School of Rock cast reunites
Ten years after School of Rock’s release, the cast is still rocking. On Aug. 29, Jack Black and the now…
You play what?
Sitting behind the table waiting for the Involvement Fair to begin, I glanced over to see a group of people…
A hidden slice of paradise found on cruise
Reggae music fills the air around you as you stare out at the crystal blue water from a shaded spot…
SEPTA ups fares again
I remember when I first started as a commuter student to WCU in fall 2008. To get to West Chester…
Why I fell in love with Ireland
Just a few months ago I had my life mapped out for the remainder of my college career. I saw…
Experience as a camp counselor proves to be rewarding
This past summer, I was a camp counselor for a dozen 10-year-old girls at a sleep-away camp in Pennsylvania. It…
Cross country starts strong
Men’s Cross Country raced to a second place finish at the Mansfield Invitational on Saturday. The men had four runners…
Golden Rams football upset No. 12 New Haven
The Golden Ram’s put on a show in their season opener for Men’s Football, taking down No. 12 University of…
Gunkel starts career strong amid support from friends and family
West Chester baseball has a lot to be proud of lately. Just over a year ago, they took home the…
Students get involved at WCU for more enriching college experience
Whenever I hear alumni talk about their college experiences, they all have one thing in common: everyone who has ever…
Problems in Syria bombard the media worldwide
On Aug 21 the whole world became a captive audience to the civil war that has been raging in Syria…
Women’s golf ready to tee-off
The fall season is almost officially here, which means the members of the WCU women’s golf team are ready to…
Lady Rams fall to Golden Bears
WCU women’s soccer evened their record at the 1-1 mark, falling Saturday to Kutztown 3-2 in a close battle. The…
Volleyball begins season with sweep
The West Chester University women’s volleyball team looks to open up the 2013 season with a fast start after finishing…
Golden Rams and new coach Benn start season with tie
The 2013 men’s soccer season began on Saturday as they had an away game against Queens College. The men are…
Cyrus dominates Syria in headlines: a question of media values
Across the other side of the world in Syria, over 1,400 people allegedly died at the hands of their own…
“The One”, Mayweather aspires to be the one against Alvarez
On Sept 14, two boxing giants, Floyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will step into the same ring to determine…
Defending champs off to 2-0 start
The West Chester women’s field hockey team seems to be starting exactly where they left off at the end of…
Slackliners hope to cast away negative perceptions
When the weather gets warm, students on campus engage in many outdoor activities such as Frisbee, jogging, or tossing…
“Ben and Kate” brings competition to the sitcom scene
The Fox comedy “Ben and Kate” premiered last Tuesday, adding a new splash of humor to the sitcom line-up. Ben…
Gymnastics breaks records, sends five to USAG Nationals
In the past couple of weeks, West Chester’s women’s gymnastics team wrapped up their season with some amazing feats. On…
Rams’ win streak reaches 15 with sweep of East Stroudsburg
The West Chester baseball team continues to dominate their opponents, as they stretched their win streak to 15 games with…
Co-stars’ chemistry is the key to new sitcom ‘Bent’
LOS ANGELES — It’s a tale as old as time: A tough, type-A lawyer hires a surfer-dude contractor to remodel…
Comedian Michael Ian Black brings laughter to Exton book signing
Michael Ian Black has a lot of accomplishments under his belt. I will lead with my favorite of his accomplishments:…
Recreation Center Committee discusses interior features
On March 22, students, faculty, and staff gathered for the monthly Recreation Center Committee meeting. Student leaders representing the…
Spring break sun: fact or fiction?
Everyone knows the sun can be harmful to your skin, especially at the beach. But exactly how bad is…
How to dress for your body type
“Fashion is an architecture; it is a matter of proportions,” quoted by none other than the meticulous fashion couturier…
Black History, Frederick Douglass, Affirmative Action
February is Black History Month. The idea is controversial. Opponents may ask, why isn’t there a white history month?…
WCU students do great things
It’s amazing to see the Miss WCU pageant held in the Asplundh Concert Hall now as it first developed…
ESU snaps Golden Rams’ six game win-streak
After an impressive streak over winter break during which they won six games in a row, the West Chester…
Behind the scenes at The Quad
Move in Day proves to be no match for WCU residents. With the hurricane starting out the fall semester,…
WCU Theatre presents 12th annual AIDS benefit, “Worth Fighting For”
The 12th Annual AIDS Benefit will grace the Madeleine Wing Adler stage at West Chester University on Feb. 4,…
Your vote, your voice! Election Day: Tuesday Nov 8th
Have you heard that local elections will be taking place in one week, next Tuesday, Nov. 8? While local elections…
Flyers’ first line off to teriffic start
It is tough to judge this early in the season how the Flyers are going to turn out. So many…
Rams end regular season on high note
Coming off of a loss against No. 1 Bloomsburg, the Golden Rams field hockey team bounced back, igniting a five…
Back-to-back tournaments leave rams 6-3
The West Chester University volleyball team started off their season with two back- to- back tournaments. They traveled to Millersville…
College graduates prepare for future careers
Recent college graduates face improving job prospects, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Recent data shows that the Class of 2011…
Welcome to “Your West Chester Vision
Everyone has probably been in a conversation about their hometown that starts with, “What this town needs is.” Mayor Carolyn…
Academic Affairs holds town hall meeting
With the proposed budget cut on the university, the department of Academic Affairs held a town hall meeting on Thursday…
T.J. Cromyak
On Friday, many students participated in the Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is a day where students take…
Founder of Chester County Peace Movement visits classroom
Karen Porter, founder of the Chester County Peace Movement and community organizer with Organizing for America, spoke to West Chester…
West Chester Alumnus Succeeds after College, Vietnam Draft
During a time where jobs are scarce for people graduating from college, college students can use all the help they…
Roommate find solutions prior to issues developing
College students are often assigned to live on campus in the residence halls during their first year. While some continue…
WCU organizations provide free legal services to students
Sponsored by Off Campus and Commuter Association (OOCA) and Resident Hall Association (RHA), WCU students can seek free legal advice…
DJ’s perform at Poesis Scratch Off
DJ Amaze, Big Mark, DJ Dev, DJGROOVE, DJ Slice, DJ Meat, Dj Shorty T, DJ Say What?!, DJ E. Malik,…