This story was co-written with Jessica Wooten. With the end of the semester around the corner, everyone is busy with finals, turning in last minute assignments and awaiting summer vacation. For many students, it is the final countdown. This weekend is the marker that ends a college career and begins a new chapter in life for the class […]
Archives for May 2017
Civic Orchestra performs spring concert; conductor and students honored
May 4, 2017 by
On Sunday, April 30, sounds of classic music literature filled the halls of the recital hall of the Coulter building as the Western Carolina Civic Orchestra, conducted by WCU music professor Damon Sink, performed their spring concert. Additionally, two WCU students, music majors Tyrone Kiaku and Ashton Parker, each performed a solo piece with the […]
WCU students work to restore a Pisgah trail
May 1, 2017 by
The Pisgah Conservancy and Western Carolina University students hosted the second Pisgah Pride Day on April 22 to repair and restore damaged trails along the Pisgah Trail route. Justin Ness and Alexander Bennett have more on the event:
WCU’s TV production and music recording studios get HD upgrade
May 1, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s television production and music recording studios are getting an upgrade. The television studio is going fully HD with new cameras and video monitors, while the recording studio is getting a new mixing console and new audio monitors. This is the first major upgrade to the studios since the CAT Building was built […]
Magician Nash Fung performs for WCU in LMP’s final spring show
May 1, 2017 by
Magic was in the air Tuesday, April 25, as Seattle-based magician Nash Fung performed in WCU’s University Center for more than 50 students. For more information on this event, see Andrew Cline and Travis Bilger’s video story: Fung is much more than a simple card trick. Immigrating from Hong Kong at age 13, he often felt the […]
Step It Up 5K is on the run
May 1, 2017 by
Ready, set, go. Step it Up 5k is on the run again on April 28 at Western Carolina University. With over 50 participants signed up, Alpha Xi Delta is hoping to raise close to $3,000 for Autism Speaks. Jordan Campbell and Jordan West have more:
