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Broncos conclude 2010 with 69-60 home victory over Eastern Illinois

Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team earned a victory in their last tune-up before beginning conference play, edging out the Panthers of Eastern Illinois University by a 69-60 score.

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December 31st, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Lady Broncos close out 2010 with road win

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated Eastern Kentucky University, 66-58, Friday afternoon.

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December 31st, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Former athletes represent WMU in NFL Pro Bowl

By Katrina Murphy
Editor in Chief

For the first time in two decades, a former Western Michigan University athlete will represent his team in the NFL’s season-ending Pro Bowl.

Wide receiver Greg Jennings (Green Bay Packers) and defensive end Jason Babin (Tennessee Titans) have become the first Broncos to earn a spot in the Pro Bowl since John Offerdahl (Miami Dolphins) in 1987, 1988 and 1990.

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

Happy New Year from the Western Herald

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December 28th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking | Read More »

Men’s hoops drops two of three in World Vision Invitational

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team travelled to Logan, Utah this past week to compete in the World Vision Invitational. Playing three games in as many days, the Brown and Gold finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.

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

Broncos win third game of World Vision Invitational; beat Idaho State by three

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team fought hard in the second half Thursday night against Idaho State University and was able to squeak by with a win, 63-60.

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

Happy Holidays from the Western Herald

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December 24th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,Local,News | Read More »

Broncos drop second straight against tough Utah State team

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

Playing their second game in as many nights and facing a team that had not lost on its home court in 20 games, the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a tough Utah State University team, falling 78-57 in front of nearly 8,000 fans Wednesday night.

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December 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Despite overcoming large second-half deficit, Broncos fall to Troy in overtime

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team rallied to tie the game with nine seconds in regulation, but was unable to pull it out in overtime, falling to Troy University, 102-99, in the opener of the World Vision Invitational for both teams.

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

Men’s basketball pulls out win in final minute of play

By Aaron Reed
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team came back to beat South Dakota State University in the final minutes after leading by 14 points at the end of the first half.

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December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Campus holiday hours

Beginning on Friday, Dec. 24, Western Michigan University will be closed, with an exception of essential and emergency services, and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3. Public events, such as Bronco hockey and basketball games, Richmond Center art exhibits and concerts within the School of Music have up-to-date listings which can be found on the [...]

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December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,News | Read More »

Students shouldn’t pay for Sangren Hall

The Michigan Legislature let us down by not including the funding for WMU’s  Sangren Hall in the last funding bill.  However, the solution seems to be the students have to pay for it now.  As a student at Western Michigan University, I believe it is unfair for us to pay for the university’s mistakes. The [...]

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December 17th, 2010 | Posted in Letters to the Editor,Opinion | Read More »

Women’s basketball continues play with road trip to Washington

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team travels to Seattle, Wash. on Monday to face the University of Washington Huskies (4-3).

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December 16th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Man caught in connection with campus armed robberies

A 21-year-old man is currently being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail after he turned himself in at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning in connection to two armed robberies that occurred on Western Michigan University’s campus on Monday. According to Kalamazoo police, the man is not a student at WMU. Stay tuned to westernherald.com for updates.

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December 15th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,Local,News | Read More »

Women’s basketball finishes up long week; continues play on Dec. 20

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team played three games this week, bringing them to 3-8 overall on the season.

On Tuesday, WMU traveled down to Cape Girardeau, Mo., to face the Redhawks of Southeast Missouri State University, losing 56-60.

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December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Lady Broncos break losing streak with overtime win

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team ended its seven-game losing streak Sunday afternoon against Youngstown State University in a 69-64 overtime win.

This was the seventh meeting between the two teams with the last meeting being in 1991.

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December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Best and worst holiday gifts

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Campus,News | Read More »

New RSO hosts fashion show for a cause

By Juliene Winborne
Western Herald

A new student organization, called Big Picture Productions, held their first event Saturday, Dec. 11. 

The Fashion Don’t, Fashion Show was held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the North Ballroom of Western Michigan University’s Bernhard Center. 

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in A & E | Read More »

Popular holiday gift ideas

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

WMU commencement to be held Dec. 18

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

More than 1,800 students will become Western Michigan University alumni on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Three commencement ceremonies, each presided by WMU President John M. Dunn, will be held in Miller Auditorium.

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Is list of worst professors truly reflective of academic quality?

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Western Michigan University has been cited at No. 12 on the list of the universities with the worst professors.

The Center for College Affordability compiled a list from teacher evaluation data on the popular Rate My Professors website. This website is a tool students can use to help decide whether or not they want to sign up for a class with a specific professor based on past feedback.

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Herald Editorial: Tips for Finals Week

C’mon, really? You’re just now deciding to study for finals? Well, luckily for you, we here at the Western Herald have some last-minute tips to help you survive Finals Week and make it to Friday without losing your mind. You, like most of us, probably have two goals for this week: pass your exams and [...]

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Editorial,Opinion | Read More »

Have you seen this person?

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Breaking,News | Read More »

Opinion Comic – Dec. 13, 2010

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Cartoon,Opinion | Read More »

Men’s basketball team clutch in pair of close victories

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team increased their winning streak to three games this past week with a pair of two point victories over the University of Detroit Mercy and Georgia State University.

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Hockey loses the battle but wins the war; splits weekend series with Lake Superior

By Jim Snyder
Western Herald

Friday night.

Well, you can sum it up as a major disappointment, a horrific loss, and, plain and simple – not Bronco hockey.

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Hockey’s weekend performance shows promise

By Sean Kelly
Western Herald

After peppering the net to no avail in the first game and coming away with an ugly 5-3 loss, Western Michigan University really stepped up their game in the Saturday leg of this weekend’s series.

With a 4-1 win, the Brown and Gold may have saved their fall from the rankings and will last another week.

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Sports Poll – Dec. 13, 2010

Western HeraldWhich Bronco is leading the way for men’s basketball this season? Flenard Whitfield Alex Wolf Nate Hutcheson Mike Douglas Demetrius WardView Results

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December 12th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Broncos get late basket, win 61-59 at Georgia State

By Alex Frazier
Western Herald

Flenard Whitfield banked in a shot with 0.6 seconds left on a pass from Demetrius Ward and the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team escaped with a 61-59 victory over the Georgia State University Panthers on Saturday night in Atlanta.

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December 11th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

Lady Broncos put up rally; fall to MSU, 62-50

By Jordan Wright
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University women’s basketball teamed hosted No. 15/20 Michigan State University Friday night in what would be a homecoming for Spartan freshman, Cetera Washington, who is a graduate of Loy Norrix High School.

Washington finished with nine points and nine rebounds in the 62-50 Spartan win.

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December 11th, 2010 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

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