“Emilia Pérez” is Mediocre, Misguided and a Missed Opportunity
If you keep up with the annual film awards season, you’ve probably seen one name littered across the list of…
“Yellowjackets” Season 3 Review Episodes 1-3
“Yellowjackets” (2021) season three premiered on Valentine’s Day on Paramount after fans were waiting since the season two finale back…
A Personal Ranking of Every Track in “So Close To What” by Tate McRae
Everyone’s favorite Canadian pop princess released her third studio album titled, "So Close To What," this past Friday, Feb. 21,…
Love, Lies and Lumon: “Severance” S2 EP6 Review
I was very intrigued to watch Episode 6. The last episode was definitely an odd point for this season, as…
Angela Davis speaks to Swarthmore and Activists, “Proof that there is beauty in struggle.”
Dr. Angela Davis and Dr. Lucius T. Outlaw III spent an evening at Swarthmore University — a half hour east…
CFPB: The Most Important Agency You Didn’t Know About
Shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 1, the Trump administration began the initial stages of shuttering the U.S.…
Learning to Love My Hometown and Develop Pennsylvania Pride
I have never had much pride for my hometown. In fact, I have always wanted to move abroad. When I…
An NCAA Employment Model: Not What You Think
Planned to go into effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, the House vs. National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) settlement attempts…
West Chester Athletics Grants Wish Through Student Advisory Board
On Wednesday night, Feb. 19, the West Chester University (WCU) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was fortunate enough to grant a…
Women’s Basketball Defeats East Stroudsburg
The West Chester University (WCU) Women's Basketball Team extended their win streak to five on Wednesday night, Feb. 19, with…
“Companion” Review: No Strings Attached, Just Wires
Walking into the theater, I was going in pretty much blind to what would happen. I knew that ”Companion” (2025)…
Game Over: Kendrick Lamar Ends Feud with Drake During Halftime Show
What better way to celebrate receiving The Grammy Award for Record of the Year than to perform it at the…
Setting the Stage for the Future: “Severance” S2 EP5 Review
"Severance" Season 2 Episode 5 had me theorizing all week trying to figure out how it would explain the events…
Looking Between the Lines: An In-Depth Look to “Glittersmoke”’s Author Sarah Mengel
For West Chester University graduate student Sarah Mengel, poetry isn’t only about what lies on the page but rather what…
Have We Forgotten About Digital Footprints?
Content warning: mentions of suicide, anti-Indian hate, racism and hate crimes. A common debate I hear nowadays is whether a…
Eagles win the Super Bowl!
Well then…that was…umm, easy? The Philadelphia Eagles absolutely dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in the Super Bowl and denied…
Rams Claim First Win of the Season in Thrilling Home Opener
West Chester University Gymnastics Dominates Home Opener on Feb. 1, securing their first win of the season with a 192.800,…
“One of Them Days” Movie Review
“One of Them Days” (2025) is about Dreux (Keke Palmer), a waitress preparing for a job that could change her…
My Favorite Fictional Couples
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and for the 19th year in a row, I have been painfully single. But…
Surprising at Every Turn: “Severance” S2 EP4 Review
“Severance” Season 2, Episode 4 had me waiting desperately all week after the jaw-dropping ending of Episode 3. We’re not…
SZA Drops Long-Awaited “SOS Deluxe: LANA”
There’s a special lore around SZA’s snippets that fans cannot seem to let go of. On one hand, some could…
“ICE Volunteer Corps” on Campus and Raids in Chester County: Trump’s Immigration Crackdowns Causes Chaos Across PA
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump began a slew of Executive Orders targeting illegal immigration, following up on his ominous…
“The Goal Was to Safeguard Our Work:” WCU Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is Renamed Amidst National DEI Challenges
In a Jan. 17 memo, the West Chester University (WCU) Division of Access, Compliance and Engagement (ACE) announced a nomenclatural…
Doomsday Clock
The fear of impending doom has been looming over the heads of people since the dawn of time, whether it…
A Cry from the Motherland
Beneath the sky so vast and wide, Lies a story woven deep inside. A tale of strength, a song of…
Blacklight Celebrates Black History
This marks the first edition of Blacklight in February. On behalf of the National Association of Black Journalists, we wanted…
We Are Like No Other
Even the slightest bit of sun makes a sparkle on our beautiful skin A beautiful brown of many colors filled…
Here are Some Winner Highlights From This Years Grammy Awards
The biggest night for music lived up to its hype on Feb. 2. Between show-stopping performances from Doechii and Sabrina…
How Do the Executive Orders Signed affect DEI Programs and Students
Three weeks ago, the 47th President of the United States was sworn into office, and within these three weeks, he…
Rooted in Greatness
Image: via Amija Coleman As the spring sun rises, so do you, A force of power, ancient and true. Roots…
Us Vs. Them: Destigmatizing Homelessness and the Alienization of the Homeless Population
According to research from Charles Schwab, an estimated 59% of Americans are one paycheck away from housing insecurity. Though this…
Growing a Community
It's hard to miss the crowd surrounding the lot on 201 N. Church St. as tables full of fresh produce,…
Miss WCU 2025: More Than A Pageant
Twelve finalists took the Asplundh stage on Saturday, Feb. 1, marking the 26th annual Miss West Chester University (WCU) pageant,…
Elon Knew What He Did
Whether you are an Elon Musk supporter or an avid hater, you must know about the recent controversy that Musk…
How Do I Make Valentine’s Day Special on a Budget?
As college students, we usually do not have the means to do something lavish and expensive for Valentine’s Day. Sometimes,…
My Long-Lasting Trouble with Valentine’s Day
The idea of falling in love with someone seemed like an impossible task for most of my life. I didn’t…
No to AI, Yes to Announcing Students’ Academic Achievements: How WCU’s Commencement Ceremonies Should Look
A recent petition alleged the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) program to announce students’ names in West Chester University’s…
Trump and Musk’s USAID Gambit is Morally Reprehensible
In a series of events only marginally less shocking than the sun rising this morning, the Trump administration, just three…
What is Duolingo’s Strategy to Get You to Learn a Language?
Have you done your German lesson today? Perhaps you have yet to practice Spanish for a couple of minutes today.…
Why New Year’s Resolutions Should Be Avoided
“All fools have one thing in common,” writes Seneca, “they are always getting ready to start.” Towards the end of…
West Chester University Dance Team Places at Nationals
After months of vigorous work, West Chester University’s (WCU) show-stopping all-girls dance team went to Orlando, Fla. in January to…
Why WCU Athletics Love West Chester!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and couples are finalizing their dinner plans for Friday. A day captivated by…
Women’s Basketball Victorious Over Lock Haven
The West Chester University (WCU) women's basketball team broke its losing streak with a strong performance on Saturday afternoon, Feb.1.…
Good News For a Change
Since Jan. 20 many Americans have watched article after article come out about executive orders, immigration, bird flu and what…
Solid start to the DCU: “Creature Commandos” Review
“Creature Commandos” (2024), the first TV show in the new cinematic DC Universe (DCU) created by James Gunn and Peter…
Djo, “End of Beginning” Singer, Releases New Single
In early 2024, “Stranger Things” star, Joe Keery, going under his stage name “Djo,” gained more traction as a solo…
“Severance” is Finally Back: “Severance” S2 Ep 1-3 Review
“Severance,” created by Dan Erickson, finally returned for a second season on Jan. 17. Though originally released with a cult…
“Attack on Titan: The Last Attack”: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
“And just like that, everything changed. At that terrible moment, in our hearts, we knew. Home was a pen. Humanity,…
Welcome to the Year of the Snake
While the New Year’s celebrations have come and gone for many Americans, the excitement has just begun for those who…
The TikTok ‘Ban’ was Pure Insanity
The day before the TikTok ban, I watched a concerning amount of videos of content creators tearfully saying goodbye to…