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Women’s basketball drops road contest

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team fell to Morehead State University, 57-54, on Sunday afternoon at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami, Fla.

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November 29th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Something ‘Wicked’ comes to Miller

By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald 

“Wicked,” the musical, will be performed at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium from Dec. 1 through Dec. 12. 

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in A & E | Read More »

Texting while driving can result in death, fines

By Katie Havrelock
Western Herald

There have been no citations or accidents due to texting while driving on Western Michigan University’s campus since Public Act 60 of 2010 became effective on July 1.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,News | Read More »

WMU construction update

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Students who have walked on Western Michigan University’s campus since June 1 may have noticed major changes and progress on the construction sites of Sangren Hall and Western View Apartments.

Sangren Hall, which was built in 1964, is one of the largest classroom spaces at WMU. Ground was broken on June 1 and workers have been putting in long days since to accomplish the renovations of this building.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,News | Read More »

Men’s basketball splits Thanksgiving holiday match-ups

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team was in action this past week, playing two games and earning their first win of the season.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

WMU basketball team shows promise with freshman standout

By Bryan Paas
Western Herald

In case you missed it Saturday, 4,532 fans packed University Arena to watch the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team take on the Fighting Illini of Illinois.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Hockey dominates and suffers in weekend series

By Jim Snyder
Western Herald

Friday night – wow, if this wasn’t a sign of what’s to come, I don’t know what is.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

WMU hockey continues season with rollercoaster competition

By Sean Kelly
Western Herald

On Friday night, our Western Michigan University hockey team started their holiday weekend series with a feast.

The Brown and Gold devoured the fifth-ranked University of Miami RedHawks, scoring five goals while letting up just two.

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November 28th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Volleyball falls to Valpo in four sets

By Katrina Murphy
Editor in Chief

Four sets were all it took to snap Western Michigan University’s 20-game home win streak.

The Broncos (22-10, 12-4 Mid-American Conference) was defeated, 3-1, by Valparaiso University Saturday night at University Arena.

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November 27th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Broncos fall to Fighting Illini, 78-63, despite strong second-half showing

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team played strong in the second half after trailing by 25 at halftime, but eventually fell 78-63 to the University of Illinois at University Arena Saturday in front of 4,500 fans.

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November 27th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Broncos make bowl bid statement in season finale; Jordan White becomes WMU’s all-time single season receiving yards leader

By Chris Willis
Western Herald

Bowl eligible.

The Western Michigan University football team closed out its regular season schedule with a 41-7 road defeat of Bowling Green State University.

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November 26th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Lady Broncos beat Southern Illinois, 56-52

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated Southern Illinois University, 56-52, on Wednesday afternoon at University Arena.

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November 25th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Bronco hockey needs to be ready for weekend series

By Sean Kelly
Western Hearld

To get things into context quickly, our Western Michigan University Broncos are hosting a pair of games this holiday weekend and our guests very well may leave a bad taste in our mouth.

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November 24th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Broncos take 67-55 win over Wisconsin

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team registered its first win of the season with a 67-55 victory over the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Flenard Whitfield led the Broncos, as well as all scorers, with a career-high 19 points.

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November 24th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Nearly 900 gather on campus for annual Turkey Trot

By Meagan Lyle
Western Herald

Western Michigan University held its 47th annual Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 20.

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November 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Bronco hockey: Where’s the desire?

By Sean Kelly
Western Herald

I feel terrible.

I had so much confidence in our Western Michigan University men’s hockey team going into their weekend series in Big Rapids against Ferris State University.

I predicted us to win and sweep the two games to be honest, but we almost got swept ourselves.

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November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

WMU celebrates Indian culture with Legally Desi

By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald

Over 500 people gathered together to celebrate Indian culture at Western Michigan University’s Bernhard Center on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 7 p.m. to 10. p.m. 

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in A & E | Read More »

Entertainment District’s Arctic Square opens, with Igloo

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

Arctic Square is in full swing after drawing over 3,000 people during the first two days it was open, Nov. 19 and 20.

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in A & E | Read More »

RSO Spotlight: Alternative Winter Experience: WMU students spend spring break giving back

By Katherine Havrelock
Western Herald

Every year for one week in January, students have the chance to travel to different locations around the United States and make a difference in other communities. The Alternative Winter Experience is the student volunteer organization that provides this unforgettable journey.

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in News | Read More »

Football Poll – Nov. 22, 2010

WMU Football Will the Broncos defeat Bowling Green State University next week for a shot at a bowl game? Yes No view results —>

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Hockey splits weekend series against Ferris State University

By Jim Snyder
Western Herald

Friday night did not go as planned for the Western Michigan University hockey team as their three-game winning streak was snapped by Ferris State University.

However, Saturday night was more promising for WMU as they beat the Bulldogs 3-2 in a shootout win.

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

WSA Student Affairs Committee releases survey for students

By Tess Haadsma
Western Herald

On Nov. 11, Western Student Association’s Student Affairs Committee released its first survey of the year, available for all Western Michigan University students to complete through their goWMU account.

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,News | Read More »

“A Night Without a Home” event raises donations for homelessness

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

Cold weather did not keep people from donating both clothes and time to the first “A Night Without a Home” sleep-in.

This year’s homeless sleep-in took place at the Western Michigan University flagpoles located by Sangren Hall and began at 3 p.m., Nov. 18, and lasted until noon, Nov. 19.

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November 21st, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,Local,News | Read More »

Broncos can’t overcome early deficit to Loyola, fall 82-64 in home opener

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team dropped an 82-64 decision to the Ramblers of Loyola-Chicago in their home opener.

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November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

WMU smashes Golden Flashes on Senior Day; Two Bronco RB’s eclipse 100 yards rushing for first time since ‘07 season

By Chris Willis
Western Herald

Mixed emotions.

That’s the best way to sum up the Western Michigan University football team’s final home game of the season.

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November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Volleyball falls to Miami in MAC Tournament

By Eric Woodyard
Western Herald

Heading into the Mid-American Conference Tournament, everything seemed to be going right for the women’s volleyball team of Western Michigan University.

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November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Women’s basketball taken down by Detroit Titans

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Detroit Mercy on Friday, 66-53.

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November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Futuristic Dance to aid the homeless

By Meagan Lyles
Western Herald

Western Michigan University students will have an opportunity to aid the homeless at a “Futuristic Dance” in the Valley III cafeteria on Friday, Nov. 19.

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November 19th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Legally Desi event celebrates Indian culture

By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald

Indian dance performances, food, skits and a fashion show will be featured at the Bernhard Center at Western Michigan University on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 10. p.m.

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November 17th, 2010 | Posted in A & E | Read More »

Birds on a Wire flock to Dalton

By Rachelle Damico
Western Herald

Making its reputation through classics of the avant-garde and the works of living composers, Birds on a Wire held a performance Tuesday at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall.

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November 17th, 2010 | Posted in A & E,Weekend Scene | Read More »

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