Category: Op-ed

Many countries in the Muslim world have been rocked by violence. These countries include Egypt, Yemen, and Libya. The violence…

Every year around October I remember again why fall is the best time of the year. The weather is perfect,…

When I began college three years ago, I knew I wanted to study abroad. Personally, I believe everyone should take…

Ah yes, the night class. It always seems like a great idea at the time doesn’t it? I’ll have all…

Isareli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been at the UN speaking on the issue of Iran. It would be a…

When I first started contributing to this newspaper, I only wanted to be a part with the sports section. I…

Dear Editor, According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), 2/3 of sexual assaults are committed by someone who…

I go to Wal-Mart once a month whether I have a list of needed items with me or not. I…

Parking on West Chester campus is not easy, and I am not talking about parking a car.  West Chester University…

This past weekend marked the beginning of autumn and my fourth autumn here at WCU. I must say that my…

I can be one of those sometimes irritatingly idealistic people who believes with his whole  heart that if you tell…

Romney is taking flack for his ill-made comments about not caring about 47 percent of voters. People are jumping the…

Who is Mitt Romney? That is the question many have been asking since he ran in the 2008 primary. He…

When most people think of a historian, they think of someone who sits in dusty libraries sifting through piles and…

In the beginning of every semester comes the time to buy textbooks. It is always a frustrating part of starting…

Voting is a sacred right for those in the United States of America. The right to vote is constantly sought…

This semester sees the beginning of the opening of the student recreation center. In case you did not know, this…

The situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly dire as the months go by. The rising setbacks, costs, and causatives (both…

Coming into your freshmen year of college can be exciting and frightening. Going to college is a huge change for…

The newest fad in humanitarian aid these days is KONY 2012. This was a video made by Invisible Children, Inc.…

I still cannot understand the high price for an official transcript. 7 dollars, really? What is with that high price.…

I am writing this letter anonymously because I, like most people, do not want to be identified publicly with this…

I would like to thank all of the wonderful writers and readers of the op-ed section over the 2011-2012 year…

For the past 26 years the coordinator of LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, allies) services has been…

My name is Jack Barnett and I am the new Op-Ed editor of The Quad. This is an important duty…

I can vividly remember the celebratory last days of school in my K-12 years-the forgotten smell of fresh-cut grass while…

Every time I walk to the Lawrence Center, I notice how far along the New Recreation Center is coming. Being…

When looking at elections, demographics are always one of the major focuses. Politicians will try to reach out to certain…

It’s that glorious time of year again when we, noble students, can expect our loving college bookstores to applaud the…

This upcoming presidential election, I believe, will truly be a remarkable experience for all Americans. What will be the pinnacle…

This primary season has been a perfect Storm for Romney. There were countless things that had to go just right…

The Golden Rams Society is a student-run group created to educate the current student body about the importance of being…

In December 2011, the West Chester University Children’s Center closed its doors, and our community lost a valuable resource and…

Rick Santorum was certainly the biggest surprise to come out of the GOP primary. The GOP Primary was one of…

The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, complained to President Obama about U.S. assault weapons fueling the drug war in Mexico.…

When writing anything it is always important to keep an objective distance from the subject. Bias can come from first…

 The Phillies won last Wednesday 7 – 1 against the Florida Marlins. I sat at the game with friends and…

In today’s political climate, we hear a lot about the redistribution of wealth and how it is unfair that “the…

The gun-ban policy on university and college campuses is in effect rightfully for the safety of students, faculty and all…

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is now said to affect one out of 88 children. Autism doesn’t go away…

When analyzing history, people either use erroneous information obtained from biased sources and/or they project their own values onto society…

In Bill Hanrahan’s Op-Ed on March 5, he suggests that the Department of Public Safety’s current prohibition on firearm possession…

Any article you see with * (on our on-line edition) and is printed upside down, is one of our April…

  The university has not lifted the unconstitutional gun ban nor did anyone from the administration write an op-ed defending…

The spring break crew to London shared a bond that can only be understood by those who went on the…

Governor Corbett, I campaigned for you, I supported you, and I voted for you in 2010. So did dozens, if…

  Actually, West Chester University is in violation of two constitutions—the Pennsylvania Constitution and the federal Constitution. The problem is…

  Odds are you already have your spring break planned out. If you want to plan a true vacation, Education…

  Rep. Milne, Sen. Dinniman: At 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, a large group of students rallied on-campus to protest…