Up before the crack of dawn. Up before the rooster crowed, while the night mist settled over green grass to become morning dew. Up before the milk cow shifted uneasily from the weight she carried in her utters. Up when the creak of leather harnesses and horses’ breath were the sole sounds accompanying the crunch […]
“Rashomon” was a success at WCU
March 3, 2013 by
The edges of the old wooden stage were piled with gadgets of the past and the lights had a dreary color scheme that set the tone for the post-apocalyptic “Rashomon.” WCU’s first production of the semester opened in Hoey auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 20, and ran through Saturday, Feb. 23, as a part of the […]
Internet sensation “shakes” WCU
February 20, 2013 by
Recently a Youtube sensation has been sweeping the web. People from all over the world have been creating their own version of the “Harlem Shake.” On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at roughly 5:30 p.m. the students of Western Carolina University met on the University Center lawn to produce their own version. Chancellor David Belcher and the […]
Hoss Howard Band to perform local benefit concert
February 15, 2013 by
Jeff “Hoss” Howard and his Hoss Howard Band will perform a benefit concert at the Cullowhee Valley School on Saturday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and prizes will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The Hoss Howard Band plays southern rock and country style music. In May 2012, the band embarked on a mini-tour […]
Body Art and the Meaning Behind it
February 11, 2013 by
First impressions are usually physical and lots of people like to stand out to show their character, individualism, and sometimes that includes body art. Tattoos are just one representation of originality but have been scrutinized over time. They used to be seen as evil, trashy, or a disgrace by some people but in the past […]
