Archive for January, 2009
Spreading her wings at WMU
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Spreading her wi (ngs at WMU)Gay Walker’s acrylic painting, “Cycle of the Butterfly,” is one of her many multi-media artworks on display in the “Journey Through Cancer” exhibit in WMU’s College of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery.
Lawyer gives WSA tips for dealing with the police
Thursday, January 29th, 2009By Nate Coe (Western Herald)Legal council for all students is closer than they might think. It’s here on WMU’s campus. Attorney Jeff Dufon was on hand at the weekly Western Student Association meeting to offer his advice and his services.
He talked in detail about what college kids should do when officers of the law approach them. [...]
Men’s tennis heads to Indiana for two matches
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Scott Sierzenga (Western Herald)The state of Indiana will play host to the men’s tennis team’s first weekend road trip of the season.
Western Michigan University will play Butler University in Indianapolis on Friday, then drive north to West Lafayette and face Purdue University on Saturday.
The Broncos come off the weekend split and into the upcoming matches [...]
Confidence propels Bronco hockey into weekend series
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Adam Bouton (Western Herald)There is one word that has finally entered Bronco hockey player’s repertoire this season: confidence. After last weekend’s three point outburst against then No. 11/12 Ohio State, the Bronco players should be using it a lot more leading up to this weekend.
Even the coaches are beginning to use the word.
“Our guys are [...]
Women’s basketball set to face MAC East rival Buffalo
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Katie Lynn (Western Herald)The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team is hoping to win its second conference game on the road on Jan. 31. WMU will attempt to do so against Mid-American Conference East opponent and host the University at Buffalo.
Western Michigan is 1-5 in the MAC and 5-13 overall. With a win against the [...]
Women’s tennis travels to Florida
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Justin Sucher (Western Herald)Following the sweep of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Youngstown State University, the Western Michigan University women’s tennis team will escape the frigid temperatures and travel to Gainesville, Fla. for the opening round of the 2009 National Team Indoor Tournament.
The No. 54 ranked Broncos (3-1) will face the University of South Alabama, [...]
Kent State, WMU’s next opponent, facing down season
Thursday, January 29th, 2009By Mark Rudi (Western Herald)In recent years, Kent State University has been the class of Mid-American Conference Basketball.
In the last 10 years, The Golden Flashes have won the MAC and made the NCAA Tournament four times, including a remarkable run to the Elite Eight in 2002, which is more than any MAC school in the last [...]
Track ready to compete in Michigan Intercollegiates
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Roger Sievers (Western Herald)The Western Michigan University women’s track and field team will head east to Ypsilanti this weekend as they compete in the Michigan Intercollegiates, facing every Division I track and field team in the state of Michigan on Friday and Saturday.
The Broncos have started off well this season after finishing ranked No. 30 [...]
Herald staff Super Bowl XLIII picks
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Sports Editor (Pittsburgh 24)Mike Feld
, Arizona 20
Everyone loves upsets and fairytale endings.
Don’t expect one in Tampa Bay.
The Cardinals have batted adversity all season long, coming from a left-for-dead end to the regular season to one of the biggest surprises of the year. Hype has surrounded Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who broke Jerry Rice’s postseason receiving [...]
Calderone named MAC Player of the Week
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Sophomore Michael Calderone wa (s been named MAC Men)’s Tennis Player of the Week by the Mid-American
Conference on Wednesday.
Calderone picked up the honor after winning three matches last weekend, including a straight-set victory at No. 2 singles against No. 16 University of Michigan. He was responsible for the only point the Broncos earned against the Wolverines.
Against [...]
WMU Hall of Hame looking for nominations
Thursday, January 29th, 2009The Western Michigan Universit (y Athletic Hall of Fame select)ion committee is soliciting nominations for the 2008 induction class, which will be honored during the upcoming football season. Since its inception in 1973, the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame has grown to include nearly 200 former student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
All nominations are forwarded to the Hall [...]
A la carte: Spice up the big game with south of the Border themed snacks
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Instead of having beer and win (gs on Super Bowl Sunday), try serving Mexican dishes for a south of the Border themed party. Make a big batch of tacos, enchiladas or quesadillas to serve along side these great dishes. If margaritas are too fancy for the big game, buy a case of Mexican beer and chill [...]
A tribute to Bob Marley
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Kelly Bacon (Western Herald)He was a global music-making sensation who stood for peace and offered the world a message of tolerance. He once said “My music will go on forever,” and now, almost 30 years after his death, Bob Marley’s influence has persisted on that journey of “forever.”
A tribute to Bob Marley sweeps the Kalamazoo [...]
Tweedy brings solo act to State
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Alyssa Herter (Western Herald)Forty-one-year-old Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill. and has lived in the Chicago area his whole life. He married former booking agent Sue Miller in 1995 and together they have two sons, the oldest of which began pursuing music as the drummer for a teen band, The Blisters, in 2003.
Tweedy began [...]
Stars from NBC’s Last Comic Standing come to Miller
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Allen Brewer (Western Herald)Kalamazoo has been a hotbed of comedic activity recently with the first Kalamazoo Improv Festival and other happenings at the Whole Art Theatre. Saturday, however, it’ll hit the big stage at Miller Auditorium with the newest Last Comic Standing tour.
The Last Comic Standing tour features the five finalists from the stand-up comedy [...]
Modern Life with Kelly Bacon: Check yourself. Rec yourself!
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 that one location where ev (eryone who)It’s the in place. Every university’s got one. You know,’s anyone goes. For Western Michigan University students, I would venture to say that place is none other than our Student Recreation Center.
Maybe it’s the result of a lingering cabin fever that seemed to last for months on end, or [...]
Dressing to impress: glamorous pieces that will keep people guessing
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Every girl needs a collection (of classic jewelry pieces she )can wear daily, whether in class or for a night out
on the town. Tiffany’s and Cartier offer wonderfully glamorous pieces that are beautiful, yet way beyond a college student’s budget. Instead, look at department and chain stores for knock-off pieces that will keep people guessing [...]
Game Brain: The Force is strong with ‘Star Wars’ games
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Like many multimillion dollar (multimedia franchises )(say THAT three times fast!), “Star Wars” spans everything from movies to kids’ Underoos. And of course, what “Star Wars” discussion would be complete without mentioning the video games?
For the fans of the Original Trilogy of the 70s and 80s, video games were the first new installments of “Star [...]
Recycling Services does the best they can
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Times are hard in our country (financially and there doesn)’t seem to be any sector of society that hasn’t felt the pinch as of late. As much as it pretends to be a school, WMU really is a business, just like all of the other businesses around Kalamazoo.
Western is comprised of various departments from building [...]
HERALD EDITORIAL: The Super Bowl is a great excuse to get together with friends
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 there is a party unlike ( any other)Every year,. People gather all over the United States and the world to watch the Super Bowl. For many sports fans, it’s a chance to witness another great championship team and some of the best pro football players in the world.
For others, it’s a chance to witness some [...]
Buffalo’s experience helps in close contests
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009By Mark Rudi (Western Herald)For the University at Buffalo, close games have become the norm. Tuesday night was no different.
The Bulls (13-5, 5-1 Mid-American Conference) have had so many down to the wire games the past two seasons, their maturity and experience give them the knowledge to get the win.
“Seems like we’ve been playing these last [...]
Broncos fall to MAC-leading Buffalo, 74-71
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Broncos fall to MAC-leadi (ng Buffalo), 74-71
By Phill Swanson
Broncos guard Shawntés Gary flies in for a wide-open lay-up against Buffalo on Tuesday.
By Phill Swanson
Broncos guard Shawntés Gary flies in for a wide-open lay-up against Buffalo on Tuesday.
Quotes & Comments
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Finish you (r homework); people in China and India are starving for your job
—Thomas Friedman, author of “The World is Flat.”
We have a lot to look forward to when we graduate. As a senior, that day is drawing closer with every passing trek down a WMU stairway “closed for winter,” and if you’re anything like me, [...]
The do’s and don’ts of digital cameras
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 digital cameras are things th (at most people have and use qu)Judging by Facebook,ite frequently. Also judging by Facebook, there are plenty of times that you probably wished that your friends didn’t have theirs.
Digital cameras are not as popular as cell phones and not quite as frequent as iPods, but they seem to be a [...]
Letter to the editor: WMU should not be known as partying school, ‘Wastern’, any longer
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009As a college student here at W (estern Michigan University), I am familiar with the weekend scene on and around campus.
There is one thing that influences the majority of students for a night out, alcohol.
On or off campus, during the weekends, sometimes beginning on Thursdays, drinking is heavily associated with partying. It is almost as if [...]
HERALD EDITORIAL: Obama is more than an ‘authentic’ coin
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009There was once a time in our c (ountry when citizens would dis)play their patriotism by hanging a picture of the president on their living room wall, right above the mantle.
Oh, what a long, sad way we have come since then.
Today, we have a schizophrenic potpourri of Obama randomness to prove how much we really care. [...]
Drive Safe Kalamazoo celebrates 40,000th ride with food and speedy service
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Drive Safe Kalamazoo will be c (elebrating their 40),000th ride this Thursday at BD’s Mongolian Barbeque from 6 to 9 p.m.
DSK is a free and non-judgmental safe ride program for WMU students, by WMU students, that can be used Thursday to Saturday nights 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. by dialing 269-345-0DSK.
It was a concept developed in [...]
Immigration gets close look at social work forum
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009Josh Holderbaum (Western Herald)A Thursday night forum at the Western Michigan University will discuss what it’s like to be an immigrant in the United States.
The forum will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 29 in the Martin Luther King Room of the Bernhard Center.
Eta Eta Sigma, the undergraduate student organization for social work [...]
Holocaust survivor recounts experience
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009s visit part of Season of Forg (iveness events in Kalamazoo)Survivor’By Fritz Klug
Western Herald
At an age when most children board the bus to go to their first day of kindergarten, Tova Friedman and her family entered a train car, to where they did not know.
After three days in almost total darkness, the train stopped and they [...]
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