Congress did not act to prevent the reductions in projected spending, known formally as the “sequester,” from taking effect at the beginning of March. Dr. Chris Cooper, associate professor of political science, has his concerns in the short-term, but thinks that there will eventually be a compromise on the issue of government spending. Dr. Stephen […]
Student athlete is making the most of his experience
March 19, 2013 by
Sam Lusty is like most students at Western Carolina University. He works hard in his classes and he hangs out with his fraternity brothers in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. With an economy that makes it hard for many high school graduates to attend college, Lusty is one of the lucky ones; letting his passion for running […]
Pan-STARRS Comet now visible in Northern Hemisphere
March 15, 2013 by
If you look up at the western sky right after sunset this week, you just might catch a glimpse of a radiant body of celestial ice, the Pan-STARRS Comet. Officially called Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS), the comet was discovered in June 2011 by astronomers at the University of Hawaii Maui College using the Pan-STARRS Telescope. […]
WCU dances to save lives
March 15, 2013 by
Western’s basketball courts in Campus Rec Center looked like a mayhem and joy mixed with a loud music. For 12 hours 400 people were dancing away their Saturday for a good deed- raising money for the children who could not dance. Western Carolina University hosted its 2nd annual Dance Marathon on March 9 raising money […]
InFlame heats up the Bardo Arts Center
March 13, 2013 by
The Bardo Arts Center hosted a blending of styles Tuesday night, March 12, as world music fusion group InFlame took the stage. InFlame’s sound is a unique one. Performed by four artists from four different countries, InFlame is a fine blend of traditional Indian classical styles and Hispanic flamenco music. Comprised of an acoustic guitar, […]
Musicians turn to fans, not labels, for support
March 11, 2013 by
Amanda Palmer has done something the entertainment industry has been struggling to do since the early days of Napster. She has found a way to effectively combat the piracy of her music. In a 14-minute talk at a recent TED conference in the United Kingdom, Palmer talked about how she used crowd funding, or asking […]
