If you are interested in finding the sweet local attractions this Halloween, look no further. There are many things going on in and around our small college town as Halloween gets closer. This list of four spooky adventures range from scary to family friendly, plus cost friendly for all the broke college students out there. […]
University Choirs to explore theme, “Home” in upcoming concert
October 24, 2017 by
“Home” is a deceivingly small word that encompasses a big collection of big ideas. What is home? When are you there? What does it mean to be there? These are some of the questions WCU Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Allison Thorp, has assigned the university’s two biggest choral ensembles […]
Homecoming 2017 events set at WCU with theme ‘Catamount Proud’
October 16, 2017 by
from WCU Office of Communications and Public Relations Western Carolina University will celebrate Homecoming 2017 starting on Monday, Oct. 23, and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 29, with the theme “Catamount Proud.” Activities will range from comedy and country music shows to the annual Homecoming parade, golf tournament and football game complete with the halftime crowning of […]
Demonstrators say they were offering a message of love
October 11, 2017 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald. On Oct. 5, three religious demonstrators bearing signs were stationed in front of Western Carolina University’s Alumni Tower, proclaiming, “live holy and be perfect” and “fear God.” The signs condemned “all liars, drunkards, thieves, fornicators, filthy-minded, hateful and unrighteous” people. Permit-holder Buddy Fisher, who said he lives somewhere […]
Gun violence hits home in Cullowhee
October 9, 2017 by
News update (Oct. 10, 1 p.m.) The death of Jacob Ray was confirmed by law enforcement officials at 10 a.m. the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 10. He passed away the night of Monday Oct. 9. Ray was a junior in the College of Business studying computer information systems. Staff members from the Division of Student […]
Travel, study, grow: All you need to know about studying abroad
September 20, 2017 by
The world is at your fingertips! For WCU students, a trip abroad could range from a couple of weeks to a full year with the ability to chose from over 60 countries including Japan, Germany and the U.K. The Study Abroad Fair showcased these opportunities for students from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
