Western Carolina University’s Stage and Screen is presenting their final mainstage show for the 2016-2017 season, “Hair”, a controversial 1960s show that shocked and was much-loved by audiences. The show premieres Wednesday, April 5, and will end Sunday, April 9. Performances at WCU’s John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center will begin at 7:30 p.m. […]
Archives for April 2017
Why don’t students take advantage of study abroad?
April 4, 2017 by
In the United States, less than two percent of college students study abroad. This number scales with Western Carolina University where, according to International Programs and Services, out of over 8,000 students, only about 200 decide to study abroad. With the benefits and experience that this program can offer, why are students not taking advantage of […]
Self defense is RAD
April 4, 2017 by
April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month and for the WCU Police Department, safety is their number one priority. According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network, a person is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. There are more than 200,000 victims of sexual assault each year in the United States alone. Knowing this, more than […]
Perfect day for running Valley of the Lilies
April 4, 2017 by
The courtyard of Western Carolina University on Saturday morning, April 1, was filled with excitement as over 300 runners came out to participate on the 7th Valley of the Lilies race. Micaela Birek, marketing coordinator for the Valley of the Lilies said that she saw many of the same people running from previous years. Bill […]
SGA: New crop of students, same old problems
April 2, 2017 by
The new WCU student body president is Katherine Spalding, and new vice president is Adam Lytle. WCU also has 25 new senators who will be joined by five incoming freshman in the fall for a total of 30 senators. This year the candidates for office promoted messages of growth and diversity as their colorful posters cover the […]
