You might be surprised to know that there are over 7,000 languages in the world. However, if you think of language like the Maya do, this estimate is way too low. The Language of Weaving exhibit that’s on display in the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center presents woven textiles made by women from four […]
Women’s impact on the presidential election
November 4, 2016 by
For the past month, the topic of women has been pivotal in the potential outcome of the presidential election. An article from The Huffington Post claims that this election isn’t about politics, it’s about how America sees women. The article states that there is a lot at stake for women in this election and that […]
Behind the scenes of a haunted house
November 2, 2016 by
Halloween is one of the more popular holidays on a college campus. It provides a night of free expression, unusual outfits and for those who are daring enough- haunted houses. With 650 in attendance, 33 evacuations and five peed pants, the eighth annual Wesley Foundation haunted house returned for another successful weekend. On Oct. 28-29, the […]
The stakes are high for LGBTQ rights this election season
November 1, 2016 by
Being on a college campus, identities are formed and views are molded as college students gain new knowledge and connect with others. In these vital years of growth, it is difficult to not have your values tested or your moral positions questioned. “Coming from a small town where there weren’t a lot of LGBT youth […]
A Q&A with Second City’s Adam Archer and Danny Catlow
October 30, 2016 by
Wednesday, Oct. 26, WCU campus saw the middle of the always-exciting Homecoming week, and brought an improv show to us from famed comedy theater Second City based out of Chicago. Second City has often been a stepping stone for the most revered of Saturday Night Live alum, including Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Amy Poehler and […]
Good start for early voting at WCU
October 28, 2016 by
Western Carolina University kicked off its first day of early voting in the University Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. Professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs, Chris Cooper, said in an email message, that 465 ballots were cast. Over 130 more ballots than at the Cullowhee Recreation Center, which had […]
