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How to Manage Student Loans (Final Edit)
Advancements in Women's Rights in Taiwan
Advancements in Women's Rights in Taiwan
The Importance of Being Given Permission
The Importance of Being Given Permission
A Filmmaker Meets the Digital Age
A Filmmaker Meets the Digital Age
The Influence of One Student's Outspoken Aunt
The Influence of One Student's Outspoken Aunt
A Precious Red Apple: One WMU Prof's Story of Advancements in Women's Rights in Taiwan
A Precious Red Apple: One WMU Prof's Story of Advancements in Women's Rights in Taiwan
Peter Cook: An Audio Story
Peter Cook: An Audio Story
Detroit Everything
Celebrating 50 Years of the College of Fine Arts at Western
Celebrating 50 Years of the College of Fine Arts at Western
Career Zone at WMU: What is it and what can it do for you?
Career Zone at WMU: What is it and what can it do for you?

Get scared: A visit to Psycho Ward Haunted House

November 2, 2021
A glimpse at an experience in one of the few haunted houses in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and also an educational experience from a WMU Theatre Professor on fear and fright.
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Therapy Dogs Benefit the Mental Health of Students at WMU

November 2, 2021
A look inside the lives of therapy dog owners, and the benefits of therapy dogs in various situations. Featuring Dr. Angela Moe and her dogs Sunny and Oreo.
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Bo Russel of Money Bones Brewing Depicts the Art of Home brewing.

November 2, 2021
This video shows the process of home brewing by Bo Russel, from Elgin Illinois. It also features WMU's Brewing and Sustainability Director, Steve Bertman, who discusses the how the entire process of home brewing is a work of art. Many successful breweries started off home brewing including Larry Bell of Bell's Brewery. Statistics indicate that home brewing is becoming an increasingly popular hobby.
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Combating Mental Health Stigmas in Kalamazoo

October 10, 2021
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WMU First-Generation Students Get Support Through TRiO

October 10, 2021
By Mya Vassal WMU’s TRiO Student Success Program is a learning community of students who are first-generation or income eligible, as well as for students with disabilities. First-generation students in the program shared their experiences of navigating the process of beginning higher education as the first one in their family [...]
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Foster Youth Graduate Manages Stress, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD

October 5, 2021
By Lyric Mention Former Western Michigan University Seita Scholar Liz Burns, 24, has managed to deal with mental health issues and overcome the challenges of aging out of the foster care system to graduate in 2020. A 2018 study by  Sean Hogan in the Journal of [...]
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Running Club at WMU: Mental Benefits of Physical Exercise

October 4, 2021
by Ethan Schmittdiel The Running Club at WMU is a Registered Student Organization at Western Michigan University that meets regularly to encourage students to stay active and healthy. It provides a group of students who are similarly interested in running with a sense of community that can help to keep [...]
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A Variety of Art is on Display at the KIA

October 3, 2021
By Isreal McCurtis Kourtney Smith  a 29 year old Kalamazoo artist, says that art is important in these stressful times because it can be very calming and therapeutic.  At times she says it can be a huge stress reliever and a good way to take your mind off of certain [...]
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Fun Fall Festivities at Gull Meadow Farm

October 3, 2021
By Shannon E. Fleming This fall is filled with fun activities for friends and families in the Kalamazoo County area. One of the popular destinations is Gull Meadow Farms, located at 8544 Gull Rd, Richland, MI . On Sept. 26, many people came out to support and enjoy the festivities [...]
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Graffiti and Street Art in Kalamazoo

October 1, 2021
by Trenton Goodloe Street art in the city of Kalamazoo is prominent on downtown buildings. Some of it is planned art on walls. One easy way to find popular art murals and paintings is the Kalamazoo Wall Crawl, a self-guided tour through the Kalamazoo area. Find it at: www.XXXXX.com. Some of [...]
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ArtPrize Makes Triumphant Return to West Michigan

October 1, 2021
By Sam Longstreth ArtPrize has made its long-awaited return to Grand Rapids this month after the 12th ArtPrize was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. ArtPrize runs from September 16 to October 3, 2021 and features 877 entries, 955 artists, and 145  venues around metro Grand Rapids. The [...]
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Young Adults Take Cues on Self-Esteem from Social Media

September 30, 2021
By Chloe Mohr Recent revelations by a former Facebook data analyst are bringing to light what some users say they have felt for years as users of the tech giant’s platforms, which include Instagram. Whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked one Facebook study stating that 13.5 percent of U.K. teen girls [...]
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WMU Student Found Ways to Cope But Happy to Be in Person

September 30, 2021
By Jack Misner COVID-19 forced universities around the globe to go virtual last year. But with the vaccine, colleges and universities, including Western Michigan University, are reopening. The return to campus for in-person classes brings an increased amount of interpersonal interaction, and a welcome end to virtual learning for these [...]
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Suicide Prevention Walk Seeks to Reduce Stigmatization

September 30, 2021
By Haley Steinkamp Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death nationally and the second leading cause of death for those aged 10-34, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. September is suicide prevention month, and the Kalamazoo-based non-profit organization Gryphon Place hosted its 5k walk for [...]
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Frontline Workers During Covid: A Slow Return to Normal

September 30, 2021
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Training New Staff for a Return to Full Hours at Biggby Coffee

September 30, 2021
By Brianna Zuidema Due to COVID-19, many local eateries had to shut down their operations for awhile. Some closed for good. Others reopened but that has meant finding new staff and training them, which is no small task. Biggby Coffee is one establishment working to onboard new hires, and district [...]
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Group Fitness Classes Benefit College Student’s Mental Health

September 30, 2021
By Cori Osterman Not only does exercise benefit a person’s physical well-being, but mental health is also greatly impacted by fitness, according to numerous research studies. College students at Western Michigan University have access to group fitness classes at the Student Recreation Center to help with stress management. “Attending group [...]
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Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk

September 30, 2021
                   
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Western Michigan Broncos Welcome Back Fans

September 30, 2021
By Brian Mullinax The Western Michigan University Broncos welcomed the San Jose Spartans in their Sept. 24 match-up at Waldo Stadium. It was a windy day in Kalamazoo, which led to a slow–paced defensive battle as the Broncos edged out the Spartans 20–3. Home field advantage has been nice to the [...]
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The Broncos are Back on Campus

September 30, 2021
By Austin Nowocin With vaccinations rates increasing, WMU is taking the necessary precautions to keep students safe while students return to campus. Nearly 75% of classes are in person this fall, according to the university website. Additionally, student clubs are meeting in person, eateries are open and dorms are occupied [...]
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