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Proposition 8 was overturned by a federal Judge in California on August 4, 2010.
The ruling was decided after a gay couple claimed that the proposition violated the Constitution and therefore violated their rights.
Judge Vaughn Walker overturned the Proposition saying "the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples.…
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More stories from the latest issue of The Quad...A Review:Rush's 'Time Machine' TourDespite being around since the '70s, Canada's most celebrated progressive rock band is still going strong. These past few years have been especially kind to Rush, with a guest appearance on The Colbert Report and cameos in the 2009 comedy "I Love You Man.The latest on LohanEveryone remembers her as the cute redhead from the 1998 version of the classic film, The Parent Trap. Now all anyone hears about is Lindsay Lohan's many trips to rehab, mess-ups, and jail time. 24-year-old American actress and singer, Lindsay Lohan has been a hot item in the press since she turned the legal age of 18.Movie Review: BACK TO SCHOOL"I don't care how rich and successful a man isÂ…he's nothing without an education." Some would think that these words are from a prodigious author or a famous man of business. But interestingly enough, these are the words of wisdom given to a young Thornton Melon by his father when he asks to work in the tailoring business and forgo his own education.2010 School year move-in dayStudents carry in their belongings with the help of family members and friends
Students can prepare themselves for the new academic school year
University Theatre prepares for fall season:Pajama Game, Athol Fugard in line-upAfter ending the 2009-2010 theater season with two Shakespearean shows, West Chester's University Theatre is now focusing on auditions and rehearsals for their fall semester events. The Executive Council of the UT 2010-2011 Council are: Peter Collier, President; Jim Vadala, Vice-President; Frank Schierloh, Treasurer; Doug Atkins, Secretary; Briana Choynowski, Historian, and Kristie Perrotti, Parliamentarian.High Hopes for WCU VolleyballThe preseason coaches' poll announced that West Chester University's volleyball team was picked to finish in second place behind Lock Haven University in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). "We were selected to finish 2nd but our team goal is first reaching the playoffs and then getting past the quarterfinals," head coach Kassie Bellaver said.Proposition 8: The debate continues
2010 Golden Rams ready to soar once again
Competition is thriving on and off the field for WCU field hockey
On buying a new old carI refuse to be scammed by a cartoon fox, promises of future free oil changes, a freshly- steamed engine block, fake Blue Book values or flashy business cards. Realizing that I'd be student teaching in the spring, and that the homecoming of my sister for her co-op would steal the car I've been borrowing from my dad for the past two years out from under me, I started looking for a car of my own in June.Letters to the EditorTo the Editor, I just read the article "Parking Problem" in this last issue. I can relate to everything that the author said in the article. I commute from South Philly for classes and think parking for commuter students needs to improve soon. There's lots of stress driving out to West Chester with traffic congestion, then more stress trying to find a parking spot and make class on time, and then even more stress caused by the long ride home to Philly.Welcome back WCU!Obviously, this is the time of year where that phrase "back to school," sales and textbook fees are abundant to the point of annoyance. However, I'm going to skip all that and chat about something that normally doesn't come up until autumn: change. The changes being made around campus are not only noticeable to returning students, but to the freshmen and transfer students as well, thanks to various construction rigs blocking off a good portion of Recitation Hall.Men's Soccer to host WCU tournamentIn the annual preseason coaches' poll, the West Chester men's soccer team was picked to finish eighth in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Mercyhurst won the voting to finish first in the PSAC after winning the PSAC West last season. Mercyhurst received seven of the possible ten votes.Women's Soccer expected to repeat as champsAfter a disappointing early exit from the NCAA playoffs last year, the West Chester women's soccer team is geared up and ready to redeem themselves in their 2010 campaign. In recent years, West Chester has built up a reputation for having a strong women's soccer program.Men's and Women's cross country aim to prove pre-season polls wrong
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