Baseball wraps up Snowbird Classic
By Bryan Paas
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University baseball team wrapped up its four-game series with Ohio State University on Sunday with a 4-2 loss to the Buckeyes.

By Bryan Paas
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University baseball team wrapped up its four-game series with Ohio State University on Sunday with a 4-2 loss to the Buckeyes.
By Alex Frazier
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team used a big first half in a crucial win against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles Sunday afternoon, prevailing by a score of 87-60.
By Bryan Paas
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University baseball team ended its four-game losing streak by splitting games with Ohio State University Saturday afternoon as part of the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Fla.
By Meagan Lyles
Western Herald
On Saturday, April 2, Western Michigan University will begin its annual Spring Into the Streets service initiative. Over 300 volunteers will sweep the Kalamazoo community in efforts to work alongside community agencies to assist in various tasks such as neighborhood clean-up, organizing and painting.
By Andrew J. Cooper
Western Herald
The East Central Writing Centers Association will be holding its 2011 conference on Western Michigan University’s campus this week.
The conference runs from Thursday, March 3, to Saturday, March 5, in Schneider Hall, Ellsworth Hall, and the Bernhard Center, according to the session map.
By Kim Piggott
Western Herald
One of Western Michigan University’s efforts towards sustainability is being recognized nationally by the National Wildlife Federation.
By Alyssa LaDuke
Western Herald
Invasive species, non-point source pollution, and contaminated sediment are just a few of the threats surrounding the Great Lakes, according to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
By Patrick Littleton
Western Herald
The 17th-ranked Western Michigan University hockey team split its weekend series with the 8th-ranked University of Notre Dame.
With the split, the Broncos secure fourth place in the CCHA, giving them a first-round bye in the CCHA playoffs, as well as the right to host Ferris State University in a second-round game.
By Alex Harvey
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University men’s tennis team faced two tough losses in Chicago over the weekend.
Friday evening, the Broncos fell to No. 67 Northwestern University, 4-3, and were defeated by No. 64 DePaul University, 5-2, Saturday afternoon.
By Alexandra Harvey
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University men’s tennis team was unable to overthrow No. 64 DePaul University in an away match Saturday afternoon, falling to the Blue Demons, 5-2.
By Kevin Whalen
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University women’s tennis team won the first of two home matches at the West Hills Athletic Club Saturday afternoon. The Broncos defeated the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) 4-3.
By Patrick Littleton
Western Herald
The 17th-ranked Western Michigan University hockey team upset the 8th-ranked University Notre Dame 2-0 Saturday night at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Ind.
By Jordan Wright
Western Herald
Senior Taylor Manley led the Western Michigan University women’s basketball team with 16 points in a 68-51 win over Ball State University Saturday afternoon.
The International Programs Council at Western Michigan University hosted the 2011 Battle of the Bands at Dalton Recital Hall on Thursday, Feb. 24. Here are some highlights from the evening:
By Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University softball team came up short again on Day Two of the University of South Florida Invitational on Saturday.
The Broncos fell, 2-1, to Central Connecticut State University for their first game of the day at 8:30 a.m. Two hours later, the Broncos fell again, 12-4, to the University of Alabama.
By Patrick Littleton
Western Herald
The 17th-ranked Western Michigan University hockey team lost 3-2 to the 8th-ranked University of Notre Dame Friday on Senior Night at Lawson Ice Arena.
By Alex Harvey
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University men’s tennis team tackled No. 67-ranked Northwestern University in an away match Friday evening.
In a match lasting well over three hours, the Broncos fell to the Wildcats, 4-3, despite taking an early lead by winning the doubles point.
By Bryan Paas
Western Herald
Despite a late rally by the Broncos, the Western Michigan University baseball team fell short to Ohio State University Friday, 4-3, during the Snowbird Classic in Port Charlotte, Fla.
By Katrina Murphy
Editor in Chief
The Western Michigan University softball team opened up the USF Invitational on Friday on a sour note, falling to Temple University, 5-3, in Clearwater, Fla.
By Ted Yoakum
Western Herald
Innovative curriculum and community engagement are two of major areas the inaugural dean of the Western Michigan University School of Medicine said he would focus on at his reception ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
By Alex Frazier
Western Herald
It was a tale of two halves, as the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team led by as many as 38 in the first half, but had their lead dwindled to 12 points in the second half and won by that amount, 68-56, over the University of Toledo Wednesday night.
By Ted Yoakum
Western Herald
Western Student Association presidential candidate Lauren Hearit announced two members of her extended slate Wednesday afternoon, announcing who will fill the political affairs and university pride chairs if she is elected.
By Katie White
Western Herald
There are few things more spectacular to me than the Academy Awards. For someone who loves film, it’s the fulfillment of a movie-going season. However, not being in the industry means being able to add your own commentary to “Hollywood’s biggest night” from the comfort of your home — with friends!
By Tom Dickerson
Western Herald
There’s not much to do in Ishpeming, Mich., but then again – there’s not much to do anywhere in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The only exciting thing that comes to mind is exploring the great outdoors and drinking good local beer. That local beer happens to come from a 10-barrel all-grain brewing system at a place called Jasper Ridge Brewery, where brewer Grant Lyke has been turning out beers since the doors opened in 1996.
By Paul VanHevel
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s Western Filmmakers Association will produce its first feature length film, deriving its essence from the hardships of WMU students.
By Katrina Murphy
Editor in Chief
Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff can now nominate individuals for the first annual Excellence in Diversity Awards.
By Kim Piggott
Western Herald
Friday, March 4, marks the fifth annual “Dress in Blue Day,” which was established in 2006 to raise awareness for colorectal, or colon, cancer.
By Katie Havrelock
Western Herald
Students influence the choice of foods, whether healthy or not, that are served in cafeterias on Western Michigan University’s campus, said Judy Gipper, director of Western Michigan University Dining Services.
By Laura Levin
Western Herald
Due to a gap left by retired personnel, the Department of Human Services is beginning the process of recruiting current and recent college graduates.
By Katie King
Western Herald
The Kalamazoo County 4-H will be holding their 17th annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, Feb. 26, with all proceeds going towards the 4-H youth program.