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 […]
Local glass blower shows us how it’s done
May 6, 2022 by
Did you know Sylva has its very own glass blowing studio? The glass blowing studio is located at the Jackson County Green Energy Park and pre-COVID it was a popular place. People could rent the studio and work for a few hours and make their own art or attend classes. At the moment the studio […]
Into the world of WCU Winter Guard
May 6, 2022 by
As intimidating as it might look to spin a 6-foot metal pole in the air, if you want a sport to keep you active but still have a creative outlet- consider trying out for Catamount Color Guard. The Catamount Color Guard (CCG) is a part of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band and performs […]
A journey into the arts with Thomas Odell
May 3, 2022 by
Thomas Odell is a local artist majoring in Studio Arts and while he enjoys the arts right now, he was not always in studio arts and had a much different career path before switching in his sophomore year. Odell is a student from Charlotte, NC that decided to go into the arts after discovering that […]
Lavender Lynn Design is turning Franklin’s gems into jewelry
May 3, 2022 by
From resin coasters and art palettes to wired-wrapped jewelry, 20-year-old Franklin local Avery Mcgaha handcrafts these creations using locally sourced gems and butterfly wings. The young entrepreneur is a jack of all trades and has been self-employed since May 2021. She is also a pet sitter and student. Mcgaha is expected to graduate in December […]
