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Officer Irons, students get hole-in-one at Putt-Putt
Resident Assistant Anna Petrucci got robbed through the night. Officer Dan Irons was on scene, but no police report could be filed. This was another night that Irons advised residents of Goshen, Tyson, McCarthy and Killinger Hall, how to keep their property secure, prior to their night at Putt-Putt miniature golf.
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How to wear your favorite T-shirt
Who doesn’t just love a worn-in, slightly-faded T-shirt? From ones with funny catchphrases or pictures, to those that act as souvenirs from memorable nights, tees are a great way to make a statement about yourself. Between concert keepsakes, sorority and club uniforms, and the crazy and hilarious selection at Urban Outfitters, I have managed to stockpile probably 50 t-shirts over the last couple of years.
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New health food trend - chia craze
“Chi-Chi-Chi Chia.” I’m sure all of you remember the little clay figurines sprouting chia seeds to resemble hair or fur. Who would have thought years later the seeds of a good gag gift would be ingested to promote health and energy? Remember: the seeds, not the pets.
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New Café returns to its Roots
People are buzzing about Roots Café, a new bistro on West Gay Street that opened last July. On the surface, Roots is a cozy stop for breakfast and lunch, with everyday favorites, delicious daily specials, homemade soups, sauces, and sides. But something bigger is going on at Roots: they’re building a model for sustainability that may be the wave of the future for foodservice.
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University Hall residents bowl with Officer Irons
Soda occupied blue solo cups. Wraps and snacks filled a table in the lobby of University Hall. It was another Thursday night that Officer Dan Irons wasn’t in uniform. Instead he wore street clothes and took students bowling on a community-policing event.
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University Hall residents bowl with Officer Irons
Soda occupied blue solo cups. Wraps and snacks filled a table in the lobby of University Hall. It was another Thursday night that Officer Dan Irons wasn’t in uniform. Instead he wore street clothes and took students bowling on a community-policing event.
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Summer 2012 beauty must-haves
Have you noticed how the temperatures are slowly rising, the days are longer and everyone is cramming in their last minute school work? This can only mean that summer is almost here. We all know that a change of season means a change of clothes, and that also includes make up.
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Bayard Rustin made a difference
March 17, 2012, marked what would be the 100th birthday of the immensely influential civil rights figurehead and West Chester native, Bayard Rustin. The event itself is a historical milestone, so little celebration is necessary to remember all the impressive accomplishments of this visionary freedom fighter— his bold action speaks for itself.
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Local hair stylist creates fun styles for customers
As a college student, it is hard to find a salon with affordable prices and with quality employees, and it is even harder to find a hair dresser with the ability to listen and cater to a specific style. Students do not need to look any longer because an affordable and classy salon is right around the corner.
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The magic of accessorizing
We all know it doesn’t take much to ruin an otherwise great outfit with the wrong accessories. However, it is super easy to turn an ordinary outfit into something spectacular with the right accessories. If you have lost your way in the art of accessorizing, there’s nothing to fear.
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Sports
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Softball ousted from playoffs early after losing first two games
The Lady Rams made an early exit from the double-elimination PSAC Tournament Wednesday as they lost their first two games to IUP 1-4 and Mercyhurst 6-9. Being the third and final seed in the East Division, West Chester (28-25) had to face the three seed from the Central Division, IUP (25-12-1), in the first game of the tournament Wednesday morning.
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Golden Rams enter PSAC semifinals tied for No.1
The Golden Rams women’s lacrosse team ended the regular season with back-to-back wins over C.W. Post, 18-15, and Kutztown, 17-13, to sail into the PSAC semifinals tied for first alongside rival Lock Haven. West Chester (14-2, 9-2 PSAC) implemented a come-from-behind victory initiated by Jamie Dolan over No.
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Wendle to leave everlasting legacy for WCU baseball
There are five tools that a baseball player is measured by: the ability to hit for power, hit for average, field the ball, throw the ball and run the bases. All players at a college level have at least on of these tools, many of them two or even three.
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Rams take three of four from Bloom, earn top seed in East
The West Chester baseball team secured the top seed in the PSAC East last week by taking three games of four from rival Bloomsburg. After a bit of a stretch in which the offense was not clicking on all cylinders, the Rams’ bats exploded to score 29 runs in four games as they took the season series from the Huskies.
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WCU hosts Last Chance Meet to finish 2012 season
The West Chester University track and field teams completed their regular season on Friday, hosting and competing in the WCU Last Chance Meet at Farrell Stadium. LaQuan Chapman was the team’s top performer, taking two field events. He won the men’s long jump with 21 feet, 0.
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