The 2014 North Carolina Science Festival: More events equals more fun

The North Carolina Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) spanning from March 28 to April 13 in which students from across the state travel to compete in fun, engaging STEM-related activities. Students in all of WNC gathered on Western’s campus this past weekend for their 2014 NC Science Festival […]

The Point Market offers deals for local residents and students

 Balancing class and work can be hard enough for a college student without having  to worry about what they’re going to do for dinner that night. Often, students will  pick up a slice of pizza or microwave a packet of ramen when the mood hits,  because most can’t afford nicer meals from a grocery store. […]

WCU’s inaugural “Airport Assault” bike race this weekend

The WCU Cycling Team will host its first ever bike race this weekend for about 150 cyclists spanning from across the state down to Florida, as well as Puerto Rico. The 15 teams that are signed up for the “Airport Assault” will participate in three events – an individual time trial, a road race and […]

Gospel singing fundraiser comes to Cherokee this Saturday

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. […]

WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center commemorates the Trail of Tears

The “Cherokee Artistic Expressions of the Trail of Tears” traveling exhibit and lecture stopped by WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center this past week to honor the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. “Never forget” was the theme of the exhibit, which included government documents to give a broad timeline of the event, artwork from around […]

Echoes of the Cotton Club to hold auditions tomorrow

From WCU News Open auditions for or the speaking roles in the radio cast The Echoes of the Cotton Club spring radio show recreation at Western Carolina University will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 22 in room 216 of Breese Gym. 17 roles are being cast by Director Steve Carlisle including […]