Archives for November 2015

WCU students walk the runway for breast cancer awareness

  The Evolution Modeling Troupe (EVO) and National Pan-Hellenic Council at Western Carolina University (WCU) “ripped the runway” on Thursday night, Oct. 29, in the University Center Grand Room to raise money for breast cancer research. Fierce music, lights, dancing, and modeling came together  in honor of breast cancer awareness month at WCU. EVO collaborated with […]

Mountain Faith to Perform at WCU

America’s Got Talent semifinalist Mountain Faith will perform at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov.5. The Jackson County-based bluegrass-gospel band prides itself in being a family collective. The lead vocalist and fiddler is Summer McMahan. Her father, Sam McMahan, on bass, and her brother, Brayden McMahan, on […]

WCU community discussion sparks argument between student and board member

The story was updated on Nov. 3 with a statement from Title IX Coordinator, Shea Browning at the end of the story.   WCU hosted an open discussion on sexual relationships, sexual assault and gender-based discrimination on campus last week. Some students were not happy with how the administration is handling sexual assault and WCJ […]

Various WCU choral groups entertain local community

Western Carolina University hosted its Fall Choral Concert on Oct. 29 in the Coulter Recital Hall. Community members, family, friends and fellow students gathered to see the University Chorus, Early Music Ensemble, and the Concert Choir each perform their own set of songs. The concert was directed by Michael Lancaster, associate professor and Director of Choral […]