Photo by Giana Reno – South Walnut Street at 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Lately, the snow days have turned into a week-long traffic struggle. West Chester saw its third snow...
Op-Ed
Revolt in the Capitol
When I was 11-years-old, I was terrified after I finished reading Suzanne Collins’ novel, “The Hunger Games.” A book about a revolt against the government leading to a country’s...
Is WCU complicit in spreading disinformation?
Photographer: Win McNamee/Getty Images The insurrection at the Capitol building occurring on Jan. 6 was the direct consequences of an unregulated media environment free for...
News
WeCU: West Chester to expand student boarding, but...
Graphics by Ali Kochik Last week, The Quad delved into the complexities of what it takes to...
West Chester Mayor Herrin steps down, appointed mayor...
Photo taken from Borough of West Chester Facebook page Interim Mayor Jordan Norley being sworn into office on Feb. 18 On Feb. 18, West Chester Borough Mayor Dianne Herrin...
West Chester enters 2021 $600,000 under budget, hires...
Photo taken from West Chester Borough Police Department Facebook Page The borough of West Chester entered this year with a $600,000 deficit, according to a series of...
Triumph and Tribulation: COVID-19 testing on South...
Photo taken from WCU Dining Services Facebook page Four percent: higher than your average mortgage rate, lower than your average homeless rate and almost exactly the...
A history of West Chester University for its 150th...
As WCU gets ready for its sesquicentennial, there is a moment to reflect on what changes occurred on campus. In 2021, West Chester University students breathe a sigh of relief as...
JoJo Siwa comes out as queer
Photo credit: @itsjojosiwa on Instagram Last week, singer, dancer and social media influencer JoJo Siwa made LGBTQ history by coming out as queer on social media. Siwa is...
Features
COVID-19 hits home with WCU students
Whenever something tragic and unexpected happens on the news, there is always someone who says, “I’ve never thought this would happen to me” or “you never think it is going to be...
A new climate needs better change
This winter has shown nothing short of climate change. Through the end of last year to now, we’ve seen bizarre weather patterns that have taken a toll compared to the norm that...
Looking “beyond the screen” during national eating...
Photo by Gabriel Benois on Unsplash This week marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Led by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the aim of the week is...
Organization of the week: Student Government...
Graphic created by Evan Brooks using Wix. West Chester University is home to over 300 student-run organizations, all needing resources to build active environments for...
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
COVID-19 And It’s Lasting Impact on Sports
This past year certainly has been one for our lifetimes. We saw the emergence of a global pandemic...
WCU Lacrosse preseason interview
Photo from wcupagoldenrams.com With sports returning to West Chester this spring, all teams...
The Carson conundrum: A story of the rise and fall of a...
“Philadelphia Eagles iPhone/iPod Touch Wallpaper” by Brian Wilson licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2...
A look back at the 2020 season
“Super Bowl Bound!” by Joe Parks licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 The 101st National Football...
Entertainment
An Interview with Ben Verschoor, host of Jamesis
This week I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to Ben Verschoor, the host of the game jam “Jamesis.” Last week, I had written an article about the patenting of the lauded Nemesis...
Cinema Perception film review: “The Dig”
“‘The Dig’ presents a vivid story of discovery and hope of archaeological artifacts but slips in pacing and creativity.” Hello again fellow readers, welcome to yet another...