The sounds of trumpets, drums and flutes filled the Cullowhee valley on Saturday, Oct. 21 for the 17th Tournament Of Champions. The Tournament Of Champions is a marching band competition hosted by the Pride Of The Mountains. The competition featured 24 bands from North Carolina and Tennessee traveling to WCU for one day to compete […]
Hillside Grind Open Mic Night
October 27, 2017 by
When you combine a hot mic, coffee, a pool table and friends- magic happens. On Oct. 25, the UKirk Ministries hosted the Hillside Grind Open Mic Night. UKirk is the University Church, a campus ministry that is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. UKirk owns and runs the Hillside Grind Coffee House which is an […]
WCU students laugh off stress at Homecoming Comedy Show
October 26, 2017 by
Laughter filled the UC Grand Room on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. when Drew Lynch and Erin Jackson brought their one-liners to campus. To shake off post fall break blues and celebrate homecoming week, Arts and Cultural Events (ACE) brought the Homecoming Comedy Show to the students. One of the co-directors for the comedy […]
Where to find the treats in western NC this Halloween
October 25, 2017 by
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 […]
