by Olivia Wulf | Nov 15, 2018 | Improving Our World
As college students, it’s universally accepted that we don’t have much disposable income. We work jobs that pay minimum wage. We scrape underneath couch cushions, behind tables, and under parked cars in search of change. We inwardly weep every time we’re forced...
by Natalie Griesch | Oct 26, 2018 | Campus Engagement, Improving Our World
Water pollution is more common now than ever and it is something that needs to be brought to the attention of more people. Here at WSU we pride ourselves in our beautiful campus and how we take care of it. Here are a few things you should know about water pollution...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 22, 2018 | Featured Stories, Improving Our World
With the upcoming midterm elections, politics is once again thrust to the forefront of the minds of many. The 2018 Election is more than just folks nagging us to register on the way to classes or political advertisements interrupting our Hulu-binging. Voting is a...
by Sydney Becker | Oct 16, 2018 | Featured Stories, Improving Our World
I was around 12 years old when I first started volunteering at a Humane Society in my home town. I would go in once a week for two hours and help clean, walk dogs and feed the animals. Along with me, there were about 10 other volunteers that made a small time...
by Samantha Johnson | Oct 9, 2018 | Academics, Feature Post, Improving Our World, More Than a Major
Will Thompson, a WSU senior, knows that you don’t have to be diagnosing illnesses, performing surgery or inserting IVs to help people. Sometimes all it takes is a passion for others and a drive to succeed through hard work. When people think “healthcare” immediately...
by Erin Kloepping | Apr 24, 2018 | Academics, Gender & Sexuality, Improving Our World, More Than a Major, Social Justice, Travel
Think of what you’d like a social worker to be—someone who serves with integrity and compassion, who understands the importance of human relationships, who values the dignity and worth of every person. For Jacob Stock, the value of looking out for others instilled in...
