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Western Michigan University considers becoming a tobacco-free campus

MeghanChandler — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:39:08 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

It is not uncommon for Western Michigan University students to be found smoking cigarettes within 25 feet of class buildings.

This may change if a new tobacco-free policy that some WMU students, faculty and university departments are …

Western Michigan University bids farewell to Bigelow and Hoekje halls, share memories

MeghanChandler — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:49:44 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

Bigelow and Hoekje halls on Western Michigan University’s campus have housed tens of thousands of students in their over 50 years of existence.

On June 7, past residents, hall directors and WMU community members gathered in the …

Bronco ID’s provide access to campus and Kalamazoo services

MeghanChandler — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:26 +0000

Katie King
News Reporter

Bronco ID’s are one of the most important things students will receive from Western Michigan University because they are used for everything on campus.

Bronco ID’s are given to students during summer orientation. The ID is …

Western Student Association president welcomes new students

MeghanChandler — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:26 +0000

John-Mark Cuarto
Western Student Association president

Welcome First Year Students! My name is John-Mark Cuarto and I am your Western Student Association student body president.

Today is the day your journey starts as a Western Michigan University Bronco! I am …

Campus provides multiple transportation options for students

MeghanChandler — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:00:33 +0000

Katie King
News Reporter

When beginning college, a new sense of independence often emerges. This goes for transportation too.

Western Michigan University offers several transportation options for students who live on campus, near campus and also for those who commute.…

Past Bigelow and Hoekje Hall residents invited to farewell event

MeghanChandler — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:00:54 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

Before the halls that have stood behind the Bernhard Center for five decades are demolished, thousands of past Bigelow and Hoekje hall residents will have the chance to visit the dorms once more.

On Friday, June 7 from 3-6 …

College transition smoother with assigned advisors

MeghanChandler — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:12 +0000

Megan Wenzl
News Reporter

Every year, Western Michigan University freshmen enroll in classes with the help of their academic advisor.

For some students, freshman orientation might be the only time they see their advisor all year.

Starting in the fall, …

Second annual Kalamazoo Mud Run to raise funds for clean water in Uganda

MeghanChandler — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:33 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

Get muddy in the second annual Kalamazoo Mud Run on Saturday, June 8.

The run is a 5k trail run and obstacle event that raises money to support sustainable well drilling operations in Uganda, according to a …

Tornado warning issued for Kalamazoo County

MeghanChandler — Wed, 29 May 2013 03:45:40 +0000

The National Weather Service of Grand Rapids has issued a tornado warning for Kalamazoo County effective until 12:15 a.m.

Western Michigan University’s campus alert number called students around 11:30 p.m. urging them to take shelter.

At 11:12 p.m. a severe thunderstorm …

Kalamazoo offers plenty of summer arts and entertainment

MeghanChandler — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:27 +0000

John Campbell
A&E Reporter

Summer is a time for entertainment and Kalamazoo has many great events happening in the area from food to music to theatre.

Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting their production of “Next To Normal” on June 7, …