The WCU week of celebration for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off Monday, Jan. 21 with the Unity March. The march, which is organized annually at WCU by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, began at 11:30 a.m. outside at the Catafount after a few introductory speakers inside the University Center […]
Brittany Thompson: WCU detective and helping hand
December 9, 2019 by
This story was co-written with Sydni Hall. WCU alumna Brittany Thompson shares her experiences, hardships and favorite moments as the detective for the WCU police department. Graduating in 2011, Thompson double majored in criminal justice and forensic science. She completed her internship at the State Bureau of Investigation. Her goal was to work with the […]
The meaning behind homecoming court at WCU
October 28, 2019 by
Western Carolina University celebrated Homecoming this week and crowned Paolo Balladares and Samantha Carter as this year’s king and queen at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Homecoming is a tradition held by many colleges or universities to welcome back alumni to their campus. But what is the purpose of a homecoming court, and […]
The Mousetrap opens the Main Stage season
September 26, 2019 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will be opening their production season with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, at the end of September. The production will run from Sept. 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in WCU’s Hoey Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in the WCU […]
