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Friday’s “robbery” proves to be false report

Ambrosia — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:49:03 +0000

Ambrosia Neldon
News Editor

Following an investigation, WMU Campus Police have found that the robbery reported on the morning of April 12 did not actually occur.

The patron who reported the crime reported that his backpack was stolen by two black …

Bell’s, LGBT community to host Kalamazoo Pride, reveal new ale

Ambrosia — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:08:22 +0000

Tyler Wilson
Staff Reporter

This summer, Kalamazoo will host many festivals that attract thousands to the Arcadia Creek Festival Site located in downtown Kalamazoo.

One of these festivals will be sixth annual Kalamazoo Pride event, an event hosted by the …

Sarkozy Bakery closer to re-opening

Aaron LaRoy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:21:11 +0000

Aaron LaRoy
News Reporter

Sarkozy Bakery is a step closer to being open for business again.

Last spring, the oldest bakery in Kalamazoo, Sarkozy’s Bakery, burned to the ground, eliminating a hot spot in downtown Kalamazoo that countless citiznes frequented …

Noise Task Force hosts first meeting downtown

KatieKing — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:08:16 +0000

Katie King
News Reporter

The Downtown Noise Task Force met Tuesday to discuss the scope of the work ahead, the organization of the force and to give citizens a chance to voice their opinions.

The board decided that the chair …

Buckland, Feriend campaign focuses on pride, diversity, safety and involvement

ChristinaCantero — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:00:07 +0000

Christina Cantero
News Reporter

The Western Student Association (WSA) elections are coming up soon, and Dillon Buckland is one of the first to announce that he is running for president.

Buckland and his members are focusing on reducing parking issues …

WMU Relay for Life committee begins another year of fundraising

Ambrosia — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:00:09 +0000

Katie King
News Reporter

Planning an event outdoors can be difficult in any season, and spring weather is challenging to predict, especially in April. Last year, Western Michigan University’s Relay for Life committee found this out the hard way and …

Job Openings: Fetzer Center, Public Safety and several others are hiring on campus

ChristinaCantero — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:35:35 +0000

Christina Cantero

News Reporter

Interested in an on-campus job? Employers at WMU are looking for interns, servers and tutors.

The Fetzer Center in the Haworth College of Business is looking for a banquet server and supervisor. The supervisor position is …

Kalamazoo fire claims the lives of three young children

Aaron Fishell — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:16:05 +0000

Aaron Fishell
News Reporter

A fire in a Kalamazoo apartment on Monday killed three children.

At approximately 2 p.m., the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety received a call about an apartment fire at 1054 Interfaith Homes, Apartment A. Additional calls …

UPDATE: Students witnessed fatal accident Sunday morning

Ambrosia — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:28:08 +0000

Craig Manning and Ambrosia Neldon
A&E Editor and News Editor

Following the fatal accident at the corner of Emajean and West Michigan Avenue, students at Western Michigan University seem unsurprised.

Danny Mui, a resident of the Hidden Hills apartment complex …

Woman killed after being struck by car near Western Michigan University

Ambrosia — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:27:45 +0000

Ambrosia Neldon
News Editor

A 22-year-old Kalamazoo woman died after being struck by a vehicle near campus Sunday morning, according to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

The name of the victim is not being released at this time.

At around …