The Ap-PEEL of Banana Day
This past Wednesday, the return of the best holiday happened at West Chester University. On April 20, Banana Day was…
How We Got Drag
How the complicated history of the queer American art form made way for its position in mainstream culture.
Taking A Look Back At The Column: Organization Of The Week
When I first began this column in the fall semester of 2020, I stated that “with over 280 campus student…
Junior Year Return
Pulling from all aspects of the pandemic can really shed light on people’s experiences as they went through this (hopefully)…
Local Eats Lens: Limoncello
Welcome back to Local Eats Lens, a series here at the Quad focusing on the local restaurants in the West…
A Professor’s Perspective
The pandemic drastically changed the majority of our college experiences here in the WCU community. Adapting to this new lifestyle…
“Hello, How Can I Help?”
The phone. Of course, the phone. Ringing its contemplative and inviting hum. A vapid, empty gesture. I know that, no…
WCU Theater Shines with Into The Woods
Stepping into the theater on Wednesday night, the show felt like it had already started. The stage was on the…
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997)
Synopsis: A year after a group of friends tragically runs over a fisherman by accident and dumps his body in…
Body Inclusivity in the Media: Are We Really Progressing?
When thinking about plus-size representation in the media, many people would agree that this demographic is widely underrepresented. For decades,…
Neon Genesis Evangelion” Anime Review
After years and years of complacency and ignorance, I have finally watched the original “Neon Genesis Evangelion.” And I have…
NJ: The Next Alt Pop Star
NJ is an artist out of Atlanta, Georgia whose unique alt-pop sound sets her apart as she rises to fame.…
NFTs: The Justice
We had talked about how the concept of NFTs, while not inherently scam-worthy, has been nothing but an avalanche of…
“Morbius” Review
The most fantastic achievement of cinematic mastery entered theaters and smashed the box office and viewers with a bevy of…
A Call to Action: Where Can We Read The Quad’s Code of Ethics?
In Spring 2021, I took JRN335: Ethical Issues in News Media, and one memory from that class has never left…
Playing the Part of “Patriot”
Hello Victoria. I’m going to use this op-ed as an opportunity to speak directly to you, specifically regarding your piece…
Letter from the Op-Ed Editor: The Fine Lines of Publishing
Another semester has passed, and it has been a particularly interesting one. If you don’t know me from last semester,…
Business, Economics and More: Monetary and Fiscal Policy
While not everyone’s cup of tea, it is imperative to at least know the basics of economics, especially when it…
An Open Letter: A Final Look at the State of Our Union
The world will continue spinning and politics will continue to change long after I graduate, but I wanted to give…
Why the World is Filled with Astrological Apprentices
You may have seen it on Snapchat, but there is so much more to your astrological sun sign than you…
A Franchise-Altering Offseason
Less than a week away, the NFL Draft looms heavy over the Philadelphia Eagles. It truly feels like there is…
West Chester Baseball Captures Bill Giles Invitational Title
On Tuesday, April 19, West Chester University participated in the championship round of the 20th annual Bill Giles Invitational at…
WCU Softball Moves Past Protocols
During the week of West Chester’s spring semester break in 2020, the world shut down for many West Chester students.…
Gymnastics Team Competes in 2022 Nationals
April 8 began a successful weekend for the Golden Rams Gymnastics Team. They traveled to Cornell University to compete in…
Passing Gas: Who’s Fueling Your Gas Pains?
Over the last few years, prices have fluctuated in terms of all the basic necessities of life. From food to…
Activism and Action: Seen and Unseen (Dis)abilities
Last week I had the pleasure of attending one of the “Activism and Action” panels with the theme of “Seen…
Shuman Challenge
On April 6–8, four students from West Chester University had the opportunity to partake in the Schuman Challenge — an…
Smell on Earth
As spring steadily creeps back across West Chester, there's a familiar smell in the air. Familiar, but not necessarily good.…
Philadelphia’s Imminent Infrastructure Boom
There are a slew of projects, permits and construction going on in Philly right now. Philadelphia's crime rate as of…
Student Government Association Elects 2022-2023 Executive Board
On March 1 during the monthly Council of Organizations, SGA held the Executive Board Debates for the candidates to answer…
Avoiding End-of-Semester Burnout
As our first in-person year is coming to end, everyone has experienced burnout at some point. At the start of…
Spotlight of The Week: The 64th Grammy’s
History was made at the 64th Grammys held on April 3. Over the years, a lot of artists have spoken…
“Into the Woods” Premieres April 20 and Lasts Until Sunday, April 24
After producing other great shows this spring semester, West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is looking to shine…
When College Hits Redundancy while Having a Birthday
Yes, I know the easy answer to this is a vacation. But we all know it’s not that simple to…
The Journey of a Transgender Student
I can't say I've ever been accused of such bigotry similar to my fellow West Chester University political science major…
Kristine Goes Green: Food Sustainability on Campus
What we eat and the ways in which we eat have numerous impacts on the planet: from how our food…
How I Stumbled into Being a Medium
If you are stumbling upon this article, chances are you’re somewhat interested in spirituality. For the longest time, I was…
Student Debt and Personal Responsibility
Reading through last week’s issue of The Quad, I came across no less than two articles on student debt cancellation…
Women’s Tennis Sweeps Harford
It was sunny and over 80 degrees through much of the day on Wednesday, April 13. The Rams women’s tennis…
Men’s Golf Season Update
On April 10 and 11, West Chester University’s men’s golf team participated in the NCAA Regional Preview Tournament in Victor,…
Softball Team Faces Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg in Two Doubleheaders
This past Friday, WCU's Softball Team took on Bloomsburg in a double header, where they went 1–1.
Philadelphia Might Lose the Sixers
No, we’re not talking about losing fans. As the team looks to embark on a fruitful playoff run, the Sixers…
Statewide Organizations Discuss Funding For Higher Education in PA
On April 7, 2022, several organizations came together to host the PA Higher Education Forum. Those groups included the PA…
A Covid-19 Update
Since the start of the new year, states across the country have taken decreasing COVID-19 cases following the January 2022…
WCU Hosts 39th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala
The 39th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala famously took place on Saturday, April 2, at Longwood Gardens Conservatory.
WCU Speech and Debate Team Spotlight
Photo credits: “Microphone” (CC BY 2.0) by p_a_h via Flickr West Chester University’s Speech and Debate Team recently wrapped up…
Earth Day Events in 2022
West Chester’s Green Team and WCU communication students have partnered together to put on this year’s Earth Day Event happening…
Organization Of The Week: Veg Out
Sustainability, quality and community are all important aspects when looking at an organization. Sometimes, organizations are sustainable in their purpose,…