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The Impact of Craft Beer on the United States
The Impact of Craft Beer on the United States
The Impact of Craft Beer on the United States
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness
The Evolution of Waldo Library By: Alyssa Carroll
The Evolution of Waldo Library By: Alyssa Carroll
The Evolution of Waldo Library By: Alyssa Carroll
Is Receiving a College Degree Beneficial in 2019? By Alyssa Carroll
Is Receiving a College Degree Beneficial in 2019? By Alyssa Carroll
Is Receiving a College Degree Beneficial in 2019? By Alyssa Carroll
Refugees in Michigan from the Obama to Trump administration
Refugees in Michigan from the Obama to Trump administration
Refugees in Michigan from the Obama to Trump administration
WMU Public Relations Students Visit the Workplace
WMU Public Relations Students Visit the Workplace
WMU Public Relations Students Visit the Workplace
International Exchange Student from Bahrain Faces Challenges Balancing School and Sports
International Exchange Student from Bahrain Faces Challenges Balancing School and Sports
International Exchange Student from Bahrain Faces Challenges Balancing School and Sports

A look into Western Michigan University esports

December 16, 2019
By Brenden Mariage Esports at Western Michigan University occupies the former Little Theatre on Oakland Drive, which is now a $500,000 esports arena. The assistant director of intramural sports, Mark Berdowski, says esports are an important part of a modern university setting. He urges students to get involved for the [...]
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The Impact of Craft Beer on the United States

December 16, 2019
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Domestic Violence Awareness

December 4, 2019
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MOMA Brings Groceries to Downtown Kalamazoo

December 4, 2019
By Maggie De Ceuninck MOMA opened towards the end of the summer, and it has been adding more items to the menu ever since. Store Owners Josh and Jess Marunde opened the store because they noticed that there were not many options for groceries in downtown Kalamazoo. The [...]
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Student Debt in Amercia

December 4, 2019
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Western Michigan University’s Enrollment Decreasing

December 4, 2019
By: Amanda Torello Over the past few years enrollment at Western Michigan University has been decreasing drastically. In the past year the university lost 1,092 students in enrollment which is a 4.8% decrease, according to data put out by the university. The university had 22,562 students enrolled in fall 2018 [...]
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A Moment of Magic

December 4, 2019
A Moment of Magic is an registered student organization at Western Michigan University. The main thing the RSO does is going to children’s hospitals in Southwest Michigan dressed as Disney and Marvel characters. “We bring joy to families who may have lost that feeling or magic along the journeys they’re [...]
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History of WMU Bowl Games

December 4, 2019
  By Maggie De Ceuninck As the 2019 football season comes to an end, the WMU football team is expected to qualify for a bowl game. The Broncos have played in a total of nine bowl games. Bowl game predictions change weekly. Before the team lost against Northern [...]
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2019 WMU Climate Change Rally

December 3, 2019
By: Derek Patterson The Climate Change Rally took place on Western Michigan University’s campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It brought in students and citizens from around the community, it’s purpose is to bring awareness to the global issue of climate change and bring to people’s attention our habits are actually making [...]
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Refugees in Michigan from the Obama to Trump administration

December 3, 2019
Since the Trump administration, the amount of refugees in Michigan has plummeted almost 75%. Check out the info graphic outlining the current state of the refugee population in Michigan and the U.S. here. By Maggie Drew
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WMU Public Relations Students Visit the Workplace

December 2, 2019
By Bridgett Hopkins The public relations organization at Western Michigan University traveled to Detroit to visit public relations agencies during their fall 2019 trip.   Check out the full video here 
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Concussions By The Numbers

December 2, 2019
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International Exchange Student from Bahrain Faces Challenges Balancing School and Sports

December 2, 2019
By Lauren Schuster Varsha Sundareswaran, 18, from Bahrain came to Western Michigan University for the aviation program while continuing her love for playing basketball. She joined the club basketball team, but found it too hard to settle into a new school and country while committing to a sport. Watch the [...]
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Alternative Eating Habits Sparking Interest in Millennials

December 4, 2019
New benefits of alternative eating habits like vegan and vegetarianism are starting to spark interest in younger generations. Check out this infographic to learn what is changing the minds of the younger generation:
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Sick Clouds? By: Ryan McCauley

December 4, 2019
Vaping related illness are popping up across the country and I sat down with an avid vape using student to discuss the dangers of e-cigarettes. https://spark.adobe.com/video/Z84kE6gO8O2vL
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WMU Women’s Club Volleyball Team Hosts an Invitational Tournament

December 4, 2019
By Maggie De Ceuninck The WMU Women’s Club Volleyball team hosted a tournament in the rec center on Nov. 9. Planning this tournament was a great way for the team to work together on and off the court. The semester is coming to an end, but the team [...]
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Delta Sigma Pi Founder’s Day

December 4, 2019
By: Amanda Torello Delta Sigma Pi at Western Michigan University celebrates their 112th founder’s day. Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity that helps WMU business students find jobs, update their resumes and gets them ready for the business world after college. See the whole story here.   [...]
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Ballet Folklorico at WMU

December 4, 2019
Ballet Folklorico at WMU is an up and coming RSO. While they are new to the scene and still trying to figure out how to run a RSO, they are eager to have new members join them. If you don’t know what ballet folklorico is they are ready to teach [...]
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How People Get Their News

December 4, 2019
In the last 20 years how people get their news has been changing. Newspapers and television news have been close for years with the numbers of people getting their news from them. However, with the invention of the internet and social media, social media has been right on their tail. [...]
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Typical Night for WMU Dance Major

December 4, 2019
By: Amanda Torello Western Michigan University’s Keldon Wilson is a senior majoring in dance. A day in his life is pretty hectic between classes, homework, working out, and rehearsals. Everyday Wilson has to work out and eat well to maintain his body for dance and he does this by going [...]
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Mother, Student, Athlete: Western Michigan University Basketball Senior Takes on Motherhood By: Alyssa Carroll

December 4, 2019
A photo slideshow of Breeanna Mobley, a Western Michigan University basketball senior, who takes on motherhood.     Check out the full slideshow here
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The Evolution of Waldo Library By: Alyssa Carroll

December 4, 2019
A video graphic of Western Michigan’s Waldo Library as it’s evolving in 2020.       Check out the whole video here: 
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Is Receiving a College Degree Beneficial in 2019? By Alyssa Carroll

December 4, 2019
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Alternatives to a Traditional Thanksgiving in 2019

December 3, 2019
By: Tim Green Families and friends around the country have established their own unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving over time. In 2019, the typical Thanksgiving experience continues to change.
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