West Chester University’s Housing Crisis
On Friday, Dec. 9, West Chester University updated its students on whether or not they would have housing for the…
Union Fandom
On the same day that the Philadelphia Phillies lost the World Series, another Philadelphia team lost their championship. But this…
Women’s Soccer Falls in NCAA Div II Championship Game
As the World Cup attracts much of America’s (and the world’s) soccer fans’ attention, a team right here in West…
Several West Chester Athletes Receive PSAC Honors
Several West Chester athletes were recently honored for their performance this season in their respective sports and in the classroom.
Stellar WCU Field Hockey Season Ends in NCAA Semifinal Loss
After compiling a 14-3 overall record and being 6-3 in conference play, the Golden Rams clinched a spot in the…
Senior Reflection: Zach Liggitt
Senior defensive end, Zach Liggitt, shares his experience of being a Golden Ram.
Golden Rams’ Volleyball Wraps Up Successful 2022 Campaign
A few weeks ago, the West Chester women’s volleyball team concluded their 2022 season, one that can be considered a…
Flyers Fandom
Philadelphia is one of just 13 cities that hosts teams in all of the Big Four major sports leagues. With…
Relaxation is a Luxury for Many During Winter Break
Many college students return to work instead of relaxing during the well-earned break between semesters.
Human Rights Except for Palestine: How U.S. Colleges Suppress Palestinian Voices
Universities love waving their morality flags, preaching about human rights and expressing their opposition to all forms of racism, oppression…
So, Big Tech is Unethical. Where Do We Go Then?
Facebook collects your data for its selfish practices. Instagram and TikTok promote FOMO and unhealthy beauty standards. Twitter is the…
Amidst Public Interest, West Chester Seeks Railroad Connection to Philly
Back in July 2022, the West Chester Borough Council confirmed a resolution to seek funding for a possible plan that…
Gun Violence Update
With a recent influx of gun violence in the news, many Americans express having trouble staying informed with every occurring…
“Under A Rest” Represents West Chester University at Radio City
West Chester University’s “Under A Rest” performed on Black Friday, Nov. 25 at Radio City Music Hall in New York…
A Different Kind of Part-Time Job
It is not uncommon for college students to work while attending school, usually in restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and…
Students Against Schmucker: Who are they?
Recently, it has been found that Samuel Schmucker, former WCU professor that “earned” his name on the university’s science building…
Ticketmaster: The Monopolization of Live Music Events
On Nov. 15, the presale began for the Taylor Swift Eras tour. This being her first tour since 2018, everyone…
Pierce The Veil Pulls On Their Fans’ Heartstrings With Two Drastically Different Singles
As most former emo kids know, Pierce The Veil is one of the pinnacle contemporary rock bands that rocked strictly…
Behind the Camera: The Menu
Don’t you just love good food? It’s the one thing everybody in the world can agree on. However, what if…
Divisive by Disturbed: A Welcomed Return to Form
On Nov. 18, heavy metal titans Disturbed released “Divisive,” their eighth studio album and first since “Evolution” in 2018.
Phoebe Bridgers Cover of “So Much Wine” Brings New Perspective to the Holiday Season
Each winter Phoebe Bridgers fans anticipate the artist’s release of a devastatingly beautiful Christmas cover song, and this year’s release,…
Scary Movies: History and Present
Getting the living daylights scared out of you might not be how most people wanna spend their free time, but…
Wednesday Show Review
Grim, gothic and creepy are the best ways for me to describe “Wednesday,” Tim Burton’s newest spinoff on Netflix.
Do Christmas Horror Movies Ruin The Holiday Spirit?
Once the weather starts to get colder and people start to get into the holiday spirit, they usually like to…
Local Arts: West Chester University Student Paints for a Good Cause
A second-year art student here at West Chester University created an amazing mural on the side of a large building…
Bayla Shindledecker: A Leader and Rock for WCU’s Line up
After five years playing for West Chester University Women’s Rugby, co-captain Bayla Shindledecker has become a regular starter and shown…
Eagles Suffer First Loss of The Year
It finally happened. The dreaded first loss of the Eagles’ season finally reared its ugly head in South Philadelphia on…
Golden Rams Narrowly Escape an Overtime Bid to Win NCAA DII WSOC Atlantic Central Regional Tournament — Vying for a Spot at a National Title
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2022, West Chester University hosted the 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Atlantic Region Tournament Central…
University Resources for Student-Athletes
It is not a secret that student-athletes tend to be busier than the average college student. According to a study…
West Chester Men’s Basketball Opens Up 2022–2023 Season
The West Chester University men’s basketball team has gotten off to a great start to the 2022–2023 campaign, winning their…
Expert Opinion on The Schmucker Controversy
When I first read through the rediscovered writings of science center namesake Samuel C. Schmucker, I was disgusted. Disgusted but…
Central Bucks: The Downfall?
On Nov. 14, an article about the Central Bucks School District’s decisions about what can and cannot be taught was…
Philadelphia: City of Death and Disparity
Since the dawn of this country, African American and Hispanic communities have been severely at a disadvantage to whites. Cops…
“I Vote For No More Open Forums”: PASSHE Open Forum Discussions Released
Back in March 2022, a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) open forum at West Chester University became “heated”…
RamThon Raises Over $30,000 for Children’s Hospital
On Sunday Nov. 13 from 1 to 7 p.m., West Chester University Dance Marathon, a nonprofit organization on campus, hosted…
Television: How the Small Screen Changed Entertainment and the Future of It
As you head home for Thanksgiving, you need something to cozy up to. Flipping through channels, you see a long…
Your Guide to a Successful Friendsgiving
Making new friends in college means making new memories. With the holiday season upon us, what better time to create…
“Foreign” Cinema: What is it?
Film is undeniably a huge part of our pop culture. If you ask anyone what the most popular movies in…
Selena Gomez’s Personal Journey in ‘My Mind and Me’
“But if I pull back the curtain, then maybe someone who’s hurtin’ will be a little more certain they’re not…
Local Arts: A Really Reel Exhibit Comes to West Chester
West Chester University’s Knaur Gallery is hosting an exhibit that is full of both art and history in equal parts.…
West Chester Football Takes Down Kutztown in PSAC Clash
On Nov. 5, West Chester University’s football team took down Kutztown 28-9 in a PSAC clash, spoiling the Golden Bears…
Retired Rams: Why Two Golden Rams Walked Away From the Sport They Loved
Since it is such a unique and rare opportunity to play college sports, why would a student athlete choose to…
Olyvia Eckard: Kicking Her Way Into the Record Book
Senior Olyvia “Lyv” Eckard has been a great player for West Chester University in her four years on the team.…
Phillies October Magic Runs Out
It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times in the City of Brotherly Love.
Bryce Harper: MLB’s Bell Curve
Over a month ago, the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the playoffs, having turned a 22-29 start into a playoff wild-card 87-75…
National Collegiate Athletics Association’s (NCAA) Implementation of the COVID Fifth Year
Beyond just impacting everyday life, COVID-19 also upended the sports landscape as we know it. In response to the widespread…
Student-Athletes vs. Mental Health
The team focuses on the last few seconds of the game as the clock runs down. They’re within the grasp…
Death Omens
In the spring of 2021, I completed my HIS 400 capstone after a semester and a half of research. After…