Bake sale and tutor drive to benefit community literacy
The National Assessment of Adult Literacy, a study done by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2003, reported that…
WCU holds third annual Sleepout
From 6 p.m. on Nov. 15 to 6 a.m. on Nov. 16, WCU held the third annual Sleepout to End…
Rams fall to Millersville for fourth time, ending their season
After suffering an early exit from the PSAC tournament, the West Chester University Women’s field hockey team was set with…
Lily Allen reminds everyone of female objectification in music
After a multiple year hiatus, Lily Allen has resumed her music career with a new controversial single and music video.…
Goodbye, from your Op-Ed editor
It is almost impossible for me to believe how fast this semester has gone by. Believe it or not, this…
Streetlight Manifesto takes a break
After touring nonstop for nearly 10 years, seven-piece third-wave ska band, Streetlight Manifesto ,will finally put their feet up. They…
Coffee helps facilitate college life, mentally and socially
Drinking coffee: we have all done it at some point in our lives. In fact, 54 percent of us over…
Students salute artists for revolutionizing hip-hop music
At the premier of Michael Rapaport’s documentary, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, legendary hip-hop…
West Chester says farewell to Femenique, hello to McDevitt
In last week’s issue of The Quad, Elizabeth Coppa wrote a news article about the closing of Feminique, the store…
Tattoos affect future employment opportunities
According to a 2008 Harris Interactive poll, 14 percent of Americans (about 45 million people) have one or more tattoos,…
This semester’s helpful hints to stay safe in the snow
Recently for the first time this season, we have heard whispers of the word “snow” in the forecast. As a…
Miley Cyrus strikes again
Alright “Smilers,” your favorite, Miley Cyrus, is at it again. When Cyrus appeared in the commercial promoting the European Music…
Oh how the time flies by
It’s 10:02 on a Thursday night, and right now I should not be typing this article. Instead, I should be…
Golden Rams defeat Golden Eagles, 41-14
West Chester University’s long-standing hockey rivalry with the University of Delaware has been a bit one-sided over the past several…
Lady Rams fall at Kutztown in first round of NCAA playoffs
After suffering an early exit from the PSAC tournament, the West Chester University Women’s field hockey team was set with…
Kristen Baron wins game for Lady Rams
Tight defense is always said to win a game, but a few goals here and there help as well. Defense…
Men’s basketball off to good start as they defeat No. 19 Philadelphia University
Tight defense is always said to win a game, but a few goals here and there help as well. Defense…
Meet me at the library
Walking into the library with my study face on, I head to the quiet floor making sure I will have…
Mens’ ice hockey team beats Delaware for first time in 18 games with 5-4 victory
West Chester University’s long-standing hockey rivalry with the University of Delaware has been a bit one-sided over the past several…
Quad staff interviews communication studies professor Dr. Theon Hill
Dr. Theon Hill is a first year communication studies professor here at the university. Dr. Hill finished his doctorate program…
West Chester business offering Black Friday deals
Thanksgiving break is swiftly approaching, and with it comes the official start of the holiday shopping season. With over 75…
Chester County Hospital PR professional spills secrets for West Chester students
If my readers are anything like me, and I am guessing most are, they do a lot of sitting in…
Movies with black casts make a green argument
It took 14 years to come to fruition, but “The Best Man Holiday,” writer-director Malcolm D. Lee’s sequel to his…
Review It! “Despicable Me” and “The Holiday”
This week, Anthony reviews one recent film and one classic film. Despicable Me 2 (2013) Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud…
“Fruitvale Station” exposes gross injustices in the U.S.
In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2009, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officers responded to reports of violence…
“About Time” disappoints some audience members
By the looks of the previews for the new movie “About Time,” it seemed to be just another dried up…
Author Tim O’Brien visits West Chester’s campus
On Nov. 11 at 7pm, renowned novelist and short story writer Tim O’Brien visited West Chester University’s campus. O’Brien writes…
History doc: Most don’t believe official report on JFK assassination
During the 50 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, more than 300 distinctly different conspiracy theories have…
Rachel McAdams can’t lose
Rachel McAdams is at it again! Rachel McAdams is starring in yet another romantic film that will be playing everywhere…
Navajo Nation gives “A New Hope” to Native languages
Part of the Navajo creation story, Diné Bahane’ (The Story of the People), involves a set of twins who defeat…
Feminique Botique
Jill McDevitt, owner of Feminique, announced plans to close her shop on Nov. 10 after having several issues with the…
Sleepout to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness
On Nov. 15, the third annual Sleepout to End Hunger and Homelessness will be held in the residential quad. This…
Celebrities born this month: Jimmy Kimmel
Everyone has to start somewhere. For Jimmy Kimmel, that “somewhere” was hosting a Sunday night interview show featured on KUNV,…
Oscar Isaac speaks with WCU student about new film
Oscar Issac. It’s a name you might not be familiar with, but come 2014’s award season, you’d be hard-pressed to…
“Home” singer Phillip Phillips visits WCU students at QVC
This past week a group of West Chester University students were lucky enough to attend an intimate concert at QVC…
Governor Chris Christie joins 2016 presidential possibles
On Nov. 5th, New Jersey’s incumbent Governor Chris Christie breezed to an easy win against Democratic candidate Barbara Buono. The…
A week among no other
There are certain weeks when I have very little to write about for this column, but this past week was…
Closed primaries threaten responsiveness of American democracy
Republican Chris Christie has ambled through the news for a while now, but this past week he saw his name…
St. Louis Rams search for quarterback, should consider acquiring Tebow
Desperation has taken on a new identity in the midst of the 2013 NFL Season. The St. Louis Rams are…
Odd tradition aimed at supporting a good cause
Walking into the gym in the middle of November, I scan the room to see my teammate’s faces clean shaven.…
Bob Woodward gives enlightening presentation at WCU
In 1974, Richard Nixon became the only United States President in American history to resign from office. It was not…
“Blackfish” exposes danger captured orcas pose to each other and trainers
For years the orca shows at SeaWorld have entertained audiences with large whales that can perform tricks while looking like…
Stay fit, even in the cold
Once Daylight Savings comes around, it starts to be a difficult chore to get motivated about exercising and eating right.…
Golden Rams await selection show on Monday to see if season continues
The West Chester Lady Rams (13-7) were not supposed to make it all the way to the PSAC Championships, but…
PSAC East favorite falls in season opener to Lincoln
Warm up the auditorium ladies and gentlemen because it is time for some WCU men’s basketball. This year’s team is…
Lady Rams lose heartbreaker in PSAC semifinals
The West Chester University Golden Rams field hockey team began PSAC tournament play on Nov. 5th, against East Stroudsburg University.…
Nothing left to say
My roommate and I sit quietly in our living room. Suddenly, he turns to me and says, “The new iPhone…
English club accepting submissions to annual literary magazine
Believe it or not, the semester is more than halfway over already. It is a busy time for everyone juggling…
Golden Rams handed first loss of season
After a historic start to the season, the West Chester Golden Rams’ undefeated season finally saw its first loss, as…
Golden Rams tripped up in semifinals
The West Chester men’s soccer team ended the regular season with a 12-3-2 record, and a 9-1-1 record in the…