Former WCU, Rustin star White signs with Bluebirds
Rondell White
WEST CHESTER — Former West Chester University Ram running back Rondell White has committed to the West Chester Bluebirds in 2016. The 2013 Harlon Hill Award Finalist will join former WC Bayard Rustin teammate Lee Kurfis in what is shaping up to be a potent offense for the new minor league team.
During his college career, White became the second (and first division 2) player to reach...
WCU Marching Band to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The West Chester University Marching Band.
WEST CHESTER — West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is one of only 10 U.S. marching bands to participate in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. NBC10 will broadcast the parade from NYC at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26.
“We are taking West Chester’s party to New York,” says WCU’s Director of Bands...
Avon Grove marching band earns U.S. Bands PA State Championship
WEST GROVE, Pa. – The Avon Grove High School Marching Band earned first place at the U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Championship held Saturday, October 31, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium. This is the first time that the marching band has earned the title of U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Champion.
The band scored a 92.375 in the Group IV-A class and won the honors of Best...
On Stage: WCU’s Flanick shines in ‘Nunsense’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When an actress auditions for a role in the hit musical “Nunsense,” it is to her advantage to have familiarity with the show, first-hand experience in dealing with nuns or both. Back in April, Erika Flanick auditioned for a role in “Nunsense” with neither.
Flanick, a West Chester University theater major, did not let it hold her back. As a result, she...
WCU gets OK to add new grad degree programs
WEST CHESTER. — At its July meeting, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors approved new programs at West Chester and seven other system universities.
West Chester’s two programs are the Doctor of Education in education policy, planning, and administration and the Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling. Like new programs at the other state universities,...
Cheyney / WCU Presidents announce new collaboration
HARRISBURG – This week, in a letter addressed to the students, faculty, staff and alumni; Presidents Frank Pogue (Cheyney University) and Greg Weisenstein (West Chester University) announced a new collaboration between the two Chester County-based universities:
‘Patience’ coming to WCU’s music theater
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County to perform comic opera
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County wants area residents to get a taste of “Patience,” its latest main-stage presentation.
An entertaining look at popular culture, “Patience” focuses on a group of young ladies obsessed with the latest trends and rapturously pining after two unattainable, free-spirited...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap” program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS).
CCHS’s...
Police seize 40 pounds of drug-laced candy
Disturbing discovery made at West Chester U. apartment, authorities said
Updated at 3:30 p.m. with information on pending arrest
A photo shows some of the drug-laced candy police found at a West Chester University apartment.
Authorities Police seized more than 40 pounds of drug-laced candy from an apartment at West Chester University’s South Campus, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office...
Volunteers sought for earth-shaking initiative
1,400 trees to be planted in East Fallowfield Township
The Brandywine Conservancy is taking the lead on a project to plant 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday; volunteers are needed.
Conservationists hope area residents will dig this important environmental activity: planting 1,400 trees in East Fallowfield Township on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brandywine Conservancy, Guardians of the...
