Archives for March 2014

The Point Market offers deals for local residents and students

 Balancing class and work can be hard enough for a college student without having  to worry about what they’re going to do for dinner that night. Often, students will  pick up a slice of pizza or microwave a packet of ramen when the mood hits,  because most can’t afford nicer meals from a grocery store. […]

WCU’s inaugural “Airport Assault” bike race this weekend

The WCU Cycling Team will host its first ever bike race this weekend for about 150 cyclists spanning from across the state down to Florida, as well as Puerto Rico. The 15 teams that are signed up for the “Airport Assault” will participate in three events – an individual time trial, a road race and […]

Game Review: South Park: The Stick of Truth

Very few shows can lay claim to the type of legacy South Park has. Even after 17 seasons, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker still find ways to keep the adventures of the residents of a quiet mountain town in Colorado relevant. Since its announcement, there has been some question as to whether or not […]

Gloria Steinem lectures at Western Carolina University

The story was updated with video footage on March 17, 2014 Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem took the stage receiving a blazing round of applause from a sold out crowd on Thursday, March 6, at Western Carolina’s Bardo Arts Center. As anticipated, Steinem talked about inequality in the workforce, gender and race wage-gape and issues […]

Gospel singing fundraiser comes to Cherokee this Saturday

Winter is almost over, and Cherokee is ready to sing in the spring. Cherokee Student Assistance Program hosts the seventh annual Southern gospel singing fundraiser at Cherokee Central Schools Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Mar. 8, 5-8 p.m.  Donations are expected for admission with all proceeds from the concert going to benefit the assistance program. […]

Catamounts Baseball slug nationally-ranked Clemson

This article is written and produced by Kyle Rush, a valued contributor with The Western Carolina Journalist.     Western Carolina’s 17-game home winning streak was put on the line on Tuesday afternoon as former Catamount skipper Jack Legget led his 15th ranked Clemson Tigers to Hennon Stadium. Clemson was quick to strike off Catamount […]