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By Mark Rudi Sports Editor Head coach Jim Culhane said it, the Western Michigan University hockey team needs to “have more of an consistent effort throughout the hockey game.” The Broncos (4-2-0, 0-2-0 Central Collegiate Hockey Association) lost 5-3 to No. 20 Michigan State University at Lawson Ice Arena Saturday night. For the second night [...]
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By Scott Sierzenga Western Herald The Western Michigan Univeristy volleyball team dominated the University of Toledo 3-0 at home to improve its record to 18-9 and 10-2 Mid-American Conference, and improve its impressive home record to 10-1 this season.Since losing back-to-back games two weeks ago, the Broncos have won four straight games and haven’t lost [...]
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By Roger Sievers Western Herald At the beginning of the season, the Mid-American Conference coaches picked the Western Michigan University men’s soccer team to finish dead last in the conference. Now, going into the last week of the season, the Broncos can confidently say they will be assured a spot in the four-team Mid-American Conference [...]
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By Laura Citino Western Herald A bite-sized microcosm of the local Kalamazoo music scene came out to dance Friday night, when Glowfriends and Jes Kramer played with Grand Rapids native Zach Vinson at the Strutt Café and Bar. It has been the privileged knowledge of many a scenester for quite some time that Kalamazoo has [...]
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By Mark Rudi Sports Editor One second. That’s how much more time the Western Michigan University hockey team needed to take No. 20 Michigan State University into overtime. Instead, WMU leaves East Lansing with a loss. The Broncos (4-1, 0-1-0 Central Collegiate Hockey Association) lost 2-1 to the Spartans Friday night at Munn Ice Arena [...]
October 30th, 2009 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
By Katrina Murphy Western Herald The mood was energetic as the Western Michigan University volleyball team took to the floor for the first of two home games this weekend. he first set with an aggressive mindset. WMU senior hitter Michelle Moore led the way with 12 kills and WMU freshman Jessica Brown was right behind [...]
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By Jason Koole Western Herald Stephen Ward, Ph.D. addressed the role of a free and democratic press Thursday night in Brown Hall. Co-sponsored by Western Michigan University’s Center for the Study of Ethics and chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, “A Free and Undemocratic Media” described the role that journalism plays in society, and [...]
October 30th, 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »

By Kayle Dembowski Western Herald This past week, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development has been considering two potential candidates for a new dean. One of the candidates, Kevin R. Kelly, Ph.D., gave a presentation on “Leading a Diverse College of Education and Human Development in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges” [...]
October 30th, 2009 | Posted in News | Read More »
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It was apparent just how badly the Western Michigan University women’s soccer team wanted to finish their season with a win. However, that win never came for them. The Bronco defense played a key role in keeping Northern Illinois at bay. At the end of the first half, the score was tied at 0-0 with [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
By Josh Holderbaum Western Herald While traveling in Toronto with fellow fraternity members, Alpha Kappa Psi President Adam Taylor didn’t expect to meet anyone new. “We were walking along, and [an Alpha Kappa Psi member with the group] had her letters on her jacket,” Taylor said. “We passed some guy and he said, ‘Hey, you’re [...]
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By Laura Citino Western Herald Grand Rapids-based piano plunker Zach Vinson comes to Kalamazoo on Friday, performing at the Strutt along with local favorites, the Glowfriends and Jes Kramer. Kalamazoo is the last stop on Vinson’s 11-day midwestern tour — what he’s calling his “Empty the Bookshelves” tour. In addition to the usual spread of [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Posted in A & E | Read More »
By Mark Rudi Sports Editor For the time since 2003, the New York Yankees are in the World Series and they’re up against the defending world champions in the Philadelphia Phillies. Cliff Lee has been amazing for the Phillies since we was picked up in July and the Phillies have got in behind a good [...]
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By Mark Rudi Sports Editor East Champion: Cleveland Cavaliers West Champion: Los Angeles Lakers NBA Champion: Lakers Darkhorse: Toronto Raptors Rookie of the Year: Brandon Jennings, guard, Milwaukee Bucks MVP: Dwyane Wade, guard, Miami Heat Mike Feld Western Herald East Champion: Boston Celtics West Champion: Lakers NBA Champion: Celtics Darkhorse: Portland Trail Blazers Rookie of [...]
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I enjoy being on Facebook. As of last night, I have approximately 3,000 friends. Most of my friends are WMU students, so that makes the connection special. While interaction with my friends has to be somewhat limited due to time constraints, there is a great comfort in using this social medium to “connect” and to [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Posted in Blogs | Read More »
By Alexandra Batson Western Herald “Rave to the Grave V” may sound like a corny zombie movie, but it’s actually Monaco Bay’s fifth annual Halloween rager. Included in the “Rave to the Grave” is the “Monster Mash,” which is hosted by Wild Bull Saloon & Steakpit and Monster Energy Drinks. Monaco Bay and Wild Bull [...]
October 29th, 2009 | Posted in A & E,Weekend Scene | Read More »
By Kaelyn Christian Western Herald The Western Michigan University Department of Music is hosting it’s annual production of TubaWEEN, a festive, themed performance. The performance will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8:15 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. TubaWEEN is a production put on by the Tuba, Euphonium, and Horn studios that [...]
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By Alexandra Batson Western Herald For Greg Mortenson, it all started as an attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2 mountain, and ended in the establishment of 78 schools in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. On Oct. 29 he travels to Gull Lake High School as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series event, Sharing Three [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in A & E | Read More »
By Emilie E. Tole Western Herald Alan Ball’s “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” opens tonight at the University Theatre. The show is a comedic romp “about five bridesmaids who all don’t want to be in the wedding for very different reasons,” cast member Natalie Hurdle said. In an attempt to escape the hustle and [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in A & E | Read More »
By Kelsey Joachim Western Herald And the judge’s scores are in…tens across the panel! That’s what each couple is hoping to hear after they perform their ballroom routine in front of an audience at Miller Auditorium. Western Michigan University’s Department of Dance and Partners in Dance will be hosting a scholarship fundraiser called “Dancing with [...]
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By Tim Croft Western Herald The late Diether Haenicke, former president of Western Michigan University, will once again be honored for his strong commitment to and love of the arts. Haenicke passed away last year, and a new fund is being put into place by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra to help remember and pay tribute [...]
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By Jason Koole Western Herald The Society of Professional Journalists will be hosting their first event at Western Michigan University, “A Free and Undemocratic Media,” Thursday as part of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society’s fall series. The lecture will be given by Stephen Ward, Ph.D., a former reporter, war correspondent and [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in Campus,News | Read More »
By Fritz Klug News Editor The Professional Instructors Organization, AFL-CIO, will be holding elections today at 4:30 p.m in Room 213 of the Bernhard Center. The PIO became a recognized union by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission on June 29, 2009 by a vote of 207 to 29. The PIO is currently in negotiations with [...]
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By Jonathan Chong Western Herald Crazy Sticky “Bat” Wings Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken wings Ingredients for Marinade: 2½ cups ketchup 5 tbs honey 2tbs sugar 2½ tbs brown sugar 1½ tbs vinegar 2tbs dried oregano 2tbs chopped garlic 2tbs chopped onions 3tbs olive oil/vegetable oil salt and pepper to taste black and green food coloring [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in Recipe,Weekend Scene | Read More »

By Joshua Kalil Western Herald The Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University’s Hayworth College of Business was host to 14 of 17 candidates campaigning for a seat on the Kalamazoo City Commission. The Western Student Association and WMU Institute for Government and Politics hosted the forum, which was moderated by WMUK anchor Gordon Evans. Issues [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in Campus,Local,News | Read More »
By Brian Diefenbach Western Herald The Zombie Apocalypse has begun! Well, actually, it’s been going on for quite some time now. Video games are already infected: “Resident Evil,” “Left 4 Dead,” “Dead Rising,” take your pick. They’ve all been staggering around for years now, hungry for the sweet green cash inside your wallet. Why are [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in A & E,Weekend Scene | Read More »
By Laura Citino Western Herald Halloween is not just for those with strong stomachs and nerves of steel at the Kalamazoo State Theatre’s family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular. This Sunday’s show at 3 p.m. features local magicians Alan Kazam and Alan Smola. The show will feature traditional elements of a magic show, such as vanishing acts, reappearing [...]
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By Garret Schuelke Western Herald Hidden identities, deception, fancy outfits, and “hypnotic” music spice up Devil’s Night at Bell’s Brewery this Friday night. This year’s annual masquerade ball will be hosted by local roots band The Red Sea Pedestrians. “[The ball was] something we thought would be fun the night before Halloween,” said Ian Gorman, [...]
October 28th, 2009 | Posted in A & E,Weekend Scene | Read More »