Polling in America has always been used to assist the public’s and the candidates’ general feel of how certain elections may proceed. It can be used in a variety of ways, from...
Op-Ed
You probably aren’t reading this
We are entering Thanksgiving break, the end of the semester is in sight, finals are on the horizon and sleeping is on the top of most people’s “to do” list for this week. To be...
Letter to the editor
Dear, parents, students and colleges, I am a healthy freshman at West Chester University. Talking to friends at other schools, all of them are sick. I am currently living in...
News
An interview with President Fiorentino
Photo by Rusty Kennedy of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Chris Fiorentino has been the president of...
WCU plans to reopen for fall 2021
A second email letter from West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino has been sent out this month to the student and faculty body, announcing that leaders of the...
A comparison of universities during the Coronavirus...
When Senior Media Relations Specialist Andrew Mees was asked what factors made Montclair State University adopt a hybrid model for their fall 2020 reopening plan, he stated that...
West Chester Sigmas overcoming stigmas
A West Chester University organization invites male students from all surrounding campuses to join them in a social action program on the topic of Men’s Mental Health. In an...
Pennsylvania Republicans raise concerns about fraud in...
“Ballot bokeh” by iceman9294 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Republican lawmakers and legislators are calling for an immediate audit of Pennsylvania’s...
Original alternative grading policy now adopted to...
Today at 8:57 a.m., West Chester University President Fiorentino and the governance leadership sent out a letter to the faculty and staff about new changes to the current grading...
Features
Panhellenic council increases diversity efforts with...
Photo Credit: ‘Academic Quad’ by Aimee Padley Panhellenic sororities at West Chester University have been attempting to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion...
Self-care in uncertain times
We’ve been more than just college students this semester: we’ve been protesters, advocates, politicians and community leaders. Even though the work is never done to keep raising...
Poem: How Democracy Dies
Photo credit: Graphic by Evan Brooks using Wix. It’s not when you hear the clashing of steel, No thunderous roars of something so real, The death of a nation, No warzone...
Public libraries face a potential 58% cut in state...
Photo Credit: ‘Chester County Library Exton’ from their Facebook. During my childhood, the Chester County Library and District Center in Exton became a favorite place to...
Featured Videos
The Quad Presents: An Interview with WCU’s Special Ed. Chair, Dr. Adera
The Quad Multimedia team had the opportunity to sit down with WCU’s Special Ed. Dept Head, Dr. Beatrice Adera, regarding legislative changes coming to the Special Education major in Pennsylvania.
A look at updates to Anderson Hall
A special thanks to the WCU Facilities Division, Design & Construction for allowing The Quad to walk through Anderson Hall before opening to classes.
Quad Weather Minute – 12/3/18
Here’s Jayla Murdock with today’s weather minute.
Quad Weather Minute – 11/12/2018
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Sports
WCU brings back spring sports
In the past few weeks, we saw something talked about that we, as a community, have missed, we, as a...
Eagles fall to Giants: Why are we here?
Photo: “Philadelphia Eagles iPhone/iPod Touch Wallpaper” by Brian Wilson licensed under CC BY-NC-ND...
The NBA is back
The NBA is back! Less than a month after the 2019–2020 season unfolded, the NBA and the Players...
Philadelphia Eagles deserve more support
Feb. 4, 2018 is a date that will live in the minds of Philadelphia Eagles fans forever. That was...
Entertainment
AC/DC Power Up review
On Nov. 13, the legendary Australian hard rock band AC/DC released their highly anticipated new album “Power Up.” The new LP is the band’s 17th studio album, and their first since...
Cinema Perception comic review: “Rorschach #2”
“The comic succeeds in escapism and depth but lacks in progressing action.” Hello, fellow readers, to another comic review which I will be discussing the second comic on D.C’s...