Residents of Jackson County this past weekend didn’t even have to walk out of the neighborhood to support local art. The 15th annual WNC Pottery Festival was held in Bridge Park, Sylva, on Saturday, Nov. 2, offering art to everybody. The event showcased works by over 40 master potters from all over the U.S. It included […]
Halloween haunts and Rocky Horrors at WCU Bardo Arts Center
November 6, 2019 by
Western Carolina University’s Bardo Arts Center Performance Hall hosted a student shadow cast for a one night production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 31. The film is a kinky classic, telling the story of a young couple who stumbles upon a castle infested with elaborate strangers and their leader, Transylvanian transvestite, Dr. Frank […]
Come eat with us and learn about food insecurity
November 4, 2019 by
WCU SPJ will be holding a Chili cook-off contest and fundraiser for HomeBase and SPJ. The event is on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. in HomeBase, which is located across from Nine Lives just past Hunter Library. HomeBase provides free housing for students as well as food, school supplies, clothes, and other necessities that are […]
ETHEL and Robert Mirabal bring “The River” to WCU
October 30, 2019 by
The string quartet ETHEL, and Native American flute player, Robert Mirabal captivated an audience at Western Carolina University. They brought music, poetry and dance about love for people and the environment in their musical ceremony, “The River.” The group defined their performance as a musical ceremony meaning it brings the audience on a spiritual […]
Western talks changes to dining for the upcoming year
October 28, 2019 by
The meal plans for 2020-2021 may look different, both in the amount of swipes and the price tag you’ll be paying for it, say the officials at the WCU dining services. At the latest meeting of the WCU Dining advisory board on Oct. 23, they also covered bugs (again), safety, and various customer service complains. […]
The meaning behind homecoming court at WCU
October 28, 2019 by
Western Carolina University celebrated Homecoming this week and crowned Paolo Balladares and Samantha Carter as this year’s king and queen at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Homecoming is a tradition held by many colleges or universities to welcome back alumni to their campus. But what is the purpose of a homecoming court, and […]
