Story co-written/produced with Charles Gadie There are 21 quilts displayed in the Mountain Heritage Center’s main room, each with a story behind it. Whether it’s a story on the pattern, the fabric or the maker, each quilt is original. Generally, a quilt is made up of a decorative top, a warm filler called batting or […]
International Festival’s celebration of cultures returns
April 29, 2022 by
The International Festival returned to Western’s fountain area Thursday, April 28 to bring awareness and celebration of other countries’ cultures within and across our campus. This was the first festival since the spring of 2019. The festival went from noon to after 3 p.m. The festival, hosted by WCU’s Global Ambassador Program, a subdivision of […]
WCU students have fun at the carnival
April 27, 2022 by
Co-written with Jessica Stephens and Graylon Turner Coming to the end of the year, students had fun at the carnival to enjoy a night of stress-free fun! The rescheduled carnival was on April 19 & 20 during the Student Appreciation Week (SAW). SAW had week-long activities as a way to say thank you for being […]
Let your voice be heard in the new art installation in downtown Sylva
April 22, 2022 by
Do you want your voice to be heard? This art installation can give you the opportunity to amplify your message. The new gallery space Liv Lab – Watershed Project on Sylva’s Mill St. could offer an interesting opportunity for your voice, sounds or music to be heard. The giant megaphone was created by artist and […]
Art as a reflection of life with Zeke Jennette
April 18, 2022 by
Zeke Jennette, a pre-vet student minoring in art from Durham, NC, aims to use his art as a way to help with the under-representation of Black Americans and people of color in art. His works tend to be abstract or realistic portraits. He was featured in ICA’s Students of Color art exhibit during Black History […]
Carnival is back to WCU!
April 18, 2022 by
The rescheduled carnival is returning on April 19-20 from 4-9 p.m. on the UC lawns of the center of WCU. Last Minute Productions (LMP) is hosting the event for Student Appreciation Week (SAW) along with Department of Campus Activities (DCA). “SAW for us is a way to celebrate our students and student leaders. During SAW, […]
