You might be surprised to know that there are over 7,000 languages in the world. However, if you think of language like the Maya do, this estimate is way too low. The Language of Weaving exhibit that’s on display in the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center presents woven textiles made by women from four […]
Archives for November 2016
Final debate at WCU gets heated
November 4, 2016 by
Amber Degree contributed to the reporting The candidates for the North Carolina state Senate District 50, incumbent Jim Davis (R) and Jane Hipps (D), debated on Oct. 27, on healthcare, education and taxes, trying to convince voters to vote for them. This was the final debate on the WCU campus and around 75 people attended. The crowd […]
Women’s impact on the presidential election
November 4, 2016 by
For the past month, the topic of women has been pivotal in the potential outcome of the presidential election. An article from The Huffington Post claims that this election isn’t about politics, it’s about how America sees women. The article states that there is a lot at stake for women in this election and that […]
Local band The Log Noggins gains traction at recent shows
November 3, 2016 by
Local blues-rock band, The Log Noggins, made a name for themselves Friday night, Oct. 28, at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva. Vocalist/guitarist Adrian Brinkly, guitarist Gavin Welch, bassist Cole Laughter, and drummer Wayne Redden took the stage at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, and spent the night accruing a crowd of friends and fans. […]
Behind the scenes of a haunted house
November 2, 2016 by
Halloween is one of the more popular holidays on a college campus. It provides a night of free expression, unusual outfits and for those who are daring enough- haunted houses. With 650 in attendance, 33 evacuations and five peed pants, the eighth annual Wesley Foundation haunted house returned for another successful weekend. On Oct. 28-29, the […]
The stakes are high for LGBTQ rights this election season
November 1, 2016 by
Being on a college campus, identities are formed and views are molded as college students gain new knowledge and connect with others. In these vital years of growth, it is difficult to not have your values tested or your moral positions questioned. “Coming from a small town where there weren’t a lot of LGBT youth […]
