Western Herald

Suspect in custody in Saturday morning assaults on Western Michigan University’s campus

MeghanChandler — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:27:19 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

A suspect in two reported assaults early Saturday morning on Western Michigan University’s campus is now in custody.

At 7:15 a.m. Public Safety officials were informed that two assaults had occurred on campus within the past hour, according …

Family Bike Fest event at 411 Club and Metro Diner & Nightclub brings end to Bike Week

MeghanChandler — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:08 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

The 411 Club and Metro Diner & Nightclub is hosting a Family Bike Fest on May 18 in their parking lot.

The event is being held in conjunction with the 411 Club, Water Street Coffee, Open Roads …

Western Michigan University’s fashion program rated among top fashion programs in the U.S.

MeganWenzl — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:06 +0000

Megan Wenzl
News Reporter

Western Michigan University’s fashion program is rated no. 58 of 75 top fashion schools in the United States by Fashion-Schools.org.

According to Fashionschools.org, the top fashion schools are rated based on the school’s academic reputation, admission …

Hidden Kalamazoo Tour to show downtown areas locked in time

MeghanChandler — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:29:26 +0000

Meghan Chandler
Editor-in-Chief

The paint on the walls may be peeling and the stairs may be narrow, but the hidden spaces of downtown Kalamazoo are being opened up for tours in June.

On June 15-16, the first Hidden Kalamazoo tour …

WMU baseball drops two out of three games in weekend series against Toledo

Aaron Fishell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:07:35 +0000

Aaron Fishell
Sports Editor

The Western Michigan University baseball team lost two games of the three-game series at home this last weekend to Toledo and remain in last place in the MAC West standings.

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Western Student Association students gather to draft student Bill of Rights

ChristinaCantero — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:38 +0000

Christina Cantero
News Reporter

Western Michigan University might become one of few universities across the nation with a student Bill of Rights, a set of various academic and civil rights that should apply to the student body.

The first meeting …

Opinion: Five reasons the Detroit Tigers should be the best team in baseball this season (Part Four)

Aaron Fishell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:51:17 +0000

Aaron Fishell
Sports Editor

Justin Verlander has two no-hitters, a Cy Young award and an MVP to his credit, and is certainly one reason that anything besides a World Series victory this year for the Detroit Tigers will be a …

“Wicked” sets up shop at Miller Auditorium

CraigManning — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:10:03 +0000

John Campbell
A&E Reporter

Preparations are underway for the upcoming production of “Wicked” at Miller Auditorium. The touring show’s crew have started constructing the set and everything involved in the show, from costumes to props, is being unloaded in order …

Miller announces full 2013-14 season, releases subscription prices

CraigManning — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:07:14 +0000

Craig Manning
A&E Editor

Miller Auditorium announced both its 2012-13 Michigan Mailers Spotlight Series and its smaller Broadway Plus Series shows this morning, completing the line-up for the upcoming year of events.

The announcement comes on the heels of a …

School of Music celebrates centennial year, All-Steinway status

Ambrosia — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:28:56 +0000

John Campbell
A&E Reporter

The year 2013 is a big one for Western Michigan University’s School of Music.

While celebrating its centennial year, the school has also gained All-Steinway status, which is quite an achievement according to the director of

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