West Chester’s Pro Talk
Although football season has ended, the offseason has begun. The Eagles started the offseason by hiring Doug Pederson, taking the…
Lacrosse opens season 10th in nation
Trying to avenge last season’s loss to Mercyhurst in the PSAC semifinals, the WCU women’s lacrosse team, now ranked No.…
Gymnastics smashes records again
The West Chester University gymnastics team (14-5) competed against Yale University and Rhode Island College in a tri-meet on Saturday,…
Baseball opens season with win
After finishing out the 2015 season second in the PSAC East, including appearances in both the PSAC Tournament and NCAA…
Softball continues hot start
Softball head coach Diane Lokey picked up her 400th career win against New Haven. Team bonding outside of practice seems…
Golden Rams claim PSAC east title
The West Chester University women’s basketball team has clinched the PSAC East division with their victory over Kutztown. They will…
Men’s basketball earns second seed in tournament
West Chester University men’s basketball team (21-5, 17-5 PSAC East) squared off against Kutztown University (21-5, 18-4 PSAC) inside of…
Education is foreign in Philadelphia
According to Evelyn Sample-Oates, “They say if you are not at grade level by the third grade then they start…
Addressing stigmas associated with ADD
As an adult, I can’t count how many times I have heard the phrase, “Everyone is a little ADD.” It’s…
Pushing aside players’ unjust acts
Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and domestic violence. If there were any title for the 2010s as…
Letter from the Editor
Dear West Chester, I am very pleased to announce some exciting news for The Quad. This past Wednesday, I found…
Sister-to-Sister advocates for eating disorder awareness
On Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the Sykes Theater, West Chester University’s Sister-to-Sister program hosted their fifth annual scale-bashing event, which…
Circle K’s annual volleyball tournament benefits Congolese children
Through their annual charity volleyball tournament and other fundraising efforts, West Chester University’s Circle K has raised more than $1,500…
The Quad wins two honorable mentions in journalism contest
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, The Quad received two honorable mentions in the 2016 Student Keystone Press Awards. The Quad placed…
WCU to compete in Mascot Madness against other PASSHE schools
Wednesday, March 16 marks the start of the second year of Mascot Madness. A play off the March Madness basketball…
Twardowski Career Center hosts annual Spring Career Fair
The Twardowski Career Development Center hosted their Spring Career Fair in the Sykes Student Union Ballrooms on Wednesday, Feb. 24.…
WCU raises money for pediatric cancer
On Saturday, Feb. 27, West Chester University hosted their very first Dance-A-Thon, sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service…
Birthright trip gives student new outlook on life
For those of you who have never heard of this unbelievable opportunity, Birthright is a trip that various organizations run…
Community Service Corner: West Chester Connections enriches the lives of students with special needs
Currently, 21 students, aged 16 to 21, attend the West Chester Connections school on Market Street in West Chester. West…
Roots Café takes organic food to next level
The town of West Chester is filled with several exceptional restaurants, but there is one that stands out as truly…
Dragonfly Forest Dance Marathon raises over $20,000 for kids in need
On Saturday, Feb. 20, Sykes Ballroom held the Dragonfly Forest Dance Marathon fundraiser from 12 p.m to midnight. Dragonfly Forest…
“Film for Thought” series installment sheds light on addiction in USA
On Thursday, Oct. 25, West Chester University screened a moving documentary as part of the “Film for Thought” series at…
A case of bands vs. fans in industry
Last week, I decided to roll my windows down for what felt like months. The breeze was cool, but it…
“Anomalisa” finds Charlie Kaufman at his peak
Writer and director Charlie Kaufman has arguably one of the most imaginative minds in modern cinema, known for his distinct…
Kesha Sebert battles music industry
In a court ruling last week, singer-songwriter Kesha Sebert, known simply as Kesha, got denied a court injunction that would…
Men’s and women’s swimming remains in first place after day three
The Golden Rams’ swim teams are back for the spring season with the same mindset to win the PSAC title.…
Golden Rams remain in first place heading into PSAC tournament
The West Chester University women’s basketball team prepares for the regular season finale in control of their own destiny. The…
Softball off to strong 4-0 start
Mudita is the mantra for the West Chester softball team. As Coach Diane Lokey huddled around the team of girls,…
Golden Rams seek PSAC East title
After a seven-day hiatus, the West Chester University men’s basketball team (21-4, 17-4 PSAC East) resumed play on the road…
Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The argument for Donald Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize is stronger than President Barack Obama’s in 2009, a…
Killing kindness with “kindness”
There is a difference between giving a compliment and giving into conformist thinking. Just the other day, I overheard a…
Student discusses privacy, justice in Apple vs. FBI Faceoff
It’s Friday night. You’re walking home from a party, a little drunk, and a passing cop suspects you of public…
So It Goes.
It’s been well over a semester since I have written a volume of “So It Goes,” and it unsurprisingly feels…
Letter from the Editor
Dear West Chester, Here’s hoping you had the opportunity to spend some time outside this weekend, as we had some…
Public Safety, administration disappoints after handling of threatening Yik Yak post
On the morning of Monday, Feb. 8, I woke up somewhere between 5 and 6 a.m. For some reason, my…
WCU a cappella performs at ICCAS, brings home awards
On Saturday, Feb. 13, West Chester University A cappella perfomed at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarterfinals…
WCU alumnus writes first book, talks to students about becoming a writer
On Wednesday, Feb. 17, author and West Chester University alumni Jake Gerhardt spoke to students in Main Hall about the…
Antonin Scalia dies after serving 29 years on U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia died on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the age of 79 due to natural…
Date night auction benefits Aid to South Africa
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the West Chester University Honors Student Association hosted their 5th Annual Date Auction in Sykes Ballrooms.…
Community Service Corner: Canine Partners for Life gives people back their independence
This year, two West Chester University students are helping raise puppies for Canine Partners for Life while living on campus.…
Two WCU students selected to compete in Miss Philadelphia
On Saturday, Feb. 27, at Drexel University, months of preparation will result in two West Chester University students competing at…