The Wright Times

Wright College student trustee Antony Chungath is on a mission. Chungath wants to lower all textbook prices in Wright College's bookstore, and has been working with the Community Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees, as well as Wright's president and vice president, to accomplish this task.… Post the First Comment

A few lucky students and faculty members won designated Wright College parking spaces for this Spring semester. From December through January, the Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the First Year Center (FYC) committee sponsored the Parking Space Raffle, awarding two students and two faculty members reserved first floor garage parking spaces.… Post the First Comment

In March's issue of The Wright Times C.J. Glazar reported on an act of vandalism that occurred on school grounds. In reaction to this, the Global Studies committee has set up a forum for students to come and discuss the issue. The date for this event is March 15th at 3:15 P.… Post the First Comment

On February 7, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans on rerouting its normal activity schedule away from financial potholes and fare increases. These revisions include cutting several express bus routes across Chicago, as well as shortening operation hours and company-wide layoffs.… Post the First Comment

The First Year Center (FYC) returned this semester with a new set of activities aimed at engaging students by connecting them to the services and offices that will help them succeed. FYC first opened in Fall 2009, serving as a hub of information for students.… Post the First Comment

In January, Wright College hosted a celebration of its 75th anniversary, sponsored by Eli's Cheesecake, Student Government Association (SGA), and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members. This celebration included a piano player, student vocal performances, a free movie viewing of "The Gay Divorcee," cheesecake and more.… Post the First Comment

More than 200 students enrolled in the Learning Communities program this semester at Wright College, which has grown since the Fall 2009 semester. It connects two courses from different subject areas with integrated themes and assignments for students to take concurrently.… Post the First Comment