Western Carolina University said hello to a new group of alumni as the senior class graduated Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the Ramsey center. Ramsey was filled to bursting with faculty and staff, proud parents, family and close friends as they all gathered around the emerging graduates, who wore accomplished grins along with their […]
Local non-profit coffeehouse serves as a friendly environment to WCU
May 4, 2016 by
As the smell of coffee and pastries fill the air of Hillside Grind, the coffeehouse is full of WCU students, faculty and community members sipping on drinks, studying, playing an intense game of pool and hanging out with friends, all while giving donations to a local outreach program through UKirk Ministries on campus. The coffeehouse opened in August […]
Meet the marching band elite: Drum Corps
May 3, 2016 by
The summer sun is blazing high and hot onto the field. The stands hold hundreds of people, their faces blurred by the summer heat and the distance. She’s exhausted, having spent the day riding in a bus filled with people, and spending the night sleeping on an air mattress in a gym filled to bursting […]
Magician making an appearance on campus
April 29, 2016 by
The Bardo Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University is bringing magician Mike Super to campus on May 1 from 3-5 pm. This is part of the Galaxy of Stars Series of 2015-2016 held there. Super is the winner of NBC’s Phenomenon series and finalist in America’s Got Talent. He redefines magic and it’s “more than just […]
A night to dress up, relax and watch student made films
April 27, 2016 by
Students in the Stage and Screen Department at Western Carolina University are enjoying their time putting together films for their annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival. It will take place at Bardo Performing Arts Center on April 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. It is a student produced event and sponsored by WCU and the Stage and Screen Department. […]
Everyone with autism is different
April 25, 2016 by
The month of April is Autism awareness month and as always, Western Carolina University is spreading awareness through special programs. Autism is a disorder that now affects 1 in 69 children born every year. It is something that deserves to be brought to people’s attention. Everyone with autism is different. You are never going to […]
