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Getting cheesy with DZ

October 21, 2019

Thompson Hall hosts Haunted Housing

Tea Wheat, Courier Staff

October 21, 2019

Haunted Housing is a tradition that has gone on for many years at Western Illinois University. What once was a capstone for Higgins Hall, was taken over by the Resident Assistant Council (RAC) and has been successfully conducted thi...

Los Charros makes a splash with grand opening

Tea Wheat, Courier Staff

October 21, 2019

Last semester, El Rancherito was closed down due to multiple health code violations here in Macomb. El Rancherito was given multiple opportunities to meet health code standards, but clearly did not do so. This was the second ...

Haunted House of Payne scares for the last year

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 18, 2019

Sara and Brad Payne of the Western Illinois University family will be retiring their annual “Haunted House of Payne” following this year’s Halloween. The Haunted House will be opening up for the se...

Students prepare for Make A Difference Day

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 18, 2019

Western Illinois University’s Western All Volunteer Effort, better known as WAVE, is hosting Make A Difference Day, a national day of service on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year, volunteers will be serving with various organiz...

Delta Upsilon sets up their “House of Terror”

October 18, 2019

Students begin awareness for the 30th Take Back the Night

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 16, 2019

On Oct. 24, Western Illinois University and the City of Macomb will honor the day as the 30th annual Take Back the Night event. The event is held by the Women’s Center in efforts to increase awareness of and to seek an end t...

Student Development and Success Center prioritizes students well-being

Rachel Greene, edge editor

October 16, 2019

There are many offices on campus that are often overlooked or forgotten about as the school year progresses. The Student Development and Success Center at Western Illinois University is one of these offices. It houses many r...

Dance Marathon holds McDonald’s fundraiser

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 16, 2019

Western Illinois University Dance Marathon hosted another event to actively involve the community and fundraise for their cause at McDonald’s last night. Dance Marathon raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and s...

Western prepares for Dads’ Day activities this Saturday

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 14, 2019

Western Illinois University is scheduled to host their annual Dads’ Day celebration starting this Saturday. Western dads, as well as other family members, are invited to the Macomb campus to enjoy a day of activities to keep the w...

SGA appoints new student leaders across campus

Marc Ramirez, News editor

October 14, 2019

Western’s Student Government Association consisted of three appointments during new business, following officer and committee reports during Tuesday's weekly meeting. The Appointments Committee granted approval for...

Child Health Day takes over the University Union

October 9, 2019