Does the seeming obsession with constant flow of information interfere with our real communication and lack of fact checking? Facebook, Twitter, at one point MySpace, and other forms of social media have become a place of information and insight for users and also formal organizations. The phrase “it’s not official until it’s on Facebook” can […]
Archives for May 2011
New quad area opens at WCU to mixed reactions
May 2, 2011 by
The new quad area and fountain are finally available to students at WCU, highlighting months of work from construction crews.
Cordell Livingston: Jumping his way to success
May 2, 2011 by
WCU’s sophomore runner Cordell Livingston continues to hurdle his way to success as he just won three individual titles at the Outdoor SOCON championships. There is no hurdle that he can not overcome.
Community puts pieces back together after tornado
May 2, 2011 by
On April 16, 2011, a severe tornado ripped through Sanford, N.C., destructing everything in its path. Almost two weeks later, citizens are putting their community back together, proving that they are strong and will do anything to recover.
All paddles on deck
May 2, 2011 by
Fifteen Western Carolina University international students went whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, located in Bryson City, 45 minutes northwest of Cullowhee. This was the last trip for the semester organized by the Base Camp Cullowhee (BBC), the outdoors program of Western Carolina University. “[The Nantahala] is a river that has a mix of class […]
David Starnes named Pride of the Mountains successor
May 2, 2011 by
The new Pride of the Mountains Marching band director would be none other than David Starnes, the current director of bands at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Ga. Starnes will be replacing the award-winning Bob Buckner, who will be retiring as of July 1 after 20 years as director of athletic bands at WCU. […]
