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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?

How to Make a Bilbo’s Stuffed Pizza

November 1, 2022
By: Jerald Davis Bilbo’s Pizza, located at 3307 Stadium Dr. in Kalamazoo, is one of Western Michigan University’s local hotspots for good eats. Learn how this locally famous pizza is made by watching this video.  
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Progress is Slow But Steady on Major Campus Construction Projects

October 7, 2022
By Alex Maggos and Jack Mennicke Students at Western Michigan University’s main campus are trying to be patient after three years of construction heads into a fourth year for two major capital projects that interrupt the flow of pedestrian traffic, campus eateries, classrooms and meeting spaces. The new $99 million [...]
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WMU Students Enjoy Fall through Fashion, Food and the Farmer’s Market

October 7, 2022
By Cole Hinzmann, Rian Johnson, Justin Satawa Fall has arrived in Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University students are sporting fall fashions as well as finding great autumnal traditions to enjoy, like a visit to Verhage Fruit Farms and Cider Mill on West Michigan Avenue. Another fall tradition is enjoying the [...]
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WMU Theatre returns with “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”

October 4, 2022
By Luke Richards The Western Michigan University Theatre Department launched its first show of the year, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” in York Theatre on Sept. 23. The show runs every weekend through October 8. This show highlights the talents of students both on stage and off with [...]
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WMU Marching Band Brings “The Sound of Western” to Game Day

October 3, 2022
By Kalloli Bhatt   Six hours before kick-off, more than 200 students and some staff gather at the practice field, more commonly known as Lot 64. All the students wear the same thing: A black compression shirt, black shorts or pants, tall black socks, and a specific type of black [...]
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WMU Student Center Delays Cause Disappointment

October 3, 2022
By Alex Maggos Students at Western Michigan University’s main campus are waiting another 18 months on top of the three years of construction already completed due to a structural integrity problem with the beams on the new student center.  The student center, which resides in the south side of campus [...]
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WMU Art Collection Celebrates 100 Years with Commemorative Art Exhibition

October 3, 2022
By Nicole Morehouse The Gwen Frostic School of Arts held a reception in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the university art collection on Sept. 23 from 5-9 p.m. Director of Exhibitions Indra K. Lācis curated pieces of art from around Western Michigan University [...]
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WMU First-Year Students Give Dorm Rooms Personality

October 3, 2022
By Alissa Minard Dorm rooms; these 12′ by 12′ spaces are often a college student’s first home away from home. The place they sleep, do homework and spend some of their free time. It is a space that represents themselves and tells people a little something about them. WMU first [...]
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Students WMU Construction Delays Bring Impatience and Anticipation

October 3, 2022
By Jack Mennicke Western Michigan University is home to two ongoing construction projects A new student center, at 162,000 square feet, will feature a dining center with eight restaurants, among other highlights. Dunbar Hall, which was built in 1971, is approximately 78,000 square feet and will move up to 89,000 [...]
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Jack Williams enjoying a fluffy pink cherry doughnut.

WMU Community Roots Run Deep

October 3, 2022
By Justin Satawa On September 21, 2022 fall officially made its way onto campus justifying all of Southwest Michigan’s fall favorites such as tailgates, football and cider mills. Fifteen minutes from Western Michigan University’s campus Verhage Fruit Farm & Cider Mill has been serving the WMU community since 1960. Dick [...]
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“WMU Fall Fashion Week” — A Look at Bronco Fashion

October 3, 2022
By Rian Johnson As soon as the seasons change from summer to fall, all over the globe fashion is celebrated in several different countries but none as big as New York Fashion Week. This year, NYFW was held from  Sept. 9 until Sept. 14. The heavy-hitter event showcases more than [...]
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The Hidden Gem of Kalamazoo: The Farmers Market

October 3, 2022
By Cole Hinzmann The Kalamazoo Farmers Market is a rich combination of many different small businesses as well as unique people that make up the community. From custom t-shirts to slow-dried pasta sales to cannabis products, vendors sell something to appeal to almost any customer. The local small businesses at [...]
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New “Sounds of the Zoo” Festival Showcases Local Musicians

October 3, 2022
By Abigail Lindblade A new music festival that organizers hope to make annual had its inaugural event at Bell’s Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo on Sept. 26, 2022. The week-long Sounds of the Zoo festival of 54 local music artists runs through Oct. 2 and at locations around the city, [...]
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Students Living Off Campus Face the Challenge of Meal Prep

October 3, 2022
By Brooke Soper For college students, meal time can be an unexpected adjustment. Many students transition from eating all meals made by parents or family members at home to being responsible for their meals in college. First-year students are mostly off the hook from cooking meals because for those on [...]
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Mandatory Vaccines: a comparison of two public universities

December 10, 2021
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December 9, 2021
By: Jack Misner Lake Michigan has seen a increase of water temperatures over recent years. This is a concern because with rising temperatures comes a host of environmental problems. Lake Michigan provides food and water for multiple states in the Midwestern United States. Without a healthy lake many people are [...]
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College Football Success Pays Off in Enrollment Spikes

December 9, 2021
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TRiO SSP Provides Community for First-Generation Student

December 9, 2021
By Mya Vassal Western Michigan University’s TRiO Student Success Program is a learning community on campus that serves primarily first-generation students. Navigating life in college is made especially challenging when you have to jump in without any prior knowledge or advice; however, thanks to TRiO, Michelle Herrera continues to make [...]
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11 Successful Studying Tips!

December 8, 2021
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COVID-19 Drops the US Birthrate Even Lower

December 8, 2021
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