Paul VanHevel Copy Editor How can Metro Transit more efficiently cater to the individuals who rely on its services? It’s whether or not buses will arrive on time that has become the focal point of discussion amongst students commuting to and from campus. Some delay is to be expected when inclement weather or rush hour [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
By Nora Strehl Editor in Chief The colors, noise and school spirit were in abundance, as students, faculty and alumni celebrated Homecoming this past week. There was a huge feeling of community, as everyone gathered to celebrate the same two things: WMU and the Bronco football team. I could really feel the love all week, [...]
By Erin Gignac News Editor With a piece of free, greasy pizza in each hand, I devoured the sights and sounds of the first-ever “Paint the Town Brown” pep rally event. The clear, night sky held a single star as 400 students, faculty, alumni and members of the Kalamazoo community gathered to watch the Bronco [...]
By Kristin Nichols Staff Reporter Last week I received an email from my student loan company stating that in February my monthly payments would go from being $150 a month to $351 a month. As if I didn’t have enough stress on me as it is with school, work, bills and family… let’s add this [...]
Matt Buck Staff Reporter Most high school students have heard the horror stories about attending a larger university; most notably, the fact that many of the larger classes a student attends in college involve never actually speaking to your professor face-to-face. To some freshmen, this horror story may still seem true as WMU students are [...]
By Krystin Nichols Western Herald Ten years ago on this day I was sitting in my freshman English class talking with friends and waiting for the bell to ring when the principal came on the P.A. He told us that an airplane had hit one of the twin towers. He told us that at this [...]
Krystin Nichols Western Herald It’s that time of year again, back to school. Being in your own place away from the parents can be a lot of fun and it can also be very scary. Here are a few tips for you incoming freshman on how to adjust to dorm living and roommates. -Set up [...]
Welcome back to campus, students! With a new semester comes the opportunity to start out fresh: new classes, new professors, and a clean slate. In an effort to help everyone have a successful spring semester, we here at the Western Herald have compiled a list of things for you to try out to get that [...]
C’mon, really? You’re just now deciding to study for finals? Well, luckily for you, we here at the Western Herald have some last-minute tips to help you survive Finals Week and make it to Friday without losing your mind. You, like most of us, probably have two goals for this week: pass your exams and [...]
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Many people can barely walk and talk at the same time. What about texting and walking? Should there be a ban on texting and walking?
According to the state of Illinois, there should be and that’s just what Illinois State Representative Ken Dunkin is proposing.
By Hassan Al-Momani
Western Herald
Developing the websites of universities is highly important for showing the progression of the academic process.
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