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Living thrifty

HeraldAdmin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:37:58 +0000

By Joe Stando
Western Herald

Let’s face it. The economy isn’t in the greatest shape these days. Times are tough on everybody, and as college students, our wallets are lighter than ever. However, there are still a lot of ways …

WMU offers outside exercise opportunities too

heraldstaff — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:40:31 +0000

By Fritz Klug

News Editor

Western Michigan University doesn’t just offer opportunities for running at the Student Recreation Center, but also in two nature preserves in Kalamazoo.

The Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck Preserves offer trails for passive …

Student Rec Center offers many exercise options

heraldstaff — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:37:56 +0000

By Fritz Klug

News Editor

The University Recreation Center is more than a place to try and live up to the ridiculous bodies associated with Hollywood stars and pro athletes.

Chris Voss, associate director of facilities and programming, …

Student dining deals in Kalamazoo

heraldstaff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:54:45 +0000

By Evan Riddell
Western Herald

While most students are satisfied with Jimmy Johns or Taco Bell, more courageous students may want to venture off-campus for a new experience in Kalamazoo cuisine.
With money in short supply all around, one cannot …

Dining Services does part in reducing carbon footprint

heraldstaff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:41:52 +0000

Kallie Leonard
Western Herald

With sustainability becoming a growing trend, many students may be happy to learn that each time they eat in the Western Michigan University Dining Halls, they have an opportunity to eat sustainably due to the Locally …

Zoorona: Contemporary Middle Eastern Dining

heraldstaff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:16:45 +0000

By Jonathan Chong
Western Herald

This week, my group of friends and I ventured off from the typical Western and Asian cuisines to experience a new Contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant called Zooroona, which is located on West Main Street in …

Eating out on a college student budget

heraldstaff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:38:39 +0000

Joshua Kalil
Western Herald

College students are going to go out to eat, either because their mom isn’t there to make dinner or the dorm food doesn’t cut it. The catch is that when they do go out, the food …

Western Wednesdays hosts special edition for Homecoming

heraldstaff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:22:38 +0000

The Western Student Association is hosting a special edition of Western Wednesday at 12 p.m. on Oct. 21 for Homecoming Week.

Many prizes from Qdoba Mexican Grill and Homecoming promotional items such as t-shirts, water bottles, temporary tattoos, will be …

Homecoming activity aims to bring out Bronco spirit

heraldstaff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:20:23 +0000

By Laura Citino
Western Herald

Warm up your vocal chords and your school spirit for Yell Like Hell, taking place as part of this year’s Homecoming on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Miller Auditorium.

Sure to be the loudest of the …

Spirit Cup: WMU’s own Stanley Cup

HeraldAdmin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:43:03 +0000

By Josh Holderbaum
Western Herald

It may not be the Stanley Cup, but local teams will still be giving their all for the Spirit Cup.

All this week, teams of Registered Student Organizations, academic departments, and groups of students will …