Chicken Wings: One-dozen wings, fried in a pan until crisp. Add favorite sauce and two tablespoons of melted butter to a separate bowl. Drop wings in and toss until coated.-Adam Roberts, Sports Editor Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts: One can water chestnuts. One-half pound of bacon. Wrap chestnuts with bacon. Put toothpicks through them. Put in [...]
Dear Editor, In 2010 WMU’s student body voted to put in place what would soon be a monumental achievement, the $8 student sustainability fee. The extreme foresight in understanding the importance and need for providing the funding of campus sustainability improvement should be commended. Now the issue lies solely in the hands of the students. [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor-In-Chief As we progress into the new year, and get back into the school groove, we need to start thinking about how important it is to make sure that our voices are heard this primary season! The 2012 primary is right around the corner and the deadline to register to vote is [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor As the semester progresses and students endure the remaining winter months it’s likely the weather will not warrant university closure. “University officials begin monitoring weather conditions early in the event when a significant snowfall is predicted. Our grounds crews are out (often in the middle of the night) gauging the [...]
Kelly Mason Staff Reporter Matt Epling was a bright teenager who had a quirky sense of humor. He was creative, talented, intelligent and loved the outdoors. In eighth grade, he was voted to have the best smile, the best personality and most likely to become an actor. On his last day in middle school, he [...]
Dear Editor, This letter is to students considering teaching as a future profession. I am a retired teacher who taught in Michigan public schools for 26 years. You should be aware of a side of education in this state that your professors are unlikely to disclose. You must understand that you, as a teacher, are [...]
Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief Welcome back! I hope everyone’s break was as food and family-oriented as mine was. A new year is upon us, and that means new attitudes, new perspectives and positive change. Here at the Western Herald we are taking full advantage of these opportunities. Starting Thursday, Jan. 12, we will no longer be [...]
Bronco Express is conveniently located in the Bernhard Center, yet the communication, signage and welcoming gestures leave something to be desired. It’s hard to part with money from $300 to $4,000 or more as a student. It’s hard to come by. And being comfortable, like sitting might make it easier to hand it over, rather [...]
Dear Editor, In my personal opinion, no one should be allowed to bring a personal vehicle onto the Western Michigan University campus without first completing a driver’s safety class. This applies to everyone, not just students. I say this because it appears that during the period of time many campus drivers have had their driver’s [...]
By Krystin Nichols Staff Reporter Being away from home during the holiday season always makes me miss things like Christmas tree shopping, hanging lights, ice skating and hanging out with the family. Being away at school doesn’t mean you have to miss out on those things completely! You can make your very own Christmas right [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor in Chief Ahh, finals week. There’s nothing like six exams and seven all-nighters to bring out the stress in students. While the pressure to succeed is high and finals week is rather critical to everyone’s overall grades, you can’t let the stress of finals drag you down. Take some time to [...]
Dear Editor, What is the clear and specific purpose of Occupy Wall Street movement and what do its followers particularly want to achieve? This question remains unclear after months of protests that generally speaking are against our current economic system in the nation. In a nation like the United States, whose economy is one of [...]
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to spend the holiday with someone you love. All week I was surrounded by good company and great food, and I cherished every minute of it. Of course, all the love and the bounty of food got me thinking about the people who [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor The peaceful occupation of Wall Street was intended to spread awareness on the current state of the economy and the discordance of income inequality that exists in the growing disparity between the wealthy and middle class. However, with this rise in public awareness the passive, nonviolent and diplomatic practices of [...]
Dear Editor, Campus tours at WMU have a large impact on students contemplating whether or not they should attend. The current way that the tours are being done is exceptional when compared to most other public Universities; however, I believe that they can still be improved upon. The tours should extend beyond the main area [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor Have you ever taken the time to think about where your meat comes from? Have you ever wondered why the rows of beef are neatly stacked in abundance? Or have you ever inquired as to why only a few select brand names are associated with meat production? Concentrated Animal Feeding [...]
Dear Editor, The Western Herald recently published two articles and an editorial about the replacement of nine honey locust trees by solar panels near the Western Michigan Univeristy Miller Auditorium parking ramp. While I strongly advocate for the use of renewable energy sources, this paradoxical campus planning decision makes it appear that WMU believes reducing [...]
By Krystin Nichols Staff Reporter The recent mass exotic animal release in Ohio has caused a media frenzy, and has caused Michigan to propose a change in their laws that were already intact. In late October, Terry Thompson committed suicide and let exotic animals roam freely. Thompson ran an animal farm that housed animals such [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief As the final leaf falls off the tree, and winter comes creeping toward us, I can’t help but feel the holiday spirit creep with it. November is such a great month, I must savor everything about it because I’m really going to miss it when it’s over. Not only is Thanksgiving [...]
The Western Herald recently published an article highlighting WMU student outrage in response to the installation of solar panels and fifteen electric car-charging stations that resulted in the destruction of nine trees. I am disappointed and saddened by the shortsightedness of this project’s dissenters. Construction and maintenance projects all over Kalamazoo often result in the [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief Some may view this event as another example of a poor economy taking away jobs from an able body of workers, but myself (and other journalists alike) see this as another opportunity lost within the field of journalism. The Press, Kalamazoo Gazette and Muskegon Chronicle will deliver their newspaper only on [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor Tire marks laced with blood occupied the streets in the southern province of Guangdong, China. A 2-year-old girl named Wang Yue was repeatedly run over by passing traffic in the city of Foshan. A security camera stood idly by as 18 witnesses went about their routine, deliberately stepping over the [...]
By Joe Stando Staff Reporter If you’re anything like me, Halloween is one of your favorite times of the year. The parties, the costumes and the candy—all of it make this weekend great. However, it’s easy to get carried away or make mistakes, so I’ve put together a list of some easy tips to make [...]
I am currently in my freshman year and I really am enjoying myself. Throughout all of the good things at WMU, one area does stick out like a sore thumb and I would like to share it with you—the dining services. I feel that there are not enough healthy choices and too many unhealthy ones. [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor-in-Chief I am happy to announce that a date has been set for Nov. 1 as the launch date of the highly anticipated (at least for us) Weekend Scene website! The good people of the Western Herald have been working diligently to create a work of art that coincides with the well [...]
By Paul VanHevel Copy Editor A New Jersey couple suffering from psychological disabilities named their children after prominent Nazi officials and ideals. 5-year old Adolf Hitler Campbell, and his two sisters Aryan Nation Campbell, and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell have been evicted from their homes by the state of New Jersey in an effort to [...]
In America, about 1.3 million abortions are performed each year. And many wonder why would anyone want to abort their child? Here are some reasons why a woman would want to have abortion: rape, incest, they feel they are too young or they are in a situation of financial instability. Although abortion is a women’s [...]
By Jason Koole Copy Editor America will always be at war and that war is the war on drugs. Getting rid of drugs in America is an impossible idea and while I feel like some drugs are not necessarily good (as a matter of principle I haven’t been to a doctor in 8 or so [...]
By Norah Strehl Editor-in-Chief As midterms approach us, we may find ourselves inching out of the social loop. The Library and the Bernhard Center become two of the most hoppin’ places on campus. But unfortunately, stress tends to fit hand in hand with the common cold. Here are just a few suggestions to keep your [...]
By Cody Kimball Web Manager The digital face of the Western Herald is changing, and the plastic surgery is far from over. I’m the Web Manager of the paper and am tasked with the continuing updates and maintenance of the digital face of this near-century old news outlet. No easy task I assure you. In [...]
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