Japanese-style drumming ensemble to play Dalton
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Powerful sounds of award-winning, Japanese-style drums will be heard at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Powerful sounds of award-winning, Japanese-style drums will be heard at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 3.
By Kassie Charnley
Western Herald
Every year, Western Michigan University students and the Residence Hall Association present their own version of a haunted house to the students and the public. This year’s Haunted Hall theme was inspired by the series of “Resident Evil” horror films.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s Moore Hall was dedicated to sisters Grace E. Moore and Mary A. Moore on March 10, 1962.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s Muslim Students’ Association and Arab Student Association have joined together to host a lecture and multicultural dinner on Friday, Nov. 5.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
A joint project by the Bronson School of Nursing and the Department of Business Information Systems has resulted in the creation of a new center at Western Michigan University with the purpose of helping students achieve the necessary skills for success in health care.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Student Activities and Leadership Programs will host the 2010 Fall Leadership Retreat from Friday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. until Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s Facilities Management is conducting a discussion and annual review of the WMU Campus Master Plan.
By Chris Willis
Western Herald
It still isn’t over.
The Western Michigan University football team lost its third straight home game, 28-21, on Saturday at Waldo Stadium against its Mid-American Conference West Division leading foe, the Northern Illinois University Huskies.
By Chelsea VanderWoude
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University volleyball team experienced a rough weekend with two loses in the Mid-American Conference.
By Jim Snyder
Western Herald
It was an unfortunate ending this weekend for the Western Michigan University hockey team as they lost twice to the University of Notre Dame.
By Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University men’s soccer team earned their way into the Mid-American Conference tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Hartwick College.
By Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University cross country team finished in sixth place in the Mid-American Conference Championships at Pine View Golf Club on Saturday.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
David Leyton, Democratic candidate for attorney general, will be in Kalamazoo County this afternoon, Saturday, Oct. 30, at the MEA Office.
By Chris Willis
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University women’s soccer team closed out the regular season on a cold and nasty Friday afternoon with a 2-1 victory over its Mid-American Conference West Division foe, the University of Northern Illinois Huskies.
By Kyrstin Nichols
Western Herald
People from all over the community gathered to say goodbye to Robert Jones.
Friends, family and co-workers all gathered to reflect on Jones and what he brought to the community, as well as say goodbye at a public memorial service for the former Kalamazoo and state representative at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Western Michigan University junior forward Flenard Whitfield has been named to the Preseason All-MAC West basketball team.
By Zeke Trezevant
Sports Editor
Western Michigan University junior Miame Giden was selected as a Preseason All-Mid-American Conference West Division Player. Giden has finished the last two seasons as the Broncos’ top scorer.
By Kassie Charnley
Western Herald
New York-based jazz trio Tri Fi will be performing 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. This concert is not only for the celebration of the release of Tri Fi’s third album, “3,” but also to showcase the jazz trio’s talent and sound.
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
The Entertainment District in Kalamazoo has been celebrating Halloween by transforming into the Block of Terror and will be ending the festivities with five costume parties in four nights, kicking off festivities today.
By Katie White
Western Herald
Halloween takes me back to my high school theater company days, dressing up and being something you aren’t for a night. It’s definitely a holiday about being out and being seen.
By Tom Dickerson
Western Herald
We all know that a dog is a man’s best friend. We give them names, talk to them in baby voices and sometimes dress them up for Halloween – but naming a brewpub after one is just taking it to the next level. Old Boys Brewhouse is named after the memory of a chocolate labrador, Old Boy, who was known for catching fish out of the lake.
By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald
Kalamazoo is haunted, some say.
If you’re looking for local ghost stories, then the Ghosts of Kalamazoo Historic Tour may be what you’re looking for.
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
Among the events happening in Kalamazoo this Halloween weekend will be the Halloween What-Have-You, which will take place at Fletcher Collective on Friday, Oct. 29.
By Kallie Leonard
News Editor
On Monday, Western Michigan University received a grade of a B+ on their 2011 Green Report Card, an improvement from last years’ B.
By Joe Stando
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity is continuing Push Week, its first annual fund raising drive for Push America, an organization devoted to helping those with disabilities.
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s campus United Way campaign is 30 percent shy of its $275,000 goal.
There are only a few weeks left in the campaign and donations have slowed.
By Megan Schwark
Western Herald
The Western Student Association welcomed guest speakers Capt. Carol Dedow from the Department of Public Saftey and Lt. Bryan Ergang to their meeting Wednesday.
Capt. Dedow and Lt. Ergang spoke to the WSA on the issue of Tasers.