The air was crisp as students and Sylva locals flocked to the WCU fountain to enjoy the Homecoming Carnival. The area surrounding the fountain is usually quiet but on Oct. 22 it was filled with rides, games and a large crowd of students and locals. The smell of popcorn and cotton candy greeted them as […]
New plan for Cullowhee focuses on housing
October 25, 2019 by
The Cullowhee Community Planning Council has created a small area plan for the community that focuses on housing for students and permanent residents. The council held a public meeting on Oct. 22 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University to showcase the finalized drafts of the Cullowhee Small Area Plan. Planning Manager for Stewart […]
Miz Cracker gets candid at WCU Drag Show
October 4, 2019 by
Miz Cracker, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, performed for over 1100 people at the Ramsey Center on Friday, Sept. 27. The New York City native captivated the audience with her wardrobe and lip-sync performance, but also for shining a light on feminism. Doors opened at 7 p.m. and as fans anticipated Cracker’s appearance, […]
Mountain Heritage Day: Embracing the culture of the Western Carolina mountains
September 26, 2019 by
The Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center will be hosting its 45th annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at 10:00 a.m. at WCU’s intramural field. The festival is one of the most popular in the Western NC region, celebrating the history of the mountains and Appalachian culture. Educational specialist of the WCU […]
The Mousetrap opens the Main Stage season
September 26, 2019 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will be opening their production season with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, at the end of September. The production will run from Sept. 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in WCU’s Hoey Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in the WCU […]
WCU students and administrators talk food and bugs
September 26, 2019 by
Western Carolina’s students and dining services discussed bugs, money and new ideas and offerings for food in 2019-2020 school year during the meeting on Sept 25. Six Western Carolina employees and over 25 Western students representing Resident Hall Counsels, SGA, and nutrition and dietetic major were all in attendance to the open forum. The bug situation […]
