Trump Discourages Execution Livestream for First Military Execution in 65 years
On Oct. 8, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth expressed his plan to livestream the execution of mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan,…
Emmy awarded film “The Hands that Shape Tomorrow” co-produced by two of our own West Chester University Professors
West Chester University professors Dr. Jeremy McCool and Dr. Laquana Cooke have received a Mid-Atlantic Emmy for their documentary, “The…
Baker Gallery launches first regional open call exhibition at WCU
West Chester University’s John H. Baker Gallery introduced its annual fall exhibition, which is free and open to all visitors…
Commuter Parking at WCU: Has It Gotten Worse?
Commuter parking options have only decreased at West Chester University since M1 Lot was taken away; is it possible that…
She Owns It: Kati Mac Floral Designs
Colleen Brennan can’t keep a houseplant alive. Yet each morning, she heads to work, where the creation and maintenance of…
The K-Pop Club: Building Safe Space Diversity and Belonging at WCU
The WCU K-Pop Club held its first event of the semester on Sept. 18, where students danced, bonded over shared…
A Spotlight on the Queerly Beautiful CTQA
There are many resources available to queer students at WCU, and the one that stands out is the CTQA— The…
West Chester Field Hockey Defeats Mansfield 5-0
The WCU Golden Rams Field Hockey team effortlessly defeated Mansfield University’s Mountaineers on Friday, Oct. 2, with a final score…
West Chester Football Searches For Consistency At Midseason
Six games into the 2026 season, West Chester football finds itself in a familiar position. After finishing last year with…
West Chester dance team returns to Flyers game for second consecutive year
The West Chester University Dance Team (WCUDT) returned to Xfinity Mobile Arena Saturday, Oct. 3, to perform at a Philadelphia…
Club Field Hockey Takes on Tough Competition Without a Coach
For the West Chester University (WCU) Club Field Hockey team, competing at the highest level does not always mean playing…
The “Xbox Reset” Continues: What is it and What’s Happening?
Xbox has been taking some big swings in recent memory, including a new CEO in the form of Asha Sharma,…
Back to The Ballroom: From Mariah Carey to Joe Buck
On Oct. 6, “Dancing with the Stars” celebrated the one and only Mariah Carey with a dazzling night dedicated to…
“PlayStation 5 gets Jailbroken: Sony in Further Trouble?
PlayStation has not had a good year in the court of public opinion, and to make matters even worse for…
Verity: A No Spoiler Review
Based on the hit novel with the same title, “Verity” (2026), was recently released to theaters on Oct. 2, 2026.…
Noise, Housing, and Homecoming: Students Speak Up
For the past few weeks, the Borough of West Chester has been stricter regarding noise, student housing, and socializing. On…
Lydia Taylor Davis with Students for Life of America Hosts an Open Mic Debate on Abortion in the Quad on Campus
On Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the non-profit Students for Life of America set up an open…
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Takes Over Former Iron Hill Location in Downtown West Chester
One year ago, on Sept. 25, 2025, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant on W. Gay Street closed its doors. Then,…
Pennsylvania Colleges Fight For Affordable Education at State Capitol
At the foot of Pennsylvania’s state capitol building, inconspicuously etched into a bench towards the bottom of its steps, reads…
Cornell Is Being Sued After Alleged Gang Rape: What to Know So Far
An investigation has recently opened back up at Cornell University about how a former student (Jane Doe) filed a civil…
Life Coach
The thing you have to understand about me is, I pretty much see everything, even what goes on behind my…
Mother
I’m standing outside of 201 W. Market St. by the courthouse. There’s a woman standing on the next corner, however…
In Which I Imagine a Different Ending For Myself
Never thought I’d be in this situation. Being in jail for the first time and away from my family, my…
The Lie of the Century
I’m at the hospital. They ask me my name, reason for visit. I simply state that I’m the daughter of…
Hold me
I want you to hold me in a way that’s not appropriate for a friend or a lover I just…
You’re Acting Like A Boy
“The thing you have to understand about me is I am a nurse. You’re acting like a boy, why are…
Grocery Stores
I tried cigarette shorts rolled up from ash trays around the house. I would roll them in a brown paper…
Do I?
Late March, mid-April, early Spring time, I am getting ready to Lamb with my nana but she’s getting older. Now…
A wilted Bouquet
A wilted Bouquet on my dresser drawer a shattered note thrown on the floor a girl with tears running down…
She Owns It: Hello, West Chester
When asked for her professional title, Cara Corridoni hesitated. She mused over what to call herself, sifting through her roles…
Do YOU Know Ms. Lisa?
WCU shuttle bus driver, Ms. Lisa, has created a reputation for essentially becoming West Chester University’s unofficial shuttle bus aunt.…
Eagles’ Early Season Struggles Raise Questions
The Philadelphia Eagles are back, and while I’d love to say “better than ever,” we all know I’d be lying.…
Men’s Club Volleyball Finds Its Place at West Chester
Did you know West Chester University (WCU) has a men’s club volleyball team? While it may not have the same…
Is it wrong to swap careers in adulthood?
In college, you do your two-to-five years and then are rewarded with a degree for your career; then you find…
Are Journalists Being Replaced by Social Media Personalities?
The question of what role traditional journalism plays in society is not new. Traditional newspapers have been becoming more and…
Is Our Freedom of Speech Being Taken Away?
On Sept. 19, President Trump banned four major news outlets from entering the White House. Reporters from CNN, MS NOW…
“L’Inconnue (The Unknown)” Review: Arthur Harari’s Dysphoric Horror Is A Bizarre Wonder
To feel like a stranger in your own body is one of life’s biggest nightmares, and it’s one the trans…
“Bucking Fastard” Review: Werner Herzog Learns That Love Is All You Need
When the family of David Lynch publicly announced his passing through the artist’s Facebook account in 2025, they ended their…
“Behemoth!” Review: Tony Gilroy’s Musical Character Study Strikes All The Right Chords
“Behemoth!” writer-director Tony Gilroy’s first feature in 12 years, is secretly a musical. Though its cast does not sing, its…
Back to The Ballroom: Yacht Rock Night
On Sept. 29, 2026, the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom transformed into relaxing vibes and good times for yacht rock…
Paramount Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery: What is it and What Does it Mean?
Since September of last year, Paramount Skydance has been aggressively trying to buy out its long-time competitor, Warner Bros. Discovery.…
Professors Grapple with AI Usage in the Classroom
West Chester University does not have an official AI policy. This used to be commonplace at universities. As of 2026,…
A Phantom in the Lab, A Window into Cancer
Some of the most important tools in cancer research are designed to see underneath the surface of tissue. But before…
Dear Love,
Dear Love, You are such a strange thing. You show up in places we don’t always notice, in moments that…
Mi Bandera
The wind is blowing me home Away from all this chaos As the leaves fall, I’m starting to feel home…
They Call it Fall
A turning in color The sky getting duller A time where night is sooner, but the day may be longer …
Skirts
“Your skirt is too short,” says Mrs. Bianchi. “You need to get a new one.” I hear someone whistle behind…
A Spotlight on the Unstoppable Elwim E. Sorto
West Chester University Doctoral Student Elwim E. Sorto has done it all. Whether it is journalism, creative writing, photography or…
She Owns It: Pine + Quill
Dianna DeStefano wanted to save the earth. After 15 years as an environmental scientist doing just that, she had no…
WCU Women’s Ice Hockey Works to Build Recognition
At 6 a.m. on a weekday, most students at West Chester University (WCU) are asleep. For the players on the…