By Daing S Nasir Western Herald Have you ever imagined how Plato must have felt when Socrates taught him philosophy and doctrine? Do you still remember the touch of the steering wheel of your first car? The dream of the many adventures that you and your car will encounter together? The anticipation of where the [...]

We will soon be approaching one of our country’s most treasured holidays—Thanksgiving. For many, this means time with family, lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the trimmings.   For others, those not from the USA or those whose cultural roots are different, the day may be more of an opportunity to sleep late, catch [...]

By Alyssa Herter Arts Editor Here’s the thing: I’m a dreamer. Straight up, daydream all the time, dream about the way I wish things could be right now, dream about my future and what it might hold, dream about impossible things coming true… I dream. Being this much of a dreamer can really become a [...]

I enjoy being on Facebook. As of last night, I have approximately 3,000 friends.  Most of my friends are WMU students, so that makes the connection special. While interaction with my friends has to be somewhat limited due to time constraints, there is a great comfort in using this social medium to “connect” and to [...]

Click here for selections from 1943 Brown and Gold As Central/Western weekend has come to a close and Homecoming week is in full swing, Bronco pride is at its highest. On a campus where students pride themselves on bleeding brown and gold, many wonder where the concept of school spirit comes from. The question brings [...]

By Alyssa Herter Arts Editor Parking on campus freaks me out. Not because I’m worried about finding a spot on time for class, though that happens, but because I daily fear for my life, or at least the well-being of my poor little Oldsmobile. It’s that point in the season when rainy days drive more [...]

Two football seasons ago, I accompanied our football team to the University of Nebraska. Although our team played well, the Broncos lost. But the game was memorable. The crowd was large and clearly pulling for the home team, the Cornhuskers. However, the fans, including students, stood out because they were polite and respectful of the Broncos. It was eerie. The [...]

Sports and music are two of the driving forces in my life and I definitely need one or the other when I drive my car. Although, I think I have found the best and worst radio stations in the area and if you’re looking for some good ones, I have a few suggestions. My favorite [...]

Wednesday marked eight years of a war that truly ushered in terrorism as a modern warfare tactic. The current mood of American society is hard to judge but it seems anything but fully supportive or happy. In fact, America’s reaction seems to be a mixed bag. Some have held vigils in opposition, like the local [...]

I cannot understand any type of joke… I am a little slow when it comes to humor. But there is one joke I could not live without. It is not to offend anyone, and it is only funny because I laughed for probably half an hour over this simple joke but here goes… So there’s [...]

(Note: this post was originally published on Oct. 2; this is a revised version published on Oct. 3) Last week, my friend Casey asked me if I played “the game.” “The game?” I replied. She nodded. After a few minutes I realized what she was talking about. The game. The flirtation game. The text messaging [...]

“Dunn on the Run” will be a blog that is featured on the WesternHerald.com every other Tuesday throughout the semester. This blog, focusing on President John Dunn’s personal life is not a reflection of the Western Herald. I’m a runner. I started in grade school and continued through high school as a track and cross [...]

The best time of year to be a northerner

By Alyssa Herter
Arts Editor

Blustery days, cozy cardigans, warm vanilla lattes, and the Shins.

These are only the highlights of my lengthy “why autumn is my favorite season” mental list. Don’t get me wrong, I love the sunshine and sundresses of summer, but after a couple months of heat, I’m ready for the warmth generated by the cold, you trackin’?

This Saturday, yes this Saturday, is the long awaited first home game for the Western Michigan University football game, but if you plan on going to the game, you need to read this blog entry first. Back in 2007, one of my friends, who attends Michigan State, came down for the WMU vs. Central Michigan [...]

If you walked past the Bernhard Center or the flagpoles on Western Michigan University’s campus this afternoon you may have seen posters of President Barack Obama sporting an interesting new look; a Hitler’s mustache. For some, particularly a few black students, the posters were alarming and troubling, judging by the looks on the faces of [...]

Being in Kalamazoo all summer, it’s nice to feel a pulse once again. I thought I would dread coming back to school, find myself stressing out at the thought of being constantly surrounded by things to do. But I have thoroughly enjoyed this first week so far. Going into my third year here at Western [...]

Currently, there is a bill in the Michigan Legislation that would put a statewide ban on texting while driving. First of all, we shouldn’t need a law for people to stop texting while driving, it’s pretty much common sense, and yet, all the time I get friends texting me and they say, “I’m driving.” But [...]

Pretending to be drunk

Last night I got wasted. Well, at least I acted like I did.

There were about six parties I was invited too – a lot of acquaintances were getting ready to move into new apartments and wanted to have one last “hurrah” in their places. It was to be a 2008-09 party wood revue.

“Report from Malaysia” is a new series of blogs from Western Herald writers Ranchithaa Anatory and Daing S. Nasir. Below are excerpts from the first two blog posts. Check westernherald.com/?cat=81 this Wednesday for the newest blog post and to read the rest of these blogs. Capital Punishment for drug trafficking must mean I’m home! Ranchithaa [...]