Deadspace 2 a fun, icky, challenge
Things haven’t gotten any better for engineer Isaac Clarke since his narrow escape in the first “Dead Space.” In that…
WCU gymnasts make mark in history
Saturday afternoon, the West Chester University gymnastics team hosted SUNY Brockport and Rhode Island College in their south campus gym.…
Veterans set pace for young runners
The West Chester University student athletes have always been strong competitors.Between strenuous practices, long hours of conditioning and the stress…
PSU hands hockey team reality check
For the first time this year, the West Chester Men’s Club Hockey team showed confidence. They acquired eight new players,…
Two of the oldest franchises meet face to face
The Super Bowl doesn’t require a fancy entrance. It will be the most-watched program almost every single year regardless of…
The world at our fingertips
How many students would love to study abroad? What about visiting the beautiful rainforests of Costa Rica or the historical…
WCU selected for Carnegie Foundation’s 2010 community engagement classification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania and 114 other United States universities and colleges were selected by The Carnegie Foundation for…
Obama addresses plans to improve the future
President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress last Wednesday in Washington D.C. to unveil an…
Communication studies showcase highlights student organizations
Competition for internships and entry-level jobs is intense, especially in the current economy. Therefore, increasing emphasis is being placed on…
Liz Toal prepares to crown the 2011 Miss WCU
Liz Toal will make her fourth appearance in the annual Miss WCU, this time crowning the next Miss WCU. The…
Frustration builds
The West Chester men’s basketball team hit the road for their two contests and added a tally to both columns…
Thank the Snowmen
After the Snowpacalypse that was the second week of classes, there’s still plenty of powder around campus and in the…
On-Campus organizations inspire students to keep their New Year’s Resolutions
While it’s the end of January and the beginning of February, it should not be the end of New Year’s…
Is MTV’s ‘Skins’ teen porn, or is it that the truth hurts?
“Skins,” an inferior and crass teen dramedy from MTV, has little nudity and no explicit sex scenes.But it has struck…
WCU student plans life-changing event
On Feb. 21 and Feb. 22, West Chester University will host an event unlike any before. WCU will be hosting…
Iron & Wine
The eloquent simplicity of Iron & Wine, the name which precedes the impeccable songwriting talents of Sam Beam, has resonated…
Lady Rams sink ship, but fall to Bloom
This week, the West Chester University Lady Rams split their two road contests as they defeated the Shippensburg University Red…
A Look at ABC’s ‘Pretty Little Liars’
“Got a secret, can you keep it?” is the first line of ABC Family’s hit show, “Pretty Little Liars.” The…
If You Don’t Watch Award Shows, They’ll Go Away
There is nothing more democratic in this country than network television. Regardless of taste, artistic merit or critical response, the…
Same Goldeneye, better graphics, new system
We’ve seen classic first-person shooters get reissues with slightly sharper graphics and slightly modernized controls. But “Goldeneye 007” represents the…
New 6-episode comedy pokes fun at Portland
In “Portlandia,” a funny and charming new six-episode, single-camera sketch comedy from IFC (Independent Film Channel), Fred Armisen, of “Saturday…
Nation celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
For some students, January 17th was just an ordinary day: a day to mentally prepare for the start of classes.…
Public Safety officers see drug trends on campus
Public Safety officers are seeing new and old drug trends reappearing on West Chester University campus. “I have a zero…
WCU welcomes new students
As many returning West Chester University students start to unpack their bags, meet their new classmates and professors, and once…
The Quad’s Makeover
Hello there everyone, and welcome back to campus! We’ve already felt the effects of winter this semester – in the…
SGA aims for drug-free student activities
Student Government Association [SGA] wants to encourage students to attend programs they think will deter underage drinking and drug use…
Being aware of surroundings
It’s great advice to tell someone to be aware of their surroundings, especially when they are going to a place…
Basketball shooting blanks
The West Chester men’s basketball team has started their conference play and their season is beginning to closely mirror their…
Lady Rams suffer first PSAC East loss
Throughout the non-conference portion of their schedule and the first three games of the conference schedule, the 2010-2011 West Chester…
WCU gymnastics sets the bar high
Although the West Chester gymnastics team lost a couple key seniors from last year’s team, they also saw the return…
Coach Murawski’s ideal season
What is the Golden Rams’ New Year’s Resolution? The men and women’s track and field teams have the potential to…
Philly Sports Corner
Through 48 games the Philadelphia Flyers season is going as planned. They currently lead the entire Eastern Conference with 31…
SSDP hosting show at The Note
Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an international grass roots organization dedicated to the effects of the drug war and…