September 2, 2010

Sigma Pi under investigation after a girl is found in critical condition

By Krystin Nichols Western Herald A “cease and desist” order against Western Michigan University’s Sigma Pi has been put into effect by the  university after an 18-year-old woman fell from a balcony during a party at the fraternity’s house. The woman, from Portland, Mich., was found around 12:50 a.m. by police who were contacted for a noise violation at [...]

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The changing face of WMU

By Kevin Doby
Western Herald

If a person had last visited Western Michigan University over five years ago and came back today, they would notice a great deal of change has been made and is in the process of being made.

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50 things to do before you graduate

By the Western Herald Staff

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Greek Life an option for incoming students

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Almost every United States president and vice president born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 has been members of a fraternity.

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Survival 101: A beginners guide to Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Western Michigan University, though smaller in enrollment size than Michigan State University or the University of Michigan, can be overwhelmingly large to a new student.

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All you need in one place: WMU One Stop Convenience Center now open

By Jason Koole
Western Herald

Fall semester is starting again and that means it is once again time for Western Michigan University’s One Stop Convenience Center to open its doors in the North Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center.

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KVA Classic wraps up at Waldo Stadium

Western Herald

If you are a high school football player in Southwest Michigan, then the KVA Classic is something you look forward to each season.

Hosted by the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the KVA Classic is a two-day event hosted at Waldo Stadium on WMU’s campus.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes new roundabouts to Kalamazoo

Western Herald

After weeks of detours and construction, members of the Kalamazoo community gathered to cut the ribbon on its first roundabouts in the Arboretum Parkway area on Friday, Aug. 27.

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WMU to honor Sopjes on Friday for 35 years of service

By Krystin Nichols
Western  Herald

A retirement reception honoring Diane Sopjes of Western Michigan University’s Dining Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 27.

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Slocum to be honored for 45 years of service

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Western Michigan University will hold a retirement reception on Tuesday, Aug. 31, honoring Don Slocum of facilities management for 45 years of service.

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Schellenberg to be honored for 21 years of service

By Jason Koole
Western Herald

Western Michigan University will host a retirement reception on Thursday, Aug. 26, for Penny Schellenberg, who has given 21 years of service to the university.

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Student experiment brings Kalamazoo Fire Department to campus

By Kallie Leonard
News Editor

Western Michigan University Police and the Kalamazoo Township

Fire Department were seen on campus outside Haenicke Hall on Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building.

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Career Corner: Social networking not all fun and games

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Most people do not think about the way their social networking sites can affect their jobs, however they should.

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WMU honors duo for 70 years of service

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Stuart Strayer, parking maintenance coordinator and Lt. Jerald Kuss, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, will be honored for their 70 combined years of service to Western Michigan University this month.

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LRC manager retires after nearly 30 years

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

Margie Springer, an employee at the College of Health and Human Services, will be honored during her retirement reception on Monday, Aug. 16.

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“Don’t Run A-Fowl of the Law”: local residents learn how to raise chickens

By Kevin Doby
Western Herald

Lori Evesque has been raising chickens for the past eight years.

Thursday night she provided information for about 120 Kalamazoo area residents on how they could do the same in their own backyards.

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Students, public face restrictions getting involved with oil spill cleanup

By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald

So far, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency spent $5 million in response to the Kalamazoo River oil spill, according to an article on MLive.com, published Aug. 1.

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News Comic – August 16, 2010

By Evan Wenger
Western Herald

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WMU to replace old electronic billboard with high tech sign

By Kevin Doby
Western Herald

The electronic billboard on US 131 advertising Western Michigan University’s Business Technology and Research Park is set to be replaced.

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Sindecuse Health Manager is online, available to students

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

Sindecuse Health Center has announce it’s new online Health Manager, a program that can be used to securely manage your health information from billing to immunization records.

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WMU HR chapter wins prestigious award

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

The Society for Excellence in Human Resources participated in and hosted the State Human Resources Games at Western Michigan University this past year. The competition was set up to help HR students study for the Professional in Human Resources exam, taken by those who choose to become certified before they graduate.

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Inside the tuition increase

By Chad Houts
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tuition increase for 2010-2011 at a July 23 meeting.

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Cycling groups, activists to meet at Bronson Park

By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald

Bicycle riders, enthusiasts and activists alike, can take part in weekly bike rides around the Kalamazoo area when they visit Bronson Park every Thursday, and the last Friday of every month.

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Mothers of Hope hold 3rd annual event

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

Mothers of Hope brought together citizens of the Kalamazoo community during their 3rd Annual Ultimate Family Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at Spring Valley Park.

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Reverse 911 system open for registration

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

A new emergency communication system that is designed to place thousands of phone calls to students, faculty and staff within minutes after an extreme campus emergency has been identified.

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Police release sketch of suspect in attack

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

A sketch was released on Saturday of the suspect in the July 31 assault of a female at Western Michigan University.

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Mothers of Hope joins Kalamazoo

By Laura Christian
Western Herald

Mothers Of Hope has joined the City of Kalamazoo and the Lewis Walker Institute to host the 3rd Annual Ultimate Family Reunion to bring the community together to get healthy and have fun on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010.

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WMU’s polling location saw low turnout for primary elections

By Ben Coleman
Western Herald

Primary voters went to the polls in Kalamazoo’s 28 precincts Tuesday to choose who will be the Republican and Democratic candidates for everything from governor to state senator to U.S. representative.

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WMU campus still on alert following Saturday attack

By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald

The Western Michigan University campus is on alert following a Saturday morning attack on a female student.

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WMU reveals name for campus apartments

By Matt Sutor
Western Herald

Western Michigan University has finally approved the name of the new on-campus apartment complex; it is to be referred to as Western View.

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