By: Bryan E. Paas Yahoo.com’s Michael Silver’s article on Monday exposed what many are seeing as an evil element among the Lions team and most notably their defense. In a 45-10 demolishing of the Bronco’s the Lions have caught heat for their “dirty” play along with their post play antics such as what went on [...]
State Theatre premieres ‘Spooktacular’ Event It’s an event that has been doubling in size for the past couple years and continues to grow. Get ready for the third annual “Spooktacular” event coming to the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. “The first event drew 400 people to the audience. When the State [...]
By Joe Stando Staff Reporter If you’re anything like me, Halloween is one of your favorite times of the year. The parties, the costumes and the candy—all of it make this weekend great. However, it’s easy to get carried away or make mistakes, so I’ve put together a list of some easy tips to make [...]
By Alexandra Harvey Staff Reporter Western Michigan University’s women’s basketball team’s season is fast approaching. For their first game – an exhibition match against Indiana Tech, taking place on Nov. 3 – the women are already fired up for the season to begin. Maria Iaquaniello, a fifth year senior, said the team has some lofty [...]
By Patrick Littleton Staff Reporter The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team opens its season this week with two home exhibition games against Kalamazoo College on Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Northwood University on Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. The Broncos begin regular season play on Nov. 12 when they travel to Brookings, S.D. [...]
By Patrick Littleton Staff Reporter Western Michigan University hockey team captain Ian Slater was the hero in Saturday night’s victory over Northern Michigan University. Off the ice, he may not be a hero, but he has an admirable work ethic that he said has made him captain.. The senior said he left wing from Satellite [...]
By Tyler Pease Staff Reporter The Broncos continued their recent string of success, winning their first game of the MAC tournament and sixth straight overall, defeating Ball State 1-0 on Sunday. This brought Western’s record to 13-7 on the season, while Ball State went to 9-9-3.The defensive struggle featured only seven total shots on goal, [...]
By Chris Willis Staff Reporter The Western Michigan University football team returned to Waldo Stadium Saturday and sent the visiting Ball State University Cardinals back to Muncie with a 45-35 defeat after the Broncos offense exploded for over 600 yards. The Broncos (5-4, 3-2 MAC) were the only Mid-American Conference West Division team in contention [...]
By Patrick Littleton Staff Reporter The seventh ranked Western Michigan University hockey team won its match with the No.14 Wildcats of Northern Michigan University, 4-2, in front of 3,053 Friday night at Lawson Ice Arena. Scoring goals for the Broncos were junior left wing Trevor Elias and junior right wing Dane Walters. Freshman goaltender Frank [...]
By Katie King Staff Reporter Sitting in class taking notes, participating in discussions, and talking with people in class when describing this it sounds like a typical college student, but for non-traditional student Pearl DeVries who is in her 60’s this is typical for her. The majority of college students are in their early 20s, [...]
By Tayler Cattera Staff Reporter The U.S. military is flying drone aircraft from a base in Ethiopia to fight against Islamist militants in Somalia. Officials report that the remote-piloted drones are being used strictly for surveillance and are flying unarmed because their use is considered sensitive by Ethiopia’s government, according to BBC News. Today, Ethiopia [...]
By Jake Adams Staff Reporter Things might be different for graduate students. Graduate students may wonder about the kinds of services Western Michigan University supplies for job hunting, where the tuition money is going and if there are any departments specifically geared to grad students. Dr. John M. Dunn, President of WMU, will stand before [...]
By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter There is no evidential support in scientific studies that has proved a definite ‘yes’ to whether cell phones contribute to brain cancer, yet the possibility has not been ruled out. According to a recent study done by researchers from the Danish Cancer Society and the International Agency for Research on [...]
By Nathan Palcowksi Staff Reporter On Tuesday, Oct. 25, all 14 candidates for the seven Kalamazoo City Commission seats were in attendance at the Fetzer Center on the campus of Western Michigan University. The candidates were asked questions from various groups and institutions on campus. Each candidate had 60 seconds to answer an impromptu question. [...]
I am currently in my freshman year and I really am enjoying myself. Throughout all of the good things at WMU, one area does stick out like a sore thumb and I would like to share it with you—the dining services. I feel that there are not enough healthy choices and too many unhealthy ones. [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief I am happy to announce that a date has been set for Nov. 1 as the launch date of the highly anticipated (at least for us) Weekend Scene website! The good people of the Western Herald have been working diligently to create a work of art that coincides with the well [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor A New Jersey couple suffering from psychological disabilities named their children after prominent Nazi officials and ideals. 5-year old Adolf Hitler Campbell, and his two sisters Aryan Nation Campbell, and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell have been evicted from their homes by the state of New Jersey in an effort to [...]
By Ambrosia Neldon Staff Reporter Halloween is on its way out and several weeks still remain before turkey dinner and the Macy’s parade, but in retail stores across Kalamazoo, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The holiday season approaches earlier and earlier each year in shopping centers across the United States in [...]
By Katey Stapleton Staff Reporter Colorful paintings of inspirational quotes and historical faces at the Sangren Hall construction site have been receiving phenomenal feedback and admiration. While the artworks provide something for students eyes to feast upon, it is the mural itself that foreshadows what Sangren Hall will represent once completed. “I chose the people [...]
The Western Herald sits down with Craig Cook, President of Sigma Chi, to find out what goes on within one of the oldest and largest Fraternities. Q: What is the Fraternity you’re in? A: I am in the Zeta Nu chapter of Sigma Chi. Q: What are the philanthropic events that you guys put on? [...]
By Lexie Causley Staff Reporter For some college students, Halloween weekend is spent scouring the racks of thrift stores, dollar aisles and costume shops searching for the perfect alter ego. This past week, businesses have been buzzing with last-minute costume buyers. Robert Simpson, Owner of K-D Sales, said, “This week has seen a 5 percent [...]
By Nathan Palcowski Staff Reporter Dark, old, cold, smelly and just when it cannot get any worse, you hear a sound that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. To find that thrill and amusement, there is no need to go to a haunted house. Look no further than Western Michigan [...]
By Cody Janczewski Staff Reporter Just a jump to the left, and a step to the right were the directions when nearly a full house of 3,000 and a cast of 26 took part in the infamous Time Warp dance from the “Rocky Horror Show” at Miller Auditorium on Friday and Saturday night. Whether you [...]
By Alyssa J. Trager Staff Reporter On Friday morning, nine trees were cut down by the Miller parking ramp. This is the first step in installing five transit connectors, powered by renewable energy solar panels, that are going to be used for charging electric vehicles. The area will act as a renewable energy supply and [...]
By Kelly Mason Staff Reporter After almost nine years of hostilities in the Middle East, President Obama officially announced on Friday, Oct. 21, that the United States will complete its withdrawal from Iraq, concluding the war. He stated that the remainder of the troops currently stationed there would be home by the year’s end. “Over [...]
Via the WMU Department of Public Safety •Four flower pots were stolen from the Paper Technology Building at WMU’s Parkview Campus on Oct. 21 at 1:43 p.m. •A bicycle was reported stolen from the racks at Rood Hall on Oct. 21 at 4:36 p.m. •A subject found driving on the sidewalk near Haenicke Hall was [...]
Tea party members view President Obama as a socialist. Older African American populations can hardly mention his name without shedding a tear of pride. Young college students are the most likely to see him as just another president. Dr. Mark Orbe, professor of communication and diversity at WMU, is the author of a new book [...]
Juggling knives, levitating people and objects disappearing. The 3rd annual Halloween Spooktacular yesterday at the Kalamazoo State Theatre was a magical experience. A packed house full of children and adults screamed aloud to juggling, allusions and snow falling out of the air. The acts including the amazing juggler LaMar Yoder, who juggled four large knives [...]
By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter It’s an event that has been doubling in size for the past couple years and continues to grow. Get ready for the third annual “Spooktacular” event coming to the Kalamazoo State Theatre on Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. “The first event drew 400 people to the audience. When the State [...]
By Matt Buck Staff Reporter When talking about sporting events at Western Michigan University, there is arguably no bigger draw for fans than WMU football at Waldo Stadium. That being said, it is common practice for many students to file out of the stadium at half time if the game is one-sided or, in many [...]
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