President Obama elected for second term
On Nov. 6, WCU students cast their votes for our next President. This was most certainly a divided topic;…
Youth For Change organization founder personality profile
Sonia Blount, the founder of Youth for Change stated the mission statement of the organization: “To empower youth through community…
The Lincoln Room embraces WCU English Club
On Oct. 27, before the cold season officially set in and the crisp fall still lingered, the English Club enjoyed…
Why Mitt Romney lost
Where did Mitt Romney go wrong? That is the question that many Republicans and other Romney supporters were asking…
Thinking of the Pittsburgh zoo tragedy
On Sunday, Nov. 4, a 2-year-old boy visiting the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium with his mother fell 11…
Do not forget to celebrate Thanksgivng!
Thanksgiving is one of our fine nation’s greatest holidays. It is a great holiday for everyone to celebrate, yet…
Letters to the Editor
To Faculty and Students, This week, WCU professors have an opportunity to vote in favor of a strike authorization…
Election season comes to an end
A sigh of relief can now be expressed after an elongated election season. The constant vexatious campaign ads can now…
Faculty negotiations under way for possible strike
In class the past several weeks, students have repeatedly pried into the minds of their teachers with questions about…
Good Cause Café book sale benefits charity
Last Tuesday, Sykes ballrooms transformed into the Good Cause Café, providing students with the opportunity to browse through various…
Circle K participates in weekend of service
On Nov. 2, at 6:30 pm, InterPACK weekend began. Around 70 students from Circle K clubs throughout the…
Kiwi Fundraiser supports Hurricane Sandy victims
As if anyone ever needs a reason to indulge in Kiwi Yogurt. The yogurt establishment recently implemented a fundraiser to…
Circle K raises money for the Eliminate Project
The Eliminate Project is dedicated to eliminating the existence of maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). Kiwanis International and…
Golden Rams cruise to second straight national title
The West Chester Golden Rams began the championship weekend in Lowell, Mass. facing PSAC rival and in-state foe, Shippensburg. …
Football coach Zwaan happy at West Chester after long, winding career
West Chester University’s head football coach Bill Zwaan traveled down a long road before securing his Division II coaching job…
Twi-hards anxiously await “Breaking Dawn Part 2”
In “Breaking Dawn Part 1,” audiences witnessed a beautiful wedding, and an even better honeymoon. Everything was perfect until…
Famous people born this month: Morgan Spurlock
Upon first glance, the thing that jumps out about Morgan Spurlock is his moustache. Spurlock has sported the horseshoe…
Lady Rams still alive in NCAA Tournament after 1-0 win
Going into West Chester’s second-round game of the NCAA Tournament, the ladies still had much to prove as they…
Volleyball ready for PSAC playoffs after splitting pair of matches
The table has been set, and the West Chester women’s volleyball team has their first postseason meeting set for…
White breaks single-season rushing record as WCU tops Clarion
The Golden Rams capped off their 2012 campaign with a convincing win on the road over PSAC West foe…
Women remain undefeated after 9-0 victory over Liberty
West Chester’s women’s hockey team remained undefeated after a convincing 9-0 clouting of the Liberty University Flames on Saturday.…
Men’s basketball team ready for season
It’s the middle of January and most students are enjoying the last few days of their winter break, spending…
Superstorm Sandy wreaks havoc on East Coast
What was once a Category 1 hurricane, Superstorm Sandy caused severe damage along the east coast. PECO estimated that…
Fixing our massive military budget
The United States spends a lot on defense. By a lot I mean more than China, Japan, Russia, the U.K.,…
From the “Holocaust” to ‘Band of Brothers’
Last May, more than 30 of us from West Chester University met in Philadelphia International Airport’s terminal A, excited for…
Don’t take favorite shore points for granted
All of you locals out there, think back to some of your best experiences at the Jersey Shore. Whether it’s…
Weekly Comments
Election Day is soon to be upon us. Both President Brack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney. People are already…
Saving the best song for last or even never
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the Rock Allegiance concert. There was a multitude of bands,…
McTeigue’s “The Raven” a great homage to Poe’s literary genius
Although James McTeigue’s film “The Raven” hit theatres last summer, I found it appropriate to review the macabre tale as…
Rocking motion ties to brain activity
Alfred Monapert, writer of The Supreme Philosophy of Man, wrote, “Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps…
WCU collects teddy bears for annual Bear Fair
Sometimes the most wonderful things we receive are rather small, but that does not mean they do not bring us…
Veterans Council prepares upcoming parade
At 1 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Veterans Council will be holding its annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade begins…
Hurricane Sandy hits West Chester
The Category 1 hurricane known as Hurricane Sandy was only a severe storm by the time it reached as far…
A compromise would be wise
With election season in full swing, political analysts are constantly bickering about which candidate would best serve the nation. In…
76ers announcer Marc Zumoff visits WCU
On Oct. 25, WCU communication studies professor Dr. Thompsen had 76ers announcer Marc Zumoff as a guest speaker for his…
Patients evacuated after hospital generator fails in New York
On Oct. 29, at least 300 patients were evacuated from New York University’s hospital and transported to other hospitals after…
Women finish 12th, men 11th at NCAA Cross Country Regionals
The men and women’s cross country teams met their rivals for the Division II NCAA Cross Country Atlantic Regional Championships…
West Chester advances to national semifinal with win over IUP
After running through the PSAC tournament to be crowned PSAC champs for the first time in school history, the Golden…
Lady Rams upset by Slippery Rock in PSAC quarterfinal
The Golden Rams women’s soccer team (13-4-1) has faced adversity this season, especially as of late against some stiff PSAC…
Famous people born this month: Rachel McAdams
Perhaps most recognized for her role in the romantic drama, “The Notebook,” back in 2004, Rachel McAdams has quietly established…
West Chester falls to Slippery Rock in PSAC semifinals
West Chester’s defense fell apart with six minutes remaining in a PSAC semifinal game against Slippery Rock, and The Rock’s…
Robert Zemeckis talks with WCU student
On Saturday, Oct. 27, I had the rare opportunity to interview movie director Robert Zemeckis, who answered questions about his…
Volleyball team wins pair of matches vs. Kutztown, Cheyney
With only one week left in the regular season, the West Chester women’s volleyball team is well aware that their…
Golden Rams downed by No. 13 Bloomsburg
The Golden Rams come up just short on the road against perennial PSAC East contender Bloomsburg, losing 24-23 Saturday afternoon.…