“Trendy” Diets Aren’t Fun
As of the last couple of years, there have been several diets that have become trendy. We can blame the…
An Inside Look into Women’s and Gender Studies At WCU
There are several concerns that arise when asked, “What can you possibly do with a degree in Women’s and Gender…
Coming Out to Placate Others
Coming out used to be a radical act of courage and self-liberation for LGBTQ+ people. Now, it is something others…
You Don’t Know Where You’ll Grow
As the semester comes to an end, many will be graduating and going onward in their lives. Whether to live…
The Pressure of Productivity
It’s easy to lose track of responsibilities during times like this. A lot of us want to make an impact…
The Land of the Dead: An AWP Reflection on Literary Ghosts
On March 24–26, 2022, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference came to Philadelphia. AWP is the yearly…
Student Debt is a Policy Failure, Not a Personal Failure
I was made aware of a response by Victoria Foley to my article around student debt which attempted to ‘set…
Jewish Experience on Campus & Response to El-Kurd
Mohammed El-Kurd has compared Israelites to the Nazis. These statements made by El-Kurd reflect me and the entire Jewish community…
Food Safety Concerns, Cash and Commuter Unfriendly Service: The Story of Campus Food
At around noon on April 25, 2022, an order was made to the sandwich shack for an Italian sandwich and…
Abortion: When Does Life Begin?
Abortion. It is a hot-button issue on both sides of the political aisle with one side arguing for a fetus’s…
A Thank You & A Goodbye
The Quad Student Newspaper, has one of the most welcoming and dedicated communities at West Chester University (WCU). I can…
A Statement Against the War in Ukraine and NATO Expansion
Russia’s military intervention or invasion of Ukraine took much of the world by surprise. In any war, the working class…
A Response to When Does Life Begin
As stated in the original article, “When Does Life Begin,” by Victoria Foley, abortion access is somehow still a hot-button…
A Journalist’s Journey
When I came to college, I really had no interest in pursuing anything within the realm of journalism. I’d already…
A Call to Action: Where Can We Read The Quad’s Code of Ethics?
In Spring 2021, I took JRN335: Ethical Issues in News Media, and one memory from that class has never left…
Playing the Part of “Patriot”
Hello Victoria. I’m going to use this op-ed as an opportunity to speak directly to you, specifically regarding your piece…
Letter from the Op-Ed Editor: The Fine Lines of Publishing
Another semester has passed, and it has been a particularly interesting one. If you don’t know me from last semester,…
Business, Economics and More: Monetary and Fiscal Policy
While not everyone’s cup of tea, it is imperative to at least know the basics of economics, especially when it…
An Open Letter: A Final Look at the State of Our Union
The world will continue spinning and politics will continue to change long after I graduate, but I wanted to give…
Why the World is Filled with Astrological Apprentices
You may have seen it on Snapchat, but there is so much more to your astrological sun sign than you…
When College Hits Redundancy while Having a Birthday
Yes, I know the easy answer to this is a vacation. But we all know it’s not that simple to…
The Journey of a Transgender Student
I can't say I've ever been accused of such bigotry similar to my fellow West Chester University political science major…
Kristine Goes Green: Food Sustainability on Campus
What we eat and the ways in which we eat have numerous impacts on the planet: from how our food…
How I Stumbled into Being a Medium
If you are stumbling upon this article, chances are you’re somewhat interested in spirituality. For the longest time, I was…
Student Debt and Personal Responsibility
Reading through last week’s issue of The Quad, I came across no less than two articles on student debt cancellation…
APSCUF WCU Student Debt Cancelation Statement
We, the West Chester University chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and Universities Faculties (APSCUF), call on President…
AWP Writer’s Conference Experience
A couple weeks ago, I was one of the multiple lucky English students here at WCU to attend a writing…
Kristine Goes Green: Capitalizing on Environmental Advocacy
Arguably the most accessible sustainable change one can make is becoming more involved with environmental groups and advocacies. A few…
Out Of Focus: How We Have Shifted Our Political Sight
More and more, it seems the political arena in the United States has become plagued with partisanship and an unwillingness…
State Dollars Per Student Continue to Be Historically Low
Last month, I received information regarding the funding and enrollment numbers of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).…
Student Debt Day of Action in DC
On April 4, Debtors and allies from across the country came to DC for an action held by the Debt…
The Journey of a Conservative Student
I’ve been accused of fear mongering, sinophobia and propagandizing by multiple op-ed articles from December. Rather than going into the…
An Open Letter: The Midterm Election
One of the most important things someone can do as a citizen of any country is vote. By taking the…
The Quak: The Intellectual Irish Worm of West Chester University
Finnegan Patrick O’Grady: you may have never heard the name or seen the proud worm traveling across campus in his…
Business, Economics, & More: The Environment & The Economy
It’s a falsehood to say there can be no substantial economic growth when taking decisive action to protect the environment.…
An Open Letter: Looking Back Into Space
The last time the United States sent people to the moon was aboard Apollo 17 and took place in December…
Student Debt Day of Action To Demand Biden Cancels Student Debt
Today, over 43 million borrowers have federal student loan debt with an average federal student loan debt balance of $37,113,…
Putin’s Motives Behind the Invasion of Ukraine
It has been over two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Although it is not certain…
Aesthetics is a Form of Visual Art We Can’t Get Away From…..and We Have Monroe C. Beardsley to Blame for That
Monroe C. Beardsley’s use of aesthetics as a way to show the human experience through art captivates why the art…
We Need to Talk About TikTok
It’s 8 p.m. and you’re finally done with classes and all the work for the day. You go on your…
The Middle Ground
Reaching across the aisle, having a productive conversation or debate, and being able to agree to disagree on something are…
The Best Four Years Of Our Lives… And The Worst For Our Mental Health
It was just my first semester of college when I joined the 39% of college students who experience a significant…
Business, Economics, & More: Infrastructure
For the actual foundation of any country, infrastructure is an important piece to any economy. From transportation to healthcare, infrastructure…
We Need Mental Health Days
If you walk around the quad between classes as the semester progresses, you’ll see hundreds of grumpy, burned-out, caffeine-addicted college…
Why You Shouldn’t Abandon Your Quarantine Hobbies
At the peak of quarantine, the majority of the country turned to finding hobbies to occupy their newfound downtime at…
Students Should Care More About Public Speaking
In a small group chat consisting of a few close friends, I asked them to name three words that come…
Savings Can Buy Happiness
A pair of red bottoms is the perfect replacement for a therapist. Money can buy happiness if saving money starts…
Classrooms Are Out; Flexibility is IN
Online classes add freedom to the average student’s life. Sitting in a classroom feels like being stuck in a prison…
Organization of the Week: Daedalus Literary Magazine
Organizations at West Chester University (WCU) are meant to serve the students involved and the community as a whole. The…
Therapy: Let’s Talk About it
We drink glasses of water before bed, restrict screen time and take mental health walks. But is this brand of…