First impressions are usually physical and lots of people like to stand out to show their character, individualism, and sometimes that includes body art. Tattoos are just one representation of originality but have been scrutinized over time. They used to be seen as evil, trashy, or a disgrace by some people but in the past […]
Archives for February 2013
Adobe offers student discount
February 10, 2013 by
Adobe is offering a new service discount to students and teachers through March 11. Adobe Creative Cloud will be available at a $19.99 per month rate for students. Creative Cloud allows users access to all of Adobe’s products in Creative Suite 6, like Photoshop and InDesign. Users will receive updates to the programs when they […]
Environmental health students gain hands-on experience
February 10, 2013 by
A team of Western Carolina University students teamed up with the Jackson County Health Department and the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River to monitor the quality of nearby creeks. WCU professor Tracy Zontek teaches a course on water quality every fall under the environmental health program. Last semester Zontek’s students began to monitor various […]
Photography student to be featured in public art reception
February 7, 2013 by
Jessica Kovacs, a student of photography at WCU, will have her first solo show, “Rural Destinations” installed at City Lights Café of Sylva. The artist reception is Friday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., during which anyone is welcome to meet the artist and see her work while enjoying complimentary appetizers. When I first […]
Third annual Valley of the Lilies race fast approaching
February 7, 2013 by
Western Carolina University will be holding its third annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5K event on April 6 and welcomes all skill levels. The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:15 a.m. Registration is now open and all proceeds go towards assisting WCU students for […]
SGA senate expresses support for big changes at request of students
February 6, 2013 by
The WCU student government association senate met Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Cardinal room of the UC with the intent to give the student body want they have said they wanted. SGA Vice President Ryan Hermance quickly introduced three resolutions. Two of which are subjects that the student body has high interest in. Senator Ricky […]
