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Late night commuting made easy by night bus

By Ociel Torres Staff Reporter “You talked. We listened!” is the heading on the many posters plastered all over campus, from designated bus stops to residence halls. There is a new program currently in the works at Western Michigan University, and although it’s only a trial period, it could prove to be of great use [...]

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February 1st, 2012 | Posted in Breaking,Campus,Local | Read More »

Weather hinders local businesses

By Liz VandenHeede Staff Reporter An important factor in the success of many local businesses made a very late arrival this year. Snow and all of Michigan’s unpredictable winter weather impacts all kinds of people and businesses, especially ski resorts and winter sports parks. “We didn’t open until January 4 this year—the latest opening I [...]

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January 23rd, 2012 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

United Way nears its goal

By Lexie Causley Staff Reporter As the semester is drawing to a close, so is the Kalamazoo United Way Campaign. While the committee has not taken a final count, as of Dec. 7, they had reached 96.7 percent of their goal, or $289,970.58. “I do hope that we reach 100 percent of our goal,” Joseph [...]

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December 13th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Students benefit from volunteering

Trevor Ritsema /Western Herald Catey Koch, student, works on updating her resumé on Sunday, Dec. 5. “I believe having volunteer work on my resumé makes me look more well rounded,” says Koch.

Katy TerBerg Staff Reporter With the new semester approaching, more and more students will start looking for jobs. Whether that job is part time, full time or an internship, a polished resume paired with good interviewing skills will increase a student’s chances of securing a job that best fits their needs and areas of study. [...]

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December 8th, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Lend a hand and volunteer

Trevor Ritsema/Western Herald From left; Christina Loce and Bonnie Flora, make chocolate covered pretzels at The Taste of Heaven in downtown Kalamazoo.

Sam Stachurski Staff Reporter The Kalamazoo area has plenty of opportunities available both on and off campus for people to volunteer or put in hours for community service. “At any given time, we have more than 500 volunteer opportunities on our website at more than 230 nonprofit organizations,” said Amanda Reel, program coordinator of Volunteer [...]

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December 8th, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

RSO seeks volunteers

By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter The Peace Center group is a nonprofit student organization looking for volunteers to embrace the challenge of implementing justice and peace within the Kalamazoo community. “The best part is the community aspect, which has a really warm and friendly environment. Instead of feeling like work, you feel like you are [...]

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December 5th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Ex-felon forum in Jan.

By Kelly Mason Staff Reporter The Michigan Organizing Project (MOP) and the sorority Eta Eta Sigma are presenting a forum in January to hear the stories of five ex-offenders who are trying to make a life after being released from prison. The forum, called “Beyond the Bars,” chronicles how these five individuals attempt to have [...]

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December 5th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Crime blotter

Via the WMU Department of Public Safety -  A known trespass violator was seen entering Waldo Stadium on Nov. 25 at 1:03 p.m. – An iPod Touch and $300 cash were stolen from a room in the Ernest Burnham Residence Hall on Nov. 28 at 11:54 a.m. – A subject was arrested at a traffic [...]

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December 5th, 2011 | Posted in Crime Blotter,Local,News | Read More »

Trolley returns

By Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter December in downtown Kalamazoo is not complete without the giant candy canes in Bronson Park or the Holly Jolly Trolley, which will be running for the seventh year. The trolley, which began running at 3 p.m. on Black Friday, will run Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until [...]

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December 5th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Seattle grunge arrives in Kalamazoo

By Craig Manning Staff Reporter Rock ‘n’ roll singer Chris Cornell has been an icon in the music industry ever since his first band, Soundgarden, burst out of the ‘90s Seattle grunge movement and scored a hit with “Black Hole Sun.” That song would prove to be their biggest hit, but Cornell would go on [...]

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December 5th, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Local,News | Read More »

Warming hearts: donate apparel to help children in need

Nathan Palcowski Staff Reporter Western Michigan University students have the opportunity to change give back  to Kalamazoo on Dec. 3.  The event Endless Opportunities will be at the Adrian Trimpe building at WMU from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to help fundraise for children in Kalamazoo without winter apparel. Endless Opportunities is a nonprofit organization [...]

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December 1st, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Hit the slopes

Tyler Pease Staff Reporter Many on campus have seen snow every year, but there are undoubtedly a few who don’t get snow very often at home, if at all. While there are a variety of activities on campus, there are also popular places to visit off campus, two of these are Timber Ridge and Echo [...]

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December 1st, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Local chef dishes out sculptures

Matt Buck Staff Reporter When most people imagine a chef, the setting is usually a kitchen. The focal point might be a pastry, meat or vegetable. And a chainsaw is usually not part of the status quo. Then there are chefs like Randy Finch. Finch swapped the kitchen for a freezing cold warehouse, the pastries [...]

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December 1st, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Students climb up to new heights

Matt Buck Staff Reporter With winter rapidly approaching Western Michigan University’s campus, the inevitable winter doldrums might not be too far behind. While some college students may resort to a ritualistic hibernation of sorts—heading outside on an as-needed basis before bunkering down and watching a Gilmore Girls marathon—there is a way to avoid the frigid [...]

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December 1st, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Food pulls in students, businesses to Art Hop

By Craig Manning Staff Reporter In the 11 years since its creation, the Art Hop program, presented on the first Friday of each month by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, has become a fixture in downtown Kalamazoo. On Friday, Dec. 2, the Arts Council will partner with Downtown Kalamazoo Inc. for the fifth and [...]

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November 28th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Gazette reduces staff; writers diverge to digital delivery

By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter Although the Kalamazoo Gazette is sending 77 advanced layoff notices to employees through the federal government’s policy called the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), many employees will be able to reapply for new positions at the new companies being created, according to an article by the Kalamazoo Gazette. The [...]

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November 28th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Crime Blotter

Via the WMU Department of Public Safety •   A subject was arrested for possession of alcohol after a call for Emergency Medical Services on Nov. 19 at 2:22 a.m. • An LG TV was stolen from an unlocked WMU apartment on Nov. 19 at 2 a.m. •  A subject fled an officer while another was [...]

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November 28th, 2011 | Posted in Crime Blotter,Local,News | Read More »

Heidelberg Project in Detroit lifts blighted city

By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor Abandoned homes are scattered in abundance throughout the blighted city of Detroit. Mayor Bing and his plans to demolish these homes and convert them into vast arrays of park and urban farmlands have not been met with success.  No clear solution has been proposed for the 90,000 buildings. In an [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Review: ladies’ coats

By Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter Wading through endless racks and shelves of outerwear can be daunting when it comes to finding the perfect winter coat. Here are the season’s hottest styles and a guide to find them. Not only will they keep you warm on your walk to class but they’ll have you looking like [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Black Thursday: the new trend

By Kelly Mason Staff Reporter Thanksgiving with the family may be cut short this year due to retailers opening their doors earlier than ever before, some sales starting as early as 9 p.m. Thursday evening. The new hours could be an inconvenience for some customers. Shoppers hoping to beat the lines will have to leave [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Asylum Lake exposure

By Taylor Larson Staff Reporter The starving artist is characterized as such for a reason—sadly, most do not get rich slashing paint against a canvas Jackson Pollock-style, or spending hours a day slinging clay. When money is tight and rent is long gone to paintbrushes, self promotion can get tough. For the artistically inclined in [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in A & E,Local,News | Read More »

Pit bull myths

By Katie King Staff Reporter Pit bulls were originally bred in England to fight bulls, but once that was made illegal people turned the dogs against each other, creating the stereotypical “vicious dog” that people think of today. Luigi Rossi, also known as Shorty the Pit Boss, from Animal Planet’s show, “The Pit Boss” spoke [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Crime Blotter

Via the WMU Department of Public Safety • A resident of Lefevre Hall returned from class to find her room had been broken into on Nov. 10 at 2:31 p.m. • A group of males were referred to the Office of Student Conduct on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. after marching and creating a disturbance. [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Crime Blotter,Local,News | Read More »

Credit unions see rise in new accounts

By Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter The economic crisis has spurred many outcries from small businesses and citizens alike in recent months, most notably with the Occupy movement. On Nov. 5, another uprising erupted which targeted national bank’s checkbooks. The uprising was called Bank Transfer Day, which was started by Kristen Christian, 27, when she learned [...]

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November 21st, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

REVIEW: Planning for holiday travel

Kelly Mason Staff Reporter Sometimes a little forethought can keep the inconveniences and frustrations of holiday traveling to a minimum. Being proactive can solve problems before they begin. Typical travel issues range from lost/damaged luggage, overbooking or overpaying for flights, unexpected weather and health problems, according to Liberty Travel.com.  Lost luggage can put a damper [...]

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November 17th, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Student’s thesis depicts human hardships

Taylor Larson Staff Reporter  On a blustery fall day, the steadfast rumble of iron wheels on steel tracks melds with the rush of the wind and crinkle of leaves. Travelers, buttoned up from the cold, huddle together on station platforms, never noticing a phenomena right in front of them. Long after the traffic lights have [...]

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November 17th, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Financially friendly feasts this Thanksgiving

Craig Manning Staff Reporter The Holidays are right around the corner, and for many, that means warm homes, good company and an abundance of great food. But for those who will not be making it home for Thanksgiving this year, or even for the college student who has a craving for Thanksgiving dinner that cannot [...]

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November 17th, 2011 | Posted in Local,Weekend Scene | Read More »

Responses to Bridge card limits

By Katy TerBerg Staff Reporter Students may be feeling the effects of the Michigan Bridge card changes. The Department of Human Resources tightened restrictions on the Michigan Bridge card last April. The Bridge card is a food assistance program brought forth to assist struggling Michigan residents. New measures were put into effect to restrict the [...]

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November 14th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

Murders and mysteries

By Catie Dymond Staff Reporter It does not take a detective or expert at the board game Clue to solve this mystery, on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The Oaklands will partner with Murder by Design to present the first annual murder mystery dinner ‘A Rose by Any Other Name.’ It is a 1935-themed engagement [...]

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November 14th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

New Growth Travel business launches

By Katey Stapleton Staff Reporter A business servicing those who are interested in traveling to the Middle East in search of spirituality, liberating experiences and a brand new outlook on life is up-and-running in West Michigan. Derek Schwartz, 26, and Chris Shea, 24, have launched New Growth Travel, a business that intends to raise awareness [...]

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November 14th, 2011 | Posted in Local,News | Read More »

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