Western Carolina University was moved by an emotional and entertaining telling of Dr. Tiffany Jackson’s own life and hardships through a showcase of her musical talents and expertise. Members of the audience were faced with raw discussions of racial identity and left the show with an earned perspective for what it may have been like […]
Karaoke night at O’Malley’s
December 17, 2022 by
Story co-produced with Sadie Kennedy In the cold, dark months of winter, a warm glow of music and glee barrels from a place where locals and travelers alike join to eat, drink and be merry. Wednesday and Friday night karaoke at O’Malley’s Pub and Grill is a holiday highlight for all to enjoy. Open since […]
The power of cinema to keep community
December 15, 2022 by
In a divisive time, with heated political and social climates, anything that creates unity is valuable. Theaters could play a great role in this than we realize. Greg Israel, the owner of Sylva’s “Catamount Cinemas” and “Smoky Mountain Cinemas” in Waynesville, says “Theaters create social opportunities and unify people in many ways.” Israel, among many […]
WCU art students create books for Cherokee learners
December 13, 2022 by
Story co-produced with Madison Pait WCU art students create and donate books for Cherokee learners in WCU’s Introduction to Printmaking course. “We’re partnering with the Cherokee learners to create a children’s book. And the hopes for this book is for all of the students in the class to create a picture that sort of symbolizes […]
Cat Singers: An ensemble of diversity
December 6, 2022 by
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Carolina University vocal ensemble Catamount “Cat” Singers saw a revitalization with the end of a campus-wide mask mandate and the hiring of Dr. Tiffany Renée Jackson in 2021. As Assistant Voice Professor, Jackson sought to lead this ensemble with a new and improved philosophy: the power of inclusivity. Jackson […]
Matthew McCrary: Talented Trombone Musician
May 6, 2022 by
Matthew McCrary is a junior student at Western Carolina University. A fan of classical, 50s, and 60s music, McCrary majors in Music Education and plays the trombone. He is a part of the School of Music, which is a program that provides student musicians with academic, performance, and recording experiences that prepare them for careers […]
