Western Carolina University is all about the 1960’s this year with their ‘Take It All In” theme, but something that hasn’t been touched on is the birth control pill. It was born in the 1960’s, although it wasn’t available to single women without a male signature until 1968. It’s been a very controversial topic in […]
Archives for April 2014
WNC teachers voice their concerns about education reform in the state
April 9, 2014 by
In June 2013, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory shifted his attention to the state’s education system, hoping to create a new, refreshing method of increasing teacher pay while catering those who perform at a high level. Thus far, it has not gone as planned. Less a year later, North Carolina remains 46th in the United […]
The 2014 North Carolina Science Festival: More events equals more fun
April 9, 2014 by
The North Carolina Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) spanning from March 28 to April 13 in which students from across the state travel to compete in fun, engaging STEM-related activities. Students in all of WNC gathered on Western’s campus this past weekend for their 2014 NC Science Festival […]
We want you to go vote!
April 8, 2014 by
The Western Carolina University Student Government Association (SGA) is currently holding elections for the 2014 – 2015 Student Body President, Vice President and up to 25 senators, according to the emails that have been sent out to the student body today. Students may have been surprised to learn about the elections, given the lack of […]
Les Miserables debuts at the Bardo Arts Center
April 4, 2014 by
A stunning performance took the stage at Western Carolina University on April 3, 2014. Directed by Terrence Mann, known by many as the first to play the title role Inspector Javert on Broadway, Les Miserables is being presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theatre program as part of their Mainstage Season. The tale is […]
Interview with leading actors of Les Miserables
April 2, 2014 by
Production group: Bradley Lucore, producer; Patricia Brown, director; Dominic Chambers, talent; Joseph McCord and Temi-Tope Adeleye, technical directors; Norman Falls and Jason Walsh, tape managers; Darren Blackwell, prompter; Kellyann Donnelly, graphic design; Michael Williams, audio; Kanaan Greene, floor manager, Kayla Riek, Stephen Propst, Alexander Bennett, cameras.
