Opening (May)day at West Chester’s Newest Small Business
This past Friday, March 3, West Chester coffee enthusiasts flocked downtown for the grand opening of High Street’s newest cafe,…
“The Pain is Indescribable”: Syrians Mourn a Miserable Syria
Syrians are inconsolable after earthquake devastates a war-ravaged Syria.
Under A Rest Places First in International Collegiate A Cappella Competition Quarter-Finals
Under A Rest performed in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), one of the Mid-Atlantic Region Quarterfinal rounds…
As Housing Reaches Capacity Struggles Concerning Commuters Arise
West Chester University has had an ongoing housing problem for some years now. Although the problem has been known for…
A seat at the table
For some Black people, corporate America is a dream for most of us who have goals in the industry and…
Shows and Movies to Watch this March
I don’t know about you, but my Letterboxd watchlist is stacked for this month. Get your popcorn ready and queue…
Women’s Rugby 2023 Spring Season Preview
West Chester University’s Women’s Rugby team has started their practices in preparation for their spring 7’s season. Their first tournament…
West Chester Softball Opens Up 2023 Season
On Feb. 10, West Chester University’s Women’s Softball team opened up the 2023 season with doubleheader action against Le Moyne…
Malvern Residents Work to Save Wildlife Habitat
Over the past three years, the Malvern Borough, located just a short drive North of West Chester, has had a…
A Modern Rom-Com: How “Somebody I Used To Know” Revived a Beloved Genre
As Valentine’s Day just passed, it is the season to sit down with concerning amounts of chocolate and watch reruns…
West Chester Women’s Basketball Finding Success in 2023
West Chester University’s women’s basketball team has put together an impressive season thus far, clinching their first winning record since…
Villanova’s Gender and Women’s Studies Conference
On Friday, Feb. 10, I had the pleasure of representing West Chester’s Women’s and Gender Studies Department at Villanova’s 33rd…
“When’s White History Month?” A Response
This past Wednesday, Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History Month in the United States. This celebration honors not…
National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week: Getting Easier, Not Heart-er
Thump-thump! Thump-thump! It is that sound that proves you have a healthy heart running. The heart is one of many…
Women on Record: Music Vanguards of Pennsylvania
The “Women on Record” exhibit, featured in Knauer Art Gallery, is a collaborative exhibition created by the students of Wells…
West Chester Track Competes at Bison Open
On January 27 and 28, West Chester University’s Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams competed in the 24th annual…
Housing Crisis Open Letter
Dear West Chester University Administration, On Friday, Dec. 9, you denied hundreds of your students access to a basic Human…
Interfaith Leadership Fellowship Program Creates a Diverse Religious and Philosophical Organization on Campus
The Interfaith Leadership Fellowship Program was created to “develop graduates to contribute to the common good, in part by helping…
Women’s Soccer Falls in NCAA Div II Championship Game
As the World Cup attracts much of America’s (and the world’s) soccer fans’ attention, a team right here in West…
So, Big Tech is Unethical. Where Do We Go Then?
Facebook collects your data for its selfish practices. Instagram and TikTok promote FOMO and unhealthy beauty standards. Twitter is the…
Amidst Public Interest, West Chester Seeks Railroad Connection to Philly
Back in July 2022, the West Chester Borough Council confirmed a resolution to seek funding for a possible plan that…
A Different Kind of Part-Time Job
It is not uncommon for college students to work while attending school, usually in restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and…
Local Arts: West Chester University Student Paints for a Good Cause
A second-year art student here at West Chester University created an amazing mural on the side of a large building…
Golden Rams Narrowly Win NCAA DII WSOC Atlantic Central Regional Tournament – Vying for a Spot at a National Title
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2022, West Chester University hosted the 2022 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Atlantic Region Tournament Central…
Expert Opinion on The Schmucker Controversy
When I first read through the rediscovered writings of science center namesake Samuel C. Schmucker, I was disgusted. Disgusted but…
Central Bucks: The Downfall?
On Nov. 14, an article about the Central Bucks School District’s decisions about what can and cannot be taught was…
“I Vote For No More Open Forums”: PASSHE Open Forum Discussions Released
Back in March 2022, a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) open forum at West Chester University became “heated”…
Local Arts: A Really Reel Exhibit Comes to West Chester
West Chester University’s Knaur Gallery is hosting an exhibit that is full of both art and history in equal parts.…
West Chester Football Takes Down Kutztown in PSAC Clash
On Nov. 5, West Chester University’s football team took down Kutztown 28-9 in a PSAC clash, spoiling the Golden Bears…
Dowdy Multicultural Center Holds Native American Heritage Month Conversation Series
On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Dowdy Multicultural Center (DMC) held an event titled “Native American Representation in Education Systems,” the…
Election Update
Pennsylvania’s two most closely watched races both resulted in wins for the Democratic Party.
Local Arts: The Circus Comes to West Chester
On Friday, Nov. 4, West Chester University’s Asplundh Hall transformed into a circus ring for the night to host the…
West Chester Men’s Soccer Team Falls in PSAC Quarterfinals
West Chester University’s men’s soccer team fell in heartbreaking fashion to East Stroudsburg University on Tuesday in the PSAC Quarterfinals,…
The West Chester Growers Market
The West Chester Growers Market is a fun, easy and cool new way to shop.
Survey Shows 94% of Local College Student Vote is Driven by Reproduction Rights
In the 2018 midterm and 2020 general election, college student voting has been reaching record highs. 40% of college students…
National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: Sleeping While Behind the Wheel
Picture yourself driving with your friends on a Friday night. You and your friends are going out together to have…
Local Arts: John H. Baker Gallery Hosts a Wild Exhibit
The John E. Baker Gallery in West Chester University’s E.O Bull Center is hosting a one-of-a-kind ceramics exhibit titled “Not…
Embracing Vulnerability
Growing up in a burning house, you can begin to feel like the whole world is constantly on fire. Many…
WCU Panhellenic Council Holds the First Ever Women’s March
On Oct. 12, 2022, history was made by the Greek community and students of West Chester University. The WCU Panhellenic…
Fetterman VS Oz: A Debate To Remember
On Oct. 25, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., voters across the nation were tuned into the debate between Republican Dr. Mehmet…
Panhellenic Marches Against Sexual Assault
As upsetting as it is to hear, sexual assault is and has always been an overlooked epidemic on college campuses.…
National Champions: An Inside Look on the WCU Dance Team
In January 2022, the West Chester University Dance Team won a first place national title in the Open Hip Hop…
Young Forever Album Review
As the fall and winter seasons are approaching, it is bringing a lot of new music to the charts. If…
“Spring Awakening” Graces the Fall Stage at a Critical Time
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the University Theater Department’s production of “Spring Awakening” not once, but twice.…
Local Arts: Recognizing The Career of Peggy Hill
West Chester University’s Knaur Gallery is displaying the graphic design work of some accomplished alumni this month in an exhibit…
Changing the Book Industry One Hashtag at a Time
As we know, TikTok has been growing in popularity since quarantine a few years ago. Since then, multiple “sides” of…
Field Hockey Team Continues Undefeated Season
In a battle between two powerhouse programs in number one ranked West Chester and number four ranked Kutztown, the Golden…
Women and Gender Studies Hosts Roe v. Wade Conversation
Following the overturn of the 49 year-old Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson decision…