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 […]
Miz Cracker gets candid at WCU Drag Show
October 4, 2019 by
Miz Cracker, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, performed for over 1100 people at the Ramsey Center on Friday, Sept. 27. The New York City native captivated the audience with her wardrobe and lip-sync performance, but also for shining a light on feminism. Doors opened at 7 p.m. and as fans anticipated Cracker’s appearance, […]
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 […]
The drag show is back with Miz Cracker headlining
September 25, 2019 by
Life can be a drag sometimes. But the drag queens coming to WCU on Friday, Sept. 27 certainly bring some color to your night! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker will be joining local drag queens for a drag show to be held at the Ramsey Center. Tickets can be picked up on the second […]
Annual Youth Arts Festival entertains and educates children and families
September 24, 2019 by
Children and their parents bounced from booth to booth at the 12th annual Youth Arts Festival, creating art and enjoying fun in the sun in Green Energy Park, Dillsboro. Around 30 volunteers were stationed in various areas of the park Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free activities to guests including face […]
The Best of the West series finale
April 29, 2019 by
WCU’s Last Minute Productions hosted the series finale of the second annual Best of the West talent competition on Wednesday, April 24. The best of the West Competition is open to all students to enter. The competition entails performing a talent act of one’s choice with hopes of being titled “Best of the West”. The […]
