WCU men`s swimming
I read the article about WCU men`s swimteam in the new Quad.It is a shame that WCU owned news paper…
10-year-old wins rotten sneaker contest
Daegan Goodman may have had the shortest distance to travel to the rotten sneaker contest, but you couldn’t tell that…
PA Lawmakers debate adoption by gays
The decision last Monday by House Republican lawmakers to drop plans to attach a set of anti-gay measures to a…
Manhattan demonstrators protest war
Marking the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, crowds of sign-waving, slogan-chanting demonstrators marched through Midtown Manhattan and scores…
No ‘Real World’ for Philly
This is the true story of what happens when they stop being polite and start getting real. That’s what the…
Students decide on Ram-e-Card
The new West Chester University Ram-e-card has been unvailed. The Ram-e-Card design, created by Allegra Print and Imaging in West…
Blackboard to increase prices
Blackboard, the online “course management system” that supplements class curriculum across West Chester is raising its prices, as the State…
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:Why is everyone trying to suppress Nader? Have they forgotten that the freedom to do whatever you want…
Latest dieting craze not beneficial for everyone
The South Beach Diet, the Atkins Revolution, Sugar Busters, The Zone. Low carbohydrate diets are all the rage right now.In…
More guns will bring about less crime
Everyone has different views on political issues. Some have recently backed a man whose screech sounds a bit like what…
America must reduce ignorance and waste
Forgive my short hiatus, but I was doing a little research. Over the last two weeks, I’ve been talking to…
Margarita’s offers food, music and more
Travel two miles east of downtown West Chester on Route three and there you’ll find a restaurant with an entertaining…
Nader’s decision to run is irrational
In the year 2000, Ralph Nader drew the support of progressive and independent voters from all over the country. He…
Hillel trip gives students opportunity to see Israel
“Want to get away?” The catchy airline slogan that aims to lure people into hopping on a jet and escaping…
‘Battle’ benefits children’s camp
It was the fraternities versus the sororities in the West Chester University version of Battle of the Sexes on Wednesday,…
Civility required in foreign affairs
Several speakers from the foreign language department discussed the importance of language and culture in international business as one of…
A Krispy Klean laundry service
Throughout pre-college years, many students had their laundry washed, pressed, folded and magically left on the bed just a few…
Freedom of the press violated at Northern Arizona U.
BERKELEY, Calif. – Whether a journalist works at The New York Times or a college newspaper, they have an obligation…
Council concerned with Commons
A Philadelphia-based union known as the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters is complaining about the establishment of the West Chester…
Handicapped students question access
Handicapped accessibility may be a subject that often slips the minds of the non-disabled students here at West Chester University.…
Homosexuals could improve marriage
Claiming that the “voice of the people must be heard” and that “America is a free society,” Bush has once…
Democracy will be obtained in Iraq
The war in Iraq began almost a year ago and support for it is split among individuals in America. There…
Gays and lesbians take the blame
My hero, Robert Kennedy, once said, “We know that if one man’s rights are denied, the rights of all are…
Bush provides action and progress
As the Democratic race for president continues, Senator John Kerry has emerged as the likely nominee to take on President…
Golden Rams softball season on its way
The West Chester University softball program has welcomed a new sheriff into town and the returning players on this year’s…
Phillies give hope to Philadelphia Fans
Pitchers and catchers reported to Clearwater, Fl. last Thursday as the Phillies set their sights on their most important season…
WCU Swimming team still on top
West Chester University proves to be the team to beat again in the PSAC. The WCU men’s swim team came…
WCU’s Sports Update
WCU’s Special Edition Club Sport: Ice HockeyThe West Chester University Ice Hockey team has just been selected to the American…
Horoscopes
Aries (March 20-April 18). Delayed business permissions may soon arrive. Pay special attention to letters, messages or calls. Bosses and…
WCU Men’s Basketball makes playoffs
At Hollinger Field House at 1 p.m. last Saturday, the Golden Rams slid past Mansfield and earned a play-off berth…
Rams stomp on Mansfield
On Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. the Golden Rams women’s basketball team defeated the Mansfield Mountaineers 85-58. The Rams were…
A ‘Wild Party’
Attention all West Chester students! The Media Theatre is inviting you to come out and join their “Wild Party.” The…
The most memorable classic movies
When was the last time you saw a really good movie? One that you can watch fifty times and never…
Spotlight shines on indie dvds
Unfortunately, many gratifying films that are released throughout the year never really make it to wide release because of their…
The nation is moved by ‘The Passion’
The most anticipated movie of 2004 finally debuted in 2,800 theaters on Wednesday, February 25, which was also Ash Wednesday.…
Coulier set to host Karaoke contest
“American Idol” has become an international phenomenon, and Student Activities Council is bringing that phenomenon to campus. Clay Aiken or…
‘Psycho’ kills audiences with laughter
The West Chester University production of “Psycho Beach Party” was wickedly entertaining and incited the audience to riotous laughter. The…
MxPx electrifies Philadelphia
Mix a couple thousand screaming girls, “teeny boppers,” and enough distortion to make a bald man’s hair stand up and…
A final farewell to ‘Sex and the City’
Once upon a time on the little island of Manhattan there lived four smart, beautiful women who were very good…
Mickey meets Kermit
Disney continues to expand its already-huge company with the recent purchase of the Muppets. On Feb. 17, the Disney Company…
SSI pulls shorts from bookstore
The students of West Chester University have never been known as a quiet, timid bunch.The latest example of this attribute…
Civility in competition discussed
West Chester University welcomed NBC 10 sports anchor and former Philadelphia Eagles punt return specialist Via Sikahema to speak on…
Racial gap of high school students studied
Black, Hispanic and Native American youths nationally stand just a 50-50 chance of graduating on time, according to a study…
Police Beat
Intoxication, Ramsey 1st, Feb. 20. A female subject, 19, was ar-rested for underage consumption and public drunkenness.Policy Violation, Tyson, Feb.…
Politician mistakes Indians
A contender for the leadership of Canada’s opposition Conservative Party was unflatteringly compared with Christopher Columbus this week and reminded…
Kerry leads in Democratic primary race
Facing the biggest day of voting in this year’s primary season on Tuesday, Democrats have largely settled on their message…
Contact information
IS there an e-mail address where I can send a press release. Students from your university are participating in the…
Why Sundance may not be good for independent films
James DeshommesThe whole purpose of the Sundance film festival is to bring light and awareness to struggling actors,directors, or writers.…
old articles
Hello My name is Chris Pierce and I graduated in May 2003 from WCU. I was wondering if you had…
Question, Rachel Swick
Hi, Greetings from Millersville University! I am the news editor for The Snapper, our campus newspaper and I am currently…