The strange tales of Thomas Novack: Novack and the Scrappers
Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero, is one part private eye, two parts irritable cephalopod and a dash of magic. He…
Eight things to do in West Chester before you graduate
Before scheduling classes on Thursday this week, I met with my advisor. As a junior graduating early, I should be…
LGBTQA services host transgender advocacy training
West Chester University’s LGBTQA Services held a one-hour training event on Thursday, October 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.…
Odyssey online’s place in journalism
A new wave of journalistic outlets are further blurring the line between entertainment and news. In an age where more…
Yemen faces crisis amidst famine
As of this report, in Yemen, food and the right to live are in short support supply for their citizens.…
Vector representatives give business advice to undergraduates
On Tuesday, Oct. 16, sales representatives from Vector Marketing came to campus to discuss their business and techniques in the…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/17/18
Here’s Z Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Vector marketing “preys on desperate students,” sources allege
Students are probably aware of the numerous signs and posts around campus advertising “student work” for $16-$18 per appointment (or…
WCU Theatre’s Antigone
On Friday, October 12, I attended the premiere of WCU’s production of the ancient Greek stage play, “Antigone.” Although I…
Pixley scores winning goal during pivotal conference match
Feature image caption: Second-year midfielder Stephen Thompson pictured challenging for a ball in the air against an opposing player. Teammate and…
Saudi Arabian journalist Khashoggi goes missing
Since the beginning of October, there has been no new report on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist from…
Evening in Dublin: a short story
He entered Davy Byrne’s. Moral Pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a drink now and then. But in a leap year…
Athletes of the week
Julia Vreeswyk (Yardley, Pa./Pennsbury) had a solid week this past week as she recorded 48 kills and nine blocks to…
T.A.L.L.: storytelling in video games
Welcome to The Alexander Letters of Ludology (TALL), a bi-weekly column with a stretch of a name dedicated to the…
West Chester men’s swimming
Keir Uhlin and Dylan North posted first-place showings while West Chester’s 200 medley relay was also a winner as the…
West Chester field hockey
The top-ranked West Chester University field hockey team took to the road on Saturday afternoon to square off against Mercyhurst…
Philly sports column: Sixers off-season/preseason review
Last year, when the Philadelphia 76ers were riding a 14 game win streak to end the 2018 regular season, I…
WCU volleyball loses three in a row
West Chester Volleyball had a two-day break following their hard-fought win at University of Pitt Johnstown, returning home to Hollinger…
Roommate bonding
With the semester in full swing, you probably have a routine down: sleep, eat, study, repeat. You probably see your…
Emotional support animals: “there’s a reason why they are referred to as man’s best friend.”
As midterms approach, there is an undoubtedly heavy blanket of stress coating the students of West Chester University. The stretch…
Ask Ali: campus questions
West Chester University is a campus that provides an innumerable amount of things for its students. There are lots of…
Letter from the staff
Dear West Chester, This week, we wanted to exemplify our editorial boards’ opinions on the newest climate change news from…
Nostalgia and “Kingdom Hearts”: how childhood wonder can blind criticism
There are certain video games whose fandoms are largely defined by having first played them as children. “Final Fantasy VII”…
Shane Dawson documents Jake Paul: can the YouTuber remain impartial in new series?
If you have visited YouTube’s trending page over the last few weeks, you have likely come across multiple new Shane…
Watsky comes to Philly
George Watsky got his start at the young age of 19 as a spoken word poet on Def Jam Poetry,…
Fact vs Fiction: Uhtred of Bebbandburg
I started watching “The Last Kingdom” during my freshman year of college. My friend and I would hijack Allegheny’s 7th…
Thoughts: a flash fiction
My ambition melted me like a candle: the more it glows, the more I lose myself. I am not a…
Historical Queeries, week 4: Janelle Monáe Robinson
Quadruple threat Janelle Monáe Robinson, a singer-songwriter, actress, model and multifaceted creative, was born in 1985 in Kansas City, Kan.…
Taco Tuesdays around the WCU campus
Life as a college student can oftentimes be a struggle in several ways. Your professor might not be great, you’re…
Daphne Galizia and the light she left behind
People inspire me all the time. I love stories of those who have brutally overcome the odds in ways we…
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo accused of sexual assault
A name synonymous with the game of soccer itself, prolific Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dazzled millions of fans worldwide…
Journal Ramifications presents research
A new undergraduate research journal called “Ramifications” is making its official launch this semester for students to showcase their research and…
Hurricane Michael puts Florida residents at risk
After leveling several cities in the southern United States and along the Central American coast , the largest hurricane to…
Quad Weather Minute – 10/10/2018
Here’s Zitlalit Ayllon with today’s weather minute!
Chester County Republican and Democratic Committees sound off on elections
October 9 is the last day to register in Pennsylvania, and the Chester County Democrat and Republican Committees are doubling…
Masks: a flash fiction
A boy paced back and forth in an attempt to calm his racing heart and find the courage to open the…
The Strange Tales of Thomas Novack: Bob and his awful haikus
Thomas Novack, our unfortunate hero is one part private eye, two parts irritable cephalopod and a dash of magic. He…
Quad rally supports women
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 a rally dubbed “Rally on the Quad,” was held at 12:20 p.m. near the Frederick…
Balanced Attack Helps Men’s Soccer Attain Victory
With a dominating team effort on Saturday afternoon against University of California Pennsylvania, the Rams won 4-0 at Rockwell field…
Athletes of the Week
Excerpts from wcupagoldenrams.com Mullin (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) had another stellar week in goal this week recording two shutouts including one over…
Philly Sports Column: Flyers Fire on All Cylinders in Vegas
The Philadelphia Flyers opened their 2018-2019 season with a 5-2 win against the Western Conference champion Las Vegas Golden Knights.…
Everything you need to know about emotional support animals
With the pace of the semester finally kicking in and midterms looming in the near future, I’ve been stressed. Haven’t…
Two Resilient Wins for West Chester Volleyball
After losing their last game in three sets to Lock Haven University, West Chester volleyball hosted Millersville University on Tuesday,…
Letter from the Editor
Dear West Chester, “What could I have done?” First, stop framing the issue in the past tense. The decision made…
WCU: a ghost town on the weekend
There is no doubt that West Chester University works to promote a strong sense of community. Throughout my time here,…
Ask Ali: What should I know about breast cancer?
October is a month known for its color. From the bright orange pumpkins to the warm yellow and red leaves,…
Imprison(pay)ment
In America presently, the prison system’s countless inhumane facets are being exposed to the “outside world” –and people are taking…
Cancel Kavanaugh
Editor’s Note: This article was written before Kavanaugh’s confirmation. “Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter, the uproarious laughter between…
Cinematic Essence: Venom
Welcome to Cinematic Essence, where I discuss the ways in which cinematic language evokes, exposes and elevates cultural ideologies. I…
BROCKHAMPTON shines with “Iridescence”
Modern hip-hop/pop group and boy band BROCKHAMPTON has survived a chaotic summer and is now back with their fourth studio…