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…
Pixley scores winning goal during pivotal conference match
Feature image caption: Second-year midfielder Stephen Thompson pictured challenging for a ball in the air against an opposing player. Teammate and…
Saudi Arabian journalist Khashoggi goes missing
Since the beginning of October, there has been no new report on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist from…
Evening in Dublin: a short story
He entered Davy Byrne’s. Moral Pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a drink now and then. But in a leap year…
T.A.L.L.: storytelling in video games
Welcome to The Alexander Letters of Ludology (TALL), a bi-weekly column with a stretch of a name dedicated to the…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/10/2018
Here’s Zitlalit Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Chester County Republican and Democratic Committees sound off on elections
October 9 is the last day to register in Pennsylvania, and the Chester County Democrat and Republican Committees are doubling…
Quad rally supports women
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 a rally dubbed “Rally on the Quad,” was held at 12:20 p.m. near the Frederick…
Two Resilient Wins for West Chester Volleyball
After losing their last game in three sets to Lock Haven University, West Chester volleyball hosted Millersville University on Tuesday,…
Cancel Kavanaugh
Editor’s Note: This article was written before Kavanaugh’s confirmation. “Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter, the uproarious laughter between…
Writing from Scotland: a traveling column
Strong gusting winds, uneven cobblestone streets, a café on every corner. This is Scotland! I am now a month into…
WCU hosts Hispanic film festival
On Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, West Chester University kicked off the first night of its fourth Annual Global Hispanic Film…
Five WCU teams to keep an eye on
Sports here at West Chester are a big deal. With various sporting events going on throughout each week, students have…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/03/18
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Nobel Peace Prize visits WCU
On Friday, Sept. 28, member and vice chair of the Norwegian Nobel Peace Committee Dr. Henrik Syse delivered his second…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/01/18
Here’s Sunny Morgan with today’s sunny weather minute!
WCU students attend special screening of “The Hate U Give”
20th Century Fox provided The Quad with an opportunity too good to pass up last week: an advance screening of…
BROCKHAMPTON shines with ‘iridescence’
Modern hip-hop/pop group and boy band BROCKHAMPTON has survived a chaotic summer and is now back with their fourth studio…
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack: Novack and the scavenger hunt
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack is a flash-fiction serial story. Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero, is one part private…
Ford testifies under oath
On Thursday, Sept. 27, Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford both testified on Capitol Hill about allegations of sexual assault…
Adventure for the Perfect Treat: Fenn’s coffee
I’ve fallen victim to the trend that nearly all college students follow—drinking coffee. By finals week of my first year,…
Quad Weather Minute – 9/26/2018
Here’s Zitlalit Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Mosquito spraying raises controversy in borough
On Sept. 11, 2018, the West Chester County Health Department conducted mosquito spraying in the areas surrounding West Chester University…
Hoops kicks winning goal during big week for Rams
In a deadlocked 0-0 tie at home on Tuesday afternoon against the University of District of Columbia, West Chester Midfielder…
West Chester volleyball loses undefeated record
On Sept. 18, West Chester traveled to face Felician College after previously defeating Edinboro three days before. Coming into the…
Rams roll past Marauders
Hard to believe that we are at the quarter mark of the regular season already, but it is looking like…
There and back again: my EAPSU Conference expectations
In less than two week’s time, I will be setting sail for uncharted waters, for my own college career at…
Trump announces tariffs on Chinese goods
On Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, President Donald J. Trump announced to the general public that he is implementing additional tariffs…
Quad Weather Minute – 9/21/2018
Here’s Zitlalit Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
WCU sweeps Marauder Clash, starts PSAC schedule
fter defeating University of Sciences and Bloomfield College to open up the Marauder Clash, WCU took on Dominican College and…
The Breaking Point: A response to Kaepernick
“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign…
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack: Novack and the cultists
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack is a flash-fiction serial story. Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero, is one part private…
Schmidt Hall trespasser raises security questions
On Sept. 7, a man was arrested on the first floor of Schmidt Hall on charges of burglary, invasion of…
A reflection on studying abroad in Ghana
I have always dreamt of coming to Africa but did not think it was obtainable. How would I afford it?…
The grimey truth: The UK rap scene you must listen to
America has a unique role in the world of popular music, from an international perspective. Our country’s influence over what…
Rams’ battle with Mercyhurst ends In 2-2 tie
The Golden Rams battled from behind to tie Mercyhurst University 2-2 in Saturday’s game at Rockwell Field in West Chester.…
The strange tales of Thomas Novack: Novack and the cultists
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack is a flash-fiction serial story. Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero, is one part private…
The strange tales of Thomas Novack: A flash-fiction serial story
Thomas Novack sat at a table and sipped a drink that he didn’t want, at a club he hated and…
Talking “Blackkklansman:” Spike Lee delivers on racially focused film
In a world where it’s hard to get people to discuss issues about race for ten minutes, how do you…
WCU debuts uptown loop shuttle
Undoubtedly, everyone on West Chester’s campus has wrestled with the issue of transportation. Without a car, it’s easy to feel…
Student-run Saxbys opens a WCU branch
West Chester students are back for the fall 2018 semester, which means it’s time to hit the books, join a…
Flower in the horns: how hip-hop became emotional
A revolutionary sub-genre of music has emerged in the modern era. This genre is sometimes called “emo rap,” a term…
Bill Cosby’s honorary degree rescinded after guilty verdict
On Thursday, April 26 after 14 hours of deliberation, the jury at Montgomery County Courthouse handling comedian Bill Cosby’s retrial…
Hometown heroes: Horace Pippin
There were two things that Horace Pippin could never forget: suffering and sunset. While hardship was an ever-present theme in…
Quad Diversity Minute – 4/26/18
Here’s Jennifer Odiatu with this week’s diversity minute!