CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Coinciding with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, WCU’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will host a series of events Jan. 21-26 to commemorate the late civil rights leader. The theme for the commemoration is “Stepping into the Future. Honoring the Vision.” On Monday, Jan. 21, the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will host the […]
Let’s strengthen state’s weak gun laws
January 20, 2013 by
We are republishing the opinion from Dr. Roger Hartley, Associate Professor at WCU Political Science and Public Affairs Department published in Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 18. In the wake of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn., and in the midst of our current national debate on gun laws, I’d like to share some information about […]
The Great Monsoon
January 18, 2013 by
By: Patrick O’Neal and Bayleigh Davis The rainfall that Cullowhee has been experiencing has not gone unnoticed by anyone. Four days of rainfall, flooding and poor conditions led to what many were calling the “monsoon.” However, it looks like the weather is finally clearing up now. Some residents living along Scott’s Creek in Sylva have […]
WCU Coach Middleton’s passion and past
December 17, 2012 by
One of Karen Middleton’s earliest memories is playing basketball in the backyard with her older brother and his friends. This is where her passion for the game began. Today, almost 40 years later, her passion is still going strong. She is the third year head coach for Western Carolina University, where she is using her […]
5th Annual Guitar Jam helps local children’s hospital to beat the odds
December 17, 2012 by
The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC played host to the 5th Annual Guitar Jam. 99.9 Kiss Country puts on the Guitar Jam every year, and the entire proceeds go to Mission Children’s Hospital. This years artists included Craig Morgan, Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, and hometown rising star Matt Stillwell. […]
Western Carolina student prepares to launch music career
December 10, 2012 by
Western Carolina junior Dustin “Dutter” Richardson has always had music in his heart. But music hasn’t always come first in his life. The former college baseball player has spent the majority of his life playing the game he so dearly loves. But last spring Richardson gave up on his aspirations of playing in the major […]
