Lefties are one of the world’s largest minorities—making up about ten percent of the general population. While most people know a lefty or two in their lives, many overlook the...
Op-Ed
Free speech means speaking freely
Allow me to start this editorial with a metaphor: I’m a gym rat. When you go to the gym you intentionally and routinely expose your body to varying degrees of abuse, for lack of...
The importance of voting
If you were one of the many, many people who did not vote for Donald Trump, you’ll agree that the presidential election of 2016 felt somewhat like a hurricane. It caused chaos...
News
Mosquito spraying raises controversy in borough
On Sept. 11, 2018, the West Chester County Health Department conducted mosquito spraying in the...
#SameHere sit-in sparks mental health talk in Sykes...
The event #SameHere Sit-Downs began in Sykes Theatre at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 with vocalist Luke James Shaffer on-stage singing, “Come Together.” He then sang, “We’re All...
Warm days to come in West Chester
The summer heat waves hitting the West Chester area have many wondering if they are experiencing the natural climate cycles of Earth or a bigger issue. Walking to class the first...
Campus political groups discuss racial inequality
The College Republicans, Black Student Union and College Democrats gathered on Thursday to discuss the issues that plague the economic situation of black Americans in a friendly...
Trump announces tariffs on Chinese goods
On Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, President Donald J. Trump announced to the general public that he is implementing additional tariffs on Chinese goods. President Trump believes...
Sports
Strong stretch of play from field hockey
On Sept 3, the Rams were back in action as they faced Bentley University. West Chester scored very...
Athletes of the week
Excerpts from wcupagoldenrams.com Women’s Athlete of the Week Kendall Rich (West Long Branch...
Hoops kicks winning goal during big week for Rams
In a deadlocked 0-0 tie at home on Tuesday afternoon against the University of District of...
Philly sports column: U.S. open cup preview
The Philadelphia Union are set to take on the Houston Dynamo in the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Final...
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Entertainment
“Annihilation” offers glimpses of greatness
In the 50 years since its premiere, “2001: A Space Odyssey” has influenced countless filmmakers to push the boundaries of the science-fiction genre. Numerous critical commercial...
Should we buy into Division 2? Ubisoft’s sequel...
With the unveiling of Tom Clancy’s “The Division 2” at Microsoft’s E3 press conference a few months ago, I imagine few gamers, myself included, had mixed feelings about the...
JPEGMAFIA in Philly: A glimpse into concert and artist
The night was still fairly young and sultry, yet the city felt ever so inviting as we approached the location of the concert: PhilaMOCA. PhilaMOCA remained an enigma to me for the...
Creative Commons
Tales from the Ram’s Horn Diner
PREFACE Some moments in certain places lend themselves to become a story. The cosmic timing of a situation links itself to become something greater. Some would call this...
Schism, Part 3
You are familiar with how our relationship pans out. It is the very same Tyler from before. He was a tall and slender man, with an exaggerated boyish charm to him. He could’ve won...
Jim Thorpe-Glen Onko Waterfall Trail
Narrow paved roads coiled around the outside of the mountain like a snake slithering around its prey before it’s time to strike. The gravel crunched and popped beneath the...
Tales from the Ram’s Horn Diner
PREFACE Some moments in certain places lend themselves to become a story. The cosmic timing of a situation links itself to become something greater. Some would call this...
Features
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack: Novack and the Runaway
Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero, is one part private eye, two parts irritable cephalopod and a...
The Worst Day of a Bug’s Life: a flash fiction
Any given day will end up being the worst day of someone’s life. It might not be me, you or anyone...
Creeping onto the West Chester scene
Creep Records has returned to West Chester for the first time since they closed their doors here in...
There and back again: my EAPSU Conference expectations
In less than two week’s time, I will be setting sail for uncharted waters, for my own college...