Trump Discourages Execution Livestream for First Military Execution in 65 years
On Oct. 8, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth expressed his plan to livestream the execution of mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan,…
Emmy awarded film “The Hands that Shape Tomorrow” co-produced by two of our own West Chester University Professors
West Chester University professors Dr. Jeremy McCool and Dr. Laquana Cooke have received a Mid-Atlantic Emmy for their documentary, “The…
Baker Gallery launches first regional open call exhibition at WCU
West Chester University’s John H. Baker Gallery introduced its annual fall exhibition, which is free and open to all visitors…
Commuter Parking at WCU: Has It Gotten Worse?
Commuter parking options have only decreased at West Chester University since M1 Lot was taken away; is it possible that…
Noise, Housing, and Homecoming: Students Speak Up
For the past few weeks, the Borough of West Chester has been stricter regarding noise, student housing, and socializing. On…
Lydia Taylor Davis with Students for Life of America Hosts an Open Mic Debate on Abortion in the Quad on Campus
On Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the non-profit Students for Life of America set up an open…
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Takes Over Former Iron Hill Location in Downtown West Chester
One year ago, on Sept. 25, 2025, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant on W. Gay Street closed its doors. Then,…
Pennsylvania Colleges Fight For Affordable Education at State Capitol
At the foot of Pennsylvania’s state capitol building, inconspicuously etched into a bench towards the bottom of its steps, reads…
Cornell Is Being Sued After Alleged Gang Rape: What to Know So Far
An investigation has recently opened back up at Cornell University about how a former student (Jane Doe) filed a civil…
Professors Grapple with AI Usage in the Classroom
West Chester University does not have an official AI policy. This used to be commonplace at universities. As of 2026,…
Affordable College Now Rally set for 9/28
On Monday, Sept. 28, advocates of higher education will rally at the Pennsylvania Capital Complex to call for an increase…
The Measles Outbreak: What you need to know
According to the CDC, there have been 38 reported measles outbreaks this year, in 2026. As of Sept. 10, 2026,…
The Red Zone
The Red Zone is a high-risk period on college campuses from the start of the fall semester through Thanksgiving break…
Leaves and Lore Has Fantastical Opening Day
It was a sunny day on Saturday, Aug. 22 when Jessie Hilker and her father, Jeffrey, opened their new bookstore,…
The West Chester University Housing Crisis
The West Chester University housing crisis is a growing issue that continues to be a daunting topic that faces enrolled…
Student worker raises concerns over housing policies, unclear decision-making at WCU
A West Chester University student employee is raising concerns about working conditions for student employees in campus housing, citing low…
The Dowdy Multicultural Center Looks to Celebrate it’s 34th Kente Graduation
In a tradition that dates back to the fall of 1992, the Dowdy Multicultural Center will host its 34th Annual…
Ubisoft faces lawsuit from French Consumer Rights Group
On March 31, one of France’s Consumer Rights Groups, “UFC-Que Choisir,” announced it had filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft which…
Septa Provides Updates on FiFA Plans, 2027 Fiscal Budget and More
It’s been a busy month for SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) as the transit authority prepares for a very busy…
Dr. Travis Blemings Hosts Teach-In on the War in Iran
“Iran was not a high-level threat to the United States,” said Dr. Travis Blemings at his April 16 teach-in on…
WCU Students Say “ICE OUT” At Campus Rally
As the photo seen above was taken, the sea of voices belonging to students who had gathered on March 31…
ICE Intimidation in Airports
In another escalation of ICE presence in daily society, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been deployed to 14 named…
Mickey Mouse Implicated in Disappearance of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
ORLANDO, FLA.—Mickey J Mouse Sr, Co-Founder and former President of The Walt Disney Company, was questioned yesterday by local and…
PA Lawmakers Take Another Swing At Raising the Minimum Wage
Pennsylvania lawmakers have made multiple attempts to raise the minimum wage since 2009. This year's bill specifically looks to raise…
Video Generation App Sora AI Is Shutting Down & Student Opinion
On Tuesday, March 24, OpenAI’s video generation app, Sora, announced on X that they are shutting down the app’s operations,…
WCU’s American Marketing Association reaches 2nd in Competition at International Collegiate Conference
During a time when students are winding down and relaxing on spring break, the American Marketing Association’s West Chester University…
PA’s Asian Immigrants Are Struggling To Be Heard As ICE Expands Across the State
Pennsylvania has become a battleground in the Trump Administration’s war on immigrants. According to a report from the American Immigration…
Discord in Trouble: Age Verification Plans Cause Backlash
For a little over ten years now, the social media app “Discord,” has been growing in popularity, becoming the go-to…
One of Pennsylvania’s Largest News Publication Shuts its Doors
In these last couple of years, the journalism world has been hit hard from all types of directions. This year…
Trump Snubs The Country’s Only Black Governor Wes Moore From Annual Governor’s Dinner
Maryland Governor Wes Moore received no invitation from President Donald Trump to this year's National Governors Association dinner. Trump called…
West Chester Borough Council Introduces “ICE Transparency” Ordinance
In the wake of “Operation Metro Surge,” a federal initiative by the Trump Administration that has seen thousands of masked…
WCU Political Science Department Hosts Venezuela Teach-In
“[It’s] very clearly all about oil,” said Dr. Tia Malkin-Fontecchio, leading off the political science department’s teach-in on Venezuela this…
TikTok’s New U.S. Entity: What’s Changed & Student Opinion
On Jan. 22, TikTok announced that the app will not be banned in the United States, as it had established…
Congress “Denounces Socialism” After Mamdani’s Victory – WCU’s Students for Socialism President Responds
On Friday, Nov. 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.58: the Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism Resolution. The vote…
Downingtown’s Historic Mayor-Elect Envisions a New Era of Leadership
When Erica Deuso won her mayoral election in Downingtown this past Election Day, she received congratulations from around the globe.…
Senate Breaks Stalemate, Ending Government Shutdown
On Nov. 12, President Donald Trump signed a bill that halted the longest government shutdown in American history.
Democrats Attain Several Victories For Election Day 2025
After polls closed on Election Day, Nov. 4, the Democratic Party saw several victories around the United States. This comes…
Shooting at Lincoln University Leaves One Dead and Six Injured – What’s Being Said
On Saturday night, Oct. 25, a shooting occurred at Lincoln University — recognized as the first college-degree-granting Historically Black College…
As Government Shutdown Surpasses One Month, Uncertainty on SNAP Impacts WCU Resource Pantry
For the first time in history, the United States federal government blocked SNAP benefits from monthly disbursement on Saturday, Nov.…
Exton Gets a New Playa Bowls Location Franchised By WCU Undergrad
A prime location right outside of West Chester, Exton, is in the final stages of adding a Playa Bowls franchise…
No Kings Protest has another massive turnout at West Chester
“This is what democracy looks like!”
Changes, Updates, and New With WCU Dining Services this Year
With each new academic year, the university undergoes a variety of changes and updates with every department and service. One…
The U.S. Government Shuts Down For The First Time Since 2019 – The White House Social Media Has An Unusual Response & WCU Student Opinion
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down for the first time since the 34-day shutdown in 2018-2019. This…
WCU Starbucks Receives Updates and Renovations
Image Credits: Isaiah Ireland Coming into the new academic year and specifically the fall semester, students were pleasantly introduced to…
Pennsylvania Turnpike Changes
Drivers who use the Pennsylvania Turnpike to commute to school, get to work or visit family may have noticed some…
WCU’s German Club Welcomes Antje Arnold for Guest Speaker Event
On Thursday, Oct. 9, in Mitchell Hall 103, German author Antje Arnold will visit to tell her story about growing…
TikTok to Potentially Transfer to U.S. Ownership, WCU Students Voice Concerns
On Thursday, Sept. 25, President Trump signed an executive order supporting American ownership of TikTok, allowing the app to continue…
WCU Announces New Housing Construction Amid Student Concern
Student Housing at West Chester University (WCU) may be seeing a new frontier this semester. While new temporary housing is…
Political Science Department Holds Constitution Day Panel
This Constitution Day, the Political Science department held a panel titled “The Constitution Under Siege” to outline the current challenges…
Luigi Mangione’s Terrorism Charges Dropped – What are WCU Students Saying?
On Sept. 16, a New York judge dismissed Luigi Mangione’s terrorism charges, though upheld his second-degree murder charge. Manhattan District…