The story was updated with video footage on March 17, 2014 Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem took the stage receiving a blazing round of applause from a sold out crowd on Thursday, March 6, at Western Carolina’s Bardo Arts Center. As anticipated, Steinem talked about inequality in the workforce, gender and race wage-gape and issues […]
Gospel singing fundraiser comes to Cherokee this Saturday
March 7, 2014 by
Winter is almost over, and Cherokee is ready to sing in the spring. Cherokee Student Assistance Program hosts the seventh annual Southern gospel singing fundraiser at Cherokee Central Schools Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Mar. 8, 5-8 p.m. Donations are expected for admission with all proceeds from the concert going to benefit the assistance program. […]
Catamounts Baseball slug nationally-ranked Clemson
March 5, 2014 by
This article is written and produced by Kyle Rush, a valued contributor with The Western Carolina Journalist. Western Carolina’s 17-game home winning streak was put on the line on Tuesday afternoon as former Catamount skipper Jack Legget led his 15th ranked Clemson Tigers to Hennon Stadium. Clemson was quick to strike off Catamount […]
The Carolina Chocolate Drops leaves WCU audience thrilled
March 4, 2014 by
The story was edited and updated March 5 by Tanner Hall. The Carolina Chocolate Drops brought their unique blend and soulful spin of antique acoustic country, jazz, blues, jug, string, banjo, violin, and even gospel music to a packed audience at the Bardo Center Monday night. The Drops mixed solos, stories, history and comedy with their […]
Heavy metal documentary comes to Asheville
March 1, 2014 by
Few bands could survive the kind of year 2012 was for Virginia based heavy metal outfit Lamb of God had, even fewer would be bold enough to film it for the rest of the world to see. Directed by Don Argot, “As the Palaces Burn” is a documentary about Lamb of Gods 2012 tour, where […]
WCU EcoCATS turn to students to help with their cause
February 20, 2014 by
The Western Carolina University EcoCATS were out in force on the Quad by the fountain this afternoon to gain support for a renewable energy petition as well as spreading awareness for the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI). Their petition is for Duke Energy, the leading provider of utilities in the WCU area, to put more emphasis […]
