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By Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University golf team captured a title at the Cardinal Classic hosted by Ball State University on Tuesday, Sept. 28.The Brown and Gold captured the title in record-setting fashion after finishing the tournament in 36 holes, the second lowest team score in WMU history.
“They’re playing well.Thats what we need” said head coach Cindy Trout.
By Eric Woodyard
Western Herald
There were many questions for the Detroit Pistons heading into this Monday’s media day.
Could they adjust to the addition of Tracy McGrady? Will they be able to stay healthy? How can they turn around a losing season? Are Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince on the trading block?
By Chris Willis
Western Herald
University football program will host its 87th annual homecoming game this Saturday afternoon against the University of Idaho Vandals.
Kick off will be at 2 p.m. at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo. The Broncos (1-2, 0-1 MAC) are coming off of their idle week, so they’ve had two weeks to prepare for a solid Idaho (2-2) team.
By Alyssa Lapekas
Western Herald
Students eating in any Western Michigan University dining hall lately are likely to see advertisements regarding the new dining hall, Bistro3.
On Friday, Oct. 1, Bistro3, formerly known as Davis Dining Hall, will celebrate its opening with an open house.
Bistro3 opened in August and offers fresh and healthy food choices at five menu stations where students can view their food as it is prepared.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation will host their second fly-in pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 2.
The College of Aviation hosted their first fly-in pancake breakfast in April for the college’s 10-year anniversary.
This event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. It will take place 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the world famous Chris Cakes catering company will be on hand flipping their pancakes.
By Brittany Lawler
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation received a record number of scholarships awarded to College of Aviation students for the 2010-11 academic year from three Michigan organizations over the summer.
Honorariums for continuing aviation education were additionally issued to select Certified Flight Instructors and graduates of the college.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Photographers are always searching for the perfect light when creating a photograph and the Society for Photographic Education has found it at Western Michigan University.
From Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, SPE will put photography in the spotlight for the Time for Light Midwest Regional Conference.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s homecoming week has begun and teams are competing and giving their all to win the Brown and Gold Spirit Cup.
Throughout the week, teams of academic departments, groups of students and Registered Student Organizations will be competing for the Spirit Cup as a part of a long-running homecoming tradition.
By Matt Sutor
Western Herald
Flu season is approaching, which may cause extra worry on campus after last year’s H1N1 scare.
Fortunately, Western Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center is offering a three-in-one vaccine that will take care of all flu worries.
“The H1N1 virus has been incorporated into the seasonal flu vaccine so you get three for the price of one this year,” said Kristine Hanson, director of nursing at Sindecuse.
By Megan Schwark
Western Herald
At the weekly Western Student Association meeting, guest speaker Brynne Belanger addresses the re-accreditation of Western Michigan University.
Belanger acted as proxy on behalf of Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness Professor Eileen Evans.
Belanger discussed WMU’s upcoming re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.
By Katie White
Western Herald
Honey wheat and golden harvest. Persimmon and moss. Cinnamon, spiced cider and merlot. Hot chocolate and caramel apple. Cranberry, khaki and pumpkin.
All pivotal aspects of fall. All hot fall-color trends from everything from nail polish to shoes. Fall has landed in the fashion world, just as the leaves are about to do.
By Tom Dickerson
Western Herald
If you’re driving along I-94 West past Kalamazoo, you’ll see a sign for a grape-centered town called Lawton, Mich. – population, 1,859.
Take a thirsty detour over to one of the best-hidden breweries in Southwest Michigan – The Old Hat Brewery and Grill. The sunlit brewpub sits within a row of colorful buildings right next to the Welch’s plant. This quirky brewpub has more than just exposed brick walls, wooden booths and a stage for live bands – it serves Michigan’s first gluten-free ale.
By Kassie Charnley
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s School of Music will present a scholarship benefit concert featuring all of its student and faculty ensembles 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, in Miller Auditorium.
The event will feature over 600 student and faculty musicians and is open to the public.
By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald
Kalamazoo band Coma Nova won the battle to open for Lighting Bolt at 89.1 WIDR-FM’s final round of Fight for the Tuna on Monday, Sept. 27.
The band will now be playing at the Barking Tuna Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9.
The four-piece metal punk band from Kalamazoo consists of guitar and vocalist Eli Kroes, singer Elaine Martin, drummer Matt Motzell and bassist Jake Marcus.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
A national touring exhibit examining race as a social construct, “RACE: Are We So Different?” will be visiting Kalamazoo from Saturday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, located at 230 North Rose St.
The tour started in 2007, and was created by the Science Museum of Minnesota and the American Anthropological Association, according to the exhibit’s official website.
By Bronwyn Konkel
Western Herald
Monday, Sept. 27 marked the 9th annual Multicultural Review held at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall. With the review comes a recipe for talent among students, appreciation for assorted cultures and high energy throughout the entire night.
By Megan Schwark
Western Herald
The kick off, held at Western Michigan University’s Goldsworth Valley Pond on Monday, invited students to celebrate the start of homecoming activities.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Fashion illustrator and former Western Michigan University student Ian Clark spoke Thursday, Sept. 23, about his experience in the fashion industry and living in New York.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
Ypsilanti, Mich.-based noise rock group Divorce Party are scheduled to make their Kalamazoo debut at the No Fun House’s “NO FUN NOISE ROCK NIGHT” Friday, Oct. 1, with local groups Forget The Times and Victory!
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Due to the cold weather and slow spread of word, the turnout was low for District Square’s Oktoberfest, which featured beers from brewers all over the state of Michigan and singer Justine Blazer, according to Reedy Corp.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
A decade of Irish heritage was celebrated this weekend on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25 at the 10th Annual Kalamazoo Irish Festival, which took place at the Arcadia Creek Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo.
By Kallie Leonard
News Editor
Alan H. Jacobs, professor emeritus of anthropology at Western Michigan University and one of the world’s foremost experts on the semi-nomadic Maasai people of Africa, died Sept. 13. He was 80.
Professor emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan University, Milton J. Brawer died, died Sept. 8 in Kalamazoo. He was 84.
By Joe Stando
Western Herald
Western Michigan University Graphic Arts Society, a Registered Student Organization devoted to imaging and graphic print science, creates many of the student groups’ T-shirts.
By Sebastian Fryer
A&E Editor
Western Michigan University’s financial aid disbursements have increased this year.
By Jimmy Snyder
Western Herald
As the weather gets colder – or warmer – whichever mood Mother Nature is in, one thing is certain as the year comes winding down: it’s almost hockey season.
Here in Michigan, it’s one of the only perks that ever come along in the winter time.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Western Michigan women’s basketball coach Tasha McDowell announced the hiring of Andrew Wodrich as director of operations.
By Chris Willis
Western Herald
My main goal as the beat writer for the Western Michigan University football team is to stay objective.
Well, that’s easier said than done when you’re also a WMU student and an avid football fan.
By Chelsea VanderWoude
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University volleyball team opened up the Mid-American Conference play when they faced off against University of Toledo and Ball State University this past weekend.
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