Archives for January 2011

WCU student to perform his orginal one man show

Western Carolina University sophomore Jonathan Cobrda will present his original one-man show “Sweet ‘N Low: The True Story of One Diabetic’s Journey to Keep Spirits High and Sugars Low” at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 30. Cobrda’s has been performing this show around the country for two years now in conjunction with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) […]

WCU vs. Furman

Midway through the season, WCU mens basketball team plays Furman University tonight at 7 in the Ramsey Arena

Queen of Southern cuisine comes to the mountains

Paula Deen, the “Queen of Southern Cuisine,” had the grand opening of her self-titled restaurant in the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel on Saturday, January 22.  “Paula Deen’s Kitchen” is located on the first level of the casino’s hotel.  Inside it is decorated to resemble Paula Deen’s home and kitchen in Savannah.  It is a […]

Feeling snow for the first time

The testimony of three friends from Central and South America that experienced snowboarding and skiing for the very first time.

Semester kick off for the First Amendment

The Western Carolinian hosted the first celebration of the semester for the First Amendment. Guest speaker Attorney Frank LoMonte, Executive Director of the Student Press Law Center, presented his thoughts on our right to express ourselves and talked about several laws that are limiting that freedom. LoMonte explained the provisions of the Hazelwood law, established […]

Just snowin’ around

 The forecast may call for snow, but for Western Carolina University students that means a call for fun and two snow days. While most people stayed snowed in during the first big snow of 2011, the students of Western Carolina University found a way to dig themselves out and get to the nearest hill of […]