Before I left Kalamazoo for Thanksgiving this year, I did something I had never done in all my years living in Kalamazoo: I put up a Christmas tree. In the corner of my apartment stands a 6 foot slim Wesley Pine straight from Walmart adorned with some colorful lights and decorations. In past years I [...]
Taking part in holiday decorating can bring cheer, stress relief during finals
November 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HERALD EDITORIAL: Western Michigan football team, Cubit deserves credit for a great season
November 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Even with the loss to Ball State University last week, Western Michigan University’s football team had an impressive regular season. They won nine games for the first time since 2000 and, according to wmubroncos.com, will be heading to a bowl game. Much of the credit is due to head coach Bill Cubit, who took over [...]
Live Volleyball Blog
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Live Volleyball Blog by Mark Rudi Valpo 3 WMU 0 Final The Crusaders took the third set 25-20, but had to hold off a late Bronco run to win the set. Valpo was up 24-18, but WMU would build a 5-0 run, cutting the lead to 24-23. However, it was too little too late as [...]
Men’s basketball Vs. IUPUI blog
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By: Roger Sievers The Broncos fought their way back from a 19 point second half deficit to get within 4 of IUPUI but didn’t have quite enough to take the lead as they lost 68-76 Saturday at University Arena. The Jaguars shot lights out in the second half shooting 73% from the field. Point Guard [...]
live volleyball blog
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Live Volleyball Blog by Mark Rudi mark.d.rudi@wmich.edu WMU 3 Marquette 0 Final WMU played their best set of the match and possibly the season in the third set, defeating MU 25-9 in the final set. The Golden Eagles really struggled in the third set, hitting -.281 with only four kills and 13 errors in the [...]
Broncos Bashed
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ball State rolls over WMU, 45-22, in route to MAC West Championship By Adam Bouton Western Herald It takes a team effort to win games. To win 12 straight, it takes talent, confidence and a team effort. Ball State played with all three Tuesday evening. Behind junior quarterback Nate Davis, inspiring play and a total [...]
Road test proves too tough for Broncos
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Road test proves too tough for Broncos
by Mike Feld
Throughout the season, it seemed that the Western Michigan University football team was destined for greatness. On Tuesday night, with one final chance to prove this was a Bronco team for the ages, WMU succumbed to pressure.
Retailers get aggressive in advertising despite recession
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Companies hope ‘Black Friday’ spurs spending By Jon Stonehouse Western Herald Coming off of the worst retail sales month on record, businesses and analysts are racking their brains and cranking out sales pitches in an effort to predict and survive Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season. Some are worried the spiraling economy will change [...]
Residence Halls and Dining Services close for university breaks
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By David Alexander Western Herald As Thanksgiving break approaches and the end of the semester following there are a few things students need to remember and prepare for. In preparation for the break, Dining services for Davis/Draper, Burnham, and Valley I are officially closed as of Nov. 25. Services for Valley II and Hoekje/Bigelow will [...]
WMU welcomes new leader of alcohol risk reduction
November 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
By Ali Pavlicek Western Herald This fall, the Office of Health Promotion and Education at Western Michigan University created a new position: the associate director of health for alcohol risk reduction. In October, Scott Spicer traveled from California to Michigan to take on the responsibilities of his new job. “We saw the need to have [...]
Quotes & Comments
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Forever on Thanksgiving Day The heart will find the pathway home. —Wilbur D. Nesbit My heart and stomach are definitely finding my pathway home this Thanksgiving, a 10 hour pathway that is. There is something about this Thanksgiving that seems to be more exciting for me, I don’t know if it’s the desperate need for [...]
Water incident example of need for text message alert system
November 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
Last week on Tuesday morning I filled up my water bottle in Dunbar Hall around 11 a.m. and went about hydrating myself as I prepared for classes that day. Everything seemed normal until I exited a classroom around 1 p.m. to see drinking fountains covered with garbage bags. To my surprise, they weren’t just out [...]
HERALD EDITORIAL: Take the time to volunteer more than once a year, to really make a difference
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Intentions of volunteering always surface around this time of year … and with good reason. It’s the beginning of winter, where temperatures are sure to drop below zero degrees more than once. It’s also the holiday season, where people feel the need to give a little back to the community. If you’re one of the [...]
Counseling Center remains understaffed
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Josh Holderbaum Western Herald Despite having 10 full-time staff members, five graduate assistants and three interns, the University Counseling and Testing Center is still considered understaffed, according to the International Association of Counseling Services. According to the UCTC Web site, the primary purpose of the University Counseling and Testing Center is to provide student-centered [...]
All Ears Theatre preserving historic art form
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Teddy Rogge Western Herald On Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. the “Gold of Adomar” will air on 102.1 WMUK-FM as part of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo’s All Ears Theatre series. As with the rest of the shows in the series, “Gold of Adomar” was a free performance at the First Baptist Church [...]
Live Blog from Scheumann Stadium: Ball State 45, Western Michigan 22 Final
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Perfection. Ball State looked close to it tonight. The Cardinals easily defeated the Broncos, 45-22, giving them a perfect 12-0 regular season and a chance at the MAC Championship. They will face the University at Buffalo Dec. 5 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Broncos scored once in the fourth quarter, on a Brandon West [...]
Collision Course
November 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
Collision Course
By Adam Bouton
One team is undefeated and has been nationally ranked for most of the season. The other is looking for its first 10-win season ever. Both are looking for a chance to play in the Mid-American Conference Championship game.
Newly-elected township trustee has progressive agenda for Oshtemo
November 25, 2008 By 6 Comments
By Fritz Klug Western Herald Thousands of Western Michigan University students reside in Oshtemo Charter Township and do not even realize it. Everything located west of Drake is Oshtemo: The Pointe, Copper Beach, Meijer, Target, Kalamazoo 10, Apple orchards, blueberry patches and Amish farms. Oshtemo Township is a part of Kalamazoo County but not the [...]
University offers new Open Learning classes
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Amy Melin Western Herald Western Michigan University’s Extended University Programs (EUP) will begin offering undergraduate students the option of taking Open Learning courses in Spring 2009. Open Learning courses are online classes that students can take through Academic Technology and Instructional Services, also known as E-learning. The courses have flexible entry and exit dates. [...]
Western Herald Staff Picks
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Mark Rudi Western Herald There is no doubt Western Michigan will be by far Ball State’s toughest opponent this season. Las Vegas has BSU by 11, but I completely disagree. This game will be much closer than that. This game is going to be all offense and I expect a high scoring game. The Cardinals [...]
Breaking down BSU vs. WMU
November 25, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Mike Feld and Adam Bouton Western Herald Quarterbacks Both teams possess very talented junior quarterbacks. Western Michigan’s Tim Hiller leads the Mid-American Conference in almost every passing category, while Ball State’s Nate Davis has the leadership, steady play and poise that great quarterbacks have. Both quarterbacks have started and played well in big games [...]
Malaysia’s true colors get shown at WMU
November 25, 2008 By 8 Comments
By Ashleigh Maddox Western Herald On Nov. 21, the Malaysian Students Association (MASA) hosted the “United Colors of Malaysia,” an event that was part of the International Education Week. The event was held at Western Michigan University’s Wesley Foundation and showcased food, fashion, song, dance and culture from the nation. Two MASA students, Cheryl Lim [...]
Local music goes vinyl at CD expo
November 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Kalamazoo Record and CD Expo at Expo Center and Fairground Dec. 14 By Allen Brewer Western Herald For record collectors and music enthusiasts alike, there is little that feels better than finding that rare first pressing of an album or a replacement for that vinyl a roommate stole. As such, be on the lookout Dec. [...]
HERALD EDITORIAL: Cell phone use in computer lab should be a common courtesy
November 24, 2008 By 4 Comments
As students at Western Michigan University, we have accepted adherence to a variety of policies adopted by the university. Part of our conduct as good students involves following these policies regardless of how we feel about them or whether they actually accomplish anything. As we all have cell phones we are appreciably aware of policies [...]
Letter to the Editor: Western Herald opinion column raises issues about race
November 24, 2008 By 2 Comments
On Nov. 13 Andrew Mell wrote: “I think that African Americans have been granted the same opportunities as Caucasians, which is made evident by the success they have already had.” (Andrew listed famous people like Oprah and Will Smith as his proof) …Well I think that the success of a few great African Americans does [...]
Brazilian dances move WMU
November 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Brazilian dances move WMU
By Josh Holderbaum
It’s like something out of a video game: two people doing back flips and throwing kicks that could take somebody’s head off, but they’re Western Michigan University students.
Wesley Foundation hosts weekly Sunday dinner
November 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Daing S. Nasir Western Herald Since 1923, the Wesley Foundation has been hosting its free Sunday dinner meals to students all around Kalamazoo. The dinner started off at the Kalamazoo Methodist Church. On Nov. 16 the Wesley Foundation on campus hosted its weekly free Sunday dinner with a memoriam to former alumni Ronald Whitcomb [...]
Women’s basketball drops two at home
November 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Katie Lynn Western Herald The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team opened its home schedule over the weekend, falling 88-60 to the University of Pittsburgh on Thursday and 89-58 to Marquette University on Sunday. With the losses, the Broncos fell to 0-3 overall on the season. Western Michigan lost to two tough teams, as [...]
Volleyball falls in MAC title game
November 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Mark Rudi Western Herald The Western Michigan University Volleyball did something Sunday they rarely have done all season: lose a big match. Ohio University defeated the Broncos 3-1 (17-25, 25-23, 21-19, 25-23) to win the Mid-American Conference Volleyball Tournament and received the MAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bobcats have now made [...]
Quotes & Comments
“I would ask that his fans, the Giants and the media withhold judgment in this matter until all of the facts have been disclosed.” — Benjamin Brafman, lawyer for New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, after Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at Manhattan nightclub Friday. We as a society are quick to [...]