Paas: Jim Tressel steps down
Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
This past weekend it was hard for anyone in the state of Michigan to escape the news of Jim Tressel’s resignation from Ohio State University.
Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
This past weekend it was hard for anyone in the state of Michigan to escape the news of Jim Tressel’s resignation from Ohio State University.
Kim Piggott
Western Herald
In observance of Memorial Day, many offices on Western Michigan University’s main campus will have reduced hours over the weekend and will be closed Monday, May 30.
Bryan E. Paas
And then there were two.
After an exciting fourth quarter last night in Chicago, the Miami Heat came out victorious with a 83-80 victory that ended the series. With the Heat’s dominance over both the Celtics and Bulls the question still remains, is this a championship caliber team in Miami?
Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
The Bulls hadn’t lost two games in a row since February. Now, the Bulls haven’t won a game since a week from last Sunday.
The Bulls have dropped three straight games to be down 3-1 in the series with the Miami Heat. Probably the worst part about this series is the fact that Chris Bosch maybe the soul reason the Bulls are on the brink of elimination.
Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
The results are in for Western Michigan’s University’s Office of Sustainability’s first student sustainability survey, which were revealed in a forum held in room 1220 of WMU’s Chemistry Building Tuesday night.
The forum was hosted by Matthew Hollander, the Office of Sustainability’s Coordinator of Sustainability Projects, and Zach Waas Smith, a senior majoring in environmental studies and urban regional planning.
By Katherine King
Western Herald
A steel topping ceremony for the new Sangren Hall on Western Michigan University’s campus was held on Monday at the worksite for the building.
An evergreen tree was placed on the final beam for the top of Sangren Hall, along with an American flag and a WMU flag.
Summer art exhibits are now on display throughout various buildings on WMU’s campus.
WMU held an open house for its Lifelong Learning Academy program at the College of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, May 18.
Bryan E. Paas
Western Herald
Since July 8, the date of the much anticipated and non narcissistic decision produced by ESPN and LeBron James, the focus has been on the Miami Heat.
Paul VanHevel & Gordon TS Smith
Western Herald
Since the advent of civilization the artistic individuals and scholars have gathered together and have created entire cultural movements out of what have become geographic landmarks for those who were fortunate enough to be able to say “I was there.” Now Kalamazoo may have the oppurtunity to become one of those places because of the Kalamazoo Music Scene.
Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University softball season comes to a close after falling to Notre Dame in the first elimination game of the NCAA Tournament.
Western lost, 4-0, against Notre Dame this afternoon after falling, 5-0, against Michigan the day before.
Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
Western Michigan University softball fell , 5-0, to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament, Ann Arbor Regional.
WMU lost to the number-one seed team which means they will face Notre Dame in the first elimination game Saturday May 21.
Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
Kalamazoo’s chapter of Walk for Choice will be holding its first event at downtown Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m.
Ted Yoakum
Western Herald
Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell was recognized for his skills in communication and community outreach Wednesday, receiving the 2011 Tony Griffin Golden Word Award.
Kim Piggott
Western Herald
Green Bay Packer wide receiver and Western Michigan University alumnus Greg Jennings will be in Kalamazoo to host a camp for girls and boys.
Jennings and The Greg Jennings Foundation have announced the third annual Football and Cheer Camp. It is open to anyone ages 8 to 18 and will be held at Kalamazoo Central High School, Apr. 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Colleen Drozan
Western Michigan
After Beating Central Michigan University, 9-0, in the consolation final of the MAC Tournament Western Michigan University came back to win both games against Ohio and become the 2011 Mid-American Conference Championships.
Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
Western Michigan University softball fell, 8-3, to Ohio in the semifinal game on Saturday May, 14.
After 22-hours of weather delays the Broncos were unable to prevail against the Bobcats and fall into the consolation finals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Kevin Whalen
Western Herald
With two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Western Michigan University baseball team scored three runs that eventually allowed them to take game one of a three game conference series against heated rival Central Michigan University, 6-5.
Chris Little
Western Herald
The annual Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation fund-raising dinner experienced a record turnout this year with more than 400 people attending the event, which was held May 12, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo.
Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
Western Michigan University softball continues on moving to the Mid-American Conference semi-finals after beating Ball State on Thursday.
Photos Marissa Ingle/Western Herald.
Miller Auditorium announced its 2011-2012 season this week, including hits such as Jersey Boys, My Fair Lady, In the Heights, and Young Frankenstein. For more information, see www.millerauditorium.com.
Ted Yoakum
Western Herald
Between heavy work, family and academic obligations, Western Michigan University’s grad students may have a lot of things to do and little time to do them.
However, with proper time and project management skills, students can tackle this issue and take greater control of their academic and professional futures, said a business consultant Wednesday afternoon.
Meagan Lyles
Western Herald
Imagine waking up to a closet filled with the latest clothing trends and accessories. We all may not be as lucky as the girls of Clueless, but there could be nothing better than having your own personal stylist.
WeareverTheWeather.com is an online virtual styling and shopping tool that shows young women how to be fashionable based on the weather forecast of any city around the world.
Colleen Drozan
Western Herald
Western Michigan University softball won against Kent State in the first game of the Mid-American Conference Championships.
Western won, 1-0, against Kent State and will continue on in the MAC Tournament.
Katherine King
Western Herald
Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell will be receiving the Tony Griffin Golden Word Award May 18 at Western Michigan University’s Fetzer Center at 5:30 p.m.
The Golden Word Award is presented to people or organizations who have shown excellence in communication efforts, said Tom Chmielewski, president of InterCom Kalamazoo.
Kevin Whalen
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University baseball team won their fifth consecutive game Tuesday, defeating Michigan State University, 10-4.
Kimberly Bradford
Western Herald
On Tuesday May 11, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Kalamazoo County Poverty Reduction Initiative is bringing in the community to help fight one of America’s biggest epidemics: heart disease and stroke.
Kassie Charnley
Western Herald
The 3rd annual Kalamazoo Improv Festival will be presented by Crawlspace Theatre Productions Thursday, May 12 through Saturday, May 14. This event will feature various improv teams from different places throughout the nation and will allow others to try their hand at improv with workshops.
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