Imagine it’s 1927 in the Harlem district of New York City during prohibition. Alcohol is illegal, but it’s easy to pay off the police in the mainly black district. Owney “The Killer” Madden, an English gangster, owns a club that is only the rich white clientele can enter called the Cotton Club. It employs solely […]
WCU hosts 35th annual International Festival
April 11, 2014 by
April 10 marked the 35th time that Western Carolina’s community has gathered to celebrate cultural diversity. Over that span of time, the International Festival has become one of the more popular events on campus. This year’s event included performances based around Japanese, Saudi Arabian and Cherokee cultures, along with stands providing intercultural information and offering […]
Stephen Colbert to succeed David Letterman
April 10, 2014 by
CBS has announced that Stephen Colbert will be taking David Lettermans job as host of “The Late Show” sometime in 2015. In a press release, the network President and CEO Leslie Moonves said of the decision ” David Letterman’s legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today’s announcement speaks […]
Les Miserables debuts at the Bardo Arts Center
April 4, 2014 by
A stunning performance took the stage at Western Carolina University on April 3, 2014. Directed by Terrence Mann, known by many as the first to play the title role Inspector Javert on Broadway, Les Miserables is being presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theatre program as part of their Mainstage Season. The tale is […]
Gospel singing fundraiser comes to Cherokee this Saturday
March 7, 2014 by
Winter is almost over, and Cherokee is ready to sing in the spring. Cherokee Student Assistance Program hosts the seventh annual Southern gospel singing fundraiser at Cherokee Central Schools Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Mar. 8, 5-8 p.m. Donations are expected for admission with all proceeds from the concert going to benefit the assistance program. […]
The Carolina Chocolate Drops leaves WCU audience thrilled
March 4, 2014 by
The story was edited and updated March 5 by Tanner Hall. The Carolina Chocolate Drops brought their unique blend and soulful spin of antique acoustic country, jazz, blues, jug, string, banjo, violin, and even gospel music to a packed audience at the Bardo Center Monday night. The Drops mixed solos, stories, history and comedy with their […]
