Black Student Found Dead on Mississippi Campus in Suspected Lynching
On Monday, Sept. 15, the body of Dematravion “Trey” Reed was found hanging from a tree on the campus of…
Jimmy Kimmel Yanked off Television Following Threats By Trump’s FCC
Late on Wednesday, Sept. 17, ABC announced via the Associated Press that they were pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the…
Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity Looks to Unseat Incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro
On Aug. 18, Treasurer of Pennsylvania, Stacy Garrity (R) announced that she will be running for the Governor of Pennsylvania,…
Kirk’s Killing and How it Impacts Online Politics
Charlie Kirk, co-founder and president of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), and integral part of President Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign,…
SEPTA funds have been restored: What does this mean for the long term?
As we have seen in the news and through watching the process step-by-step, SEPTA funds have been restored for the…
Vape Usage Among College Students is on the Rise…Why?
Smoking isn’t an uncommon vice for students in college, but in recent years the visible rise in vape and e-cigarette…
West Chester Rallies to Save SEPTA, Kenyatta and State Representatives Speak Out
“Walking across this commonwealth, I’m carrying you with me,” shared Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta of the 181st District. “I’m carrying your…
Redistricting for 2026: What’s Happening & What Could it Mean for Pennsylvania?
With the 2026 midterm elections taking place in a little over a year, all federal House seats will be on…
The Anxiety of SEPTA cuts felt by many at WCU, Abroad
On Aug. 24, SEPTA approved cuts to services in Philadelphia and connecting counties. Currently, SEPTA clarifies that they are running…
Chester County Food Bank Loses $250,000 in Federal Funding, Community Steps Up
In an April 2 press release, the Chester County Food Bank announced that $250,000 worth of its federal funding for…
SEPTA Spending Plan Shakes West Chester
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), is a service that countless students from nearby universities rely on. It allows for…
WCU Student Detained by ICE as Number of “Disappeared” Grows Across The US
A West Chester University student has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to reports from students…
RFK, JR. IS THE HEAD OF THE HHS – WHAT THAT COULD MEAN FOR YOU
Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. was confirmed as the 26th Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Feb. 13, 2025.…
The Quak: Bigfoot Spotted at West Chester Wawa
As many of you know, Bigfoot was spotted on April 1, 2025, lurking behind the Wawa on 2 E Rhodes…
The Statistical and Legal Realities of Immigration in the U.S.
In Anderson Hall on Tuesday, March 4, the Institute of Race and Ethnic Studies at West Chester University hosted “Immigrants…
WCU Fraternity Shut Down Due To Hazing Allegation
Over the weekend of Feb. 21, the West Chester University (WCU) branch of Sigma Phi Epsilon, known colloquially as “Sig…
WCU Unveils Master Plan for the University’s Infrastructure
It’s not every day we get all the answers to most of our issues and problems with the infrastructure of…
“My Name Is Mahmoud Khalil and I am a Political Prisoner”: Palestinian Graduate Student Faces Deportation for Campus Activism
On the evening of March 8, 24-year-old Mahmoud Khalil and his pregnant wife returned home from dinner to find plainclothes…
ICE Detains 3 Undocumented Migrants in Kennett Square
On Friday, Feb. 21 ICE detained three undocumented immigrants in Kennett Square. This comes as a result of the Trump…
Nearing the End or Just the Beginning? Construction Around West Chester University’s Campus
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and its contractor, Marino Corporation began the “High Street Pedestrian Improvement Project” back in…
“ICE Volunteer Corps” on Campus and Raids in Chester County: Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns Causes Chaos Across PA
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump began a slew of Executive Orders targeting illegal immigration, following up on his ominous…
“The Goal Was to Safeguard Our Work:” WCU Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Renamed Amidst National DEI Challenges
In a Jan. 17 memo, the West Chester University (WCU) Division of Access, Compliance and Engagement (ACE) announced a nomenclatural…
Doomsday Clock
The fear of impending doom has been looming over the heads of people since the dawn of time, whether it…
SEPTA Strike Narrowly Avoided Amidst Financial “Death Spiral”
On Nov. 20, 13 days after the expiration of their contract, Transport Workers Union Local 234 reached an agreement with…
What Will Four More Years of Trump Look Like According to WCU Democrats and Republicans?
After Donald Trump’s 2024 Presidential Election victory, many Americans are wondering what another four years under Trump will look like.…
Robert De Niro to Attend WCU to Campaign for Harris-Walz, Nov. 4th
Famed Hollywood actor and director Robert De Niro is scheduled to visit West Chester University (WCU) Monday, Nov. 4 on…
Are New Changes to WCU Policy Targeting Student Activism?
Over a year after Oct. 7, Israel’s war on Palestinians and the citizens of other neighboring Arab nations continues to…
Getting to Know Both Parties as a WCU Student
Election day is Nov. 5, 2024. The Quad reached out to both the College Republicans and the College Democrats to…
Infamous Harrisburg Nuclear Plant To Reopen For AI Power Generation
In 1979, the Three Mile Island, a Harrisburg nuclear power plant best known for being the site of the most…
Who are the Vice Presidential Nominees?
Only three months ago, former president Donald Trump had not yet announced who would be his running mate in the…
Who is Kamala Harris?
As the presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, Vice President Kamala Harris has become a household name in America. But,…
Hurricane Helene: Bringing Together Communities Amid Disaster
It was first noticed on radar on Sept. 23. Hurricane Helene has been wreaking havoc on the southeastern United States…
WCU Students’ Reaction to the Vice Presidential Debate
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, CBS hosted the only vice presidential debate of this election cycle between JD Vance and Tim…
What Palestine’s UN Seats Could Mean and What it Doesn’t
On Sept. 19, Palestinian ambassadors put up a non-binding vote for the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution deal…
Turning Off Incognito: What is Really Happening with the Google Court Case?
Everyone knows Google. The word has become synonymous with internet search engines, no matter their actual names. “do a Google,”…
Following the Proposed 76ers Arena in Chinatown’s Neighborhood
On Sept. 18, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced to her social media platforms that she had reached an agreement with the…
Hands Off Lebanon & Palestine: Healthcare Workers Rally in Rittenhouse as Israeli Actions Expands
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Philly Palestine Coalition, in collaboration with Health Workers for Palestine, held a…
Past the President: Who Else is on This Year’s Ballot?
This year, approximately 16 million Americans will be voting in the presidential election for the first time, according to Watch…
WCU’s Department of Political Science Hosts a Panel of Notable Alumni
Last Tuesday, Sept. 17, dozens of students gathered in Sykes Theater to hear a panel of speakers. The panel, moderated…
Klobuchar Rallies for Harris, Walz and Casey in Upper Darby
On Friday, Sept. 6, in a small, cramped and muggy room, a fervent crowd of roughly 75 Democratic supporters gathered…
Save Philadelphia Chinatown: How Residents Are Defending Their Home
Through rain and shine, an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 demonstrators marched throughout Philadelphia’s City Hall and Chinatown on Saturday, Sept.…
President Bernotsky Updates on Campus Housing Efforts
On Friday, Sept. 6, the West Chester University (WCU) community received an email from newly-inaugurated President Lorraine Bernotsky providing an…
WCU Students Reaction to the Presidential Election
The presidential debate held between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris that was held on Tuesday, Sept.…
Live From Philadelphia: Bringing the Presidential Debate to WCU Students
Tuesday, Sept. 10: A night of persistent rebuttals, on-the-spot fact-checking and high tension. The night of the first — and…
How Strict Should Social Media Accountability Be?
On Tuesday, Aug. 27 the Third Circuit Appellate Court of the United States, based in Philadelphia, appealed a district court’s…
Pennsylvania Voters Head to the Polls for the Primary Elections
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Pennsylvania residents, including students of West Chester University (WCU), made their way to the polls…
Uncommitted PA Pushes for Voters to Write in “Uncommitted” this Tuesday
A group in favor of a ceasefire initiative in Israel is campaigning for registered Democrats to vote “uncommitted” in the…
West Chester Students Hold Silent Vigil For the Life of Aaron Bushnell
On Tuesday, April 9 at 3:15 p.m., the Student Coalition for Liberation of Palestine (SCLP) held an event for Aaron…
The Quak: KGB Bug Discovered in Section of the Berlin Wall on WCU Campus
As readers of this publication might already know, WCU’s campus is home to a section of the Berlin Wall, also…
Students Unite for a Viewing of the Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, multiple areas of the United States were predicted to experience a solar eclipse; the greater Philadelphia…