Western Carolina University joined the national debate on student athletes getting paid for their time as players in college teams. Former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Robert Orr visited WCU on Feb.20, “to stir up a little controversy”. WCU SGA president TJ Eaves says it would be good if the athletes get paid, but on […]
Archives for February 2012
Dancing for a Cause
February 29, 2012 by
This year is going to be a special one for Western Carolina University when they host its first ever Dance Marathon 2012 for the kids. Dance Marathon is a nationwide movement involving college and high school students who raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization which raises money for 170 children’s hospitals […]
March Madness at Western Carolina
February 24, 2012 by
The Madness This has definitely been a down season for the Western Carolina men’s basketball team in the eyes of many including mine. They have struggled this year closing out teams and pulling out hard-fought wins. This has led to a 13-17 (7-10) record in the SoCon division and currently a fourth place standing in […]
Students turn out for Voter Registration Day
February 24, 2012 by
With a state primary and referendum coming in May and a national election looming in November, Western Carolina University students filed out in droves for Voter Registration Day on Thursday, February 23. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the A.K. Hinds University Center lawn and included a live student debate. Hundreds […]
Western Carolina in the LeClair Classic
February 24, 2012 by
Western Carolina baseball is going into the 9th Annual Keith LeClair Classic against the Maryland Terrapins this Friday, Feb. 24. The Catamounts are currently undefeated and as sophomore infielder, Aaron Attaway said, “We plan to keep it going that way.” Attaway also commented that this is the first game they will play against a […]
Steve Wozniak on Spark Tech Talk
February 24, 2012 by
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talked to Ashville based company Spark Tech Talk. The organization provides a podcast and a community of leaders discussing content in the areas of social media, technology, gaming, entertainment, business and science. Moderator for the discussion was WCU’s professor of sales and marketing, Dr. Scott Rader. Hear what Wozniak say about […]
