Philadelphia Looks to Update Transit System
On a broader scale, Philadelphia is trailing behind when it comes to its transportation; cities like Toronto and San Francisco…
Critical Moves: Games Are Not Getting Worse
Everyone needs to calm down about the state of video games. I understand that people across the gaming news sphere…
WC-U Later!
Over the course of my four years here at West Chester, this university, the people and myself have surpassed any…
How We Got Gay Marriage
The long arduous journey for marriage equality in the modern era would have you believe it is a novel invention,…
Fall Sports Preview
As the fall semester begins, students begin their lives back here at West Chester University. One of the most classic…
Back and More Golden Than Ever: Concert on the Quad Returns After Three-Year Hiatus
After a three-year hiatus, the wait is no more: on Thursday, May 5, from 4:30–6:30 p.m., West Chester University (WCU)’s…
Interview with Two-Time National Iris N. Spencer Poetry Winner: Tesia Wieprecht
The Iris N. Spencer Poetry Awards — a series of awards open to undergraduate poets enrolled in a U.S. college…
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…
Fundraisers, Carpooling, and Logo Restrictions: The Story of Club Sports at West Chester University
Last December, the West Chester University Men’s Rugby club defeated St. Joseph’s University en route to the national championship game…
The Ap-PEEL of Banana Day
This past Wednesday, the return of the best holiday happened at West Chester University. On April 20, Banana Day was…
How We Got Drag
How the complicated history of the queer American art form made way for its position in mainstream culture.
WCU Theater Shines with Into The Woods
Stepping into the theater on Wednesday night, the show felt like it had already started. The stage was on the…
West Chester Baseball Captures Bill Giles Invitational Title
On Tuesday, April 19, West Chester University participated in the championship round of the 20th annual Bill Giles Invitational at…
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…
Statewide Organizations Discuss Funding For Higher Education in PA
On April 7, 2022, several organizations came together to host the PA Higher Education Forum. Those groups included the PA…
How We Got “Homosexuality”
A Foucauldian look at the complicated origins of socially constructed Western ideas of “sexual identity” and how we embraced them
Behind the Controller: “Disco Elysium–The Final Cut”
Independent video game developers these days seem to be more reliable than most big-name developers when it comes to putting…
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…
Women’s Lacrosse Cruises to Fast Start
West Chester University’s women’s lacrosse team has gotten off to a great start to the 2022 spring season, winning eight…
The Quak: SECC Dining Hall Opens
Last Friday, April 1, the long-awaited, brand new, state-of-the-art SECC Dining Hall opened at West Chester University. Students sitting in…
What Can You Do With An English Degree?
On Tuesday, March 29 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Doctor Eleanor Shevlin, the Graduate Coordinator for WCU’s English department, hosted a panel…
How They Wrote Them
The Student Written One Acts were put on last weekend and allowed for amazing shows written by creative students to…
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…
The Quak: Nick Foles to Sign With Dallas in Team’s Last Ditch Effort to Win a Playoff Game
Ah, yes. The so-called “America’s team:” The Dallas Cowboys. Remember them? Remember the NFC East champions of last season? The…
Creative Minds Play a Big Role
On March 3, WCU students in “A Winter’s Tale” took the stage for the first time. But what about the…
WCU Holds Ukraine Panel
On Tuesday, March 8, West Chester University held an event titled, “The War in Ukraine: What You Should Know and…
The World’s Reaction To Ye
Photo credits: “Kanye West” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Diego Quintana Kanye West’s 21-year-old documentary has finally dropped and it couldn’t…
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…
Golden Ram’s Former Second Baseman Comes Full Circle; Hopes to Continue a Winning Culture
Golden Rams’ baseball is set up for another successful year after a scorching hot 15-3 beginning to the season. With…
Russian War on Ukraine: Two Local Perspectives
On Feb. 24, Russia invaded Ukraine, and Moscow has since intensified its military push with Vladimir Putin, making direct references…
Love Bug Trumps Suicide
In a time of conflict, uncertainty and hopelessness, one can fall into a very dark place. Depression and suicide are…
“Winter’s Tale” Interview
Last week I went to see “Winter’s Tale,” a performance in conjunction between University Theater and the Department of Theater…
Nothing Being Done: The Chancellor and Free Public Higher Education
On March 3, Chancellor Greenstein of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) came to West Chester University. He…
New Look For NFL Broadcasting?
We all hear the news in the football world that players and coaches will be making departures and finding homes…
WCU Celebrates 25 Years of The Frederick Douglass Institute
In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of The Frederick Douglass Institute, West Chester University invited Robert Levine, author and distinguished…
Gemelli Gelato: Your Next Sweet Treat Stop
In the town of West Chester, there are hundreds of businesses to visit. By the time someone graduates from West…
Scholarships Just Don’t Cut It
On Feb. 16, the Governor held a press conference on his $200 million Nellie Bly scholarship proposal. This scholarship is…
Women’s and Men’s Teams Win PSAC Championship
West Chester University’s men’s and women’s swimming teams were both victorious at the 2022 PSAC Swimming Championships last Saturday at…
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
The Renfrew Center, an eating disorder treatment center encompassing locations across the country, will be holding its annual support campaign…
From the Ground Up, The Explosive Rebirth of the Philadelphia DIY Music Scene
Local music is back. And it's coming back stronger than ever before. “It just happened,” said Finn Martel of The…
Having a Hearing Disability at College
Central Auditory Processing Disorder is not a common disorder. I mean sure, it’s not extremely rare, but it's also something…
LA Rams Win Superbowl
It has been a riveting season and an even more dramatic postseason in 2022. Now, as the smoke clears, one…
NB Authors for the YA
It’s safe to say that most readers have grown up with no shortage of stories starring protagonists who identify as…
West Chester Student Julie Stinson Crowned Miss WCU
“And your 2022 Miss WCU is….Julie Stinson!”.
Pulitzer Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones talks Critical Race Theory for WC Webinar
One of the most revered and contentious journalists of her era, Nikole Hannah-Jones addressed the students of West Chester University…
Euphoria is BACK
Season one captivated the world with its raw and emotional storyline. The show follows a group of high school students…
Romans, Christians and Significant Others
Valentine’s Day. You either love it, hate it, ignore it or enjoy it. The National Retail Federation stated that Valentine’s…
The Love Of The Game
For student athletes, sports are an essential part of their college experience. Some students even decide to attend a university…
An Interview With President Christopher Fiorentino (Fall 2021)
The following is an interview with President Christopher Fiorentino of West Chester University that was conducted via Zoom on Thursday,…
Weeks from Winter, Omicron Hits Philly
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is just two weeks away from successfully completing its first full, in-person semester since fall…