By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University campus is on alert following an early morning attack on a female student.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. between WMU’s Elmwood Apartments and Smith/Ernest Burnham’s residence hall.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
The Western Michigan University football team received two first-place votes and was picked to finish third in the West Division, according to the Mid-American Conference Preseason Media Poll.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Western Michigan University’s Iris Campbell, Irene Cooper and Ashley Hunault were named to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association 2010 Division I All-Academic Track & Field Team. Their performances on the track and in the classroom led to the nominations.
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
A group of high school-aged foster home students from Wayne, Washtenaw and Jackson counties, along with a few Western Michigan University students formerly in foster care, spoke to a panel of 23 policymakers and other community leaders about their experiences.
The event, called KidSpeak, took place in Room 208 of WMU’s Bernhard Center and was the culmination of a two-day camp that the university hosted for the kids.
By Elliot Novess
Western Herald
Researching and renovating the culture of a student center is central to in Edmud Mirecki’s visions of what a student center could be.
Mirecki is one of three candidates who are running to be the next director of the Bernhard Center. He addressed the Western Michigan University community Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the South Ballroom of the BHC. He has his own vision that a student center, besides that, is the living room of a campus.
By Chad Houts
Western Herald
A 45-foot-long gray whale rests alone on a patch of lawn near the Faunce Student Services building on Western Michigan University’s main campus, and it’s making a big splash – pun intended.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
With 29 years of service behind her, Diana Sherburn, administrative assistant at Western Michigan University’s Public Safety department, is retiring from her position. A retirement reception for Sherburn is scheduled for Thursday, July 29, at WMU’s Fetzer Center.
By Kallie Leonard
News Editor
On Tuesday afternoon, an Enbridge Inc. pipeline malfunctioned, spilling what is estimated to be more than 1 million gallons of oil into a Marshall-area creek that has now reached the Kalamazoo River.
By Elliot Novess
Western Herald
Candidate for the new Bernhard Center director, Julia Wingard, has respect for what student’s wants and needs are as the Bernhard Center transitions into a new era.
Wingard engaged the student body during her speech on Monday, July 26, in the South Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. She knows that researching the changes students want to see to in the Bernhard Center will create the ideal student center.
By Ben Coleman
Western Herald
A panel of experts on energy policy met Monday at Western Michigan University’s Fetzer Center to engage a group of junior and senior high school students from throughout the state. Students listened to the panel and asked questions about the changing nature of energy policy.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Western Michigan University has two out of the top three golfers at the 94th Annual Michigan Women’s Amateur Tournament at the St. Clair River Country Club.
Britney Hamilton paced the field with a 4-under par round of 68. Teammate Stephanie Koske is tied for third after scoring 74 in the first round.
By Lisa Gass
Western Herald
As of Aug. 12, the number 269 will no longer be just an area code. Discover Kalamazoo is launching a new promotion called “269 Cool Things to Do in Southwest Michigan,” and the promotion is just what it sounds like, a list of cool places to go.
By Christopher Campbell
Western Herald
An old woman yammered on her cell phone as the L-train shot through Chicago’s downtown.
“I’ve never seen it so busy! It’s never like this!” said the woman, gaping at the horde riding toward Union Park.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is bringing the world of science fiction to life with their 2010 blockbuster exhibit, “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television.”
I am writing to strongly encourage everyone in Kalamazoo’s 60th District to elect Chris Praedel as our next State Representative. Chris was born and raised in Kalamazoo and knows exactly what we need to succeed and thrive as a city. As a professional here at WMU, I have served as Chris’s Advisor and Supervisor, and have…
By Hassan Al-Momani
Western Herald
When looking at the Western Michigan University website, it makes me wonder why there isn’t a comprehensive link or booklet that lists useful resources for students within different departments.
Most universities provide their students with a link or a booklet on the useful websites that help the students explore the main concepts in their majors.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s search for a founding dean of the medical school has moved into its second phase, as candidates, screened by the search committee, were invited to town for formal interviews and to look at the community’s resources.
By Jason Koole
Western Herald
With costly tuition rates and the lack of available jobs, loans and credit cards are often the only viable options for students. What many students don’t realize is that credit card and loan payments affect their credit score.
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s McCracken Hall opened its doors for students in 1949.
Since then, it was renovated in the late 1960’s and in 1983, and now most of the classes that it once held have moved to newer buildings.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
In order to help Western Michigan University students find employment, departments within the university have been asked by WMU’s Career and Student Employment Services to take a greater interest in posting job positions on BroncoJobs.
By Matt Sutor
Western Herald
A chemical fire broke out at The Firehouse Bar and Grill last summer due to the intense heat in the kitchen igniting a newly refinished floor.
“No one was hurt but there was extensive damage to the interior of the building,” said Lt. Stacey Randolph of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
By Josh Hirsch
Western Herald
As the NFL minicamp’s approach, the Detroit Lions take the field ranked amongst the lowest teams in the league.
However, the Lions look better this year than in recent years, that is for sure.
By Chris Willis
Western Herald
Say it ain’t so “Money May!”
Apparently boxing fans won’t get to see the fight of the millennium between Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather Jr. (41-0 with 25 KO’s) and Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (51-3-2 with 38 KO’s).
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Former Western Michigan University men’s basketball center Donald Lawson has signed a contract to play in Germany next season for Chemnitz.
Chemnitz also signed former Bronco Stane Bufford last season. Bufford has experienced some success, averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 rebounds. 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals. He was also named to the Bundesliga Pro A All-Defensive Team.
By Ben Coleman
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees voted Friday to increase tuition by 7.4 percent, starting this fall.
University officials recommended that the board make the tuition increase during the Board of Trustees’ meeting at WMU’s Bernhard Center.
Zeke Trezevant Sports Editor Western Michigan University track and field head coach Kelly Lycan announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. The 10 signees mark the completion of the 2010 recruiting. Chiara Allen of Lake Orion, Mich., Andrea Arnold of Maple Heights, Ohio, Liza Boudreau of Ann Arbor, Mich., Alex Forsythe [...]
Zeke Trezevant Sports Editor **From the May 24, 2010, Western Herald publication** Here we go, America; the long awaited free agency of 2010 is finally upon us. Now, we all know the playoffs are still going on, but hey, LeBron James’ season is over. That in turn means he’s on the market, and that’s all [...]
By Zeke Trezevant Sports Editor Western Michigan University has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the second season in a row and the third time in head coach Colleen Munson’s five seasons as head coach. The award began in the 1992-1993 school year. It honors college and high school volleyball teams [...]
By Zeke Trezevant Sports Editor Western Michigan University senior center Nick Mitchell was announced as a nominee for the 2010 All-State Good Works Team. The 112 nominees is a record number with the 22-member team to be announced in late September. Mitchell has a total of 28 games with the Broncos, including 18 starts during [...]
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