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.

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

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.

The Wayne State University Board of Governors approved a plan on March 23 to move the historic Mackenzie House to a new location, which has not yet been determined.

Shawn McElmurry, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Wayne State University, first became aware of the Flint water crisis in the summer of 2015. He was listening to the radio and heard that Michigan state officials discredited the research of pediatrician Mona Ha…

Jose Romo-Puerta, a third-year student at Wayne State, did not expect a meeting with his friend, Sergio Rodrigues, to lead him to become the chief marketing officer of their own company.

Have you ever wondered what those flashing green lights on top of business signs are?

A hopeless public transportation system is ultimately what ruined Detroit’s chance to become home to Amazon’s second headquarters, according to the company's regional leaders. 

The past month has been turbulent for educational institutes across the U.S. amidst the Stoneman Douglass High School shooting in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14 that killed 17.

In January, Amazon released a list of 20 cities being considered for its second headquarters – absent from it was Detroit. Amazon representatives cited the city’s lack of public transportation and the outflow of talented college graduates from the state as reasons for overlooking Detroit as …

Martin Luther King, Jr. leaves behind a legacy of his own in Detroit. 

Many Wayne State students have had unpleasant experiences or difficult situations with the Student Services Center. However, the financial aid office has implemented new changes.

Wayne State University is home to students from many different ethnic backgrounds and 80 different countries, according to WSU’s website, making it Michigan’s most diverse campus.

Wayne State University kicked off the official yearlong celebration of its sesquicentennial on Jan. 26. The Campus Activity Team planned two fun-filled events to engage students and encourage the celebrations of the university’s milestone.