Matt Buck Staff Reporter For many, being shot at is not only a valid fear but a concern. Police officers and soldiers put themselves in the line of fire to keep others safe. One Western Michigan University student not only volunteers, but jumps into action. Haney and his team of WMU paintballers have been competing [...]
By Craig Manning When people think of the most instrumental cities in the history of rock and roll, Kalamazoo is probably not high on most lists, including those compiled by Western Michigan University students. What most WMU students do not realize, however, is that Kalamazoo has played a major role in the music industry throughout [...]
Patrick Littleton Staff Reporter Western Michigan University hockey head coach Andy Murray has been selected for induction into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. Murray has been inducted under the “builder’s” category and is joined by players Pavel Bure, Phil Housley, Raimo Helminen and Milan Novy as the class of 2012. “It’s a [...]
Cody Janczewski Staff Reporter University Theatre can confidently check the box for an exceptionally successful fall 2011 program complete with multiple standing ovations, sold out performances, and of course, the cherry topper: absolute phenomenal acting. With such a highly respected and successful performance season thus far, let’s recap: “References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot” [...]
Taylor Larson Staff Reporter Situated high in a corner of the Gwen Frostic School of Art, Mindi Bagnall’s creation, “The World Wide Web,” carries an ominous message. The intricate tangle of delicate dollhouses snared in a spider’s web of cables signifies the emergence of cyberspace into the real, concrete world and what happens when technology [...]
Taylor Larson Staff Reporter Like the smooth, steady swing of jazz, Michael Dunn’s paintings have rhythm, a lively pulse and colorful beat. They also have shape, albeit a strange one—twisted and contorted, representational of space and time. Much like the music they resemble, Dunn’s paintings are free, unstructured and flowing, and can be viewed through [...]
Cassie Stagner, sophomore: Stagner helped found the Saint Claire Butterfly Foundation, which raises money for abused children, social services, and re-adoption. “I love doing that kind of work, I think it is important to help children because they can’t help themselves,” Stagner said. Kyle Berryman, sophomore: Berryman volunteered to help a disabled police officer clean [...]
Lexie Causley Staff Reporter Most high school cafeterias has had its fair share of food fights, but the thought rarely crosses a student’s mind after they enter college. However, one Western Michigan University student did just that and started her very own “Food Fight.” Freshman Molly Cahill founded a nonprofit organization in her sophomore year [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Bryan E. Paas Staff Reporter The Western Michigan University men’s basketball team looks to get back on track against the Titans. The Broncos have just finished what is arguably the toughest stretch in their schedule facing Temple, Purdue and Gonzaga, all top 25 teams. The Broncos are currently 1-5 on the season with a win [...]
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 [...]
Kathryn Stapleton Staff Reporter Several Kalamazoo-based bands are taking a cost-effective bus ride to their upcoming show in Battle Creek. Gunship Radio, Elm Street Riot, Jake Simmons and the Little Ghost, and Spacelift will be taking over Planet Rock’s stage on Dec. 2. “It’s going to be a good time. The sound is going to [...]
Matt Buck Staff Reporter For many collegiate teams stocked with younger players, starting the season with a losing streak could be detrimental. For the Western Michigan University men’s basketball team, expectations were high as the Broncos had their home opener on Wednesday against Division III Hope College. Despite being undefeated, Hope was an underdog going [...]
Baxter Gill Staff Reporter As the holidays approach, Christmas music begins to belt out and shoppers begin hustling around looking for the best deals and network television starts spreading holiday movies, specials and holiday cheer. With the plethora of holiday movie offerings to choose from, a trip to the movie store has become daunting. So, [...]
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 [...]
Matt Buck Staff Reporter The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team traveled to Ohio on Wednesday in hopes of finding its first win of the season against a Youngstown State team that has seen its own fair share of struggles so far. The Broncos never gained much momentum, though, and fell to 0-5 on the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Matt Buck Staff Reporter For many student-athletes at the collegiate level, being an athlete ends as soon as the diploma is received. For others, such as former Western Michigan University and current National Football League stars like Greg Jennings and Jason Babin, a career is born from college athletics. Even more of a rarity, though, [...]
Katie Krausman Staff Reporter Early morning practices, late night workouts and hours of on-ice conditioning are all things that make up the life of the Western Michigan University Synchronized Skating Team. Waking up each morning and being on the ice by 6:30 a.m. is just a part of the routine once you’re a part of [...]
Cody Kimball Web Manager The Western Herald had a chance to speak with Andrew and Jeremy from Funktion about their upcoming show. They will be playing at Papa Pete’s Pizza on Saturday, Nov. 19. Doors open up at 8:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9:30 p.m. Portions of the proceeds will benefit a local [...]
Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter With books, movies and propaganda about the food industry seemingly multiplying overnight, it is no wonder that Americans are embracing locally grown food and the growing push for environmental sustainability. New stories and rumors of unexplained meat in tacos and hormone enhanced products eerily echo Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle” mystery meat [...]
Kyle Stevens Staff Reporter “The Power of Gold” is the new slogan for the Western Michigan University Sports Marketing department. People may have seen it on Twitter, Youtube, or a number of other online services to promote WMU sports. The Western Student Association (WSA) and WMU Sports Marketing have been teaming up to push [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter When it comes to making holiday gift lists many are left either drawing a blank or finding mothballs in their wallets. This season avoid lines and headaches at the mall and instead make a trip to the neighborhood craft store to make inspired gifts that will leave friends and relatives asking [...]
Sam Stachurski Staff Reporter ‘Tis the season for turkey, stuffing and lining up outside of stores at midnight, just to snag some of the seasons best deals. As a college student, getting a low price on something is important and thankfully Black Friday, a shopping day that is notorious for its low prices, is just [...]
Joe Stando Staff Reporter Mankind has made great strides throughout history; the wheel, the printed word and the personal computer. One advancement eclipses them all, at least in my mind, and that is the sandwich. Putting ingredients in between two slices of bread seems simple, even obvious. The sandwich allows for infinite variations and combinations, [...]
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