The Creative Commons — Eight Stories of the FHG Library: all the world’s a stage
I stole a book. It was an unplanned affair, and the shortest way of recalling it begins with an article,…
Sashaying to Gomorrah in the wake of pride
This past June, a published tweet which discouraged gay pride parade attendance from Rhode Island Bishop Thomas Tobin generated major…
Letter from the editor
Dear West Chester, Knowing that you can rely on other people to talk through difficult situations is a privilege I…
The broke college student’s guide to being eco-friendly
Photo: Noah Buscher via Unsplash. Last week in this column, we broke down the severity of climate change and its…
Resident Theatre Company presents “Cabaret”: Broadway comes to West Chester
Photos by Johanna Austin via AustinArt.org. Just a 15-minute walk from North campus, up North High Street, stands the Uptown!…
The misunderstood: hip-hop & youth
Photo: Juelz Santana via Unsplash. Hip-hop music has been around for over 40 years. The beats, the rhymes and the…
“Percy Jackson” on Broadway: for 16 weeks only!
The bestselling teen fiction novel by Rick Riordan has finally opened on Broadway. Written and directed by Joe Tracz and…
WCU recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Photo by Sabrina von Ahrens. October seems to be the time in which all seasonal activities begin: pumpkin spice everything…
First generation to another
College in itself is a stressful time in many people’s lives. For many, it’s the first time being away from…
Best spots in West Chester to watch the Philadelphia Eagles
Photo by Aidan Freud. One thing many Americans have in common—specifically here in the borough of West Chester—is that on…
“Joker” film review: laughing into madness
On premiere night at the AMC movie theater in Upland Square, I went with my uncle to see “Joker.” For…
College student stigmas
Ask any college student what the number one piece of advice they are given, most would respond, “These are the…
WCU Sports Spotlight: WCU Football and Volleyball
Photos courtesy of www.wcupagoldenrams.com. WCU Football SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – R-Fr., RB Ja’Den McKenzie (Morton, Pa./Springfield-DELCO) rushed for 125 yards and…
LGBTQ News: Mattel releases gender-neutral doll
Photo: “midge.jpg” by RomitaGirl67 via Flickr Caption: The doll pictured here is “Midge.” Mattel created her in 1963 as Barbie’s…
17-year vigil: behind West Chester’s longest running protest groups
Photos via Chester County Peace Movement. For some, the intersection of Market and High Street may just be another busy…
The many tragicomic roles of Bill Hader: “IT: Chapter 2,” “Barry” and “The Skeleton Twins”
This article contains spoilers for “IT: Chapter 2” and the film “The Skeleton Twins.” From 2005 to 2013, SNL saw…
Body positivity and corporations
The Greek gods and goddesses have flooded Instagram. Really. We might as well rename it Mt. Olympus. With all these…
Athletes to be compensated in new California law
For many years, people have been debating whether college athletes should be paid. This issue could turn into reality very…
Eight Stories of the FHG Library: Stuck in the Elevator
“Oh hey, thanks for keeping the doors open,” I said, upon entering the elevator. “What floor?” one of the other…
“Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut”: Coppola’s magnum opus returns to theatres
Photo by Kelly Baker. A group of soldiers sit crouched down around a foxhole on a beach, still dazed from…
A proposal for WCU counseling services
What are the last five things that you did on your phone? Did they help your mental health? Did you…
Downfall of the Phillies: injuries and inconsistency
Photo: “Phillies vs Nationals 8/1/12″ by Matthew Straubmuller via Flickr So, what in the world happened to the Philadelphia Phillies…
Eight great spots for a perfect fall date
Photo by Doménica Castro. With the fall weather finally arriving, it’s prime time for some romance. West Chester is a…
Three Halloween films that you probably forgot about
It’s already October which means… spooky season! Before you know it, Halloween will be here. During this time, many students…
The Creative Commons: Bed of Sorrows
Seeping from my chest just to be collected in the sheets—my coronary artery pumps sorrow thru my being and sometimes…
Living with medium-functioning depression
Photo: Anthony Tran via Unsplash Depression kills people. I know because it’s killing me. It kills me to wake up…
Jets, Jones, and Monday Night Football: week 5 outlook
Jets at Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles got everything they needed last Thursday. A big primetime win kept them from falling…
The problem with H.R. 2500 – an unbridled war machine
Our local state representative, Chrissy Houlahan, has maintained a nearly perfect humanitarian voting record along with most of Pennsylvania’s Democratic…
Jimmie’s Actual Factuals: a weekly commentary segment
In last week’s Actual Factual of my first DC versus Marvel clash between Superman and The Incredible Hulk, there were…
The Creative Commons: Maze Game
The harsh burning sensation Washes down my body Scratching my throat Coating it Like gas to a flame Your…
The catch 22 of commuting
Photo: Franck V. via Unsplash About 60% of students at West Chester University currently live off campus or commute to…
Athletes of the week
Photos courtesy of www.wcupagoldenrams.com. Stephen Thompson scored a goal in West Chester’s 2-0 victory over Holy Family on Tuesday. He…
The Sprout Music Collective
With live music becoming more and more popular, college students are constantly looking for ways to experience local shows. If…
The Creative Commons: I’m Not Me
I’m gunna fall out of my skin And lay in a puddle on the floor if I hear your name…
Elizabeth Warren: woman of the people or patsy for the rich?
Photo: Elizabeth Warren via Flickr. It’s no party secret that Senator Elizabeth Warren is currently one of the more popular…
MLB postseason: a look at the Divisional Round
October is here and baseball fans know this as the lead up to the Fall Classic. Both Wild Card games…
What’s good? Five pieces of good news from around the country
Photo: Port of San Diego via Flickr. 1. Pads for Parkinson’s is a nonprofit group that trains dogs to sniff…
“All Elite Wrestling” premiers on TNT: slamming the WWE monopoly
This past week, we saw the beginning of a new era. For the first time since 2001, professional wrestling returned…