Holiday season is upon us and WCU students are getting ready for feast and fun with their families. But, not all of WCU students or local residents will be happy and overstuffed with too much food. Western Carolina University Center for Service Learning partnered with the LEARN Program to do a week of Hunger and Homelessness […]
Archives for November 2018
The vinyl revival
November 21, 2018 by
Vinyl records may have been referred to as a thing of the past or something you would see at your local Goodwill, but not anymore. Now vinyl is back and here to stay. This vinyl revival has existed since 2007 and has continued to show increased interest and sales. In 2017, digital downloads were outsold […]
Taylor Purus: The journey behind a dream
November 13, 2018 by
For Taylor Purus, WCU senior and pitcher, dreams and aspirations of playing Major League Baseball has come with a price tag. From Tommy John surgery to waiting two years to get an offer to play at Western Carolina University, it has not been an easily-paved road for Purus. Originally from Long Island, New York, Purus […]
2018 Election results: Democrats successful on local level; easy win for Mark Meadows; Voter ID amendment passes
November 7, 2018 by
There was a feeling of anxiety and excitement in the air at Highland Brewing Company for the Buncombe County Democratic watch party on Election night. A big screen in the front of the room projected the national coverage and a smaller screen beside it showed the numbers from the Buncombe County races. The room would […]
Hasan Davis presents York at Western Carolina University
November 5, 2018 by
WCU students and community got to learn a bit of American history through the story of York t as performed by Hasan Davis on Oct. 25 in University Center Theater in front of a small audience of around 30 people. Written and starred by Davis, the monologue production tells a story of disappointment and trial as the […]
Photo Story: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast WCU production
November 5, 2018 by
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult movie and musical that is part of every generation. This Halloween WCU students produced their own version of it as a shadow cast. The photo story was made during one of their final dress rehearsal. For full disclosure, I worked as a assistant director for the show. […]
