Cross country runs hard at Lehigh
Rain made for very muddy conditions for West Chester’s Golden Rams cross country team at Lehigh University’s Paul Short Run…
Tips on how to stay awake during class
Ah yes, the night class. It always seems like a great idea at the time doesn’t it? I’ll have all…
Weekly Comments
Isareli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been at the UN speaking on the issue of Iran. It would be a…
Jake’s Bar pleases public for 74 years
Jake’s Bar, now open for 74 years on the “make a little on a lot” philosophy, and tucked away on…
Don’t hesitate to try something new
When I first started contributing to this newspaper, I only wanted to be a part with the sports section. I…
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), 2/3 of sexual assaults are committed by someone who…
East Goshen Park hosts weekly farmers market
Colorful fruits, impressively large vegetables, crafts, and an abundance of other goodies can be found at East Goshen’s Farmers Market.…
WCU students begin university chapter of Autism Speaks
As the month of October is quickly approaching, a group of students have come together to create a new organization…
Brandywine Hall hosts Roommate Appreciation Day
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 8 to 9 p.m., Brandywine Hall residents joined together for Roommate Appreciation Day. Also known…
A message to all of the opponents of ‘free’ birth control
I go to Wal-Mart once a month whether I have a list of needed items with me or not. I…
WCU graduate introduces landmark anti-bullying legislation
The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) is proud to announce the introduction of the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Act, or PASS…
WCU needs more bike racks
Parking on West Chester campus is not easy, and I am not talking about parking a car. West Chester University…
“Big Bang” premiere does not live up to expectations
Thursday’s season premiere of CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory” was quite the opposite of a big bang. The lack of…
“Ben and Kate” brings competition to the sitcom scene
The Fox comedy “Ben and Kate” premiered last Tuesday, adding a new splash of humor to the sitcom line-up. Ben…
Bid Day at WCU
After three long nights of recruitment, meeting close to 300 women and learning about their sorority’s morals, values and philanthropies,…
Fall semester recruitment reaches record levels
Jessica Dixon, a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon and the Panhellenic Council President, and Kathryn Librizzi, a sister of Alpha…
Ed Sheeran mesmerizes a Penn’s Landing audience
There was a surprisingly quiet crowd gathered at Penn’s Landing on Sept. 23 and it was all for British singer-songwriter…
President Weisenstein delivers State of the University address
As a start to the new school year, President Greg Weisenstein delivered the State of the University address at 12:30…
WCU women’s golf takes sixth place at Clarion Fall Invitational
The West Chester University women’s golf team finished sixth out of 12 at the Clarion Fall Invitational on Sept. 22…
Lady Rams top Gannon and Mercyhurst to stay unbeaten
Impressive is the only word to describe the West Cheser women’s soccer team as of late. The No.4 ranked Lady…
Penalties, lack of offense contribute to 0-2 start for men’s hockey team
Despite a third period surge that erased a late two-goal deficit, the West Chester men’s hockey team was unable to…
Rugby dominates in scrimmage
On Saturday, the West Chester University women’s rugby team took on the Severn River women’s team and came through with…
Golden Rams upset No. 6 California to stay perfect in PSAC
Linebacker Ronnell Williams’ interception with 1:18 remaining helped visiting West Chester hold onto a 37-34 victory over sixth-ranked California (Pa.)…
West Chester downs Mercyhurst for eighth straight win
The West Chester Lady Rams continued their win streak with a convincing 8-1 victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday afternoon. Kelsi…
“Pitch Perfect” hits a high note
At first glance, ads for the upcoming comedy film “Pitch Perfect” reak of “Glee.” There is singing. In fact, there…
Goodbye McSteamy, hello BCB
After what was, by far, the worst season finale in the entire series, the ninth season of “Grey’s Anatomy” kicked…
Mindy Kaling strikes again
I have been a huge Mindy Kaling fan ever since I started watching “The Office” years ago. On the show,…
Famous People Born This Month
“They may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” These famous words have come to define a…
Men’s soccer team splits pair of matches in Erie
The West Chester men’s soccer team split a pair of difficult matches in the Erie area this weekend, beating Mercyhurst…
West Chester volleyball tops East Stroudsburg, falls to Lock Haven in pair of home matches
The women’s volleyball came into this Friday’s action looking to put an end to their longest losing streak of the…
Teacher Feature
There is an ordinary cluttered room, one wall shelved top to bottom with books in various stages of decay from…
Overcoming the stresses of a new semester
The moment my car, loaded to the max with college gear, pulls onto West Chester’s campus, I already feel the…
Two indie rock favorites debut new albums to fan’s delight
Ben Folds Five: “The Sound of the Life of the Mind.” Ben Folds Five have not partied like it’s 1999,…
Phillies’ Howard making history with the longball
Phillies slugger Ryan Howard reached a tremendous personal plateau on Saturday, becoming the second-fastest player to ever hit 300 home…
Seasoned veterans, promising youth look to take WCU hockey back to Nationals
The 2011-12 season was an extreme rebound year for the West Chester men’s D-I hockey team. They went from a…
Competition is fierce on NBC’s “The Voice”
The competition on this season of “The Voice” is already heating up- not between the competitors, but between the coaches.…
The ‘Perks’ of turning a beloved novel into a movie
Stephen Chbosky’s “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is undoubtedly “The Catcher in the Rye” of my generation. Most of…
Volleyball team drops first four at PSAC East Crossover
After finishing the non-league portion of their schedule at 9-5, the women’s volleyball team entered this weekend looking to continue…
Lady Rams remain perfect through first eight games
The West Chester women’s soccer team (8-0) has done an amazing job so far this season, and is one of…
Women’s golf team places seventh at Michael Corbett Invitational
The West Chester University women’s golf team finished in seventh at the Michael Corbett Invitational held last Monday in Clymer,…
Cross country teams place seventh at Lock Haven
The men’s and women’s West Chester University cross country teams finished fifth overall at the Lock Haven Invitational on Saturday…
Chester County hosts annual Restaurant Festival
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival took place on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 12 pm to 5:30 pm. …
Apple iPhone 5 finally released
On Friday, Sept. 21, the long-awaited iPhone 5 was finally released. The newest member of the Apple family has people…
WCU Public Relations Club hosts speaker
The university’s public relations club, PRSSA, invited Heather Read, a professional in the field, to speak at its first meeting…
WCU plans summer session in Ireland
What could be better than summer travel to the Emerald Isle? How about learning all about the media in Ireland…
Will the real Mitt please stand up?
Who is Mitt Romney? That is the question many have been asking since he ran in the 2008 primary. He…
Weekly Comments
Romney is taking flack for his ill-made comments about not caring about 47 percent of voters. People are jumping the…
The many ages of man and our current state of society
I can be one of those sometimes irritatingly idealistic people who believes with his whole heart that if you tell…
Farewell from Editor-in-Chief Carol Fritz
This past weekend marked the beginning of autumn and my fourth autumn here at WCU. I must say that my…
Wheels in motion to cure cystic fybrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding its 3rd annual Cycle for Life bike tour on Oct. 14 at the Mann…