Bob Mould’s newest “Sunshine Rock” shines
Image: “Bob Mould of Husker Du, Sugar” by angelo Yap is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Bob Mould continues his…
An interview with Miss West Chester University
Image courtesy of Chase Sanders Chase Sanders, a junior majoring in vocal performance with a minor in psychology, won West…
Pixar sparks new conversation
Image: “Slate It” by Jakob Owens via Unsplash Pixar Animation Studios – a company known for its feel-good family films…
One student’s journey to the border
A shirt stuck in a tree, blowing in the wind. Black water bottles tossed on the side of the road.…
The important distinction between masculinity and toxic masculinity
If you follow the minefield that is Twitter outrage, you’ve probably heard about the new Gillette ad and the backlash…
WCU gymnastics start off season strong
Image: courtesy of www.wcupagoldenrams.com The West Chester University Golden Ram gymnastics team started their season on Jan. 13 at the…
Education students pay more money on top of other expenses
Image: “Apple Red Delicious” by jarmoluk Within the past year, West Chester University has required that students pursuing their Bachelor…
PASSHE and APSCUF prepare for negotiations
Image: “RAM HDR 2” by Christian Penny is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 At the beginning of the semester, an important subject weighs on…
Public safety email on unidentified threat creates confusion
An email sent out by public safety in the late morning of Jan. 31 gave details on a “potential threat…
Special education in Pennsylvania: an uphill battle
Image: “Classroom School Education” by Wokandapix In 1972, the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) was passed. This ensured…
Move over Elizabeth Warren, it’s #OurTime
Image: “Nasty women vote” by Emmad Mazhari “If Elizabeth Warren gets the presidential ballot, I’m not voting for her,” my sister said nonchalantly. My father…
“Mary Queen of Scots” is film royalty
Image: “Mary Queen of Scots” by Kasman Irish actress Saoirse Ronan’s portrayal of Mary Stuart in the movie “Mary Queen…
Cinematic Essence: The Favourite
Image: “Celebrating the Royal Wedding in Windsor” by King’s Church International Welcome to Cinematic Essence, where I critique both contemporary and classic films and discuss how they utilize narrative,…
A look at updates to Anderson Hall
A special thanks to the WCU Facilities Division, Design & Construction for allowing The Quad to walk through Anderson Hall…
The housing double standard
As students look for places to live next year, the West Chester student housing system can seem like a maze…
Family of Professor Short Jr. raises money for private investigator via GoFundMe page
Associate Professor Thomas Short Jr. was recently reported missing in Ohio when he did not show up for Thanksgiving dinner.…
Cinematic Essence: Buster Scruggs
Welcome to Cinematic Essence, where I critique both contemporary and classic films and discuss how they utilize narrative, mise-en-scène and…
Immortality vs technology
If you could live forever, would you? Believe it or not, billionaires have already been funding scientists to invent technology…
Chasing a dream: former WCU star Nick Ward thriving in minors
Former West Chester shortstop, Nick Ward, couldn’t have gotten his professional career off to a better start. Ward, who was…
An Atheist Christmas
“You are fettered,” said Scrooge, trembling. “Tell me why?” “I wear the chain I forged in life,” replied the Ghost.…
Sexual misconduct at WCU: gaps in advocacy, transparency and visibility
Early in the morning of Thursday, November 8, a student was assaulted by a man who had followed her home…
Quad Weather Minute – 11/12/2018
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
WCU’s My Fair Lady
How curious, that only a week after writing about the upcoming linguistics program, I got to attend a musical about…
Ask Ali: how do we stand in solidarity with victims of sexual misconduct?
Discomfort is oftentimes the precursor for stigma. When a situation arises that shatters our feelings of safety and ease, that…
Pennsylvania tries to improve higher education
According to a US News and World Report, Pennsylvania is the lowest-ranked state in the nation for higher education. The…
Men’s soccer advance to third round of NCAA tournament
In a matchup of two highly ranked teams, the 13-2-5 Rams defeated the 14-4-1 Notre Dame (Ohio) Falcons by a…
The climate of online white supremacy
The internet is a vast, complicated web of connection and anonymity that has the power to hide and unveil in…
WCU voting numbers drastically increase from previous midterms
978 people voted at the Lawrence Center today for Chester County’s precinct 835, compared to the 574 who voted in…
WCU Hillel hosts candlelight vigil
The steps of the Sykes Student Union building held 250 people on Tuesday night, Oct.30, in commemoration of those who…
Off-campus rent 7th most expensive in nation
In West Chester, off-campus student housing is in high demand, and student renters regularly report neglectful landlords. According to Business…
Sustainability: West Chester vs. Edinburgh
West Chester University has taken steps to become a more sustainable school, and the Office of Sustainability has taken the…
WCU football overpowers Lockhaven on Homecoming Day
It was a day full of celebration for the West Chester Golden Rams. The team honored a total of 18…
Cinematic Essence: Bohemian Rhapsody
Welcome to Cinematic Essence, where I critique both contemporary and classic films and discuss how they utilize narrative, mise-en-scène and…
Tragedy is not a partisan tool
Last Tuesday, I had the privilege of taking part in organizing the vigil that Hillel put on at Sykes to…
It’s On Us Kickoff
With 23.1% of female undergraduate students and 5.4 % of male undergraduate students experiencing rape or sexual assault during their…
#WontBeErased
This week, The New York Times claimed it obtained a memo from the Trump administration that proposed a change in…
Halloween review
It has been 40 years since John Carpenter subverted all expectations with one of the most famous horror films in…
A professor’s advice on how to pass all your classes
Without a doubt, classes are progressively becoming more and more stressful as the fall semester is rapidly coming to an…
U.S. plans to leave Treaty made with Russia
The White House announced plans last week to back out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), an international treaty…
WCU volleyball splits back-to-back to end week
After their week-long break and some time to regroup and practice, West Chester Volleyball returned to action trying to break…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/24/2018
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Tuition increase causes student concerns
In July, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, also known as PASSHE, approved an increase…
An African American experience
There was an incident that occurred the fall semester of my junior year, back in 2017. I can remember leaving…
Two years since APSCUF strike
This Thursday will mark the two-year anniversary when the APSCUF strike began across the entire PASSHE system of colleges. Lasting…
Parking raises problems for West Chester students
Prior to the start of the Fall 2018 semester, West Chester University announced that Parking Lot D outside of Lawrence…
WCU presents: My Fair Lady
West Chester University Theatre proudly presents their ambitious take on the beloved classic, “My Fair Lady.” Adapted from George Bernard…
WCU men’s soccer move into first place with shutout on Senior Day
Caption: WCU forward Jason Pixley (#23) and midfielder Daniel Grindrod (#10) pictured pushing the ball upfield against Slippery Rock. On Saturday…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/17/18
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Vector marketing “preys on desperate students,” sources allege
Students are probably aware of the numerous signs and posts around campus advertising “student work” for $16-$18 per appointment (or…
WCU Theatre’s Antigone
On Friday, October 12, I attended the premiere of WCU’s production of the ancient Greek stage play, “Antigone.” Although I…