A woman’s right to shoes
Rule #1: You can never have too many shoes. As our favorite HBO fashionista Carrie Bradshaw once said, “The fact…
Co-stars’ chemistry is the key to new sitcom ‘Bent’
LOS ANGELES — It’s a tale as old as time: A tough, type-A lawyer hires a surfer-dude contractor to remodel…
Comedian Michael Ian Black brings laughter to Exton book signing
Michael Ian Black has a lot of accomplishments under his belt. I will lead with my favorite of his accomplishments:…
Track excels at Golden Ram Invitational
West Chester’s men’s and women’s track and field teams performed well throughout in the first outdoor meet of the spring,…
Spring break trip relatable to college life
Keep an open mind, the coordinators of the London spring break trip advised the 16 West Chester University students prior…
WCU Diamondmen cruise to 16-1 start to regular season
Baseball is a game of numbers. You can find out almost anything about a player’s or team’s performance by looking…
WCU softball sits at 16-11 near halfway mark of season
The West Chester softball team took on 11 games over spring break, eight at the NTC Spring Games in…
Sloppy play results in 10-0 loss for rugby
West Chester women’s rugby team took on University of Virginia this March 24, in Charlottesville, Virginia and lost 10-0. Although…
BLUER presents BLUER Business Award to New Street Catering, a division of Aramark
West Chester Borough Leaders United for Emissions Reduction (BLUER), on behalf of the West Chester Borough Council, presented…
Women’s lacrosse opens season with four straight wins
While much of West Chester was sunbathing on spring break, the No. 7 Golden Rams opened their 2012 season with…
Bill Hanrahan’s Weekly Comments
The university has not lifted the unconstitutional gun ban nor did anyone from the administration write an op-ed defending…
Wake up with Pita Pit
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning to go to class and sitting though class on an empty…
Indie rock artist Brandi Carlile to release new album this summer
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s fourth studio album will be released by Columbia Records on June 5. The album, titled “Bear Creek,”…
Pura Vida bracelet at WCU
A colorful new fashion trend has hit WCU’s campus just in time for spring– Pura Vida bracelets. Pura Vida bracelets…
The Hunger Games” Sets Opening-Day Record for Non-Sequel
LOS ANGELES — Katniss Everdeen may be engaged in a savage battle in “The Hunger Games,” but there’s little doubt…
Resolution solution: Pita Pit
Now having been a few months since the New Year began, how many people have kept their New Year resolutions?…
The College Republicans hosts Loren Spivack, the Free Market Warrior
The WCU College Republicans are hosting Loren Spivack, “the Free Market Warrior,” will be coming to campus to speak.…
Sharing a bond from WCU to England
The spring break crew to London shared a bond that can only be understood by those who went on the…
Open letter to Gov. Corbett from a College Republican
Governor Corbett, I campaigned for you, I supported you, and I voted for you in 2010. So did dozens, if…
Professor engages students in mock crime scenes
Students attempted to solve two mock crime scenes, handling two cases of suspicious deaths. One of 12 groups solved…
Recreation Center Committee discusses interior features
On March 22, students, faculty, and staff gathered for the monthly Recreation Center Committee meeting. Student leaders representing the…
WCU Alumnus protests for fair worker wages on University of Virginia campus
Student members of the Living Wage Campaign at the University of Virginia, including a West Chester University alumnus, organized…
Sorority women celebrate academic success
The Dean’s List Dessert was held on March 21 in the Philips Autograph Library. All of Panhellenic Council established…
WCU on the hunt for new creative writing faculty
West Chester University is currently conducting a search for potential candidates to begin teaching starting in fall 2012…
Student housing raises discussion
West Chester Borough Council discussed a controversial proposition to stop further construction of student housing in the town center. …
A bear-hug farewell to Jan Berenstain, co-creator of the Bear family
Jan Berenstain, whose personality and art merged in the wise and gentle Mama Bear of the cartoon clan that…
WCU Office of Wellness Education to host “Prozac Nation” screening
As a mental health awareness initiative, West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Wellness Education in partner with West…
Monkees co-creator says ‘Davy Jones deserves a lot of credit’
In the hours after the death on Wednesday of singer Davy Jones, Bob Rafelson spoke glowingly on Wednesday about…
Flyers trying to correct season-long defensive woes
While the Philadelphia Flyers remain a top contender in the East for the playoffs, they have gradually been slipping…
Softball emerges with 3-3 record from Catawba Tournament
The Lady Rams finished up February by going 3-3 in the Catawba Invitational Tournament last weekend, including a 19-0…
Women’s lacrosse ranked No.7 in preseason poll
Coming off a trip to the semifinals last season, the women’s lacrosse team is preparing for their upcoming season,…
Wrestling wins third consecutive NCWA championship
For the third time in three years, the West Chester University men’s wrestling club has won the National Collegiate…
Golden Rams sweep West Virginia in doubleheader
The West Chester baseball team got off to a strong start last week with a doubleheader sweep of West…
Golden Rams upset IUP, lose championship to ESU
The Golden Rams greatly exceeded expectations in the PSAC Tournament as they defeated top-seeded IUP 54-51 in the semifinals,…
International Badge Day
Three hundred and fifty sorority women on the campus of West Chester University of Pennsylvania will recognize their lifelong…
Public Safety Police Officers fundraise, to participate in bicycle Police Unity Tour
Public Safety Police Officers Christopher Klein and Jose Davila are completing a bicycle ride consisting of 300 miles…
Professor speaks about budget cuts, encourages students to get involved
If students haven’t heard, Gov. Corbett is proposing a 20% budget cut to PASSHE schools, Temple University, Penn State,…
Teacher Feature Presents: Dr. Kordula Segler-Stahl
Dr. Kordula Segler-Stahl is an adjunct professor of German in WCU’s Department of Languages and Cultures. She attained her…
Spring break sun: fact or fiction?
Everyone knows the sun can be harmful to your skin, especially at the beach. But exactly how bad is…
Lady Rams ousted in semi-finals by Edinboro
The West Chester University women’s basketball team saw their run through the PSAC playoffs come to an end Friday…
WCU’s Gun Policy Violates the Constitution
Actually, West Chester University is in violation of two constitutions—the Pennsylvania Constitution and the federal Constitution. The problem is…
Spring Break, Vacation or Not
Odds are you already have your spring break planned out. If you want to plan a true vacation, Education…
Letters to the Editor
Rep. Milne, Sen. Dinniman: At 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, a large group of students rallied on-campus to protest…
Can You Hear Me Now?
Have you ever made the mistake of leaving your cell phone in your room, stopping midway to class and…
Students and faculty rally against budget cuts, hopes for change
On March 1, 2012, the third floor of Main Hall was quiet at 11 a.m. Students sat idly…