Author Archives: Reilly Dixon

Literary publishers and organizers offer advice and anecdotes on success

Adventures in the Literary Arts panel

Tips on how to start a literary magazine, become involved in the local literary community and launch a career in creative writing came out of a panel discussion at Wright State University for aspiring writers. Continue reading

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Wright State alumna publishes young adult novel on normalcy and romance

Sara Pyszka

Wright State 2010 graduate Sara Pyszka has released a YA book “Dancing Daisies,” a coming-of-age drama about a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Continue reading

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College Readiness Day gives regional high school students a taste of the college experience

Logan County high school students visited Wright State for College Readiness Day to get a taste of the college experience. Continue reading

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Regional students immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture

High school and middle school students visited Wright State to learn more about Chinese culture and language during Chinese Immersion Day on Jan. 30. Continue reading

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Wright State filmmaker lights up silver screens across the country

Ever since Brittany Shyne can remember, she has been enchanted by the magic of movies. Continue reading

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Students beat dog days of finals week with a little help from furry friends

As Wright State’s fall semester draws to a close, only one thing separates students from their holiday break: the dreaded finals week. For many, the next few days will be spent frantically studying and memorizing notes for upcoming exams. Continue reading

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LGBT activist to speak at Wright State on acceptance in athleticism

It was Hudson Taylor’s final season as the team wresting captain at the University of Maryland. Through his many years in athletics, Taylor witnessed relentless homophobia… Continue reading

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More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton

Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading

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Wright State commemorates “Night of Broken Glass” with film premiere

Personal reflections by a survivor of Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass,” will highlight Wright State University’s commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the 1938 attacks in Nazi Germany against Jews. Continue reading

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