We are republishing the opinion from Dr. Roger Hartley, Associate Professor at WCU Political Science and Public Affairs Department published in Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 18. In the wake of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn., and in the midst of our current national debate on gun laws, I’d like to share some information about […]
Archives for January 2013
Lance Armstrong doping is no surprise for WCU cyclists
January 19, 2013 by
Nick Lacombe racing. Photo by Patrick O’Neal. The Lance Armstrong doping scandal is heard loud and clear, but it also didn’t surprise his fellow cyclists at the Western Carolina community. After years of accusations of using performance enhancing drugs, Lance Armstrong finally admitted to doping during an Oprah interview. The interview aired over two nights, […]
Kip Moore rocked out at WCU
January 18, 2013 by
By Kathleen Kiser and Jessica Chester Hundreds of Western Carolina University students crowded the Ramsey Center to rock out to country singer Kip Moore. Kip Moore, a Georgia native, was the headliner event for Resolutions 2013 sponsored by AK Hinds University Center and Residential Living on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Kip Moore just finished a long […]
The Great Monsoon
January 18, 2013 by
By: Patrick O’Neal and Bayleigh Davis The rainfall that Cullowhee has been experiencing has not gone unnoticed by anyone. Four days of rainfall, flooding and poor conditions led to what many were calling the “monsoon.” However, it looks like the weather is finally clearing up now. Some residents living along Scott’s Creek in Sylva have […]
LMP Spring Movie Line-up
January 16, 2013 by
Students and local residents can view movies that were recently at the box office for “dirt cheap.” How? Last Minute Productions (LMP) brings movies that were recently in theaters to the campus big screen. Student tickets are $2 and non-student tickets are $4. All tickets include popcorn and a drink. Candy can also be purchased […]
Elon downs Western Carolina with second half surge
January 16, 2013 by
Trey Sumler scored a career high 32 points for Western Carolina but it wasn’t enough as Elon forward Lucas Troutman scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and junior guard Jack Isenbarger scored 16 points, all in the second half, to help the Phoenix defeat the Catamounts 80-67 on Monday in the Ramsey Center. Troutman, […]
