The difficulty of eating on-campus with dietary restrictions
Although many students become excited at the prospect of having free reign over the dining hall and the many options…
An interview with President Fiorentino: Spring 2021
On April 21, President Christopher Fiorentino sat down for an interview with Emma Bickerstaffe (EB) and Brendan Lordan, where he…
An interview with: West Chester Mayoral Candidate Lillian DeBaptiste
This article is part of an ongoing series of interviews with West Chester mayoral candidates. Local governments are usually run…
PASSHE integration concerns continue
In an effort to curb some of the confusion around recent plans for the consolidation of six universities, the Pennsylvania…
WCU Hillel 2021 Speaker Series: Chef Nick Liberato
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, WCU Hillel hosted celebrity chef, restaurateur and Netflix star Nick Liberato as part of its…
Being a social media influencer in college
Balancing school work, a social life and a job in college is difficult — add in being a social media…
Four summer break must-reads for the college bookworm
Reading is a hobby that spans across generations, one that college students often participate in. But even the biggest bookworm…
Cinema Perception film review: Nobody
“‘Nobody’ captivates similar elements to ‘John Wick’ in action and plot, but falters in creativity.” Hello fellow moviegoers, and welcome…
Chauvin trial met with mixed response from local government officials
It’s been less than a week since the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin came to a close.…
Organization of the Week: French Club
The organizations at West Chester University are vast and diverse, offering both an opportunity to network and make friends as…
Inside the life of West Chester’s Hav Haven
With the huge music scene in West Chester, Pennsylvania, many up-and-coming artists have been able to use the scene as…
Back to School: WeCU Here
In spring 2020, West Chester University, among other colleges, closed in efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A…
Adapting back to college life after a pandemic
When the pandemic first hit and all classes were being switched to virtual classrooms, students desperately begged for in-person classes.…
Sports editor reflection
Really strange to think that this is the last ever issue for me as sports editor of The Quad. It…
Things to watch, read and play
After such a terrible school year where everyone was trapped in the confines of their homes and could rarely —…
Kristine Goes Green: Local food
Right in the heart of West Chester, small restaurants and businesses have been serving their customers in environmentally-conscious ways. It…
Entertainment’s evolution: Where are we going?
As we continue to move forward in evolving entertainment, it’s hard to understand what will become of what things used…
The Cold Time Watcher of Earth: Part three
Curiously, Nikolai looked at the piece of paper; he noticed that there was a key attached to the paper. Based…
Golden Rams bounce back big against Stroudsburg and Kutztown
Photo from wcupagoldenrams.com The past few weeks have been rather rough for the Golden Rams. Tough losses against Shepherd,…
A closer look at the Philadelphia Eagles from then to now
“As the draft commences on April 29, Eagle fans are given latest updates of their beloved team.” In 2021, there…
Simultaneous releases: The new normal?
The rise of streaming services has seen a lot of theaters partner and do simultaneous releases of films, especially more…
Compared
Looking into the mirror day after day, I am reminded that how I see myself is entirely my choice. Granted,…
On graduating during a pandemic
On my desk, I have a copy of The Quad, volume 118, issue 6. The date reads March 20, 2020.…
West Chester group hosts rally for trans safety
On the evening of April 14, 2021, approximately 90 people of all ages from the West Chester area gathered in…
West Chester CEOs pull anti-trans legislator from event after public disapproval
A previous version of this article attributed a quote to Representative Diane Herrin that was in fact spoken by Representative…
The Cold Time Watcher of Earth: Part two
Awakened from his slumber, Nikolai opened his eyes and looked to his right. Through his gaze, he noticed that his…
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine in the Philadelphia suburbs
“Flu Vaccination Grippe” by Daniel Paquet is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning…
Organization of the week: Cru
At West Chester University, there are several different categories an organization can fall under; one such category is “religious.” In…
The history of AAPI in America
Western media has its blindspots. As their coverage of anti-Asian racism ramps up in the wake of a horrific attack…
Consumers of news vs. news as a business
According to the ethics code of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the institution of news media has many duties…
An interview with: West Chester Mayoral Candidate Kyle Hudson
Political participation, although not glamorous, is the backbone of our nation and is why our communities have been molded the…
Critical Moves: Backwards Compatibility
“Forget history and it will repeat itself” is often something you hear in history lessons due to its poiniency in…
More than a headline: Police brutality
Within the recent month, we have been bombarded with acts of ignorance coming from police brutality. We’ve had an Army…
Super Bowl 52: A blessing and a destructive curse
Remember just a few years ago? Back when the Eagles hoisted the Lombardi trophy for the first time in franchise…
Cinema Perception film review – Cats
“Upon appearance, ‘Cats’ seemed to have style but after watching, it lacked flair and demonstration.” Hello, moviegoers, and welcome to…
An interview with: West Chester Interim Mayor Jordan Norley
Municipal governments often have the largest say — out of any level of government — regarding your day-to-day life. It…
WCU baseball rough series against Millersville
The Golden Rams are back! After a week of no matchups against East Stroudsburg University due to potential COVID-19 concerns,…
Bernie Sanders saved our nation
Political differences can hurt families, friends or any relationship. Unfortunately in 2020, I believe everyone lost someone due to the…
A senior reflection
These past four years have been one wild ride. Class of 2021, it still boggles my mind. Four years ago,…
The Sturzebecker Vaccination Center: One piece of a much bigger puzzle
West Chester University’s Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center has officially become one of several vaccine clinics organized by the Chester County…
COVID economic impact on entertainment
In the past decade, movie theaters have seen a significant decline in overall revenue as well as box office numbers…
A lesson in politics
The world we live in is inherently political, and whether we wish to accept it or not, it will remain…
Critical moves: DMCA and it’s abuse and misuse against criticism
DMCA: the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. A name that often fills the air with a sense of dread and distaste.…
Mental health remains a hidden problem in schools around America
Mental health crises walk the halls of every school in America completely unnoticed and unchecked. My junior year of high…
The monumental disappointment of Biden’s early days
Is it still too soon? I wanted to wait a while to write this piece — critical of Biden’s new…
Raising the minimum wage is just the beginning
To work is to sell your body. Labor is one of the few currencies with which the average American can…
Applying for reality TV
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash. Reality TV — we love to hate it, we hate to love it,…
Cancel culture skyrockets due to Covid-19 pandemic
If America promotes free speech, why do people keep getting cancelled for sharing opinions? Chances are we’ve all heard the…
From Me to You: Volunteering
There is little in this world more gratifying and humbling than taking the time to aid and give to others.…