Drinking, partying, and overall not doing homework is the typical picture when thinking of the first Saturday after school starts, but for roughly 200 freshmen this was not the case. First Year Experience (FYE) along with the Center of Service & Learning hosted their first ever FYE Day of Service & Learning on Saturday, August […]
The beginning of a new era
August 28, 2012 by
Football season is upon us and the catamount nation is eager to see what this year holds. Western Carolina University begins it’s season Thursday, Aug. 30 when it hosts the lions from Mars Hill. The catamounts got their only win of the 2011 season when they defeated Mars Hill by a score of 52-31. Thursday’s matchup should yield a similar result due to the […]
Back to school
August 15, 2012 by
Western Carolina University welcomes its new class this weekend before the new school year begins on Monday, Aug. 20. The freshman move-in starts on Friday, Aug. 17 when around 1,500 new students get in the school groove. Expect changed and heavy traffic on campus. The freshman convocation starts 5.30 p.m. in the Liston B. Ramsey […]
Free dental clinic reaches out to the underserved
July 14, 2012 by
Ricky Clyburn sits up in the chair and grins at his reflection in a hand-held mirror. Seeing his own smiling mouth now full of very real-looking teeth, he is overwhelmed with joy. Derrick Deal, a dental technician who specializes in dentures, observes from a few feet away. Seeing what a difference has just been made […]
Free dental clinic to be held at WCU
July 12, 2012 by
North Carolina Missions of Mercy will host a free dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 13-14 in the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center at Western Carolina University. The free dental clinic is intended for people whose income is no more than double the national poverty level. Dr. […]
Life of an illegal immigrant in WNC
July 8, 2012 by
TIME magazine published a story about illegal immigrants who are coming out and being open about their status wanting a resolution. The article is written by one of them – Jose Antonio Varga, journalist who one year ago came out very publicly and said he is in USA illegally. Jessica Duncan did a story on […]
