minority populations settle in places like Dearborn, southwest Detroit and Hamtramck. On Feb. 22, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill that would make English the offi…

Detroit’s recent restaurant revival has brought plenty of attention to the city. Eateries such as Grey Ghost, Johnny Noodle King and Royale with Cheese have received national praise from food critics across the country.