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Football ‘ready to go’ for 2009
August 30, 2009 By 4 Comments
By Mike Feld Western Herald After a nine‑win season ended with two consecutive losses, a lot can be said about the Western Michigan University football team. However, never at a loss for words, senior quarterback Tim Hiller had a simple thought about the upcoming season. “Short and sweet, we’re ready to go,” he said. Hiller [...]
Broncos lose close one, leave Hawaii winless
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By Scott Sierzenga Western Herald The season didn’t start the way Western Michigan’s Volleyball team hoped in Hawaii at the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational this past weekend. WMU began their season with a pair of 3‑0 losses to No. 9 University of Hawaii and No. 7 University of California Los Angeles. The first two losses [...]
Women’s soccer finishes preseason 2-0, has high hopes for new season
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By Chris Willis Western Herald An unexpected coaching resignation may be a blessing in disguise for the Western Michigan University women’s soccer program. Former head coach Mike Haines led the Broncos for the last 11 seasons before resigning this summer. New interim head coach Suzie Grech has been an assistant for the program over the [...]
Men’s soccer loses to K-College 2-1
August 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Western Michigan outshot by Hornets 5-4 By Chris Willis Western Herald The Western Michigan University men’s soccer team lost 2-1 on Sunday. The team hosted the Kalamazoo College Hornets for the annual Gazelle Cup game, sponsored by Kalamazoo’s Gazelle Sports. To say the least, Broncos head coach Stu Riddle wasn’t happy about the team’s effort. [...]
Women’s soccer opens season 0-2, loses both matches 1-0
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By Chris Willis Western Herald The Western Michigan University women’s soccer team lost its opening game of the season in a nailbiter, 1-0, to the hosting Northern Colorado University Bears Friday night. The Bears scored the game’s only goal in the 38th minute of the first half, when Daniell Brisdale lobbed at kick just under [...]
WMU offers students many different religious opportunities
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By Nathan Norton Western Herald Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo community offer both a rich array of student-oriented and faith-based public organizations of worship. These are just a few of the different denominations and venues of worship available. St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish 421 Monroe Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 With upwards of 750 [...]
Living eco friendly with the new Eco Mug
August 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Living eco friendly with the new Eco Mug
by Fritz Klug
What went into the creation of the new EcoMug? One part environmental stewardship. One part economic savings. One part student zeal.
Men’s soccer has a sense of something to prove
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Broncos sport a new coach and a lot of freshman By Chris Willis Western Herald In recent years, the Western Michigan University men’s soccer program has been disappointing to say the least. However, new head coach Stu Riddle has a certain swagger behind his confidence. He also has an accomplished resumé he’ll bring to Bronco’s [...]
Options abound for campus travel
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By Erin Kaplan Western Herald Whether you are a new student or a returning one, it is always a good idea to know the various options you have for getting to and around campus. Driving Most students walk or drive to class. To park on campus, students must register their vehicles with WMU Parking Services, [...]
Four arrested in Oak Street home invasion last Friday
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By Josh Holderbaum Western Herald Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to a home invasion at around 3:50 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of Oak Street in Kalamazoo. Four suspects, with stolen property from the home tucked under their clothing, were seen leaving the house on foot when police arrived. Two people were apprehended immediately [...]
Author of “The Last Town on Earth” to speak to Lee Honors College
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Paula Fader Western Herald Author Thomas Mullen will be at Western Michigan University Wednesday, Sept. 2, as part of the Lee Honors College’s Fall Welcome program. Mullen will be addressing the challenges of writing his first novel, The Last Town on Earth. Students are encouraged to ask questions concerning literature, publishing, and writing. Mullen’s novel, [...]
WMU police a close option for emergencies
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By Josh Holderbaum Western Herald For anyone with an emergency on campus, help is literally right around the corner. The Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety precinct is located at 511 Monroe St., directly behind the Roadhouse Bar & Grill, and stays open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WMU DPS currently [...]
Sindecuse a close and convenient option
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By Koty Neelis Western Herald One of the benefits of living on or near campus is having Sindecuse Health Center close by. Whether you’ve caught the common cold from your roommate, broken your leg while tray sledding down one of the many campus hills, or simply need a routine check up, Sindecuse Health Center offers [...]
Fall Welcome program to help acclimate new students
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By Paula Fader Western Herald First year students who are feeling a little lost when they arrive to Western Michigan University need not look any further than Fall Welcome. The program intends to acclimate new students to life in Kalamazoo over four days of programs. “Our hope is that students will conclude the week feeling [...]
Knowing rights important when dealing with the law
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By Josh Holderbaum Western Herald As challenging as college life is, students who find themselves in trouble with the law find themselves with even more choices ahead of them with more permanent results. Attorney Gary Tibble, of Tibble Law Office, P.C., thinks many students could avoid trouble by knowing about what they’re getting into, whether [...]
Every genre, every age, Kalamazoo caters to music lovers
August 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
By Kris Hitchcock and Ashley Wioskowski Western Herald Kalamazoo is one rich center of arts. One any given day, especially the weekends this place can be booming, with students, community members, and the sound of music. Not only does Kalamazoo offer cheap, local entertainment. but it caters to a variety of genres. You just have [...]
The Strutt has newfound swagger in its step
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By Kalyn Golland Western Herald If you think you know The Strutt, think again. You may have just returned from your summer vacation, but for Strutt owner, Darren Bain, this summer has been a time of hard work and innovation that has brought many changes to his venue. The Strutt is Kalamazoo’s only combination bar [...]
Litribune revives print to rally local creativity
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By Fritz Klug News Editor With most publications going digital, three Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids residents are printing against the grain. “We want people to know where they are and unplug from their virtual existence,” Ben Davey, founding editor of the Litribune, said. The Litribune is a publication of local writing and artwork. The brainchild [...]
The Technological Womb
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Technological Womb
Some may call it stalking, but for three of the last four summers, I have spent six to eight hours a day following nurses around the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bronson hospital. Wherever nurses went – patient rooms, the supply closet, the break room, or the bathroom (I waited outside) – I followed.
“Are you pre-med?” families would ask me.
Nope, just making money.
Volleyball starts season by defeating alumni
August 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
By Nicholas Grenke Western Herald The Western Michigan University volleyball team kicked off its season by hosting its annual alumni exhibition match Saturday, beating their former players in straight sets. “This is the first opportunity for us for us to play someone else other than ourselves, and the girl’s excitement was contagious,” head coach Colleen [...]
Men’s soccer hands Cornerstone a shutout loss
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By Chris Willis Western Herald The Western Michigan University Bronco men’s soccer team handed visiting Cornerstone University an embarrassing shutout loss on Saturday. The final score was 2-0, but the game was never close. The Broncos had six total shots on goal, while the Golden Eagles only managed one. Bronco star junior midfielder, Saeed Sulemana-Baba, [...]
Good TV
August 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Good TV
Every once and a while, I find myself changing the remote to a reality show. I usually hate myself for it after a while, but sometimes I just need a good dose of drama that isn’t my own.
My sister loves the “Real World” and my mother loves to watch “Big Brother,” and sometimes I sit there with them watching “real life” unfold in front of my eyes.
Women’s soccer ends preseason on a high note
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Women’s soccer ends preseason on a high note
by Chris Willis
The Western Michigan University women’s soccer team shut-out the Ferris State University Bulldogs 3-0 to end its exhibition schedule on a high note.
Sophomore star forward Stephanie Skowneski scored the first goal of the game 14:55 into the contest. The Lady Broncos dominated the game defensively allowing the Bulldogs no goals and pretty much kept the ball on their side of the field for the entire contest.
Choosing minors
August 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
Choosing minors
If you have bothered to look at your university curriculum
slip then you are well aware of how many credit hours you must accumulate to
graduate from Western Michigan University. If you haven’t, I envy you.
WIDR Album review
August 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Broncos down Indiana State 2-0 in Grech’s debut
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Broncos down Indiana State 2-0 in Grech’s debut
by Mark Rudi
The Suzie Grech era has officially started for the Western Michigan University women’s soccer team.
Grech and the Broncos defeated Indiana State University 2-0 Sunday in the first of two exhibition matches. Junior midfielders Ali Jacobs and Ali Bagely scored the two goals for Western Michigan. This was Bagely’s first match with the Broncos as she transferred to WMU from the University of South Carolina.
Report from Malaysia: “Bad times? What bad times?”
August 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Report from Malaysia: “Bad times? What bad times?”
Just before I left the United States two months ago, I remember having a phone conversation with my mom regarding difficult economic times in Asia. At the time, the United States was struggling as well–certainly not news to many. “Singapore is hit pretty badly, too,” I remember her saying, with a sigh, “and everything is so uncertain in Malaysia.”