The Continuation of the “Occupy” Movement
In the early morning of Nov. 15, 2011 the New York Police Department raided, pepper sprayed, beat and arrested…
Sleep Out for Homelessness
Putting on my winter coat and gloves, I joined my friend for moral support and company as she placed…
Homelessness Awareness
As many are aware, the campus held a sleepout to raise awareness about homelessness and hunger on Friday night…
Letters to the Editor
To the editor: The recontextualizing of Middle East history by Palestinian sympathizer, Dr. Lawrence Davidson imagines a…
Getting my dog Buddy
I stared at the largest coffee-colored eyes I had ever seen. I lost sight of him as he wiggled…
Interview with Kureck Ashley: Happiness
Everyone goes through life changes, changes that make up the entire being of the human race. Changes are something…
Ask Malik
Please email personal advice questions to Malik at askmalik92@gmail.com Dear Malik, What’s your opinion? Is it okay to…
DPS releases Clery Act, numbers decrease
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the 2011 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, including crimes occurring…
Forensics Team dominates fall classic tournament
Over the weekend of Oct. 28 and 29, the West Chester University Forensics Team attended the Collegiate Forensic…
Flash mob on campus promotes upcoming event
Students having dinner at Lawrence Dining Hall on Tuesday night were entertained by the Honors College as they broke…
Nutter wins second term as Mayor of Philadelphia
Last week, at the Radisson Plaza- Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter won a second term beating his opposing…
Men’s basketball off to solid start
The West Chester men’s basketball team went 2-1 in its first week of play, defeating visiting non-conference foe University…
Men’s hockey rebounds to sweep Stony Brook
Everything was in line for the West Chester University men’s hockey team to have a rough series at home…
Women’s hockey downs University of Maryland
After a long break in between games, the women’s ice hockey club took to their home ice once more…
WCU beats UMass-Lowell for national title
The Golden Rams took the 2011 NCAA Division II Field Hockey National Championship with a 2-1 victory over UMass-Lowell…
Ram’s win home opener against Slippery Rock
The West Chester women’s basketball team played their second game of the season on Saturday, and earned a 79-68…
West Chester shoppers find a “Nich”
For five years, Nich boutique has contributed a modern day assorted style to the downtown West Chester…
Republican candidates run for president
Something on the mind of most Americans is how to turn this economy around. There are many…
November recognizes diabetes awareness
The month of November usually brings to mind many thoughts; images of families coming together for Thanksgiving,…
Teacher Feature: Dr. Carla Verderame
As a professor in the Department of English, Carla Verderame earned her undergraduate degree at Smith College…
“50/50” catches attention of an elder crowd
As I sat in the theatre while waiting for the new film entitled “50/50” to start – I noticed…
Songs remind listeners to be appreciative this Thanksgiving
November—the month during which candy corn becomes candy canes, the pumpkins turn, not into enchanted carriages, but into sleighs,…
Book review: “Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks
The most important part of a novel is that the reader can relate to it and this novel has…
WCU hosts first Sleepout event to raise awareness about homelessness and hunger
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 until 6 a.m. on Saturday, West Chester University participated in…
WCU Football coach receives harassing calls to office phone
West Chester University football teammates and coaching staff ended the season with a 4 – 3 Conference record.…
Criminal Justice Department offers unique Inside-Out course
The Criminal Justice Department is teaching a new course during the spring 2012 semester that will be taught inside…
LGBTQA hosts a successful Transgender Awareness Week
This past week, Nov. 14 through Nov. 18, LGTBQA sponsored Transgender Awareness Week. Various events were held in…
Golden Rams fail to make playoffs
On Saturday afternoon, the West Chester football team hosted Indiana University of Pennsylvania in a non-league game. The game…
Women’s basketball eager for new season
One year after falling in the quarterfinals of the PSAC Tournament, the West Chester University women’s basketball team returns…
Field hockey advances to NCAA Championship
The Golden Rams overthrew undefeated Bloomsburg in the NCAA semi-finals with a score of 3-2 after double overtime that…
Volleyball loses in PSAC semi-finals
The West Chester women’s volleyball season came to an end this past Friday night when the Golden Rams fell…
Men’s basketball ready for rebound year
When the temperatures drop and you can see your breath while walking to class, it signals the start of…
Women’s hockey swept at home by UD
On Oct. 6, the women’s hockey team played a home game rematch against the University of Delaware, and lost…
Musical Fr33dom hosts glow parties in Borough
Musical Fr33dom originated as a close group of friends who appreciate the same type of music. Now a musical…
‘Cause and Effect’ performances on Nov. 18 and 19
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the University Dance Company present their annual fall dance concert,…
Teacher Feature Presents: Mary Braz
Dr. Mary Braz, Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department, earned her undergraduate degree at Michigan State…
“Invisible Children” raises awareness
Twice a month, West Chester University’s chapter of the group, Invisible Children, holds a bake sale…
Deer Chaser dance group honors Native American Heritage Month
West Chester University of Pennsylvania was treated with performances from the dance group Deer Chaser as part of the…
Book Review: ‘Sing You Home’ by Jodi Picoult
In March 2011, Jodi Picoult debuted her 18th book titled ‘Sing You Home.’ ‘Sing You Home’ is different from…
Women’s rugby ends season on high note
The West Chester women’s rugby team ended their season on Saturday with a 29-3 finish over Quinnipiac University. …
Department of Public Safety preserves a safe campus for students
Each night students living on-campus use their Ram E-card as swipe access for entry into their residence hall.…
Recreation Center Committe discusses additions, suggestions for center
On Nov. 10, 2011, the Recreation Center Committee held its last meeting for the semester. Representatives from Student…
New Strategic Planning for WCU
West Chester University is currently in the process of developing a new strategic plan known as “Building on…
A teachable moment: Learning from the Penn State tragedy
Editor’s Note: This article will review at least four specific areas of catastrophic failure in the hopes that readers…
Observe paths taken
As I walk around on-campus, I look around seeing the same buildings every day. When taking in more than…
Israel-Palestine: The Other Side of the Story
In Bill Hanrahan’s recent op-ed on the Israeli-Palestinian prisoner exchange a picture of the conflict was presented that matched…
Sleepout for hunger and homelessness awareness
As the weather gets colder, the heat starts cranking in the dorms and various buildings around campus.…
Commuter students use OCCA as resource
The commuters attending West Chester University make up more than half of the population on campus. Even…
Boutique in West Chester offers fall fashions at a great price
In these tough economic times, it is often hard to find cute and one-of-a-kind clothing and…
Learn your campus, prepare for your career
Campus tours for prospective students and their families, conducted every day four times a day, bring back…