On Dec. 7, the last day of classes for the Fall 2012 semester, a flash mob broke out in dance in the Hunter Library IT Commons shortly before noon while students worked on final projects.
Archives for December 2012
The science behind the end of the world
December 7, 2012 by
When it comes to matters of the end of the world, Dr. Enrique A. Gomez, Assistant Professor of Physics at Western Carolina University, applies some scientific truth to a few popular myths, taken from an article posted by National Geographic on Jan 3, 2012. Myth: The planet and humans will fry due to lethal eruptions […]
The WCU percussion ensemble review
December 7, 2012 by
If you have never seen a percussion ensemble, you should. It is certainly a sight, and sound, to behold. The WCU Percussion Ensemble preformed as a part of the School of Music’s Concert Series on Nov. 19. The concert was held in the Coulter Recital Hall and was a free event. The recital hall is […]
WCU Inspirational Choir performs Christmas Concert
December 7, 2012 by
The 35 student members of the Western Carolina University Inspirational Choir presented a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Grandroom of WCU’s A.K. Hinds University Center. The program consisted of four contemporary/inspirational songs performed by the choir, led by choir director Shelton Parks, plus two Christmas songs that included the audience’s participation. Everyone that […]
The right to bear arms
December 6, 2012 by
Firearms have played a major, albeit controversial role in American history. There are proponents for gun use that cite the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, as well as staunch opposition that advocate the banning of firearms. There are consequences for owning guns that are both positive and negative. Guns can be used for […]
Native American Heritage Month is much more than a celebration of the past
December 5, 2012 by
Western Carolina University celebrated Native American Heritage Month this November with its fourth annual Native American Heritage Expo featuring a wide variety of events on November 19 and 20. The expo is the largest Native American event held at Western each year and included a presentation of songs in the Cherokee language and a panel […]
