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…
Golden Rams topple California for first PSAC win since 2010
One week into the conference portion of the 2012 season, the West Chester University men’s soccer team has already done…
West Chester downs Kutztown 45-24
The Golden Rams improved to 2-0 in PSAC play Saturday as they traveled to Kutztown and defeated the Golden Bears,…
Refurbished hotel opens in downtown West Chester
The Hotel Warner is finally open, adding an extra touch of historical charm to downtown West Chester. The revival of…
WCU students travel to Argentina
Over the month of June, 11 determined West Chester students traveled to Argentina for a month of vigorous Argentine culture.…
Rams win Hal Hanson Invitational
The West Chester University men’s golf team won the Hal Hansen Invitational on Monday at the Clarion Oaks Golf Club.…
Golden Rams trample PSAC rival Marauders 56-14
West Chester (2-1) cruised to victory Saturday night, led by senior quarterback Matt Mattei, whose six touchdown passes tied a…
WCU hosts guest speaker Gail Johnson of South Africa
On Sept. 13, Gail Johnson, the founder and director of Nkosi’s Haven, visited West Chester University to provide insight about…
WCU works with Chester County to commemorate International Day of Peace
In recognition of The UN International Peace Day on Sept. 21, and to celebrate with other communities worldwide, the Chester…
The new voter ID law in Pennsylvania is the real fraud
Voting is a sacred right for those in the United States of America. The right to vote is constantly sought…
WCU holds candlelight vigil in remembrance of 9/11
In homage to those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Sykes Union Advisory Board orchestrated a candlelight vigil on…
Change in voter ID laws affects student voting
This past Tuesday in Sykes theater, West Chester University held a presentation discussing the Pennsylvania Voter ID Legislation. The Black…
WCU hosts annual Volunteer Fair
West Chester University held its annual Volunteer Fair on Sept. 12, 2012 from 11 am to 2 pm at Sykes…
Women’s soccer remains undefeated despite tough early schedule
The West Chester women’s soccer team (6-0) has continued their dominance as they remained perfect through a tough week of…
Mr. Stuart’s Martial Arts
Whoever he may be, Matthew Bricketto, along with the university, has been sending us emails to warn us of the…
Artifact Boutique
Artifact, which opened in June 2009, is a trendy boutique located in downtown West Chester. It is marketed specifically toward…
A Taste of Italy
West Chester Gelato lovers were left to mourn when Sprazzo Gelato closed in late 2009. However, the popular dessert’s sweet…
Field hockey wins three straight after loss to Ship
The Golden Rams dropped their second game of the season Sept. 8 to the Shippensburg Red Raiders 3-0, but then…
Phils playoff push possible with recent hot streak
Just over a week and a half ago, it looked like there was no possibility that the Phillies could make…
Rams win three of four at RAM Fest
After opening the 2012-13 season with a lengthy string of 10 consecutive road games, the women’s volleyball team finally got…
Cross country places fifth at D-II Challenge
Both the West Chester University men’s and women’s cross country teams finished fifth in the DII Challenge in Kutztown on…
Giving it the old college try in ‘Liberal Arts’
The movie “Liberal Arts” is a light and lively comedy of manners about college, literature and a midlife crisis that…
WCU dominates Holy Family for first win
The West Chester men’s soccer team finally found the back of the net on Thursday as they thoroughly dominated Holy…
The crucial need for historians in modern times
When most people think of a historian, they think of someone who sits in dusty libraries sifting through piles and…
Cutting down on the high price of textbooks
In the beginning of every semester comes the time to buy textbooks. It is always a frustrating part of starting…
WCU is represented at Xfinity Live! event
Wells Fargo Complex’s newest attraction, Xfinity Live! dining and entertainment district, hosted West Chester University students at its very first…
Rising Canadian band to play show in Philly
After touring with Kings of Leon and landing the cover of Rolling Stone (the first and only unsigned band in…
WCU student attends Harrisburg Internship Semester
Haley Dunn of Nazareth is working for the Pennsylvania Department of State as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by…
Purple and Gold Club hosts Welcome Social
Students walking by the Residential Quad on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 6 would have seen quite a spectacle as…
Facilities department establishes news and alerts webpage
West Chester University is undergoing quite a bit of construction. The brand new Student Recreation Center, complete with rock climbing…
Women’s soccer team perfect through first four matches
Coming into this season, the West Chester women’s soccer team had high hopes after finishing last season with an impressive…
Comedic heavyweights can’t carry indie romantic comedy
“Celeste and Jesse Forever” is a semi-depressing, indie-esque film that has a not-so-typical ending for a romantic comedy, especially considering…
Rams facing uphill battle after dropping first two matches
If the 2012 edition of the West Chester University men’s soccer team is to do any better than last year,…
WCU holds annual involvement fair
On Friday, Sept. 7, West Chester University hosted its annual Involvement Fair on the academic quad. The Fair, which was…
Men’s golf kicks off busy month with strong showing at Shootout
The West Chester University men’s golf team opened the fall season finishing fourth of 14 at the Senator Shootout in…
Defending national champs open with 5-1 win over Merrimack
The defending National Champion Golden Rams Field Hockey team kicked off their 2012 campaign Sept. 1 against Merrimack, here in…
Golden Rams outshine Golden Knights in home opener
West Chester opened its 2012 home campaign with a fourth-quarter comeback victory over the Golden Knights of Gannon, 21-17. Receiver…
Women’s volleyball sits at 5-4 after first two tournaments
With the 2012- 2013 season already in full swing, the West Chester Women’s volleyball team is starting to find their…
A new way to play guitar
Mark Engle’s invention is perplexing at first glance. It is slender with a specialized plastic mallet on one end and…
Pussy Riot Imprisoned for Hooliganism
It was mid-spring when Vladmir Putin was ceremoniously instated as the president of Russia. There were months of protests against…
The Freshman Fifteen
The Collective Wisdom of Those Who Have Gone Before You: 1. Know Your School West Chester students should know the…
Weekly Comments
This semester sees the beginning of the opening of the student recreation center. In case you did not know, this…
Afghan War is another Vietnam War
The situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly dire as the months go by. The rising setbacks, costs, and causatives (both…
Important for freshmen
Coming into your freshmen year of college can be exciting and frightening. Going to college is a huge change for…