https://crisstiabowden.portfolial.comRSS Feed for Cris'stia BowdenenThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_29345038-f6e2-11ee-abb3-174dfae3fbdf.htmlThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_29345038-f6e2-11ee-abb3-174dfae3fbdf.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_007e407c-95aa-49b7-ba2f-8b9a01c79ded.htmlThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_007e407c-95aa-49b7-ba2f-8b9a01c79ded.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_05b1faac-f83b-11ee-b930-c72636d3836e.htmlTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_05b1faac-f83b-11ee-b930-c72636d3836e.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_709cd424-6e37-11ee-89db-df330ed8e2b2.htmlWayne Law and the MedWings clashed on the ice in a thrilling hockey match last Friday at the Buffalo Wild Wings arena. The Wayne State School of Medicine MedWings faced off against  WSU Law School. The MedWings secured a 9-4 victory, with goals scored by several players, including Nik Minanov, Warren Lockette, Lauren Larson, Jack Summers, Andy Mizerowski, John Treppan and Shawn O’Malley. Defender Jack Summers said the MedWings team has been playing together for two years now, found out...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_709cd424-6e37-11ee-89db-df330ed8e2b2.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_0e4beaee-ef28-11ef-bac3-d321f19f15c1.htmlThe Black Student Union at Wayne State held a pack-in protest Tuesday in the Student Center, demanding a larger meeting space. The organization, which serves as a hub for Black students on campus, says its current room is too small to accommodate its growing membership.BSU President Jordan Vinette said the protest is a way to visually demonstrate the issue.“This is effectively a picture of the inability to provide for Black students on campus,” Vinette said. “We wanted to show the campus that th...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_0e4beaee-ef28-11ef-bac3-d321f19f15c1.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_635485f6-c01c-4adc-a989-5655021a457d.htmlFormer president Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., became the university’s first female president in August 2023, last Wednesday she announced she will resign for personal reasons. Her time in office featured record enrollment and expanded student aid, but also protests, lawsuits, and disputes with faculty and the Board of Governors.“Serving this institution has been an honor, and I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished together,” Espy said. “With the remarkable students who inspired me every...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_635485f6-c01c-4adc-a989-5655021a457d.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/video_51e33330-9e05-5040-b335-be175bc93141.htmlWelcome back to The South End Podcast!In this episode, we explore Mary Sheffield’s vision for Detroit. This episode gives you an inside look at Detroit’s upcoming election and the ideas shaping the city’s next chapters. We dive into topics that matter to young adults and students, including:Plans for the city’s future and how they affect youWhat to expect from Detroit’s next leadershipHow these plans are different and what they could mean for the communityDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and com...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/video_51e33330-9e05-5040-b335-be175bc93141.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_709cd424-6e37-11ee-89db-df330ed8e2b2.htmlWayne Law and the MedWings clashed on the ice in a thrilling hockey match last Friday at the Buffalo Wild Wings arena. The Wayne State School of Medicine MedWings faced off against  WSU Law School. The MedWings secured a 9-4 victory, with goals scored by several players, including Nik Minanov, Warren Lockette, Lauren Larson, Jack Summers, Andy Mizerowski, John Treppan and Shawn O’Malley.  Defender Jack Summers said the MedWings team has been playing together for two years now, found out...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_709cd424-6e37-11ee-89db-df330ed8e2b2.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/features/article_dbef54e3-9722-4b8b-aec3-5a4379bcc8b1.htmlWayne State's National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted a panel during NPHC Week yesterday, bringing members from the Divine Nine organizations together to talk about culture, misconceptions, and what it really means to be Greek on campus.The event featured NPHC President Aaron Harvey member of Phi Beta Sigma, Vice President Mira Bracey of Sigma Gamma Rho, Secretary Leon Gentry III of Alpha Phi Alpha, Sergeant-at-Arms De’shira Longmire of Delta Sigma Theta, Micah Deering of Zeta Phi Beta, Torrence Gr...Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/features/article_dbef54e3-9722-4b8b-aec3-5a4379bcc8b1.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/search/?f=html&sd=desc&l=100&nsa=eedition&q=Cris%27stia+Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/search/?f=html&sd=desc&l=100&nsa=eedition&q=Cris%27stia+https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_f2f9fc63-9114-4560-aeed-9fd94e25df7b.htmlThe South End’s Winter 2026 Print EditionMon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_f2f9fc63-9114-4560-aeed-9fd94e25df7b.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_b8ada2c1-099e-4bba-b676-37cb080b1c06.htmlWayne State held its 26th annual tribute to the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday. This year's theme, Women of the Movement: Then and Now, honored the women whose courage and leadership helped shape the civil rights movement.The program opened with a recitation of Dr. King’s, “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land,” from his speech “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” Followed were performances...Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_b8ada2c1-099e-4bba-b676-37cb080b1c06.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_fcf92b23-61a7-445f-a599-5733b894db02.htmlWayne State alum Mary Sheffield made history Tuesday night by becoming the first woman elected to be mayor of Detroit. Her victory marks a milestone for the city and a moment of inspiration for residents, and young women and girls across Detroit.Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_fcf92b23-61a7-445f-a599-5733b894db02.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_298f1c67-8bbe-4c75-9f5b-0cc83cb0aaa2.htmlThe inaugural Hoops and Culture event, hosted by the Horatio Williams Foundation and Wayne State Athletics, brought together college basketball fans, students, and alumni for a three-day celebration of sports, education and community connection.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_298f1c67-8bbe-4c75-9f5b-0cc83cb0aaa2.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_298f1c67-8bbe-4c75-9f5b-0cc83cb0aaa2.htmlThe inaugural Hoops and Culture event, hosted by the Horatio Williams Foundation and Wayne State Athletics, brought together college basketball fans, students, and alumni for a three-day celebration of sports, education and community connection.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_298f1c67-8bbe-4c75-9f5b-0cc83cb0aaa2.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_0d6b016c-9c97-4683-a731-ce05b9d910cc.htmlEight individuals, including four current students, three alumni and one parent, filed a federal lawsuit against Wayne State University and several of its officials claiming the school violated their constitutional rights during a peaceful protest against the war in Gaza last May.Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_0d6b016c-9c97-4683-a731-ce05b9d910cc.htmlhttps://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/thesouthend.wayne.edu/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/07/007e407c-95aa-49b7-ba2f-8b9a01c79ded/67eaec4b4a487.pdf.pdfThe South End Winter 2025 Print EditionMon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/thesouthend.wayne.edu/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/07/007e407c-95aa-49b7-ba2f-8b9a01c79ded/67eaec4b4a487.pdf.pdfhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_99e24b06-fe7e-11ef-bb04-f7b3b187fbb4.htmlLuther Keith, a longtime Detroit journalist, mentor and community activist, has died at the age of 74. His family confirmed his passing Wednesday night. His cause of death has not been confirmed. Keith was the founding director of the Journalism Institute for Minorities at Wayne State University, now known as the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity. Established in 1985, the program was created to address the lack of diversity in newsrooms by training and supporting journalists of color.“Lut...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_99e24b06-fe7e-11ef-bb04-f7b3b187fbb4.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_60a5b396-d1f7-11ee-a015-67da2cbef430.htmlThe Wayne State men’s and women’s tennis teams kicked off their season with impressive victories, setting the tone for the matches ahead. The men’s team is currently 3-4. The team started its season Feb.1 with a victory against Lawrence Tech in a home game of 7-0.The team showcased its strength in both doubles and singles matches, winning all three doubles contests and all six singles matches led by standout performances from Cedric Drenth, Daniel Grey and Dominic Spicer.  Spicer said th...Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_60a5b396-d1f7-11ee-a015-67da2cbef430.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/features/article_f3ec11fc-e413-11ef-9d63-4bec5620a5f8.htmlThe Detroit Pistons filmed a promotional video at Wayne State to honor Malcolm X, on what would have been his 100th birthday on Thursday. The project highlights his deep connection to Detroit and lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement.Director Jordan Hibbett said the Pistons are committed to sharing Detroit’s history through storytelling. “The Pistons have told stories about Motown, J Dilla, and Rosa Parks. We wanted to show how Malcolm X’s time in Detroit helped shape who he became,” Hibbe...Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/features/article_f3ec11fc-e413-11ef-9d63-4bec5620a5f8.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_519f3eb8-da7e-11ef-bfce-3b5738a74840.htmlWayne State Women’s Track and Field team had a strong start this season, placing second at the Findlay Alumni Classic on Friday, Jan. 17.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_519f3eb8-da7e-11ef-bfce-3b5738a74840.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_16afe60e-4ba4-11ef-b27a-4fdeaf3389c8.htmlWayne State University announced Taunya A. Phillips as the new assistant vice president for technology commercialization in the Division of Research & Innovation.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_16afe60e-4ba4-11ef-b27a-4fdeaf3389c8.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_ad8cae8a-34f3-11ef-a1d4-0b69e22b0e64.htmlThe Wayne State Board of Governors met virtually Wednesday to ratify tuition increases and the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, present the investment process, host an hour and a half of public comment and approve $21 million in campus maintenance and modernizations.BOG meetings typically feature public comments at the beginning, but Wednesday’s meeting was moved online for the first time since April 30, 2021, with a schedule change that put public comment after all BOG decisions were already made. “Mee...Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_ad8cae8a-34f3-11ef-a1d4-0b69e22b0e64.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_05b1faac-f83b-11ee-b930-c72636d3836e.htmlThe Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center, Wayne State's own on-campus gym, offers exercise classes and intramural sports to students, faculty and members of the WSU community.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_05b1faac-f83b-11ee-b930-c72636d3836e.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_29345038-f6e2-11ee-abb3-174dfae3fbdf.htmlThe South End Winter 2024 Print EditionTue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_29345038-f6e2-11ee-abb3-174dfae3fbdf.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_a2fef84e-bf1c-11ee-8e3d-032153c7a5ed.htmlThe Wayne State men’s and women's fencing teams have been setting the stage for the season, actively participating in competitions over the past couple of months. As the teams geared up for their first team meet yesterday, they navigated through a series of changes, including adjusting to new coach Andy Tulleners midway through the season. Tulleners, who previously served as head coach at Cleveland State University for more than 12 years, said learning is his strategy to approach both teams....Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_a2fef84e-bf1c-11ee-8e3d-032153c7a5ed.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_15fc19f6-5764-11ee-b9b1-577c23c1fa3b.htmlWayne State Men’s Club Soccer won their fourth game this season in a matchup against Central Michigan’s Soccer Club on Sept. 17.In the first half of the game, there were many rough plays with players trying to win possession of the ball. In the second half of the game, Forward Ali Jasem scored a penalty kick giving the team its first goal with a score of 1-0.  Shortly after, Midfielder Ivan Barrera scored a goal, bringing the score to 2-0.The Warriors ended the game with another victory...Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_15fc19f6-5764-11ee-b9b1-577c23c1fa3b.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_e6f46206-4d06-11ee-80df-fbb6e5714cb5.htmlWayne State University Athletics will induct seven former student athletes and one former coach into its Hall of Fame Class of 2023: swimmers Joaquin Abascal Gallegos and Gloria Martinez Perez, softball player Lyndsay Butler, basketball player Mike Hollingsworth, golfer Joe Juszczyk, football player Mickey Mohner, diver Elizabeth Rawlings and former softball coach Gary Bryce.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/article_e6f46206-4d06-11ee-80df-fbb6e5714cb5.htmlhttps://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_3f1d55bc-4552-11ee-bfd4-4382d29ae337.htmlThe South End Fall 2023 Print EditionSun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/pdf_3f1d55bc-4552-11ee-bfd4-4382d29ae337.html