Frederick Douglass Statue Ceremony
I am sure many students and faculty have noticed the cordoned off construction site walking around campus this fall by…
WCU Slow Food: Always a seat at the table
It seems more than safe to acknowledge that Americans are fully engaged in a health trend. Organic produce, gluten-free, no…
WCU Participates in RAINN Day
On Sept. 26, West Chester University’s Women’s Center decorated the campus with umbrellas to honor RAINN Day. According to RAINN’s…
Government Shutdown Looms Ominously
On Sept. 30, the government resolution will come to an end with the risk of another government shutdown threat. House…
New Statue Reminds WCU of Douglass’s Legacy
We have all seen it, the great blue marker which occupies the space between Main Hall and the Francis Harvey…
Trying to Figure “It” Out
I inhale; my brain goes light as hookah fills my lungs. I exhale and my mouth fills with the taste…
Local band, Scuzbot, looks to expand audience
Finding new forms of entertainment is easy in a college town; one does not have to look too far for…
Smartphones Rob US of interpersonal connections
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. said in his commencement speech at Stanford University, “Your time is limited, so don’t…
Smokers may consider e-cigs
There are many pros and cons to almost anything in life. The newest debate is about electronic cigarettes, also known…
Employers to Visit Career Fair
The Fall 2013 Career Fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 2 in Sykes Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Anti-Obamacare ad perpetuates rape in the US
The Senate approved a budget bill on Friday that gives full funding to Obamacare, President Obama’s plan to get the…
Dr. Schugar emphasizes interest in campus life
Dr. Schugar is an associate professor in the literacy department in WCU’s College of Education. She achieved her bachelor’s, master’s,…
Offensive Text Messages Making Waves
On Sept. 24, the Coatesville Area School District Board voted 6 to 1 to accept the retirement of the Superintendent…
Borough Prepares for Chester County Day
On Sept. 30, the government resolution will come to an end with the risk of another government shutdown threat. House…
“Grey’s Anatomy Returns with Drama and Suspense
As advertised, the season ten premiere of “Grey’s Anatomy” was a thriller that had its audience on the edge of…
“Prisoners” Excels as Top-Notch Crime Thriller
In his English-language film debut, Canadian director Dennis Villenueve has struck gold with his elaborate, gripping crime thriller “Prisoners.” Hugh…
Review It! With Anthony Micalizzi
The Family (2013) Director: Luc Besson Writer: Luc Besson Genre: Action, comedy, crime Stars: Robert De Niro: Fred Blake Michelle…
Fall Television schedule promises an array of emotions
Not only is Fall my favorite season because of the beautiful weather and leaves, but it is the time when…
Celebrities Born This Month
Making people laugh was never a problem for Adam Sandler. A class clown throughout his formative years, there was no…
Students Appreciate Support as they Welcome Families to WCU
On a breezy summer day, standing at the bus stop ready for my first day of elementary school, I glance…
Big Bang Starts its seventh season with a two-parter
TV’s number one comedy, “The Big Bang Theory,” is back for its seventh season, which premiered last Thursday, Sept. 26.…
Album Review: Drake’s “Nothing was the Same”
On his third full-length outing, Grammy-winner Aubrey Drake Grahm boasts personal growth and aural expansion on an LP that does…
WCU Hosts authors as part of PAWLP
On Sept. 24, Dr. Mary Buckelew and a community of interested West Chester graduate students and teachers gathered in the…
Dr. Maura Cullen Educates WCU Audience
On Sept. 27, the Sykes auditorium filled with students and faculty for a 9 a.m. presentation by Dr. Maura Cullen.…
Fall Break Quickly Approaches at WCU
It may be only Monday, the first of five sure to be painfully long days of classes, exams, and due…
“Grand Theft Auto V” breaks records opening day
With its scathingly humorous satire and chaotic disarray, publisher Rockstar Games’s most rewarding video game franchise, “Grand Theft Auto V,”…
Field Hockey controls tempo; beats up on East Stroudsburg
The West Chester Women’s Field Hockey team, ranked No. 2 in the country, entered another tough week of play, holding…
Golden Rams trounce Millersville 48-3
On a rainy night at Millersville University, the Golden Rams men’s football team continued its perfect season, pulverizing the Millersville…
Make WCU a healthy campus this fall with a few simple tips
With fall well on its way, the sniffles can be heard campus-wide. How can we make WCU a healthy place?…
Sykes after Dark keeps students entertained and out of trouble
West Chester Public Safety knocks on the door and cites everyone for underage drinking. Most of us have either been…
Miley Cyris criticism shines new light on sexism in US society
Most people who know me understand that I have a limited knowledge of pop culture, just enough to get by…
Repent America protests abortion at West Chester University
One of my first few months here at WCU, I distinctly remember walking to a class I had in Main…
Agent Orange still plagues veterans and their families
With the talk of chemical weapons in Syria consuming our public discourse, it gives us a moment to reflect on…
Warner Bros. misses opportunities in Batman reinvention
Christian Bale made it relatively clear that portraying Batman is no walk in the park. Only a select few can…
Miss America backlas exposes racism still prevalent today
The Miss America Pageant–a staple of American culture– announced their winner, Nina Davuluri last week, who is the first Miss…
Find your niche in university life
Inevitably, West Chester students are surrounded by things to do on campus. This university gives students the opportunity to be…
iPhone 5 couples innovative technology with sleek design
The market for technology is a forever growing and changing industry. There is constantly a new desirable and “must have”…
Men’s soccer jumps to 2nd in PSAC
The West Chester University men’s soccer team went 1-0-1 this week. They had a 3-1 win at Lock Haven on…
Finding family in Gospel choir
I recall four years ago, in 2009, a feeling that was indescribable as I entered the rehearsal of the WCU…
Read, Couturier, Schenn crucial for Flyer’s success
It’s tough to pick and choose what hurt the Flyers most in what ended up being one of their worst…
Texting and Driving: Is life worth the risk?
Beautiful, intelligent Taylor Sauer spent the last moments of her life looking down at her cell phone instead of the…
Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts fundraiser to benefit Make-a-Wish foundation
On Sept. 21, Make-A-Wish partnered with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon to host Get Stoked, a charity event whose…
Life of a Southpaw
Scissors, spiral notebooks, desks, inky hands, and can openers. For most people, this seems like a random and unrelated list…
Men’s golf finding success
In more recent years West Chester University’s athletic programs have been more than dominant. This past week the men’s golf…
Golden Rams down Gannon, 56-41
The Golden Rams continued their perfect season Saturday, going to Gannon University and handing the Golden Knights their first loss…
The papacy turns a corner
Pope Francis stated in an interview that he thinks the Catholic Church is too focused on gay marriage, abortion, and…
Obama makes decision regarding Syria
On Sept. 14, the U.S. and Russia came to an agreement to seize and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons that were…
Benn records first win as WCU head coach
West Chester University Men’s soccer team went 1-2 during this week’s games. They played Caldwell College on Monday, Mercyhurst University…
Lady rams remain undefeated; improve their record to 8-0
The West Chester University women’s volleyball team continue their undefeated run and advance to 8-0 on the season with a…
The real West Chester night life experience
“Cheers to no longer being the wet blanket of the family,” my older sister, Col, said while clinking her beer…