Archive for October, 2008
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008Heather Holland (Western Herald)
Nothing says fall like the presence of jack-o-lanterns, so it’s time to stock up on pumpkin to last until Thanksgiving. You can buy fresh pumpkins and then roast and puree them yourself, but I bought organic canned pumpkin at Sawall Health Foods on Oakland Dr. instead.
My favorite pumpkin recipes are for desserts; [...]
Candidate for School of Communication director to present Oct. 30
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Candidate for School of Commun (ication director to present Oc)t. 30
By Nichole Allen
With the search for the new director for the School of Communication (SOC) well under way, students have the opportunity to meet a candidate who happens to be one of Western Michigan University’s own.
By Nichole Allen
With the search for the new director for the School of Communication (SOC) well under way, students have the opportunity to meet a candidate who happens to be one of Western Michigan University’s own.
Suicide Prevention Program addresses campus, cultural stigma of suicide
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Katherine Peach (Western Herald)In the United States, suicide kills more people a year than cancer, homicide, HIV or AIDS and in some states, car accidents, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Suicide Prevention Program at Western Michigan University’s University Counseling and Testing Center is working to get people talking about this serious issue.
“One of [...]
Pineapple Express hits up Miller tonight
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Western Herald (One hit could ruin your whole )By Kelly O’Keefe
day.
Yep, that is the tagline for “Pineapple Express,” the upcoming Miller Movie, hosted by the Campus Activity Board (CAB). The movie is scheduled to play tonight, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. at Miller Auditorium. The cost is $1 for students and $2 for anybody else.
The previous [...]
Young Stallions look to compete for national championship in club hockey
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Zach Alexander (Western Herald)Ranked No. 12 in the nation, the Western Michigan University Stallions club hockey team has kicked off its season, impressing many in the early part of the schedule.
The Stallions have compiled a 3-3 overall record while climbing from No. 13 at the start of the season to the current No. 12 ranking. [...]
Women’s basketball looks for fresh start
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Eric Woodyard (Western Herald)New Coach. New Roster. New Strategy. The women’s basketball team of Western Michigan University is preparing for their upcoming season with a brand new attitude.
The team will begin their new journey with its first exhibition game this Sunday, as the Broncos will take on Davenport University at Read Fieldhouse.
This will give first-year [...]
Cartoon: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
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HERALD EDITORIAL: Levin’s focus on education, ending war and energy earn him Herald’s vote
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008We are endorsing the current f (ive-term incumbent), Carl Levin-D, in the federal senate race. Levin faces Republican challenger, Jack Hoogendyk, a three-term state representative from Texas Township.
We feel Levin shares a perspective more in-line with the Western Michigan University community, where Levin is a centrist Democrat and Hoogendyk leans far to the right. More importantly [...]
Cooney draws support at College Dems meeting
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Cooney draws support at Colleg (e Dems meeting)By Jack Christensen
Don Cooney, the Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representative in Michigan’s 6th congressional district, spoke at Monday’s College Democrats meeting. Cooney, who is also an associate professor of social work at Western Michigan University, is active in many social justice organizations and serves as a Kalamazoo City Commissioner.
Don Cooney, the Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representative in Michigan’s 6th congressional district, spoke at Monday’s College Democrats meeting. Cooney, who is also an associate professor of social work at Western Michigan University, is active in many social justice organizations and serves as a Kalamazoo City Commissioner.
Web tools available to fundraise for nonprofit organizations
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Ali Pavlicek (Western Herald)Whether you belong to an on-campus registered student organization, a church group, or a local charity effort, the crunch for money always seems to stand in the way of reaching goals quickly.
However, a California-based company has started up an online method of fundraising to aid nonprofit organizations—without the door-to-door sales pitches.
Give2Network, a [...]
Film to show real-life implications in politics
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Daing Nasir (Western Herald)In its continuing mission to provide informational material to the public through film, the Be-In-The-Know Film Series will screen “Considering Democracy: Political Power in the US and Abroad” on Oct. 29.
“Considering Democracy” was filmed in 10 different countries and offers viewers an array of topics demonstrating the efforts of human liberation.
“Too few [...]
Lecture to address disaster relief
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Josh Holderbaum (Western Herald)Weeks after heavy rains flooded parts of Kalamazoo, natural disasters are the focus of the 45th Annual Werner Sichel Seminar Series, “The Economics of Natural and Unnatural Disasters,” presented by the department of economics.
The upcoming presentation, “Hurricane Recovery: Responsibility and Financing,” will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in [...]
Metals, jewelry and photography exhibits at DeVries
Monday, October 27th, 2008Ashley deBear (Western Herald)The Eleanor R. and Robert A. DeVries Student Art Gallery opened its door to Western Michigan University’s Metals Guild Group Exhibition and the Human Nature Photography Exhibition on Oct. 27.
The Metals Guild Exhibit featured the creations of 10 WMU students: Alissa Lamarre, Veronica Ptaszynski, Lynn Batchelder, Annie Dennis, Jennifer Moss, Erica Stephens, [...]
Auschwitz survivor visits WMU and K College
Monday, October 27th, 2008t Lustig stops in Kalamazoo as (a lecturer for the Gwen Frosti)Arnošc Reading Series on Tuesday
By Caroline Lampinen
Western herald
Famed Czech novelist, Auschwitz survivor, and Western Michigan University’s Prague Summer Program original faculty member, Arnošt Lustig, is visiting Kalamazoo from his hometown of Prague, Czech Republic, this week.
Tuesday through Thursday, both WMU and Kalamazoo College are [...]
Film to show real-life implications in politics
Monday, October 27th, 2008Daing Nasir (Western Herald)In its continuing mission to provide informational material to the public through film, the Be-In-The-Know Film Series will screen “Considering Democracy: Political Power in the US and Abroad” on Oct. 29.
“Considering Democracy” was filmed in 10 different countries and offers viewers an array of topics demonstrating the efforts of human liberation.
“Too few [...]
Economics lecture to address disaster relief on Wednesday
Monday, October 27th, 2008Josh Holderbaum (Western Herald)Weeks after heavy rains flooded parts of Kalamazoo, natural disasters are the focus of the 45th Annual Werner Sichel Seminar Series, “The Economics of Natural and Unnatural Disasters,” presented by the department of economics.
The upcoming presentation, “Hurricane Recovery: Responsibility and Financing,” will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in [...]
Moore named MAC West Player of the Week for a second time
Monday, October 27th, 2008By Mike Feld (Sports Editor)Junior outside hitter Michelle Moore has been named the Mid-American Conference West Volleyball Player of the Week for the second time this season and third time in her career at Western Michigan University.
Moore compiled 44 kills in two roads wins for the Broncos (18-3, 9-1 MAC) last weekend. She chipped in 17 [...]
Professor teaches football’s physics
Monday, October 27th, 2008Eric Woodyard (Western Herald)Apparently the game of football is as close to physics as meatballs are to spaghetti.
On Oct. 22, University of Nebraska-Lincoln physics professor Timothy Gay proved this theory. Gay revealed the science behind the game in his lecture at Western Michigan University, titled “Football Physics.”
Gay’s teachings have been revealed on various national news outlets, [...]
Volleyball’s Corbett steps into unexpected role
Monday, October 27th, 2008By Mark Rudi (Western Herald)Sophomore middle blocker Kate Corbett is in a position she never thought she would be on Western Michigan University’s volleyball team.
At the beginning of the season, it looked like Corbett would not get much playing time as she did not play in the Broncos’ first two matches of the season against the [...]
Quotes & Comments
Monday, October 27th, 2008This election is having the sa (me effect on me as marijuana)“. All of my worst qualities have been exacerbated. I’m paranoid, obsessive, nervous, and totally mental. It’s one long, intense, bad trip. I need to come down. Soon.”
— Larry David, award-winning comedian behind “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” on how the presidential election is wearing [...]
HERALD EDITORIAL: Approval of Proposal 1 is a win for individuals and a loss for pharmaceuticals
Monday, October 27th, 2008We are endorsing approval of p (roposal 1 on the Michigan ball)ot in the upcoming general election.
Proposal 1 will permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions. If approved
Michigan would join 13 other states that do not penalize medical use of marijuana at the state level.
Prop 1 would increase availability of options for [...]
Dover Hills catches fire
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Dover Hills ca (tches fire)By Heather Holland
Residents and bystanders stood outside of Dover Hills apartments at 1:22 a.m. Sunday morning as firefighters fought a blaze that took over four hours to put out, according to a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety news release.
Residents and bystanders stood outside of Dover Hills apartments at 1:22 a.m. Sunday morning as firefighters fought a blaze that took over four hours to put out, according to a Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety news release.
Men’s soccer falls short against No. 5 Akron
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Roger Sievers (Western Herald)The Western Michigan University men’s soccer fell to the University of Akron, ending up on the losing side of a 2‑0 decision in Akron on Saturday night.
With the win, the Zips, the No. 5 team in the country, clinched the Mid-American Conference regular season championship. Akron (13‑1‑2, 5‑0‑0 MAC) had a goal [...]
Women’s soccer earns two-game MAC split over weekend
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Katherine Lynn (Western Herald)The Western Michigan University women’s soccer team hosted two games this weekend, winning 1-0 over Ball State University on Friday and falling 1-0 to Miami University of Ohio.
Previous to Sunday’s loss, the Broncos (6-10-1, 5-4-1 Mid-American Conference) had not lost in five straight games, winning four and tying once. In Friday’s win [...]
Master Plan has a record of success
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Josh Holderbaum (Western Herald)With close to 20 campus projects planned, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo community members were able to weigh in on those projects or propose their own last week.
Around 60 participants from WMU and the community gave their input on campus during two Master Plan review sessions on Oct. 23 and 24 in [...]
WMU’s sustainability is ahead of the curve
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Russell Buero (Western Herald)Western Michigan University took some huge steps in approaching sustainability on Oct 23.
In a special announcement with President John Dunn, Republican Congressman Fred Upton and Mayor of Portage Pete Strazdas, WMU launched its energy Points of Pride, LED lighting, sustainability Web site, and two electric powered vehicles.
About 80 people attended the talk [...]
Working with faith
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Western Herald (The Interfaith Strategy for Ad)By Daing S. Nasir
vocacy and Action in the Community (ISSAC) recently held its faith and democracy public meeting in Kalamazoo County to tackle three of the top issues facing the county: early childhood education, youth violence prevention and the economy.
Members of different congregations came together to form a task force [...]
Mr. Rogers’ legacy lives on through sweater donations
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Kayle Dembowski (Western Herald)For those who watched “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” Mr. Rogers’ sweater may bring back the sentimentality of childhood.
The icon that dominated the long running PBS show, was turned into a benefit of charity known as the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive.
Mr. Rogers, whose real name was Fred Rogers, originally founded the sweater drive, [...]
University choirs hold preview for coming convention
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Alyssa Herter (Western Herald)The University Chorale and Cantus Femina sang to a full house Oct. 26. The choirs held a concert in the Dalton Center Recital Hall so that friends and family could preview the show that they will be performing at the bi-annual National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) national convention on Oct. 30, which [...]
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