Magician making an appearance on campus

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

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

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 […]

Dyeing with natural ingredients is a stinky beautiful thing

Narrowly missing the rain, students, faculty and visitors gathered together to learn how to naturally dye fabrics at the Mountain Heritage Center outside of Hunter Library on April 21. Erin Tapley, from Western Carolina University’s School of Art and Design, ran the event, and taught each person how to dye their very own piece of […]

Caribbean street party to break down stress

Western Carolina’s Student Appreciation week is bringing a little taste of Caribbean ‘Carnival’  on Friday, April 22, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the picnic area. J’Ouvert is a large street party held during ‘carnival’ season that is normally celebrated early in May in the Eastern Caribbean region where they party from sun down […]

Bite into a good book at Hunter Library

Hunter Library’s annual Edible Book contest brought books to life on Thursday – in the form of food! The contest featured many well-known favorites such as Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and Shel Silverstein’s ‘The Giving Tree’. Contestants created their masterpieces out of a variety of edible materials such as cake, candy and cereal. The […]