This story was written by Haley Smith, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Autumn Bryson is making a name for her acting, at Western Carolina University. Bryson is a WCU junior, preparing for a lead role in William Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” Bryson plays Cordelia, one of Lear’s three daughters. Cordelia is disowned by her father when she […]
Diverse languages united by poetry readings
February 7, 2017 by
The third annual “World Languages Poetry” event incorporated five languages and contributed to cultural unification. The Feb. 7 event, held by the World Languages Department, gives professors and students the opportunity to gather together to read love poems and poetry about diverse cultures. This event was formed and brought together by professor Garrett Fisher of the Spanish program. […]
“This Is Our Youth” is all too familiar for Western students
February 7, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s Stage & Screen finished up their showing of “This Is Our Youth” on Feb. 5 in Bardo Arts Center, striking home the all too familiar concept of leaving the nest into a more complicated world than we started in. “(The show) was uncomfortably human, uncomfortably relatable, and real,” mentioned Holly Hurding-Jones, junior […]
Artist-in-Residence Orchestra performs a concert of stories
February 6, 2017 by
Sounds of classic music literature filled the auditorium of the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 2. Music students at WCU and members of the Asheville Symphony joined together to form the Artist-in-Residence Orchestra and perform a concert focused on telling stories through music. Three pieces were played at the concert. The […]
“This Is Our Youth” depicts disillusionment and finding purpose
February 2, 2017 by
Western Carolina University’s Stage & Screen is showcasing their latest Mainstage production, “This Is Our Youth”, aiming to highlight the struggles of growing up and finding a purpose to lead a life behind. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. They will have a matinee performance at 3 p.m. […]
Kyla Lacey and Step Afrika! bring relatable energy to students
January 23, 2017 by
While some were viewing the presidential inauguration, Step Afrika! and spoken word poet Kyla Lacey were on their way to the mountains of North Carolina to perform in Western Carolina’s Bardo Arts Center. Step Afrika! opened with a cheerful yet aggressive step seeking audience interaction right off the bat. The audience was happy to give a […]
