“Marc’s List”: A Discussion About Campaigning Strategy
Marc Goldberg is a student here at West Chester University. Marc studies as a Political Science major, but in his…
Complete Schmucker Letter
As part of the University’s commitment to inclusion as expressed in its mission statement and the Moonshot for Equity Program,…
Spotlight of the Week: Why Your Favorite Artist Doesn’t Drop Often
Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Sza, Bruno Mars (excluding his last project with Anderson Paak), Kendrick Lamar, Adele and Lorde are all…
Behind the Camera: “X”
A24 Pictures have always grabbed my attention whenever they release a new movie, and for good reason. A24 takes risks…
The Traveler
I always found comfort in the woods, a home in the hills, but with each new conquered peak and blazed…
Matthew 24; The truth behind ‘uninvited guests’
The long-awaited dream of a joyous and positive college environment was struck down for West Chester University in just its…
Alternative routes to general education could save the future of universities
General education courses consume approximately $14,000 of in-state tuition, or three semesters of students’ collegiate career. Students, what would you…
Global Fragility Act
Over the past few months, groundbreaking events have changed our perspective on United States domestic and foreign policy. The massive…
The (sleep) struggle is real
College kids are suffering from a lack of sleep. A 2017 American Academy of Sleep Medicine study states that two…
Critical moves: Pokemon’s slipups and what they mean for the genre
Photo: pokeballs by charliepatrick via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Let’s get one thing straight. I loved Pokémon. When I was…
Balanced Attack Helps Men’s Soccer Attain Victory
With a dominating team effort on Saturday afternoon against University of California Pennsylvania, the Rams won 4-0 at Rockwell field…
Gunman shoots at ex-wife, kills parents
On Sept. 19, 2018 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a lone gunman walked into a local retirement home, shot and killed…
My fav documentaries
(500) days of summer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Memento Inglorious B*sterds The Room Marvel’s Batman Vs. Superman Infinity…
Negative pride and the allure of social justice
Over fifty years ago, former President Lyndon Johnson said, “You do not take a man who for years has been…
Field hockey sees win streak end
Heading back on the road this week the Rams faced No. 2 ESU Tuesday afternoon at Whitenight Field. With a…
Quad Weather Minute 3/1/17
Here’s Maureen Farley with today’s Quad Weather Minute.
A college student’s guide to food and sleep
It’s a general rule of thumb that we all should get between six to eight hours of sleep every night.…
Gymnastics open up season with mixed results
The West Chester University gymnastics team (3-3) dominated the competition at their season opener with a victory over host team Ursinus…
Quad Weather Minute 11/17/16
Here’s Maureen Farley with today’s Quad Weather Minute!
Multiple first-place finishers for WCU
We are in the middle of track season as the Golden Rams look to continue to reach the Pennsylvania State…
“Film for Thought” series installment focuses on war on drugs
The brutal documentary, “The House I Live In,” played in Sykes Theatre on Thursday, April 7 as a part of…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: This month, Dr. Robert Bedford celebrates 50 years of teaching and performing at West Chester University with an…
Bernie Sanders makes a serious case for presidential run in 2016
Bernie Sanders is on the campaign trail and he wants your vote…he just doesn’t have any guileful plans of trying…
Freshmen students discover the highs and lows of West Chester social life
For the first time in my young life, the start of a new school year does not begin with a…
WCU Philosophy Club welcomes new members
Often defined as the “fundamental study of truth, knowledge, and reality,” the discipline of philosophy raises questions that many people…
Enjoy crepes on Fridays in Lawrence Dining Hall
Walking into Lawrence Dining Hall on a Friday, I can almost always count on one thing: a delicious crepe served…
From the editor: writing for The Quad remains a positive experience
My senior year of high school, I took a journalism class, and I was hooked. Inverted pyramids, objective reporting, writing…
West Chester University presents Summer Undergraduate Research Institute
The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute is a unique, new program that will take place for four weeks this summer. Ten…
WCU’s diving teams fall short in battle against UPenn
In an endless pursuit of control of the waters inside Sheer Pool, West Chester University engaged the University of Pennsylvania…
Congress must earn back the trust of American people
As yet another fiscal crisis has been averted, I cannot help but grow ever frustrated with our government. Time after…
College is for trying things, career that is
I have been writing for the Quad pretty consistently since I transferred to West Chester last fall. Though the majority…
Reading Terminal Market full of tasty options and Philly culture
I walk in off the street, leaving one hustle and bustle for another. I leave the swarm of cars and…
PRSSA critical for aspiring PR professionals
For students interested in pursuing a career in public relations, there is one organization that is critical to have on…
Nightlife at the Note
“Oh, um, a dirty Shirley,” I say self-assured; dreaming of the overwhelmingly sweet taste of grenadine and maraschino cherries. “I’m…
Golden Rams remain undefeated
The West Chester Golden Rams remain undefeated, as they came back in the second half to take down East Stroudsburg…
Growing up N.O.B.L.E.
In a room upstairs, the walls are covered with gold badges, each marked with an eagle profile posing in the…
Dr. Maura Cullen Educates WCU Audience
On Sept. 27, the Sykes auditorium filled with students and faculty for a 9 a.m. presentation by Dr. Maura Cullen.…
Album Review: Drake’s “Nothing was the Same”
On his third full-length outing, Grammy-winner Aubrey Drake Grahm boasts personal growth and aural expansion on an LP that does…
“Prisoners” Excels as Top-Notch Crime Thriller
In his English-language film debut, Canadian director Dennis Villenueve has struck gold with his elaborate, gripping crime thriller “Prisoners.” Hugh…
Smartphones Rob US of interpersonal connections
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. said in his commencement speech at Stanford University, “Your time is limited, so don’t…
Smokers may consider e-cigs
There are many pros and cons to almost anything in life. The newest debate is about electronic cigarettes, also known…
Employers to Visit Career Fair
The Fall 2013 Career Fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Sykes Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Anti-Obamacare ad perpetuates rape in the US
The Senate approved a budget bill on Friday that gives full funding to Obamacare, President Obama’s plan to get the…