Restaurant brings the taste of ‘new Mexican cuisine’ to Cullowhee

While driving down Old Cullowhee Road, it’s hard to imagine that the small, strip section of buildings housing a tattoo parlor and beer store, would also be the home of some of the freshest Mexican food in town. Sazon Restaurant, hidden behind the unassuming facade is a diamond in the rough. Alex Rodriguez came to the United […]

Association created for Veterans at WCU

Western Carolina University caters to many types of students. There is the traditional student that entered college from high school and then there are those that entered the workforce and then enrolled in college, but in the midst of those individuals, is a special kind of university student, a student veteran. WCU prides itself on […]

Residents of Jackson County weigh in on gun ownership

Jackson County, North Carolina is a sportsman’s paradise. In an area where hunting is a favorite pastime and having collections of guns and ammunition is as American as apple pie and baseball. It is no surprise that the debate on gun control is a hot topic among residents in this area. So what do the […]

The Market opens to serve the community

WCU students and area residents know that these are hard times. Climbing unemployment rates and fluctuating gas prices mean that every penny has to count. That is what makes The Market in Cullowhee a unique place to shop. Located just across the highway from the WCU campus on Little Savannah Road, The Market not only […]

WCU professor has passion for fitness

Unassuming; That is the first word that comes to mind when you see Betty Farmer walking through the hallways of Stillwell Building. This five foot tall, blond, former collegiate cheerleader may appear harmless but there are many people at the Jackson County Recreation Department that would argue that point with you. Farmer is a fitness […]

WCU Inspirational Choir gives uplifting performance

The joyful sounds of praise and worship filled the packed UC Grandroom Sunday, Oct. 7, as the Western Carolina University Inspirational Choir performed their homecoming concert “Falling into Jesus”, with special guests The Miracle Singers. The crowd could not contain its excitement as the choir of 24 students sang contemporary gospel music accompanied by bongos, […]