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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

Bringing Attention to the Burnham’s Showers

May 14, 2018
Bringing Attention to the Burnham’s Showers Will Kriss | JRN 3200 Students living in dorms on the campus of Western Michigan University have recently raised concerns of the living and sanitary conditions, specifically the dorms known as the Burnham’s. During a Western Student Association Dinner on WMU’s campus [...]
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WMU International Student Numbers Rise Amid Overall Enrollment Decline

April 24, 2018
By: Teresa Turner WMU has seen a 9.7 percent decrease in undergraduate enrollment, but the amount of international students has increased 49 percent since 2008. To learn more about these statistics and why there has been an increase of international students at WMU, click here.
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A Comparison of the First Year in Office for U.S. Presidents

April 19, 2018
By Andrew Levy U.S. President Donald Trump is well past his first year in office, and this infographic compares the amount of executive orders throughout his and other presidents’ first years, and their popularity at the end of that year. An executive order is a directive issued by the president  [...]
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The march for women continues in Kalamazoo

April 18, 2018
By Mikhayla Dunaj Thousands gathered for the second annual Women’s March, which kicked off at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. on Jan. 21. Click here to find out the many reasons why people came to march.
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Thousands gather for Women’s March in Kalamazoo

April 17, 2018
By Zoe Jackson On Jan. 21, thousands of activists marched in the Kalamazoo Women’s March to showcase a variety of issues affecting women nationwide, from sexual harassment to wage equity. For photos and details of the march, watch the slideshow here.
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Fast Food Expenditures by Millennials

April 17, 2018
By Alex Calvert Millennials spend nearly half of their yearly food dollars on fast food, according to a 2016 survey by Forbes. This is only slightly less than the amount that baby boomers spend on fast food yearly. Click the link below for more details. https://infogram.com/pictorial-1h7g6kz8gj8j6oy
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Northern White Rhino on the Path to Extinction

April 17, 2018
        By Audra Penny Following the recent passing of “Sudan,” the last northern white rhino male in the species, early in March 2018, the species is now considered extinct. Although there currently remain two female northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu, being kept under 24-hour surveillance at Ol [...]
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Poverty’s Influence on Firearm Mortality

April 16, 2018
By Laura Cochrane Firearm mortality is associated with poverty, statistics show.  This infographic compares 2015 death rates by firearms and poverty rates by state, it also gives statistics on poverty’s influence on those death rates. You can view this infographic here.
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Western Herald’s 102-Year History

April 16, 2018
By Theresa Hermann In a world of fake news, the Western Herald has prided itself on providing truth and accuracy for more than a century. To see how it has evolved over time and covered major events throughout history, click here. Source: Western Herald Archives
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity at Select Michigan Universities

April 16, 2018
By Zoe Jackson At the start of his term in Aug. 2017, President Edward Montgomery addressed the Western Michigan University campus community regarding his commitment to diversity and inclusion. President Montgomery stressed that “at WMU we are welcoming and inclusive of all.” The data shows that WMU fares well in comparison [...]
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WMU’s In-State Tuition Vs. Out-of-State Tuition

April 10, 2018
By Christy Manus Western Michigan University raised its tuition by 3.91 percent for the 2017-2018 school year. Click here to see how WMU’s in-state tuition and its recently reduced out-of-state tuition compare.  
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Latest Report on Michigan’s 2017-2018 Flu Season

April 10, 2018
By Danneisha McDole Michigan had one of the worst flu outbreaks thus far in the 2017-2018 season. Now that the season is over, here’s a look back at the latest report of percentages and more information on what happened. See the infographic on Michigan’s 2017-2018 flu season here. 
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Most WMU Students Don’t Know How to Report Sexual Assault

April 10, 2018
By Raine Kuch Sixty-four percent of about 2,000 students participating in the 2016 Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Safety Survey said that they did not know the formal procedures to address complaints of sexual violence at Western Michigan University. Click here to learn more about sexual misconduct on WMU’s campus for sexual [...]
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NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament Revenue

April 10, 2018
By Andrew Streitel The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 men’s basketball tournament ended on April 2. The tournament was filled with excitement, including a lot of upsets. The major conferences such as the Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, Big East and ACC made the most profits this year. Those [...]
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The Killings of Unarmed People by Law Enforcement: A Timeline

April 10, 2018
By Nikiya Biggs Deaths of unarmed people by police officers continue to make headlines and draw protests.  See a timeline of key moments in history of the unarmed people who have been killed.
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Local Football Rivals Join Forces For Winning Season

April 10, 2018
By Hunter Haley This infographic chronicles the startup and success of Kalamazoo United, which is made up of two rival schools, Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian. The two schools decided to join forces and make one team to save their respective football programs. Since United’s birth in 2014, the [...]
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Mass shootings in America 1966-2018

April 10, 2018
By Mikhayla Dunaj In the last 52 years, there have been 150 mass shootings committed by 154 individuals in the United States. Nasim Aghdam recently added her name to the list when she arrived at the YouTube headquarters armed on April 3.  This infographic has more information regarding shooter [...]
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College Students and Drinking

April 10, 2018
By Julia Foster Four out of five college students drink. While this stat is not surprising, it is high. To find out more stats and numbers about college students and alcohol click here.  
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Jillian Fletcher – Abortion Infographic

April 5, 2018
https://www.easel.ly/infographic/mnn108 Here is provided an infographic providing insight and facts about abortion and abortion clinics within the United States. This infographic is aimed toward females for them to recognize such things involving their bodies.
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Coming back from failing to a 3.5 GPA

March 12, 2018
By Jillian Fletcher Senior Stacey Ellis has had a unique experience during her 5 years at Western, coming back after being dismissed from the university due to academic issues, which were in part due to undiagnosed dyslexia. She regrouped, got support and after community college, regained her academic standing and [...]
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