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Lewis Walker celebrated turning 90 years old with a tribute on Oct. 29 in the Western Michigan University Student Center hosted by the Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations. westernherald.com/news/artic…

With a table covered in colorful tapes, dozens of stickers and papers ready to be cut up and glued, Journaling Club began its weekly Wednesday meeting Oct. 28. westernherald.com/arts_and_e…

Western Michigan University’s student-run radio station 89.1 WIDR FM will host programming with live updates throughout the night of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed brought supporters together at Western Michigan University Oct. 29 for the “Shouldn't Be This Hard" rally. The event, held at Miller Auditorium, took place just days before the Nov. 3 election. westernherald.com/news/artic…

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The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations hosted its “Hustle Night” event at Sangren Hall Oct. 28. The event gave students a chance to hit the dance floor and connect with others in a joyful setting. westernherald.com/arts_and_e…

Western Michigan University Theatre’s production of “Kinky Boots” opened Oct. 30 at the Gilmore Theater Complex. westernherald.com/arts_and_e…

Western Michigan University issued a cease and desist order to the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, suspending all chapter activities following a deadly car crash involving five teenagers. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Western Michigan University Theatre’s opening night performance of “Kinky Boots” is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Shaw Theatre, located in the Gilmore Theatre Complex. westernherald.com/arts_and_e…

For many WMU students, the midterm elections on Nov. 3 could have a direct impact on their education, healthcare and lifestyle. westernherald.com/news/artic…

In a bill sponsored by Western Michigan University Student Body President Luke Kritzman, the Western Student Association (WSA) officially changed the grading scale at its meeting Oct. 28. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Western Michigan University's Office of Sustainability will host two hands-on workshops in November, giving students, faculty and staff opportunities to develop creative skills while exploring ways to reuse materials. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Bronco Adoptees United (BAU) is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that provides a casual, safe and fun environment for students who were adopted and/or experienced the foster care system. westernherald.com/arts_and_e…

More than 55 Flock Safety cameras have been documented in Kalamazoo, with six reported within one mile of Western Michigan University’s main campus. westernherald.com/news/artic…

The upcoming midterm election is widely discussed at Western Michigan University and some students are stepping up to the ballot box for the first time. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Western Michigan University students share their plans for fall break halfway through the fall 2026 semester. westernherald.com/wh_video/v…

Indivisible Greater Kalamazoo (IGK) hosted a ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday, Oct. 17 along Drake Road. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Outside Western Michigan University’s Student Center, various Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and students gathered to protest injustice against Black youth Oct. 14. westernherald.com/news/artic…

Former Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez addressed students and community members Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, discussing leadership, his personal career trajectory and promoting his newly released book, "Sheer Will." westernherald.com/news/artic…