Back to School 2014

Students react to 3.2% tuition hike See News, page 11

Dating app danger: location based apps don’t work for us See Opinion, page 32

Weekend programming is coming to WSU...finally See A&E, page 18

WSU won’t see Division I any time soon. Here’s why.

See Sports, page 30

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A letter from the Editor: expect great things.

TIM CARROLL Editor-in-Chief We’re back.

Campus is alive and well once again.

Students avoid dust and watch in awe of the new projects taking place on the way to class, WSUPD segways are rolling about and Jimmy John’s is impossibly busy.

Most importantly, The South End’s Back to School edition is on newsstands and online.

Thanks for picking us up! Maybe you’re a first-time reader. If so, welcome to The South End, we are your official student newspaper here at Wayne. Maybe you’re a veteran reader, welcome back! Thanks for sticking with us!

Whatever category you fall into, I hope you enjoy this issue! The newsroom has been busy all summer putting this edition together so that it appeals to our diverse campus. Are you into fashion? We’ve got it covered. Like the nightlife? There’s an article. Wondering why WSU isn’t a Division I school? We answered that too. It’s all in these pages. Take a minute and explore.

It’s our print edition; I want our readers to spend some time with it!

Unfortunately, this is one of only four print editions The South End will be publishing this year. We had to make the decision to cut back on our printing earlier this summer to better the paper. As many people know, print is struggling. The cut was a hard decision to make, but luckily, we were able to make it on our own terms.

With so many college newspapers being forced to cut print all together, it is nice to be able to make these hard choices on our own.

This news isn’t all bad. We now have a flexible budget, something most newspapers dream of. We have more money for new writers, more money for workshops and conventions and most importantly, more money for our online presence.

Without a paper to publish content, The South End has nearly moved entirely online. There we publish content daily

Monday through Friday. You can find everything from concert galleries to investigative journalism throughout the week. It might be new and kind of strange, but we have a good feeling about it.

We’re your student newspaper, it’s time we started acting like it. We’re going to be bringing you content you care about. No more Board of Governors meeting recaps and President Wilson speech stories. We’ll have more stories about Detroit, student initiatives and even university scandals if and when they happen.

We’re eager to bring these to you on a variety of different platforms. We understand, not everybody wants to sit down at their desktop and visit thesouthend. wayne.edu every day. That’s why we’re on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook every day. Don’t expect the boring link-to-story tweets and posts we’ve all come to expect from newspapers on Twitter either.

We will be live-tweeting events, posting galleries on Facebook and engaging with you. Ask us about a story or topic and we’ll talk about it. Post a WSU selfie and @ us and we promise to tell you that you look good. Send us a story idea and we’ll get it covered. You can reach us anytime on any of our social media outlets (Twitter is our favorite).

Another place you’ll be able to find us is on your smartphone. The South End is updating its mobile presence this fall, and we will finally be able to bring news to your phone that isn’t difficult to navigate or hard to look at. When you visit thesouthend.wayne.edu in the coming weeks, you will see a brand new layout. Photos, videos and articles, will all live together in peace and harmony on your mobile phone. You will be able to find out what’s going on around campus wherever you are, whenever you want. The best part about our new mobile site is that you can download it, in app form, right from your browser. Readers won’t even have to type in our URL. The South End will be one tap away.

So while we continue to push out new and exciting content throughout the

KRISTIN SHAW/THE SOUTH END semester, I urge you to keep up with us.

Follow our social media, our Instagram is pretty cool, and people say our Twitter is one of the best Wayne State accounts (sorry @waynestate, we’re coming after the throne.) Visit us on your smartphone.

Add us to your home screen. Continue to follow us, and we’ll continue to give you everything you need to stay informed on campus.

Read us. Like us. Follow us. Share us.

We promise to make it worth your while.

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Did summer construction keep you away from campus?

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A message from the President of Wayne State University DR. M. ROY WILSON 12th WSU President Dear students, Welcome, or welcome back, to Wayne State University! I hope you enjoyed your summer. It’s a great time to be a Warrior.

For those of you arriving on campus for the first time, this is it. This is your first glimpse into living, working and playing, and, most importantly, studying, in Midtown Detroit. I hope you’ll take full advantage—starting in the classrooms and labs, and moving on to our playing fields and sport complexes, and to our Midtown neighborhood. Right in the heart of a resurgent Detroit, Wayne State and Midtown have everything you need for a full educational and cultural experience. From local and national theatre, professional sports, celebrated museums, an evergrowing collection of mouthwatering restaurants, and more, it’s all here and available to you.

For those of you returning to campus, you already know the unique vibe of our campus and our community. You already know our culture of diversity, access and excellence. You already are aware of the vast amount of opportunities here for you. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to experience all there is to offer, I encourage you to find time to explore. There’s still time to live it, experience it, be a part of it.

College is challenging and requires tremendous effort, and the more you apply yourself, the greater the chances you’ll reap some incredible rewards.

Whether you discover your true calling or meet your lifelong friends through

participation in a particular student organization, your experience at Wayne State will shape your future.

My advice is jump right in. Soak up knowledge from your professors. Ask questions. Schedule time to study.

Meet with your advisor. Seek out diverse friends. Get involved on campus.

Connect with people. Develop healthy habits. Try new things. Dream. Take advantage of the resources Wayne State provides. Your experiences here at Wayne State will change your perspective, and lead you on a path to a rewarding and successful life.

Please understand, whether you’re a new or returning student, you are our top priority, and we want you to have a great experience. Our goal is to see you earn your degree and graduate to a lifetime of success. We will work hard to ensure you do.

The university has people and services ready to help from the moment you arrive until well after graduation. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with experts in our Dean of Students Office, Academic Success Center, Career Services Office, Counseling & Psychological Services, Housing, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, and your School/College Dean’s offices.

These individuals are here to help you best navigate along your journey to a degree and beyond. They have resources available for you. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Best wishes to you throughout this academic year. I look forward to seeing you around campus, and I look forward to shaking your hands in the coming years as you graduate from Wayne State University.

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A letter from Dean of Students David Strauss DAVID STRAUSS Dean of Students Fast forward to your Wayne State graduation day. You are walking across the stage, receiving your diploma, and hearing your name announced. With a smile and a big sigh of relief, you reflect back on how you accomplished your goal-a Wayne State degree. And that journey, no matter where you are in your college career, starts today.

As we begin the 2014-2015 academic year, it is my pleasure to welcome you, or welcome you back, to your pursuit of academic success. I hope you join me in my excitement for the upcoming year, and all that it offers.

I know that it will be a successful year for you. It will be successful, because I know you will: Ask for help when you need it. There are so many resources at Wayne State to help you be

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successful. I never accept the excuse of “I didn’t know who to ask.” We are all here to help you. Start with your professor… they want you to learn and be a success! Every Wayne State employee is here for you…they might not know the answer, but they will assist you in getting to the person who does! And resources like academic advisors, the Academic Success Center, Writing Center, Student Services Center, Career Services, and our wonderful libraries are all here for you.

Get Involved. New this fall is the Get Involved campaign.

Twice a week you will receive an email listing upcoming student activities, campus involvement opportunities, community service projects, weekend activities, and much more.

Be part of the renewal of Detroit. Detroit is absolutely awesome! Check it out and enjoy it! Participate in our student activities programs like Thurs-

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days in the D, Weekends in the D, Outreach in the D, and Dining in the D. Take advantage of the wonderful cultural opportunities…museums…festivals… and much more in Midtown and Downtown. Explore the amazing restaurants. All this and more will be in the Get Involved communications.

Speak Up, Speak Out-Protect Your Campus. Wayne State is your university. I’m proud of it, and I know you are too. If you see something that isn’t right, tell someone, do something.

Public Safety is at 313-577-2222 and is always on duty.

No matter how near or far graduation is, with the points listed above, your journey will be a successful one!

My office is here for you. If you need anything, please feel free to contact me directly at davidstrauss@wayne.edu and 313-577-4977. You can follow me on Twitter @straussdavid.

Go Warriors!

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WSU dining returns to normalcy KIRAN SANI Contributing Writer Wayne State’s dining hall will return to its normal hours at the beginning of fall semester.

According to the Office of Housing and Residential Life, any student that is living in Wayne’s residence halls is required to buy a meal plan, however, commuters are allowed to purchase voluntary meal plans.

For commuters who don’t plan on purchasing a meal plan, there are many places such as Panda Express, Jimmy John’s, La Pita Fresh and Salad 101 available for students to eat.

Meal plans cover a variety of eating options at the Towers Café and Gold ‘n’ Greens along with other locations on campus.

Opening in the place of what used to be Marwil Bookstore, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! will offer a variety of soups, salads, wraps and sandwiches in addition to 14 different types of macaroni and cheese.

“We are excited to be adding a new

location in the bustling Midtown area to serve customers who are looking for fun, high-quality food for dine-in or on the go,” Co-founder Gary Sussman said in a statement.

Many of the food options that were closed during the spring/summer semester will reopen for the upcoming fall semester. Restaurants that closed early during the spring/summer semesters, like Starbucks and Subway, will return to their normal hours during the fall semester.

In addition to daytime options, upon the completion of Student Center renovations, WSU will continue to offer a late-night alternative called The Grille. Located in the lower level of the Student Center, The Grille offers Coney Island-style meals for students to enjoy after dark.

While The Grille was closed during the spring/summer semesters, it will reopen this semester open Monday-Thursday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

WSU is committed to providing and expanding its food options this coming year, university officials have said that the student’s voices and needs are the universities number one priority.

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Get a job! Loans don’t pay themselves RAVEN LOWERY Contributing Writer Time to dust off those resumes, Wayne State and Midtown are offering a variety of jobs to students this semester.

The campus bookstore, Barnes & Noble, and the one-stop snack shop Barnes & Nibble, always hires employees throughout first two weeks of classes..

WSU also provides students with job opportunities through Career Services.

Students can contact them by phone, in-office or online to view a listing of possible jobs, but signing up online has its perks. When students sign up, they are able to apply online for work opportunities, upload a resume for interviews, and have their resume regarded by prospective

employers. Other available options include on-campus college work study, awarded through financial aid.

For those looking to stray away from the usual restaurant jobs such as Jimmy John’s, Subway, or Panda Express on campus, students can try Whole Foods Market at Midtown.

“We’re willing to give someone their first job,” Whole Foods employee Jamez Spokes said.

To apply at Whole Foods, students do not need experience, as they are willing to give applicants a fair chance. To apply for a suitable position at Whole Foods Market, visit their website for more information.

Maccabees at Midtown is also hiring this upcoming semester. Maccabees is a full-service restaurant that features their signature sandwiches, Angus burgers, and

decadent salads.Maccabees is currently looking to fill their cashier position as well as server positions during weekend shifts.

Other Midtown organizations hiring are the Detroit Historical Museum and the Detroit Public Library. The Detroit Historical Museum takes part in hiring students whether they are searching for full-time or part-time employment, and also offer an internship program for those interested.

The Detroit Public Library is open to hiring students for any positon as well. To apply for a position at any of these locations students can visit their websites or contact them by phone for further information.

Employment on and off campus can be particularly beneficial to many for various reasons according to former Barnes & Noble employee Linzey Wilkins.

“With working on campus everything is

convenient and in one environment, but working off campus is better due to peace of mind, different environment, and new faces,” Wilkins said.

Working in Midtown can indeed be refreshing, adding a new element to everyday life. For others like previous Campus Grounds employee Alliah Davis, gaining employment on campus was through the work study program here at Wayne.

“Work study was a humbling experience for me. It encouraged me to explore midtown options as well; you never know what is out there,” Davis said.

Between working on campus andmidtown opportunities, each job offers great experience for student employees. If students are currently seeking a job, contact these companies or Career Services for additional information.

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WSU stacked with new courses KIRAN SANI Contributing Writer Wayne State will offer several new courses for the upcoming fall 2014 semester.

These courses cover a range of majors from beginner courses to new majors such as Nanoengineering. As a bonus, they also include various seminars that include beginning freshmen seminars, in-depth programs like the International Human Women’s Rights seminar.

Biological Sciences Biogeography, or BIO 4420, will explore current and past special distributions of biological diversity with an emphasis on the ecological, evolutionary, geological and climatological processes underlying biogeographic variation.

Biomedical Engineering Introduction to Anatomy for Engineers, BME 2070, is a text and models-based anatomy course; it is intended to give students an introductory experience of the study of human anatomy in relation to engineering principles.

Engineering Anatomy, BME 5070, is a cadaver-based anatomy course, similar to BME 2070.

Counselor Education School Counselor: Postsecondary Planning and College Counseling, CED 7055, examines the role of the school counselor in relation to postsecondary planning and college counseling.

Advanced School Guidance, Counseling and Consulting, CED 7090, contains advanced principles and practices of counseling and consultation in school settings.

Chemistry Organic Chemistry II for Engineers, CHM 2225, is open only to students in the College of Engineering.

Clinical Laboratory Science Immunology and Serology Laboratory, CLS 5505, is a laboratory course that covers applications of immunology and serology relevant to human medicine.

Criminal Justice Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice, CRJ 3110, explores emotional, physical and sexual abuse in domestic relationships.

Police and Society, CRJ 3200, is an overview of policing, including topics such as social and historical origins of policing, police

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culture, organizational structure of policing and the future of policing.

Corrections, CRJ 3350, contains the description and analysis of legal, social and political issues affecting contemporary correctional theory and practice.

Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, CRJ 3400, is an overview of the theoretical background, structure and processes of contemporary juvenile justice.

Research Methods in Criminal Justice, CRJ 3550, covers research design and methodology, criminal justice data sources, designs for research and introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in criminal justice.

The Judicial Process, CRJ 3700, explores structure, powers, doctrines and judicial processes.

Criminological Theories, CRJ 3800, reviews and analyzes major explanations of criminality.

Criminalistics, CRJ 4220, is the application of the physical and biological sciences to criminal investigations, such as ballistics, fingerprints, DNA and trace evidence.

Computer Science Machine Learning, CSC 7825, contains supervised learning including regression, kernel-based, tree-based, probability modelbased and ensemble learning.

Dance Pilates Mat for Performing Artists, DNC 1300, is the introduction to Stott Pilates conditioning for dance and theatre artists.

Contemporary Ballet, DNC 2225, investigates movement, styles and technical foundations of contemporary ballet.

Hip Hop Dance Styles, DNC 2630, is the study and practice of hip-hop dance styles.

Family Public Health Probability and Inference, FPH 7150, studies the mathematical foundation of statistics based on principle of probability.

Linear Regression and ANOVA, FPH 7160, explores statistical methods utilized in linear regression and analysis of variance.

First Year Success First Year Success Seminar, FYS 1010, will support first-year students’ academic and personal development to promote success at Wayne State and establish learning as a lifelong experience.

Geology Applied Geophysics, GEL 5210, is the introduction to applied geophysical methods used in subsurface exploration.

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History American Environmental History, HIS 5425, covers history from the pre-Columbian period to the present day.

Information Systems Management Principles for Customer Relationship Management, ISM 7996, investigates the precedents and consequences of implementing a customer-relationship management strategy.

Kinesiology Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Physical Activity, KIN 5100, covers basic anatomical and physiological principles that have direct application to physical activity programming in the K-12 school setting.

Effective Teaching and Instructional Practices, KIN 5200, researches effective teaching practices in quality physical education and physical activity programs.

Movement Education, KIN 5210, is the advanced study of elementary movement education through an in-depth analysis of Graham’s movement skill themes.

Assessment and Service Delivery in Adapted Physical Education, KIN 5425, addresses how to appropriately and accurately select, administer and interpret assessment results for adapted physical education purposes.

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, KIN 6100, will provide students the opportunity to gain fitness leadership knowledge and ability of how to safely instruct a group exercise class.

Law International Human Women’s Rights Seminar, LEX 8190, is an in-depth study of the evolution of women’s rights as human rights.

Transactional Law Competition, LEX 8741, is a practical skills course focused on improving transactional lawyering skills.

Life Fitness Activities Personal Fitness Sampler, LFA 1030, is a group exercise combination class that is designed to promote a variety of cardio and resistance training formats.

First Aid and CPR, LFA 2330, covers the theory and practice of first aid and CPR; students can qualify for national certificates in both.

Freshman Quests, LFA 2560, is designed for incoming freshmen to help transition to college life, workload and expectations.

Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Technology Industrial Robots Modeling and Simula-

tion, MIT 5700, is the modeling, simulation and programming of industrial robots in flexible manufacturing environment.

Nanoengineering Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, NEN 5000, explores the basic understanding of nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, manufacturing methods and their biomedical applications.

Nanoengineering Lab, NEN 5100, is a hands-on experience in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials.

Nanoengineering Seminar, NEN 5400, has state-of-the-art research in nanotechnology in seminars given by nationally and internationally prominent nanoengineers.

Nursing Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for APRNs, NUR 7444, covers general physiology and pathologic principles for promoting health and treating disease across the life span.

Pharmacy Pharmacotherapeutic Problem Solving I, PHA 4115, covers the development of problem-based learning skills, such as case evaluation, literature searching, team-building and interpersonal skills.

Pharmacotherapeutic Problem Solving III, PHA 5175, focuses on the learning of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and pharmacotherapeutics.

Physics Freshman Perspectives in Physics, Biomedical Physics and Astronomy, PHY 1001, surveys educational and career paths including specializations in basic research and applied disciplines.

Electronics and Electrical Measurements Laboratory, PHY 5621, contains laboratory measurements related to amplifier circuits, operational amplifiers, oscillators and digital electronics.

Social Work Application of DSM Assessment System in Social Work Practice, S W 8115, reviews the classification, epidemiology, etiology and course of a range of mental and behavioral disorders across the life span.

Therapeutic Storytelling with Children, S W 8125, expresses a means for expressing and resolving conflicts, disappointments and anxieties in children.

This list was compiled from classschedule. wayne.edu.

WSU wants you to get involved MICHAEL LEWIS II The South End Student involvement is one of the focuses the Wayne State Marketing and Communications team will be pushing for this fall semester.

The misconception that there is nothing to do on campus is a concern for students said Ashraf Jaber, Student Senate Treasurer.

“The feedback I’ve gotten tells me students are oblivious to what’s going on on campus,” said Jaber. “I ask them if they’ve checked their emails for activities and they say ‘no not really’.”

The senate representative believes that the “commuter school” label has a great effect on student participation at Wayne State. So much so, that he says students who do not live on campus are just not active in school activities or are aware of them.

Jaber said he notices heavy involvement by students who live in campus housing – however because of the student population consisting of 89 percent commuter the number of engaged students is minuet.

Dean of Students, David Strauss, has taken notice. The Dean of Students office along with Marketing and Communications has created a plan to increase promotion and student awareness for campus activities.

“The students say there’s nothing to do. I look at the calendar and there are things to do,” said Dean of Students David Strauss. “I want students to say ‘Hmm, I’m going to check that out.’ We’re going to make it easy for students to check things out.”

Since the beginning of summer, the Dean of Students Office and the Campus Activities Team have teamed to work on the promotion of fall events. One of the biggest events planned is Warrior Days which will be held starting Sept. 11.

“In the past we’ve called it ‘Welcome Back Week’, we’re just calling it ‘Warrior Days’ this year,” said Matt Lockwood, director of communications. “We try to communicate with people, but people still say they don’t know what’s going on. This year we are going to make a concentrated effort to make sure students know what’s going on.”

Wayne State students leave for other Universities causing them to miss events on campus. Students would rather travel to other universities for those events rather than participate in WSU activities.

Janice Allen is a University of Michigan sophomore who claims her campus experience is enjoyable.

“People come here because they know we’re fun and we know how to turn up,” said Allen.

“It’s fun. It’s really always something to do.”

Dean Strauss disagrees with the thought that other Universities are more exciting than Wayne State.

“Why are people going up to these other schools? They’re going to fraternity parties,” said Strauss. “That’s not my belief.”

Strauss and Lockwood both believe that campus involvement can be improved.

The plan is simple they said — connect Wayne State students with the city and with the heart of the university.

“I believe in Detroit,” said Strauss.

“We’re going to make these things available to our students.”

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And they’re not alone JAMILAH JACKSON Contributing Writer Each week, Wayne State students receive an email that tells them how to “get involved” on campus. Those emails are the direct result of the work of WSU’s Campus Activities Team.

The Campus Activities Team is a group of WSU students who plan events with the Dean of Students Office to encourage involvement on campus. At the head of the team is Eboni Turnbow, coordinator of Student Life, Campus Activities and Student Involvement.

“The Campus Life and Campus Activities is essentially creating a

dynamic programming calendar for the fall and winter semesters for students,” Turnbow said.

The Campus Activities Team has been working over the summer to improve established campus events and create new ones.

Dean of Students, David Strauss, said he wants students to experience new things.

“College is a great time to experiment, to learn,” said Strauss. “Whether you’re a transfer student, international student or an 18-year-old freshman; we want to offer a diversity of programming that everybody can enjoy.”

One of CAT’s most popular events, “Thursdays in the D”, will be return-

ing with new events. This year, it will feature a “Weekends in the D” initiative for students to have weekend activities to participate in. This initiative is targeted towards students living on campus.

Strauss says students will also have volunteer opportunities to that include the Meridian Winter Blast and the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon.

WSU students partner with programming assistants Jasaria Dorty and Anna Yaldo to help the studentrun CAT Board in planning events.

Dorty said the renovations in the Student Center present some challenges when room reservations are made.

“I think because of the construc-

tion everyone is going to have to be reworked,” said Yaldo. “They’re so used to coming to the Student Center basement but now a lot of the events won’t be able to be held down there so people have to re-learn where they’re going.”

Dorty and Yaldo said joining the Campus Activities Team is a great way for students to get involved at Wayne State. Students can participate in two of the ten committees offered

by CAT. “We get to give our ideas and inputs along with the Campus Activities Board,” Dorty said.

To find out more about the Campus Activities Team, visit cat.wayne.edu.

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S.M.A.R.T. Check helps students understand consequences JORDAN BRAZELL The South End Prior to summer 2013, students could withdraw from a course by getting the approval of their instructor. Now, students must complete a S.M.A.R.T. Check session at the Welcome Center before seeking approval to withdraw from a course.

S.M.A.R.T. stands for SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress), Money, Academic record, Repay and Time to degree. Each letter represents a potential area where a withdrawal can affect the student’s academic standing.

“Students may not be fully aware of all the consequences that come with withdrawing from a course,” said Christopher

Wolfs, an assistant registrar at the registrar’s office. “[With the S.M.A.R.T. Check,] now we have an opportunity to speak with the student and make sure they know all of the consequences of submitting a withdrawal.”

Withdrawing from a course affects SAP, which requires undergraduates to maintain a 2.0 GPA, pass 67 percent of registered classes and complete their degree in 180 credits or less. Dropping can affect a student’s money because they may still be charged for that course, even after a successful withdrawal. It can also hurt a student’s grant and loan eligibility. Wolfs said a student’s Pell Grant is affected when a student drops below the full-time course load. Wolfs expressed that the university would like students to complete 100

percent of the classes they register for.

However, that may not always be possible.

“If they do choose to continue their withdrawal in the current term, we hope that providing them with this useful information will influence their decisions in the future,” Wolfs said.

Dropping a class may also delay a student’s graduation. Additionally, a drop appears on a student’s academic record, which Wolfs said can hinder a student after graduation.

“A lot of times, if you’re applying to a professional school, like medical school or law school, they don’t think favorably to withdrawals on your record.”

The university wants to help students graduate sooner, with as little debt as possible. With the S.M.A.R.T. Check, WSU

implemented a hands-on approach which allows professionals, like Wolfs, to advise students in each area of “S.M.A.R.T.” This measure will help students to make a strategic decision and possibly give students alternatives to dropping classes.

“We look at different situations that students may be encountering on their way to graduation and attempt to remove barriers,” with one of those barriers being time, Wolfs stated. “We want to make sure they make an educated decision so that we can get them to cross that stage and graduate.”

S.M.A.R.T. forms are available on finaid. wayne.edu. Students who want to schedule a S.M.A.R.T. Check (either mandatory or voluntary) can do so by contacting the Student Service Center at 313-577-2100 or studentservice@wayne.edu.

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Student Senate continues fight against on-campus smoking

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SPENCER GENRICH The South End Although there is only one standard for smoking on campus, there are a number of WSU students who continue to remain unaware. According to university policy, smokers must remain 25 feet away from building entrances on campus, however, Student Senate is looking to do more than just enforce the current policy this school year.

Walking outside the Science Building entrance with cigarette in hand, smoker Emma Labeau had no idea what the rules were for smoking on campus. Once informed, the photography major felt that the university is doing nothing to enforce the rule either.

“I would say if there was no smoking completely it would be more likely [to get enforced]. The 25 feet rule is so hard to judge and it’s like they’re saying ‘kind of don’t smoke’,” Labeau said.

Labeau is not the only one who feels this rule is never enforced. Information systems management major, Ste-

ven Senko, has yet to see anyone take action about the smoking on campus.

“I smoke right there every day,” Senko said pointing to the Student Center entrance. “I mean I’ve never seen it enforced, not once. I’ve been going here for four years now.”

Student Senate is hoping to change this through its Presidential Smoke Free Task Force. Their efforts don’t just include enforcing current smoking policies, but eventually creating an entirely smoke-free campus. One leader of the committee, Rohit Anand, has been working to improve the smoking regulations on campus for years.

“The Student Senate has been exploring becoming smoke-free for many, many terms now. I have been leading the latest initiative, along with another senator, Madhu Sanam, for the last two and a half years,” Anand said.

Student Senate has taken their concerns about smoking to President M. Roy Wilson, which has since benefitted their campaign tremendously. From past experience, Wilson has already helped make two

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campuses across the country smokefree. Transfer finance student Alison Jawad was excited to hear the news of a possible smoke-free campus.

“If you’re not a smoker, you don’t want to be in that environment,” Jawad said. “I used to go to University of Michigan-Dearborn. People usually smoke right outside the door, even though it’s supposed to be a smoke free campus, no one enforced it. I’m happy [they want to enforce it].”

According to no-smoke.org, there are currently 26 colleges in Michigan that are smoke-free, but Jawad believes that there would be a 50/50 split opinion among students on the matter. Communications major, Clifford Russel, is on the opposing side.

“It would be a waste of resources and time,” Russel said. “I’m from the city and Wayne, and this is probably one of the best places to be in the city in general. So it’s like do something about some of the bums who find their way to crash in the building overnight. Telling people they can’t smoke at a university they pay to go to is like, why?”

The committee agrees they do not want to expend resources wastefully.

They are currently struggling with finding ways to enforce any new initiative, and are accepting ideas from all students.

“Enforcement is a huge issue. We cannot ask public safety to be patrolling smoke-free areas, as we live in an area where the officers have greater responsibilities. We are cognizant of this fact,” Anand said. “We are still thinking about ways changes can be enforced. Let us know if you have any ideas!”

Student Senate did not come to the consensus of a smoke-free campus on a whim. Their project continued after a student survey was sent out at the end of the winter semester. From those who completed the survey, the majority were in favor of a smoke-free campus, and the committee is in full force to make this happen.

For now the current policy remains at standing 25 feet away from building entrances on campus, but don’t be surprised if there are changes implemented by Student Senate this coming school year.

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WSU Board of Governors raises tuition 3.2% JORDAN BRAZELL The South End Wayne State’s Board of Governors approved a 3.2 percent tuition increase for WSU students.

The 3.2 percent increase is equivalent to a $10.45 increase per credit hour. For an undergraduate student taking 24 credits in an academic year, that student will end up paying an extra $250.80 in tuition.

So why has WSU raised tuition rates again?

According to wayne.edu, “the tuition increase is necessary to offset the rising costs and protect our academic programs, thereby ensuring the quality of a WSU education.” In past years, WSU received two-thirds of its operation funds from the state and the remaining third from tuition.

This year, those figures are reversed.

WSU spokesman Matt Lockwood said that the university is doing several things to help students offset the tuition increase.

“Wayne State offers students a number of important resources and programs to help reduce the overall cost of earning a degree,” Lockwood said.

One of these programs is the Great Lakes

Award. The award allows undergraduate students from a state or province bordering one of the Great Lakes to pay the Michigan resident tuition rate plus 10 percent.

Lockwood also mentioned that the university currently has about $11 million of privately funded scholarships available for eligible students. Nevertheless, the most prevalent resource for students, he said, is financial aid.

Approximately $63.5 million of the university’s $351 million financial aid budget is institutional aid, after increasing by $939,104 this year, a 1.5 percent increase.

In the past, financial aid usually increased by the same rate of tuition, according to Gabriela Garfield, interim senior director of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).

Garfield said that the funding from the Board of Governors grant will also stay the same this year. She insisted that OSFA will do their best to create award packages that will give students the best chance to stay enrolled in classes, given the limited funds available.

“What we are doing is looking at what we are currently allocated, to go back and make adjustments,” Garfield said. “So even

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though the budget wasn’t increased [at the same rate as the tuition increase], we’re currently reviewing our existing award packages to see if we can go back and increase institutional aid offers for specific populations.”

To combat tuition costs and get students closer to graduation, OSFA has also created two new aid programs. The first program, called the Board of Governor’s Completion Grant, has been developed to assist those students who started as a fulltime freshman at WSU. Students who have exhausted their Pell Grant eligibility or who have already borrowed large amounts of loans will be reviewed for eligibility.

“Students who have progressed towards their degree and are close to graduating will be the focus,” Garfield said.

Other requirements include passing at least two-thirds of all of the classes they have attempted at WSU. “Students who complete the courses they have registered, without dropping, have shown to be likely to graduate on time,” said Garfield.

Students must file the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The other program that has been created is the WSU Opportunity Program.

This award has been established to assist students who have held pace with their course requirements, but are shy of funding options.

“Our focus for this fall semester will be identifying students who entered the university prior to 2009,” Garfield said. “Life happens to students and sometimes they need help getting back on track with us.” A FAFSA is not required for this award, however, Garfield strongly encourages students to apply.

Students will be notified by OSFA of eligibility. Those interested in these funds can email scholarships@wayne.edu.

“Funding is limited, so we are reviewing students who have shown a commitment to earning their degree with us. Having a plan-of-work on file in STARS, which outlines the remaining courses needed to graduate, is the first step in demonstrating you are path to graduate,” Garfield said.

Both Garfield and Lockwood confirmed that the federal aid would be untouched, as the tuition increase has no effect on those.

That means that students will still be granted loans, Pell Grants and work-study if their award packages allow those forms of aid.

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Students react to latest tuition hike MICHAEL LEWIS II The South End Wayne State students have seen a 12.1 percent increase in tuition costs over the past two years.

According to the WSU Office of Financial Aid, the cost of 30 credit hours for an undergraduate student will be $11,411 for 2014-2015. This amount is $314 more than the cost in 2013 and $907 more than the cost in 2012.

“I couldn’t believe they raised the prices that much,” said Joana Berry, a junior majoring in film production. “I was very disappointed.”

The tuition hike has a direct impact on students’ decisions to live on campus. As a Resident Advisor in Atchison Hall, Berry has her room and board paid for by the university. She is grateful for the financial assistance knowing that some of her colleagues are struggling with the increase of college costs.

“The young people who I worked with last year at the front desk pretty much all had to leave, they either transferred or had to move off campus,” the RA continued.

“They are very hard working but they can’t come back. They don’t deserve that.”

Students say that they have few affordable options when paying for college. Although WSU gives $63.5 million annually in student aid, some students must still take out loans to pay the difference.

“The interest rates on loans are sky high,” said junior kinesiology major Shantanique Elum. “There is no guarantee that

I’ll get a job that can pay for this. When I graduate, I expect to be no more than $35,000 in debt.”

Elum also believes that there is not enough money to compensate students who are academically sound.

“I definitely believe that more money should be offered to those who maintain a 3.0 GPA and above,” she said.

Although students look at the tuition hike as an inconvenience, some believe that their tuition money is being spent graciously. WSU has a number of campus projects and initiatives that are all geared toward a better college experience.

Some include student center renovations, infrastructure improvements and campus dining upgrades.

“I do believe that they are doing some good things on campus,” Elum continued.

“I just think we need to wait and see how these things benefit the students academically.”

Ultimately, students believe that the tuition issue can hurt WSU’s recruiting pitch. In 2013, the University of Michigan held a graduation rate of 84.9 percent while Wayne State’s was only 41.8 percent.

Elum and Berry both agree that the higher costs make it hard for people to consider applying or returning to WSU. “I don’t want it to be this way, but if they continue the prices who is going to be able to go?” Berry said. “How can they thrive to stay open when no one will be able to afford to attend except the higher class people? This school is better when it’s open and affordable to everyone.”

24 Credit Hour Change Colleges

FY 2014

FY 2015

% Change

FY 2015 Variance from WSU

WSU

$8,962

$9,248

3.2%

$0

University of Michigan

$13,142

$13,486

2.6%

+$4,238

Michigan State University

$10,342

$10,673

3.2%

+$1,425

Western Michigan University

$10,355

$10,685

3.2%

+$1,437

Central Michigan University

$8,976

$8,962

2.9%

-$8

Resident Undergraduate (Includes all Tuition & Fees)

FY 2014

FY 2015

Change

% Change

Per Credit Hour

$572.60

$590.20

+$17.55

3.2%

3 Credit Hours per Semester

$1,283.25

$1,323.60

+$40.35

3.2%

6 Credit Hours per Semester

$2,349.15

$2,423.70

+$74.55

3.2%

12 Credit Hours per Semester

$4,480.95

$4,623.90

+$142.95

3.2%

15 Credit Hours per Semester

$5,546.85

$5,724.00

+$177.15

3.2%

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Transfer students could outnumber freshmen soon ADORABELLE NAMIGADDE Contributing Writer Wayne State University expects the gap between freshmen and transfer students to continue shrinking, according to Transfer Student Success Center Interim Director Michele Grimm.

So far, nearly 1,500 new transfer students have registered for the fall 2014 semester.

“We won’t know the number of new transfer students or new freshmen until registration ends (Sept. 3) at the end of the first week of classes,” Grimm said. “For family and financial reasons, many students now start at community colleges and then finish at four-year universities.”

The number of incoming transfer students has increased over the past five years, except in 2013. The highest peak was in 2012, when 48 percent of incoming students were transfers—a total of 2,165 transfer students were admitted that year. Forty-three percent of transfers from a community college are classified as juniors, 30 percent are sophomores, 15 percent are seniors and 12 percent are freshmen.

“We are working with our partner community colleges to develop pathways and processes that will allow students to make a smooth transition from the community college to Wayne State,” Grimm said. “This includes developing articulated programs, clear transfer guides and providing advising that will help students transition in without losing time or credit hours.”

The primary feeder community colleges, according to Grimm, are Henry Ford, Oakland, Macomb, Schoolcraft and Wayne County.

Grimm mentioned that some of these programs will involve reverse transferring, which is transferring Wayne State credits to community colleges to earn associate degrees. The concurrent enrollment would allow students to take Wayne State and community college courses as if dual enrolled. In addition, the university is developing

a comprehensive degree program options at its extension centers.

In recent years, Wayne State admissions have streamlined its processes creating an easier interface for applicants to operate.

“Wayne State is a transfer-friendly university,” Grimm said.

Caitlin DeMara, a junior social work major and anthropology minor, said she transferred to Wayne State from Macomb Community College in fall 2013.

After working at the provost office for one year, she is now a campus tour guide and said she “couldn’t be happier.”

“I wish I started off at Wayne State from the beginning of my college career, but everything I have gone through has gotten me to where I am at right now,” DeMara said.

DeMara said she wishes she’d started her college education at Wayne State because she “missed out on a lot of freshmen experiences.”

Kenya Soluade, a pre-pharmacy student who transferred from Wayne County Community College in 2012, said transferring was both good and bad. She earned an associate degree at WCCCD and works at a CVS/pharmacy.

“Most of my co-workers didn’t do pharmacy tech. I would have saved three years of studying and tuition fees if I’d just started at Wayne State,” Soluade said.

According to the numbers, first-time in any college, or FTIAC, enrollment has consistently decreased since 2010.

In 2010, there were 2,683 freshmen.

In 2013, there were 2,167. Grimm said it is likely WSU will have more freshmen than transfer students this year.

Jack Mazur, a FTIAC freshman who will be studying supply chain management, said he picked Wayne State for its environment and central location.

“I think [Wayne State University] is an underrated school,” Mazur said. “I want to be in a city, and Detroit is the city that is really the place to be for college kids and young graduates.”

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Campus construction everywhere you look

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DWIGHT MCDONALD Contributing Writer Wayne State’s campus is usually quiet during the summer months but the campus is busier this summer because of a large amount of construction happening on parts of campus.

WSU is in the process of reinventing and expanding the campus. The three key areas of focus for these renovations are the parking structures, the fountain area of Gullen Mall and the Student Center Building.

“It’s an upgrade for the campus,” said Devon Sterk, coordinator of

Student Life, Legacy and Affinity Programs. “The purpose of the renovations is to give students more of want they need.”

Sterk said that one of the aims of the renovations is to make the Student Center more inviting. Sterk believes the new look will draw more events because of its open design.

The new design also allows for more natural lighting.

“When the Student Center renovations are complete, there will be more of an alluring experience,” Sterk said.

The renovations to the Student Center are the largest in scale. The renovations to the building are esti-

mated at $30 million.

Not too far from the Student Center, there is more construction taking place on Gullen Mall.

“The Office of Facilities Planning and Management has a curb appeals plan to try and improve areas around campus,” said Audra Kovalchuk, d ‎ irector of OneCard and contract services.

The last construction project on campus involves the parking structures. The renovations will improve the structural integrity of parking facilities, while making its design more efficient.

School officials agree that all of the renovations taking place pro-

vide improvements to the cam-pus.

Nonetheless, the renovations are causing some inconveniences.

“It’s a little inconvenient, but it has to be done in the long run,” said WSU student Hollie Engel. “Most of the time for campus activities we use the student center for meetings, now we have to scramble to find places to meet.”

Due to the Student Center renovations, most of the meeting spaces students use are unavailable.

Construction on Gullen Mall and the parking structures will be complete by the start of fall semester.

The Student Center renovations are slated for completion in July 2015.

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The Detroiter: Mural artists spar on Grand River

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NICK NORTON For The Detroiter Driving down Grand River near the Warren Avenue is always a joy for me because I know I’ll get to eye up the Grand River Creative Corridor — also known as the GRCC. Blocks of unique graffiti and murals line the buildings along this section of Grand River, and it is truly breathtaking.

Early this summer in June, internationally acclaimed artist Andrew Pisacane (also known as Gaia) visited Detroit to paint a mural in the GRCC. This contribution by somebody of such esteem in the art world was lauded as a great boost to the Detroit creative community. Pisacane is an artist well known for promoting diversity as a key theme of his work. With that message

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in mind, he decided to paint a beautiful mural to Vincent Chin, who was the victim of a hate crime in Highland Park by in 1982. Unfortunately the mural only lasted until the middle of August 2014.

A local graffiti artist known as Sintex vandalized the mural Gaia created. The Motor City Muckraker put this story into context in their editorial published Aug. 18.

“For three years, the wall on which the Chin mural was painted featured a mural

by Sintex, whose work is prominently displayed throughout the GRCC. Like other walls, it was planned for a new mural on the 4000 block of Grand River just south of W. Warren.

“Sintex has known that our plan was to rotate murals every few years,” Derek Weaver [who started the GRCC] told us.

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“He gave us his blessing and met Gaia. We talked to the owner, Red, and told him the story of Vincent Chin. He was moved by the story and agreed to the memorial.”

But Sintex changed his mind apparently, and opted to repaint his mural over the piece. It’s a sad day for the artistic community in the city when we lose such an important contribution to culture in the city like Pisacane’s piece. Derek Weaver also mentioned to the Motor City Muckraker that GRCC was considering installing security cameras throughout the area to protect from vandalism. This reminded me of the very brutal arson attacks surrounding the Heidelberg Project that occurred last year, and the need for the extra security there. When is this type of nonsense going to stop in Detroit? Art is there to enliven the city, and too often it

is disrespected. Hopefully more appreciation of cultural experiences like the GRCC will prevent these types of occurrences in the future. Until then, it’s imperative we at least take Andrew’s message about Vincent Chin to heart - here’s how he summed it up for the Muckraker: “My only intention for the mural was to create a memorial to a man whose death was a watershed moment in pan Asian American politics,” Gaia said. “I wanted to extend the piece beyond remembrance and pair the mural with the a couple instances of global miracles that would eventually constitute global competition to the automotive base of Detroit and the United States. In memorializing Vincent Chin’s murder, I did not want to shy away from the macroeconomic forces that engendered such racism.’”

WSU’s got talent! Student artists thrive in Detroit SPENCER GENRICH The South End It is no secret that Detroit has produced some of the most successful artists to date, and Wayne State is only helping to flourish this generation’s up and coming.

From dancers to musicians and writers to designers, Wayne State gives opportunities to local artists in a number of ways. For dancer Lisa Terauchi, the dance program has helped her grow into a more mature and technical dancer.

“Attending WSU as a dance major has changed my life within a year. I feel like I have become a mature dancer and found my artistry skills… Detroit definitely supports the arts and I feel like I belong. I had opportunities to work with great teachers here at this school and attend the Complexion Summer Dance Intensive [in New York City],” Terauchi said.

At 19, the dancer has already had opportunities to perform professionally with the Southeastern Michigan Classical Ballet and MoreDances Contemporary Dance Company. Last year Terauchi was one of five dancers chosen from Michigan to dance with an elite squad in Vegas for the Encore National Dance Competition, but her most flashy performance was dancing backup for the band Blackstreet in Detroit.

“Performing for Teddy Riley and Blackstreet was an awesome opportunity. Every one of the members and staff were really accommodating and I was given an opportunity to get connections for other artists they work for like B.o.B,” Terauchi said.

After tearing her ACL and meniscus at the end of her junior year in high school, that was when Terauchi realized how much she missed dance and decided that was what she wanted to do as her profession. For musical artist Malcom Elliot, he found his passion more recently.

“Recently I started writing in the past year. I got my inspiration during black history month where one day I just came back and I started writing a poem and I got positive responses,” Elliot said.

“I kept writing….. I wasn’t just writing poetry, I was writing verses for raps that artists wanted me to be featured on.”

Growing up, Elliot had his first encounter with music while learning to play saxophone. He holds a special appreciation for the sax and other jazz saxophone players, but lately he has been moving forward with rapping and even producing.

“Me and my friend are opening up our own record label titled Common Wealth Entertainment and we’re signing our first artist… His project will be out in October. I have my own project coming out next year,” Elliot said.

Growing up in the city all his life has provided Elliot with many connections and inspiration for his music, as has Wayne State.

“In Detroit, it’s a place that I know meeting with other artists has given me connections for places to perform and to meet other people. As far as Wayne State, there is always a good vibe on campus. Being in the heart of Detroit, nothing is ever too far,” Elliot said.

Detroit has been a place for musical artists to grow for many years, but the fashion scene has recently been taking off. This helped put fashion designer, Austin Lee, and his company on the map.

“The CDC Stands for The Carpe Diem Company. The phrase carpe diem origins can be found in the dead language of Latin, and when translated means ‘seize the day’,” Lee said. “I decided to name the company that because, I felt that carpe diem embodied my mind state at the time. I wanted to make the most out of the opportunities I am trying to create for myself.”

Lee created his clothing company, The CDC, about a year ago, but the company is much more than just a fashion line to him. His first passion has always been art and he continues to keep that theme through his line.

“I realized that I had a niche for fashion in my later years of high school

and earlier years of college. But before I ever thought of fashion, art was and has always been my true passion. I see fashion as a wearable art,” Lee said. “We as people are much like books. People are much more willing to read a book and discover what the text holds when the books has an eye pleasing cover.”

Being a part of the WSU community has helped Lee with the business perspective of his company. He has been able to acquire business knowledge and networking connections to help make his company stronger.

“Attending WSU has definitely allowed me to learn about how business works…

I have also had the chance to meet CEOs and entrepreneurs of both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Meeting individuals who started out much like me from humble means and a small business gives me the motivation to push the growth of The CDC,” Lee said.

In Detroit, artists are constantly trying to find ways to create their break-out moment, and being a part of the WSU community can help give aspiring artists an extra opportunity to be a step ahead of the game. Despite the insecurities that the future can hold for local artists, these people are continuing their passion to do what they love.

“It’s just like that quote,” Elliot said, “follow your passion and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”

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Where will you get your threads?

ERIC DEAN Contributing Writer About five years ago, shopping options for Wayne State students in the Detroit area were scarce. In Midtown, Wayne State students only had the option of shopping at the Student Center or the Barnes & Noble Bookstore for supplies and gear for back to school. If students decided to travel further downtown, they would have been lucky to find one or two stores catered to them and their needs. As new businesses and resurgence spreads throughout Midtown and downtown, new clothing stores are appearing rapidly. With many diverse stores catering to Detroit’s growing population, stores are offering style at affordable prices.

DSE – Definitive Style Exclusive Along Grand River Ave., Definitive Style Exclusive, better known as DSE Detroit, has been in operation since 2008. Owner James Morris says he creates and sells pieces that reflect the culture, sound and people of Detroit. Morris’ intent is to offer a selection of clothing, architecture,

earrings and lifestyle pieces to Detroiters.

Detroit-made candles, women’s and men’s tees, tops, sweaters fill the shelves and racks that are supplied by local Detroit vendors. Prices range from $1 for a pin to $50 for a hoodie. DSE is located on the corner Grand River and Broadway downtown Detroit.

Nojo Kicks Co-owners Aaron Fields, Matthew Caputo, and Andy Beletskiy established a store for limited edition sneakers and athletic apparel in Detroit. Opening their doors in June, Nojo Kicks offers the most highly sought-after, limited edition sneakers, hats and jerseys. Fields has experience managing different sneaker shops around Michigan from Footaction to Villa.

He helped Beletskiy find limited edition sneakers for his son Noah, sparking the name and idea for an exclusive sneaker operation in Detroit. Along with Caputo, the group put their creative heads together to develop the premium sneaker location in the Bedrock Real Estate development on Library St. Prices begin at $50 for a hat and range to $8,500 for autographed

sneakers from celebrities like Lebron James and Kanye West.

Detroit vs. Everybody In the heart of Greektown, Detroit vs.

Everybody on Monroe Ave. offers exclusive clothing for men and women from hats and jerseys to tees and hoodies. The line has been worn by celebrities like Rick Ross, Stephen Colbert and Keith Urban.

With its infamous logo, Detroit vs. Everybody has worked to help shape the way the country and the world view the city.

Influenced by the negativity surrounding Detroit, owner and graphic designer Tommie Walker decided to create the brand to shed light on the mindset behind many of the residents and believers in Detroit.

Detroit vs. Everybody has occupied its location in Greektown since fall 2012. Store manager Sade Whiteman says many out of state students visit the store, brought in by national publicity the company has received. Prices range from $30 for tees to $60 for hoodies.

Human Located on Cass Ave. in Midtown, Human offers fashion-forward clothing and

accessories for men and women. Whether looking for business casual to edgy nightwear, owner Jill Drnek tries to promote unique self-expression and fashion savvy pieces in the store. Human began as a pop-up shop in Livonia. The Midtown store opened in May 2013. Originally, Human only offered products produced by Michigan designers, Drnek later expanded to offer more of a variety. The prices range from $10 to $20 for clearance items, $60 for men’s shirts and $70 for women dresses.

Moosejaw Founded in Keego Harbor in 1992, Moosejaw has since expanded to 11 retail stores nationwide, with its downtown Detroit location opening in November 2011.

Moosejaw is a lifestyle store specializing in mountaineering, backpacking and adventuring, selling clothing and gear brands like The North Face, Timberland and Carhartt. Prices range from $1 for a Moosejaw flag, to top-of-the-line waterproof shells that will set you back a couple hundred bucks. Moosejaw even offers student discounts to purchases made in store.

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Fashion trends for the fall semester

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MICHELLE BOHEM Contributing Writer Fashion is wearable art, a channel of expression. Everyone has their own personal style, but there are certain trends that stand out each season. This past summer was all about flower crowns, gladiator sandals and high-waisted shorts. Since WSU is in Michigan, students get the pleasure of wearing trends for all four seasons.

With fall fast approaching its almost time for adorable peacoats, booties and scarves.

“I’m excited to wear combat boots and look for ankle booties for the fall,” said Garland Solaka, a WSU Psychology major. “I dress comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt, but when I go out I like to wear heels and a nice top.”

You can find a myriad of styles of boots and ankle booties for great deals at stores like DSW, Aldo and Journeys.

“I would really love to find a pair of wedge sneakers,” WSU student Krystal Krygowski said.

Wedge sneakers are in for the fall, and are said to be very comfortable. There are great places around

the Metro Detroit area to shop for trends in women and men’s fashion.

“I don’t like to wear brand names, and I like to buy things that are different,” WSU student Hussein Makki, said. “I usually shop at JCPenny or Macy’s.”

Department stores are great places to find hot trends for cheap prices.

Some other stores students are shopping for this season’s trends are Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters and Express. Fall fashion is huge because it sets the tone for trends throughout the year, like metallics, which have been seen on almost every runway.

From fashion magazines to fashionistas on campus, braids are in, whether it is a side braid, a high ponytail braid, or Game of Thrones style headband braid. In addition, 1960s-inspired hairstyles are also gaining popularity. This fall, you’ll see ponytail styles, long wavy locks and center parts, and it’s not just women who are taking on the retro twist-men’s hair styles this fall will have vintage roots as well with hard portions and short sides.

Fashion is one thing and style is another; keep an eye out to see how students on campus put their own style into fall trends.

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Weekend programming finally comes to WSU ALANA WALKER The South End If there is one top complaint that Wayne State students have, it’s that there’s nothing to do around campus on the weekends.

Campus becomes a ghost town, when students heading home or to other schools on the weekends to find fun.

WSU has been working to change the campus culture over the past few years to get students more involved. Dean of Students David Strauss said the university is now trying to tackle the weekends.

“We’re really looking at weekends to say, ‘What can we do to offer more activities?’ One of the things around here is that people say, there’s nothing to do, but there are things to do,” said Strauss. “Students just have to be willing to try something new. We’re a very diverse campus, and with that comes diversity of activities, this is the time to explore.”

For the upcoming fall semester, many of the offices within the university collaborated on their calendars, including Athletics, the Fitness and Recreation Center, Housing, Economic Development, the Campus Activities team and the Dean of Students.

“What we did is we merged our calendars and said, ‘Where are there gaps? Where is there overlap?’” Strauss said. “We skewed our calendar to the weekend. And the Student Activities

Funding Board skewed their priorities to social events on the weekends.”

In addition to the popular Thursdays in the D, the university will also offer student trips to nearby shopping malls, bowling alleys, Tigers games, as well as visits to the Detroit Zoo. Some student organizations are also hosting weekend events and workshops for students, such as The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Better Docs: Improving Quality and Safety on Sept. 20, and the WSU Film and Media Group’s Student Film Festival Sept. 25 to 28.

“Not only are people saying there’s nothing to do on the weekends, but that there’s nowhere to hang out. And the restaurants on Cass and Warren are closed for practical purposes,” Strauss said. “We met with the Office of Economic Development and said, ‘What can you do to assist us with getting these local businesses open?’ A lot of things are coming together, and a lot of offices are involved.”

“Students get so much information, we’re trying to condense it into a digest, where there’s one place where students know they can get the information about what’s going on and what there is to do,” Strauss said.

This fall, the Office of Marketing and Communications is rolling out a new Get Involved campaign. As a part of this campaign, students will receive semiweekly newsletters featuring opportunities and events for students to get involved.

WELCOME WA R R I O R S

Let’s meet. The WSU President’s Commission on the Status of Women looks forward to meeting you at FestiFall on Aug. 26 and Student Organizations Day on Sept. 10.

Stop by our table to get some swag and learn about efforts to support women’s issues on campus.

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Let’s make a difference. Come to our first event and create a T-shirt to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Shirts and supplies will be provided.

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The Clothesline Project Wednesday, September 24 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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ALANA WALKER The South End More than 2,000 parents and students are expected to fill Gullen Mall for Wayne State’s annual FestiFall. The FestiFall activities will pick up immediately following the New Student convocation ceremony in front of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

Dozens of student organizations will be in attendance, including various Greek organizations, learning com-

munities and dozens of other clubs and groups. Students can learn about and join any one of the dozens of different student organizations at WSU. “I think FestiFall is an integral point in the year for us,” said Rebecca Chaffin, leader of the student a cappella group MelodyTroit. “It gives us a chance to meet all of the incoming freshmen and allow them to join our campus organization that’s not only fun, but it can also be a great creative outlet.”

Until this year, FestiFall was open only to incoming freshmen. This year,

transfer students and new graduate students are invited to attend and take part in all Festifall activities. Deans from every college and school within the university will attend the events to meet new students.

Also new this year is the Detroit Zone. 50 Detroit-area businesses and organizations will be on campus to sell merchandise and present information about their involvement in the community.

Some of the businesses in the Detroit Zone include Cass Café, Cinema Detroit,

the Detroit Lions, Detroit Segways, RUNdetroit, Signal-Return, Yoga Shelter and Zipcar. The Detroit Zone will be located along “Imagine Eastern Market comes to FestiFall,” Dean of Students David Strauss said.

“We’re so excited. It’s all focused on getting our students engaged in the city.”

Festifall will take place on Gullen Mall August 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The unoffical fall opening party is in your backyard TIM CARROLL The South End Dally in the Alley, the annual altstreet fair, returns to the streets of Midtown for its 37th year.

The Dally, also known as the North Cass Street Fair, is an annual street festival held in the alleys between Second, Third, Hancock and Forest. Starting in 1977, the Dally has showcased local bands and performers, businesses and everything else Cass Corridor and Midtown have to offer.

“The annual event attracts tens of thousands of attendees throughout the day to the live music, DJs, art, vendors, food, reunions with old friends and the making new friends,” said Dally spokesman Steve St. Germain. “The festivalgoers, a colorful and diverse crosssection of Detroiters, experience a unique party that has become one of the most-loved festivals in Detroit.”

The Dally is unlike any other festival in Detroit said St. Germain.

“One major difference is that Dally prides itself on being free of corporate sponsorship, in fact free of any major sponsorships. It’s always been an event organized for

the community by the community,” he said.

Even without major sponsorships, the Dally doesn’t charge for entry.

“The event is free and it happens only over the course of 12 hours, just once a year. Dally is not a twoday or weekend festival like many others.”

Over 40 bands perform at five different stages throughout the day, with artists from all over the city. Dozens of vendors apply for limited spots available around the fair. Their booths sell everything from clothing to food to IT solution services. Vendors treasure the opportunity to come out and share their product with the surrounding community.

“I think it’s really dope to be able to showcase work as well as interact with the teenagers and with students and adults,” said Ebony Rutherford, whose booth sold modified Wayne State T-shirts among other clothing and accessories last year. “It’s an opportunity to grow your business. You also have an opportunity to make some money and give back to the community. It’s a win-win situation.”

Vendors like Rutherford set up their “stores away from stores”

and work the crowd of Dally-goers around them. This isn’t always an easy task however, as the crowd is vastly diverse. Multiple generations can be found walking the streets, or in case of the young ones strolling.

“You have alumni coming in to support the school, then there’s the freshmen who have no idea what’s going on and they come down and experience what’s going on and just everybody comes down, said WSU senior Tim Wieczerza. “It’s become such a big festival you can’t help but to come.”

After coming to the Dally for the past three years, Wieczerza said he’s a veteran of the fair. “The amount of people here makes it festive. You get to meet new people, find some other friends you haven’t seen in awhile and just enjoy the atmosphere.”

“There was a really great set list last year, a lot of bands I haven’t heard of so that was great,” said WSU senior Ryan Gumbleton.

Being in a band himself, Gumbleton hopes to play at the fair this year. “I’m looking forward to just another awesome crazy whole day extravaganza of seeing people you haven’t seen in a long time, hearing the music and enjoying some great food.”

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Students achieve great success at WSU DEBANINA SEATON The South End The new school year will bring in freshman, transfer students and new staff and faculty. It will bring in people from around the world and some from just a few miles away. But among the thousands of students within the campus and the hundreds of pats to graduate successfully, one could find himself lost among the crowd. Thankfully, there are students who have been here who know the ropes and understand what it takes to be successful at Wayne State University.

Tierra Jones, a graduate student and former president of Alpha Phi Omega, said she came to WSU because she was attracted to the non-traditional school and the diversity on campus. She said she joined Alpha Phi Omega because it was different and it catered to community service, not only to her brothers but also to her school, city, state and nation.

While in the fraternity, Jones was always showing other college students she was in the group by participating in many things from always wearing her fraternity shirt to accompanying her brothers in flash mobs.

Jones said she understood how to be successful but she also understood how to show others success. Jones said she did this by encouraging her peers “to do their best in whatever it is that they wanted to do,” she said.

As students get to campus, they may eventually hear of their Student Senate. One senate member – Naomi Shangle – who is the president of Student Senate and a junior at WSU, said she wanted to be a part of the university’s governing student body because she could see the changes they were making on campus, she saw them as a driving force for getting action done and sees them as students that see problems and try to find ways to fix them.

For Shangle she said she is “pretty successful.” She said she had mentors invest in her, which is why she is at her current stage in life. But her idea of success in Student Senate isn’t a typical one.

“Success isn’t always results but success is growth,” she said. “We’re not always going to make the changes that we want to happen, we can fight for something and that will still fail, the goal we reach might not be achieved but if we grow along the process… then I say that

is success.”

Another senior in the College of Education, Kiara Pollard, knows exactly what her goals are for the future. She said she now studies kinesiology after switching from her previous major, engineering. After she receives her bachelor’s degree she said her future goals include writing a nutrition book and becoming an Olympic trainer.

For Pollard, success meant creating conversations with other people.

“Usually I’m very introverted and extremely shy, which is a big downfall,” she said. “But I’m breaking out of my shell now and really talking to people, asking more questions and it’s really helping me out. I’m learning that it’s not [as] bad as I think it is.”

Though Pollard said she hasn’t had the chance to encourage others to be successful at the college level but she is able to help someone closer to home.

Pollard said she has a sister whom is entering college and said she is trying to help her by telling her things she didn’t know before, like taking classes all year round.

Though all of these women work in different departments or have already moved on, all believed the best advice to

give the entry-level or current student was two simple words: get involved.

“Get involved with something that you love and get involved with something that you’re not familiar with so you can become a well-rounded individual,” said Jones. “If you don’t try something, you won’t know if you like it.”

Pollard said that getting involved can be the definition of success – knowing what’s going on in one’s department was something she didn’t know before getting into college.

“I’ve learned over time you can’t do it alone,” she said. “You have to get involved in some type of organization… or just networking with other people within your department to see what they do. But networking is definitely [the] key for success.”

Finally, Shangle said her advice to students is to “get involved somewhere.”

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s within Greek Life, our Student Senate, gardening club, whatever it may be – find somewhere where you feel you fit and become part of it because that’s where you will succeed and that’s where you will achieve success.”

Youngest licensed hotel owner thrives at Wayne SUSAN WOODS The South End Prior to starting her freshman year, Khushbu Mistry obtained her Certified Hotel Owner license and became one of the youngest in the United States to hold this certification. Mistry said she is excited to begin her sophomore year as a Warrior.

Mistry said students, especially freshmen, should get involved on campus and make use of the school’s resources.

She started “A Stronger Voice,” a new student organization with the mission of spreading awareness of sexual abuse and raising funds for survivors. Mistry said the organization is continuously looking for individuals that can help make a difference.

To further support the mission of the organization, the organization’s board members plan on training to become sexual assault counselors.

“We want to encourage survivors to not be afraid to tell someone [what they experienced] and seek help,” she said.

Mistry is involved with the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, one of the largest hotel owner associations in the nation, and was recognized during the association’s annual women’s conference. She is working with leaders of the association to

become an ambassador of her region.

“I believe that all students should make it a priority to work on their time management skills, it really does play a key role in everyone’s college experience,” she said.

Mistry, a marketing major, would like to become a wedding planner and own a couple hotels. Mistry said she wanted to earn her CHO now rather than later, so she could know what she was getting herself into. She has been contacted by many big names in the hotel industry who are already talking to her about her future.

This year, Mistry worked on the event planning team for the Runway Bridal Detroit international bridal show and was a wedding planner assistant for a local agency.

“There were so many people I met this year that have opened my mind and changed the way I see certain things,” Mistry said. “They taught me to become a better person.”

Mistry said she values the lessons she is learning both inside and outside the classroom.

“Whatever you do, you have to know how to market your business,” Mistry said.

Mistry said she looks forward to developing new friendships and networking in the marketing program at her first choice university — Wayne State University.

COURTESY SUSAN WOODS

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Let’s go out: Your guide to nightlife around WSU

ADRIANNA VELAZQUEZ Contributing Writer If you’re looking to escape your studies, enjoy a night out or for something to do on the weekends, the city of Detroit offers nothing short of an incredible array of nightlife attractions that cater to 21 and up crowds as well as the underage crowd.

21+ 1. V Nightclub MGM Grand Detroit 1777 Third St. Detroit, MI 48226 313-465-1650 If you’re looking for an exhilarating night out, look no further than V Nightclub. Located inside MGM Grand Detroit, V Nightclub offers the ultimate Detroit nightlife experience with a vivid light show of sensual images and stunning servers to present you with cocktails or drinks of your choice.

2. Cheli’s Chili Bar 47 E. Adams Ave. Detroit, MI 48226

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313-961-1700 Owned by former Detroit Red Wings Defenseman and NHL Hall of Fame Inductee, Chris Chelios, Cheli’s Chili Bar is for the ultimate sports lover and offers sports fans the best tailgate party around. The bar features 36 flat screen TVs, perfect for cheering on your favorite teams while enjoying a cold brew, free shuttle service is offered to and from Joe Louis Arena for every home game and it’s centrally located within blocks of Ford Field and Comerica Park.

3. 3Fifty Terrace 350 Madison St. Detroit, MI 48226 313-687-4350 Enjoy the city scape with a classy rooftop view at 3Fifty Terrace.

Located within walking distance of Comerica Park, The Detroit Opera House and Ford Field, 3Fifty Terrace features 11,000 sq. feet of open air space upon its rooftop and is packed with amenities such as 10 intimate resort-style booths, an expansive granite top bar, and restroom facili-

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ties with attendants. Entertainment is includes a DJ and sound booth along with fully programmable LED lighting.

Under 21 1. Magic Stick 4140 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-833-9700 Magic Stick is an entertainment complex located in the heart of Midtown and is one of the best spots in the city for those under 21. With an array of performing acts from small bands to chart-topping superstars, Magic Stick offers a great setting for live music. If you’re just looking for some old-fashioned fun you can head downstairs to the bowling alley, play billiards or stop at the pizzeria.

Adjacent from the entrance is also a cafe and the venue also features a rooftop patio.

2. Saint Andrew’s Hall 431 East Congress St. Detroit, MI 48226 313-961-8961 What once was a church and is now

a renovated music venue, Saint Andrew’s Hall is one of the best music venues in Detroit because of its central location in the heart of Detroit and the intimate music experience it offers. Within its historic structure three different areas are housed: the main ballroom, The Shelter and The Burns Room. A variety of talented acts make their way through the doors each year, and Detroit’s own, Eminem has even performed here.

3. Detroit Princess Riverboat 201 Civic Center Dr. Detroit, MI 48226 877-338-2628 Watch the sunset with the Detroit Skyline and Ambassador bridge in the foreground on a Detroit Princess cruise. The Detroit Princess Riverboat offers a unique experience for those under 18 as well as those 21 and up. With a full schedule of cruises to choose from, tickets start at just $20. You can enjoy a sunset cruise along the Detroit River from 4 different levels. The riverboat features a restaurant with service kitchens and full bars on each level, live music and concessions.

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT? The primary purposes of the Student Code of Conduct are to promote campus civility and academic integrity and to provide a framework for the imposition of discipline in the University setting. The code gives general notice of prohibited conduct and the sanctions to be imposed if such conduct occurs. The code specifies the rights of the student and the rights of other parties to the procedure.

The code is designed to assure that students who are alleged to have engaged in unacceptable behavior receive fair and impartial consideration as specified in the code. It is important that each of us becomes familiar with the Student Code of Conduct and shares the responsibility for maintaining a reputable University committed to academic excellence.

WHAT TYPES OF CONDUCT ARE PROHIBITED AT THE UNIVERSITY? The following conduct is subject to disciplinary action when it occurs on University premises, or in connection with a University course or University documents, or at a University-sponsored activity.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic dishonesty means any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution or subvert the education process. Examples of academic dishonesty include: Plagiarism-to take and use another’s words or ideas as one’s own.

Cheating-intentionally using or attempting to use, or intentionally providing or attempting to provide, unauthorized materials, information or assistance in any academic exercise, including all forms of technological assistance.

Fabrication-intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation.

Other - includes unauthorized use of resources, enlisting the assistance of a substitute in the taking of examinations, and violation of course rules as contained in the course syllabus or other written information.

FURNISHING FALSE INFORMATION Knowingly furnishing false information to the University.

Forgery, unauthorized alteration or unauthorized use of any University document or instrument of identification.

DISORDERLY BEHAVIOR Any intentional and disorderly conduct that interferes with or obstructs the orderly functions and activities of the University.

Physical abuse of another person, or Conduct that threatens or endangers another, or verbal or physical threats that cause reasonable apprehension of harm.

Interference with the freedom of expression of others, authorized, sponsored or permitted by the University such as teaching, research and administration.

Maliciously Initiating charges against an individual when the initiator knows that the charges are baseless.

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FAILURE TO COMPLY Violation of the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with the code.

Failure to comply with the direction of any authorized institutional representative, acting in the performance of his/her duties.

Failure to comply with published University regulations or policies including but not limited to: Statutes prohibiting discrimination and sexual assault or harassment.

Regulations relating to entry and use of University facilities.

Regulations relating to sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Regulations involving violation of Housing and Residential Life policies.

Regulations relating to misuse of identification or OneCards.

Regulations involving theft of property or services of the University or any member of or visitor to the university.

DAMAGE OF PROPERTY The intentional destruction of or reckless damage to any property belonging to the University or a member of or visitor to the University.

ILLEGAL DRUGS Use, possession, storage or distribution of illegal narcotics or unauthorized prescription medications.

WEAPONS ON CAMPUS Unauthorized use, unauthorized possession, or unauthorized storage of a weapon (as defined by the University).

FALSE REPORT OF EMERGENCY Intentionally initiating a false report or false warning of fire, explosion, or other emergency.

UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY Unauthorized entrance Into, or use of University facilities.

VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL LAW Conduct that is a crime under the criminal law of the State of Michigan or the United States.

WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS TYPES OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS? Violators of the Student Code of Conduct will be subject to one or more of the following sanctions depending on the seriousness of the violation. Attempts to commit acts prohibited by this code are sanctioned to the same extent as completed violations.

DISCIPLINARY REPRIMAND A notification that the student has committed an act of misconduct, and warning that another offense may result in the imposition of a more serious sanction.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION A disciplinary status that does not interfere with the student’s rights to enroll and attend classes but may include specified requirements or restrictions.

SUSPENSION A denial of the privilege of continuing as a student anywhere within the University, and denial of all student rights and privileges for a specified period of time.

EXPULSION A permanent denial of the privilege of continuing or enrolling as a student anywhere within the University and permanent denial of all rights and privileges conferred by student status.

RESTITUTION The student may be required to pay the University or another person for damage caused as a result of acts violating the Student Code of Conduct.

TRANSCRIPT DISCIPLINARY RECORD An entry onto the student’s transcript, permanently or for a specified period of time, indicating that the student has been found to have engaged in prohibited conduct, pursuant to Section 4.0 of the Student Code of Conduct.

The entry shall also designate the sanction imposed.

OTHER SANCTIONS Other sanctions may be imposed instead of or in addition to those specified above.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT WRONGDOING? Anyone can initiate charges against another individual or group believed to have violated the code by writing and filing charges with the Student Conduct Officer.

If you know or suspect any individual, groups, or organizations of misconduct, please let someone know. The Student Conduct Officer, 577-1010, is responsible for directing and coordinating matters involving student discipline and is available to answer questions concerning the procedure. The Office of the Ombudsperson, 577-3487, is available to advise students at any stage in the proceedings.

Interim suspension: Whenever there is evidence that the continued presence of a student on University premises poses a substantial threat to that student or to others, or to the stability and continuance of normal University functions, the student may be suspended for an interim period pursuant to these disciplinary procedures.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS IF ACCUSED OF A VIOLATION? • The right to speak on your behalf, present evidence on your behalf, and question opposing witnesses.

• The right to bring an advisor or an attorney to a formal hearing or to an informal disciplinary conference. However, the role of the advisor or attorney is solely to counsel and not to participate actively.

• The right to be notified in writing of the charges and the judicial procedure.

• The right not to testify against yourself.

• The right to appeal the panel’s decision.

• The right to select an informal disciplinary conference with the dean instead of a formal hearing if the dean decides the case serious enough for a hearing.

• The right to know the nature and the source of the evidence to be used against you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The information contained in this advertisement has been edited from the Student Code of Conduct.

Anyone with specific questions regarding prohibited conduct, disciplinary sanctions or the conduct procedure at Wayne State University should consult the source document. The code can be accessed via the internet at: http://doso.wayne.edu/student-conduct-services.html If the provisions described in this advertisement differ in anyway from those of the Student Code of Conduct, the information contained in the code shall predominate.

For additional information about the Student Code of Conduct, contact the Student Conduct Officer in Room 786 Student Center or via telephone at 313-577-1010 or email at ak9300@wayne.edu.

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A WELCOME YOU WON’T FORGET. Whether you’re a new Warrior eager to get involved or a returning student looking to catch up with classmates, we have something fun planned just for you. Run into a friend at bumper cars, grab a bite at the Taste of Detroit, engage at Student Org Day and join us Saturday to cheer on the Warrior football team. This is the beginning to a great semester — don’t miss out!

For more information and a list of events, visit go.wayne.edu/warriordays.

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Student Senate pushes new agenda for 2014 –15 ADORABELLE NAMIGADDE The South End Wayne State University’s Student Senate has a new location and a new agenda this academic year.

Newly voted in Student Senate members said one of this year’s key agenda items includes working to build a LGBTQ resource center oncampus.

“I think this year is gonna be great,” said William Alexander, Student Senator and Housing and Resi-

dential Life Representative. “We want to bring an LGBT center to campus.”

Alexander said he is not sure when the center would be opened, but hopes it will be ready this year.

According to the Director of Student Services, Kristin Tarp, Student Senate is trying to resolve the student concerns for food options on campus.

Tarp said one of the biggest issues from last year’s Senate involved the unpopular halal selections in the cafeterias. Wayne State University’s food supplier, Aramark, was

contracted to provide halal entrées but students who ate the halal found remnants of pork in their food.

“Aramark fixed the problem for about a week, but sadly still aren’t performing at a satisfactory level,” Tarp said. “I would like to resolve the food issue this year by continuing to have talks with the people who oversee food marketing at Wayne State.”

Alexander and Tarp said Student Senate has a great relationship with Wayne State administration, academic and student affairs offices. This allows them to be taken seriously when

they address student complaints.

All Student Senate meetings are open to the public, and students have an opportunity at the end to address their grievances to the Senate. Students can also create a project group with a senator for a specific cause they want advanced on campus.

“Students should get involved with the Senate. It’s a good way to learn about the university and about various resources on campus,” Tarp said.

The Student Senate meets in Room 16 of the Student Center. It meets every second and fourth Thursday.

THOUGHTS FROM SENATE LEADERSHIP “Essentially, Student Senate is a diverse group of 28 students who strive to be catalysts for change and innovation at Wayne State University. Led by passion, we pride ourselves in representing the ‘voice of the students’ we bridge the gap between the universities’ students and the administration.”

NAOMI SHANGLE PRESIDENT

“Student Senate serves as a platform to convey student concerns to administrators to enact real, meaningful change on campus. The student senate works diligently to improve Wayne State to become better place for students to live, work, and study.”

ROHIT ANAND VICE PRESIDENT

“Wayne State Student Senate serves as the bridge between administration, faculty, and students. With our engagement on campus and seeing that we have a great representation of our general population on and off campus, we help to ensure that our fellow students and ourselves are having the experience that we pay for at.”

WILLIAM ALEXANDER PARLIAMENTARIAN

“Our goal is to cultivate the best experience for the students here at Wayne State University by giving them the tools and the opportunities that they may or may not know they need to graduate and have the best experience possible.”

KRISTIN TARP DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

“The Student Senate, as a student organization and government on campus, is in a unique position to not only engage our student body, but also to interact with and involve our faculty and administration. Ultimately, the Student Senate strives to better student life and to make campus livelier. Senate has been there, working, on every key change on campus and we will continue to do so. The Student Senate is driven by the concerns and voices of the student body, while serving as a medium to translate thoughts and issues into tangible change and progress.”

MADHU SANAM DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

”The Student Senate, as a student organization and government on campus, is in a unique position to not only engage our student body, but also to interact with and involve our faculty and administration. Ultimately, the Student Senate strives to better student life and to make campus livelier. Senate has been there, working, on every key change on campus and we will continue to do so. The Student Senate is driven by the concerns and voices of the student body, while serving as a medium to translate thoughts and issues into tangible change and progress.”

NISHANTH ALLURI DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

““Student Senate serves as an advocate for the student body, representing the needs of all students in order to enhance their experience within our university and in order to reach their ultimate goal of graduation.”

ROBERTA UKAVWE TREASURER

“As a Student Senate we work to bridge the gap between the administration and students and we represent the students in all things regarding the administration of the university.”

MATTHEW HANNA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

“Student Senate is the voice of all Wayne State students and it is our job to make sure every student’s concerns are addressed and resolved.”

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Football gears up for season with QBs on deck JORDAN BRAZELL The South End The Wayne State football team will begin the 2014 campaign Sept. 4, with a 6 p.m. matchup against Michigan Tech at Tom Adams Field.

Last year, WSU football started the season 3-2, but suffered a rough second half in which they lost their last six games.

The Warriors were picked to finish

sixth in the GLIAC this season. At the helm for WSU is head coach Paul Winters in his 11th season.

Winters will be looking to return the program to the same one that posted winning records from 2008-2011.

This year’s team will be focused on moving the ball on offense. They finished last in the conference in total offense (327 yards per game) last season.

The Warriors are returning 14 starters this year. They also will have 15 seniors

on their roster.

There will be three players in contention for the starting quarterback position. However, Sean Guinane, Doug Griffin and Carl Roscoe started multiple games in 2013.

WSU will have last year’s second leading rusher, redshirt senior Desmond Martin, back this season. Martin finished 2013 with 665 rushing yards, five touchdowns and averaged 4.8 yards per carry.

Also returning is last season’s leading

receiver Michael Johnson, along with defensive standouts, cornerback Gerren DuHart and linebacker Nores Fradi.

Fradi registered 61 total tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss in 2013.

The Warriors will play six home games in 2014, the first two being night games Sept. 4 and 13. WSU will also play two night games on the road Sept. 20 against Malone and Grand Valley State and Oct. 11. The homecoming game will be played against GLIAC rival Northwood Sept. 27.

2014 WSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE THURSDAY, 9/4

vs. michigan tech

Detroit - 6pm

SATURDAY, 9/13

vs. carson-newman

Detroit - 6pm

saturday, 9/20

at malone

canton - 7pm

saturday, 9/27

vs. northwood

detroit - 12pm

saturday, 10/4

vs. tiffin

detroit - 12pm

saturday, 10/11

at grand valley state

allendale - 7pm

saturday, 10/18

at northern michigan

marquette - 1pm

saturday, 10/25

vs. walsh

detroit - 12pm

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Warriors won’t see Division I any time soon

WSU ATHLETICS

DWIGHT MCDONALD Contributing Writer There are seven colleges in Michigan that have Division I athletic programs.

Wayne State unfortunately, is not one of them.

Other research Universities like Michigan State University and Ohio State University are at the Division I level.

However, there are differences in the finances available to fund a major sports program Some of the financial constraints come from the NCAA’s requirements to be a Division I school. One of the requirements says that the school must pay a $1 million application fee.

“The chances of Wayne State becom-

ing Division I are very difficult because of money said Director of Athletics Rob Fournier. “In reality it is just too pricey.”

Although WSU is considered a large research institution, it does not have the funds available to become a Division I school. Wayne State’s athletic program budget is only $5 million compared to Michigan State’s budget which is $8.98 million.

“Wayne State has been Division II since the 1970s because of the university’s president and administrators at the time making the decision to make it that way” said Fournier. “We are Division II right now based on the resources and moving up the bracket to Division I would be difficult.”

When the membership of the NCAA

broke into divisions I, II, and III, it was up to the universities to decide on which division the wanted to be in. Each division is based upon school population and sports budget.

“I measure athletics by cost effectiveness, just like a business” Fournier said.

“I look at what we are getting with our money.”

Fournier believes that eventually becoming a Division I school could be good for the university; however he is happy with WSU being Division II. He looks at what the student athletes have been able to accomplish while competing at the Division II level. One of those accomplishments would be the student athlete graduation rate. WSU graduates 72 percent of its student ath-

letes.

“The biggest thing is that our student athletes understand that they are students first,” said Associate Athletic director Candice Howard. “Being in a different division doesn’t mean it’s easier, but at Wayne State we make sure our athletes are held accountable in the classroom.”

If WSU did become Division I, Fournier said he would still be happy, however he is more than pleased with what the school has now in terms of athletics.

Due to an executive decision made many years ago, as well as a major lack of money, WSU is not a Division I school. Even though Wayne State is not Division I, it’s still a thriving urban research institution in the heart of Detroit.

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Opinion

Let’s be honest, roommates suck. Hard.

JAMILAH JACKSON Contributing Writer From Towers Residential Suites and the Helen DeRoy Apartments to Ghafari and Atchison, students will be making Midtown their home for the next nine months.

For some, moving onto campus includes getting a roommate. Depending on where students are staying, they may be living with one to three new people.

Roommate disputes are common. They are part of the college experience, but they don’t have to be if students follow these simple rules.

Clean up after yourself This may be the Golden Rule for living with roommates. All (or most) roommate disputes can be overlooked if you keep your area clean. For students living in shared rooms like the ones in Ghafari or

Atchison, it’s as easy as making your bed and picking clothes off the floor. For those in Towers or DeRoy, it comes with cleaning living rooms. Bathrooms also need major cleaning. Unclogging drains, keeping hair out of the sink or even doing dishes.

Set up a scheduled day for you and your roommates to do chores and things will go smoothly.

Respect your roommates bedtime When signing up for campus housing, students are asked whether they like to turn in early or “turn up” during the night.

No one knows how much attention is paid to the answer of that question so respect each other’s bedtimes and study habits. If a roommate is trying to sleep or study, turn the music down and try not to have multiple guests over too often during the night.

Ask before using your roommates things If you need to use a book, flat irons,

hanger, just ask. It’s as simple as that. They might say no, they may say yes. Your mom always said “Never take things that don’t belong to you.”

Entertain your own guests This includes friends of your guests. If your significant other brings his or hers friend with them, don’t just go to your room and leave the friend on the couch.

They are signed in under your name, not your roommates. And if you have multiple guests over at once (Side note: you can only have three signed in guests and only one overnight guest at one time) make sure they respect your roommate’s things. Don’t let them just sit on their bed or use their stuff.

Share bathroom time equally It’s not uncommon for roommates to have the similar schedules. If you and your roommate(s) have to wake up at the same time to get ready, share the bath-

room equally. No 20 minute showers! Save some hot water for them too. Don’t hog the bathroom to shave or put on makeup.

The best way to avoid morning traffic in the bathroom is to shower at night. It also saves you time in the morning.

Ask before you cook If both you and your roommate(s) are in the dorm, check to see if they’re hungry before you cook. Nothing looks worse than you cooking a delicious meal and not sharing. This can also double as bonding time for you and your roommate. Food is a common ground for everyone. Everybody likes to eat.

Finally, have fun!

College is about making lifelong friends.

The easiest friend to make is one you live with. Having a roommate is just like any other relationship. It takes compromise.

Have fun and introduce each other to new things.

EDITORIAL: Making friends at Wayne isn’t that hard

KRISTIN SHAW/THE SOUTH END

EDITORIAL BOARD The South End Back in Kindergarten, making friends was as easy as sharing your 64-pack of Crayolas.

Nowadays, as a college student, it’s not so easy — especially at Wayne State.

WSU has been, and will largely always be a commuter school. The school’s proximity to many surrounding suburban cities is one of its perks, especially for students looking to save a boatload of cash on campus housing.

Last fall, there were almost 29,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled at WSU. Now, with numbers that high,

you’d think finding at least one other student sharing some of the same interests as you would be simple. However, the U.S. News & World Report said that for the 2012-2013 school year, 89 percent of WSU students lived off-campus.

When most students don’t stick around long after their classes, the social aspect of school is crippled. Making friends in class, while not impossible is pretty difficult at WSU. Sure, college allows for flexibility with scheduling classes based on interests, so students are likely to find others with similar passions in major-related courses. Making friends is a latent function of school, so don’t be surprised if classmates are more interested in their coursework than mak-

ing new friends. If one does happen to get close with another classmate during the semester, those friendships typically end along with the class.

If a student is serious about finding solid friends, the obvious solution is to get involved.

There are hundreds of student organizations on campus, as well as University-sponsored events filled with students looking to do the same thing.

Getting involved in a learning community for a major is also a good way to get to know other people with similar interests.

If you’re not living on or around campus, that is still no excuse for not developing friendships.

These friendships just take a little more thought

and work. There are plenty of cool, nearby spots to get together with new friends outside of class and clubs.

Everyone makes friends differently. Do what works for you. Simply commenting on someone’s shoes could be the spark of a lasting friendship. Try getting involved with study groups or simply saying hello to one of your classmates.

If you get involved, chances are you’ll make friends. If you come to campus and leave when classes are over, don’t expect to embrace the crucial social aspect of your college experience.

Your college experience is what you make it, don’t make it alone.

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Opinion

EDITORIAL: Dating app danger, these apps are too weird EDITORIAL BOARD The South End Tinder, Grindr, OkCupid, the list goes on. There are countless apps and websites aimed at finding companionship, and frankly, it’s weird. Swiping through pages of people, judging by a photo and whatever other information they’ve listed on their profile, doesn’t seem very natural.

People with similar opinions seem to be in the minority. Location-based apps like Tinder have surged in popularity over the past few years. When online dating was first introduced in the early 2000s, the general consensus was that it was solely for desperate, middle-aged divorcees—or weirdoes.

However, the online dating culture has completely shifted to the mainstream with the surge in popularity of location-based dating apps.

For the handful of those who don’t know anything about mobile dating apps, here’s a quick rundown: There are different apps for different audiences. For example, Tinder and OkCupid are customizable and open to anyone,

regardless of a user’s gender or sexual orientation, while apps like Grindr and Adam4Adam are specifically geared towards gay men looking for other gay men.

Although each app is slightly different, they all have the same premise. Locationbased apps use your phone’s GPS to determine your location in proximity to other users who match the basics of what you’re looking for—usually gender, orientation and distance.

From there, it’s all about first impressions. Users make quick decisions about their interest in other users based on photos and whatever other information they include on their profile. If both users give each other the thumbs up, they are considered a match, and given the ability to contact oneanother.

It’s that simple. And that simplicity has created some problems for our generation.

Recent WSU alum Anthony Scamihorn has used various dating apps and websites since high school. He says having quick and easy access to hookups can quickly turn into a negative.

“As many times as you get what you want, that sort of builds up and you become cal-

lused,” Scamihorn said. “I was celibate for a while because I was sick of feeling used from just hooking up with people. I guess those positive experiences kind of accumulated into a negative experience. It made me re-evaluate myself and the way I respect and treat other men.”

“It really just depends what you’re into,” a 21-year-old student said speaking on condition of anonymity. “One night me and a couple of friends thought it would be interesting to have a foursome. It was like two in the morning, but we found someone on Grindr and he just came over.”

Yes, people use dating apps for different reasons. Whether it’s a hunt for a one-night hookup or your next long-term lover, users go into meet-ups pretty blind. While many users have tons of positive experiences using mobile dating apps, the negative experiences can be pretty scary and tough to ignore.

With so many nearly blind encounters, users are bound to encounter the occasional creep. Scamihorn found himself in a scary situation when meeting up with someone at a hotel that he met on a mobile dating app.

“When I got to the hotel, there were three other people in the room already. Everyone

was just drinking and smoking in this hotel room. I was pretty drunk and I didn’t really understand what was going on and I didn’t know why I was there,” Scamihorn said.

His initial uncertainty about the situation proved true when another person in the room decides to warn him.

“He told me ‘you don’t know this guy, but he’s HIV positive, and it’s in his interest to infect another person with HIV,’” Scamihorn said. “I was just so shocked, and I felt sick to my stomach. He was like ‘you need to get out of here. You don’t belong here and I think you knew that from the start.’”

Situations like this, while scary, don’t usually turn people away from dating apps for good. The ease and simplicity of locationbased dating apps can prove to be addicting.

Scamihorn admits to using some type of location-based dating app every day.

“Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, and I guess apps like this are supposed to make it easier for you to find people. I really just recommend not wasting your time,” Scamihorn said. “But at the same time, it’s not unhealthy to put yourself out there. You never know who you’re going to meet.”

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Opinion

Millennial debt crisis no laughing matter

MICHAEL LEWIS II/THE SOUTH END

DANIEL A. WASHINGTON The South End Although the student debt crisis that has engulfed the millennial generation has been well documented, it warrants further attention and conversation.

With rising tuition costs and consistently overpriced technological musthaves, students must reassess their priorities before facing the unpredictable job market that awaits post-graduation.

Earlier this year, Forbes magazine reported student debt in the last five years has nearly doubled to $1.1 trillion, collectively. Yes, that is $1.1 trillion and we wonder why the United States is no longer the place of jubilant youth and financially independent hopeful 20 year-olds.

Wake up folks — the reality is the

cost of living isn’t decreasing any time soon. It is just that simple.

The millennial generation’s frenzy with mantras, such as YOLO (You Only Live Once) and living in the moment are played out and overused. The question I pose is, “Do you really want to live grand and in the moment now, only to live miserable for the next 40 or 50 years of your life while jumping from job to job working for menial pay?”

No, thank you! I will pass on the booze, blunts and any other immediate tempting offers, and instead spend my free time at tonight’s study session and work at my internship tomorrow.

Trust me, the world won’t end because of a missed party or because you forgo going to next week’s big bash — but your world might end if you never

get out from under school debt that will be with you for years to come.

The idea that partying all night, sleeping through class, dragging along and playing hooky throughout your college experience may possibly compute to legitimate success is ridiculous.

If enrolled in school, go to class and don’t be afraid of volunteering or getting an internship along the way.

The number of ghost students in classrooms across the nation is puzzling. Students register, attend the first week to then never appear again for the rest of the semester. Others become strategic test takers, students that only come to class on the day of the exams, yet complain about the length of the semester and the failing grade they are earning.

The problem is not the “system,” but

instead students’ outlook and understanding of what it takes to become successful at the undergraduate level.

Often times I have argued that K-12 has become industrialized baby-sitting, but secondary education is vastly different. You are not obligated to attend a university or college. The choice is yours regardless of whether or not you pay for it out of pocket, have loans or receive grant money.

The cost of slacking and not truly taking advantage of college is more than just numbers and debt margins.

It’s about short-term and long-term implications on one’s life.

The reality is that school isn’t for everyone. Even for the person on the cusp of realizing this, one thing remains — go to class until you decide to leave.

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Opinion

You made the right choice Warriors

MICHAEL LEWIS II The South End I love Wayne State University; it is a school like no other.

There is no better place to get an authentic college experience than Wayne State.

Let’s start by stating facts, there are things expected from college that are only feasible in the mind of a Hollywood script writer. The daily partying experiences, un-realistic hook ups and absence of school itself are all concepts enhanced on screen.

News flash: the true college experience is a tad bit watered down and should include more constructive enrichment.

On the social side of things, you have access to the benefits of living in a major city. Remember, WSU is located in the heart of Detroit.

There are museums, well known restaurants and professional sports teams that you wouldn’t have access to at other universities. In East Lansing, there isn’t a RiverWalk. In Ann Arbor, you can’t go to the DIA to see one of the world’s best art collections. There just

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aren’t enough activities that go beyond the college campus available at these other schools.

Many other colleges are located in a place where the campus is the heart of the city. Wayne State is an exception, as it is just a big piece of an even bigger and more beautiful picture. Detroit is a city on the rise and as a Wayne State student you get to be in the middle of it every day.

Think about it.

Unless there is a frat party or a major college sporting event, there is nothing worth driving 45 minutes to an hour for at any other college. However, there are plenty of reasons why someone would make a similar trip to Detroit. Sort of the reasons why the University of Michigan has a bus that brings students to the city for the weekend, right? My roommate’s girlfriend is a U of M student. She’s never in Ann Arbor.

Professionally, there are more opportunities right in your backyard than at any other university.

Detroit is a city on the rise. There are a number of major companies investing and operating in the city creating jobs for the college graduate. As Midtown residents, we have the opportunity to

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gain internship experience with these same companies that could potentially create job opportunities. What other school can say this?

These companies attract people from all over the region, and in some cases, even the country. By operating in the city, companies give you the opportunity to access them while still in school.

Lets be honest, you’re more than likely to come to Detroit to begin your career. It’s a major city offering jobs to college grads.

Not to mention rich folk like Dan Gilbert and the Ilitchs are emptying their endless pockets into the resurrection of the city. Projects like the M-1 Rail and Cass Corridor arena complex are signs that money is coming back into the city.

Those with economic power find value in the city and I don’t know about you, but I want a seat at the table before there isn’t any room.

On the financial side of things, WSU gives out over $65 million in financial aid each year. That is a lot of financial assistance bruh.

I have friends taking loans to attend these other schools, and for what? Just so they could say they “got away” and

that they had a “real” college experience?

Stop It. Instead of taking loans to attend a university with opportunity, they take them to attend a school they can brag about graduating from. They’re paying for the weight of a name that isn’t all the way relevant. My dad is a recruiter for Chrysler’s Talent Acquisition team.

He tells me all the time that where you go to school doesn’t matter. In some cases, he even says Ivy League schools aren’t an automatic hire.

So why not invest in a school where the opportunities are knocking at its door? Invest in a school that, even with a tuition increase, is one of the cheapest yet prestigious colleges in the state. Invest in a college where you can leave your mark rather than the college marking you.

Through one year at this University, I’ve had the opportunity to grow in ways that reach beyond the classroom.

Essentially, school is suppose to make you a better student, but Wayne State has made me a better professional...

So much so, I can’t believe so many people pass on the opportunity to go to another University.

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