How Ryan Gosling’s Performance of “I’m Just Ken” gave The Barbie Movie the Finale it Deserved
On March 10, 2024, Ryan Gosling was more than just “Kenough” while performing “I’m Just Ken” at the 96th Annual…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Challenges Lower Courts to Review Their Anti-Abortion Legislation
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overruling in June 2022 that overturned Roe v.…
Memories in the Snow
Sage knows too much of snow. The way it drizzles over her, catching up to her wherever she walks. How…
“Totally Killer” is an Interesting Take on Modern Slashers
With Halloween coming up, it’s no big surprise that horror fans are binging and rewatching their favorite scary movies. Whether…
”Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” Double Take: Why “Barbenheimer” Defined the Summer
If you had an existential crisis this summer, there’s a good chance you owe it to one of the two…
“Barbie” Movie Review, With Input From WCU Students
Many people had high hopes for the movie, “Barbie” (2023), especially with how much promotion there was for it along…
”Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Movie Review
Lately, films have been experimenting with what the medium of animation can accomplish. While the Spider-Verse films have been considered…
The Reinstatement of Dr. Van Stiefel
Wells School of Music professor supposedly reinstated after alleged misconduct.
WCU Women’s Rugby Travels to Davenport University
In the second matchup of the season, WCU will travel to face Davenport University (DU) after falling to them in…
West Chester Football Season Preview
Head Coaches in the league predict coming in third this season in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division,…
West Chester Women’s Lacrosse Update
West Chester University’s women’s lacrosse team is dominating the competition this season, cruising to a 16–0 record with just one…
Eagles Win the First Round of the NFL Draft…Again
One of my favorite musicians and greatest songwriters of all time, Bob Dylan, once sang famously that “the times they…
The Importance of Media Literacy
Look around you; whether you are in the middle of Times Square or simply reading this piece, you're consuming media.…
The Importance of Interpersonal Communications
In today’s day and age, interpersonal communication is one of the most valuable things we practice daily. Whether face-to-face or…
Denied and Disabled: The Experience of Being Denied Housing Despite Having a Disability
Over the course of the Spring semester, I have published quite a few articles in The Quad discussing various aspects…
“A Great Variety of Readers” Exhibition: An Interview with Kelli Billings
On the sixth floor of Francis Harvey Green Library in a small reading room surrounded by thousands of old books…
Emily Henry’s Happy Place is Here Just in Time for Summer
Last Tuesday, on April 25, three-time number one New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry released her seventh book, Happy…
“Triangle of Sadness:” Class War, Comedy and Seasickness
Imagine what it’d be like to take a luxury yacht cruise. Sounds like a nice excursion away from the mundane,…
West Chester Captures Bill Giles Championship
West Chester University’s baseball team captured the 2023 Bill Giles Championship with a 5–2 win over Jefferson University in a…
Rugby Player of the Month: Mikayla Kizel
First-year Mikayla Kizel has been named Player of the Month of April as nominated by the coaches and voted by…
Merrill Reese: Life, Legacy and Advice
“It’s Gooooood!!! And the Eagles win! Cody Parkey wins the game with a field goal!” exclaimed Merrill Reese.
Golden Rams Going to Houston For Rugby 7s National Championship
The Golden Rams will be traveling to Houston, Texas to compete in USA Rugby’s Rugby 7s Collegiate Championships (R7CCs). WCU…
Jalen Hurts Has Earned the Biggest Paycheck in the NFL
In April of 2020, the Philadelphia Eagles stepped up to the podium in the second round of the National Football…
Czaplicki’s First Caps as a USA Rugby Player
USA Rugby player and West Chester University alumna Autumn Czaplicki has now played two games on the international stage. She…
West Chester University’s Hidden Gem: Shuttle Bus Lisa’s Campus Contributions
Shuttle bus driver Lisa, as she is best known on campus, met me after her day shift at the Church…
Bunches of Fun at Banana Day 2023
This past Wednesday, Apr. 19, marked the 27 annual observation of West Chester University’s famed Banana Day. The festivities lasted…
Understanding the World of Hospice
When an individual is reaching the last stages of their life, it can be scary attempting to come to terms…
Sing Us a Song, You’re the Banjo Man
For most, the feeling that spring has finally arrived after an unrelentingly cold winter is announced by budding daffodils, buzzing…
The Housing Crisis and Homelessness in West Chester
It is no secret that homelessness is a longstanding issue in the United States. It can be easy to view…
Disney and DeSantis Battle for State Authority
Disney World has faced a wave of targeted attacks from the Florida state government in wake of recent statements made…
Temple Graduate Student Union Reaches Agreement After Strike
After a long and persistent strike, the Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA), the union representing 750 graduate student members,…
SGA Year Recap
This year has been an eventful one. We’ve had almost all of our Senate Seats filled this year, as well…
Gore and Sex: A Modern Slasher’s Depiction of Exploitation Films
For decades, slasher films have been believed to be trashy gore films that will do anything for a cheap sex…
The Need to Abolish Capital Punishment
First proposed in the 1800’s, but not put into widespread use until queasiness towards the electric chair had reached a…
Tokenism in Institutions
Tokenism is described as using someone or something as a means to represent a marginalized group in order to portray…
UDC: Vibrations
This coming weekend, WCU’s University Dance Company (UDC) will be taking the Madeleine Wing Adler Stage in their spring dance…
Metallica’s “72 Seasons” Review
On April 14, thrash metal titans Metallica released their highly anticipated eleventh studio album “72 Seasons.” The LP is the…
Author A.S. King Speaks to WCU Students
Last weekend, the National Council of Teachers of English and the West Chester Writing Project invited author Amy Sarig King…
Rugby Player of the Month: Sara McNicholas
After a month of only practice and no tournaments, sophomore Sara “Salsa” McNicholas is named rugby player of the month…
Angel Reese vs The Double Standard
You couldn't escape hearing Angel Reese's name in sports media these past few weeks, and for good reason: this NCAAW…
D’Ariano Delights in Mike Bello Invitational
Freshman Ryan D’Ariano demonstrated strong playing abilities to the field at the Mike Bello Invitational at Sunset Ridge Golf Club…
Philly’s Draft Options
In two weeks, the most important phase of the National Football League this side of the Super Bowl will kick…
WCU Men’s Golf Fights Hard at Home
After the Glade Springs Invitational, which was set to be held Mar. 19–20 at the Glade Springs Resort — Cobb…
Women’s Gymnastics Wrap Up
West Chester University’s women’s gymnastics team recently wrapped up their 2023 spring season with a third-place finish at the 2023…
Gun Violence on College Campuses
Research suggests the primary factor contributing to the frequency of school shootings in the United States is the prevalence and…
How The Housing Crisis Unintentionally Targets Students with Disabilities
In the March 16, 2023 issue of the Quad, I published an article titled “The Reality of the Housing Crisis:…
Transferring: When Is It Ever the Right Time?
With the end of this semester almost upon us, WCU will have gotten a solid two academic years out of…
“What’s in a Name?” Dr. Brent Ruswick Presents Schmucker’s History
Amidst the revision of the Schmucker Science Center name, WCU History Professor Brent Ruswick held a talk titled, “What’s in…
Assistant Secretary of State Bill Russo Visits West Chester University
On Apr. 11, the Assistant Secretary of State for Global and Public Affairs, Bill Russo, visited West Chester on behalf…
To Be Young, Gifted and Black: Justin Jones and Justin Pearson
Just when you think America has come so far in diminishing the racism and discrimination that plague all facets of…