The stage was set and purple and gold filled the U.S. Cellular Center as the Western Carolina Catamounts took the floor against the College of Charleston Cougars in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament Saturday night. When the final horn sounded, the purple and gold seemed to slowly flicker and fade as the Cougars […]
College students biggest break on the rise
March 8, 2013 by
The most anticipated break for college students has already started in many colleges all over the United States. Western Carolina University’s Spring Break this year is later in the semester, the last week of March, but the weather will hopefully be warmer and plenty of students are already in the planning mode. WCJ’s Facebook and email poll concludes that students are either going […]
Locust Honey String Band to perform at WCU
March 7, 2013 by
Asheville based group, Locust Honey String Band will be playing at the WCU Mountain Heritage Center tonight at 7 p.m. The one-hour concert is part of this season of First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at the Center. The band of three women- Chloe Edmonstone, Ariel Dixon, and Meredith Watson play a mix between blues, old […]
SoCon blitz taking over Asheville this weekend
March 7, 2013 by
The regular season has wrapped up for the men’s and women’s basketball teams of the Southern Conference and now will descend on a city that will be a four-day battleground looking to rise to SoCon glory. The city is Asheville, N.C. A berth to “The Dance” is at stake and 23 teams are hungry for […]
Restaurant brings the taste of ‘new Mexican cuisine’ to Cullowhee
March 6, 2013 by
While driving down Old Cullowhee Road, it’s hard to imagine that the small, strip section of buildings housing a tattoo parlor and beer store, would also be the home of some of the freshest Mexican food in town. Sazon Restaurant, hidden behind the unassuming facade is a diamond in the rough. Alex Rodriguez came to the United […]
Vagina Monologues give WCU something to talk about
March 6, 2013 by
Power, change, orgasm, vagina and pain, these were a few of the emotions and words that were instilled into the hearts of the audience during a controversial yet unforgettable performance. The Vagina Monologues opened on Friday, March 1, and ran through Saturday, March 2, in the UC Grand Room. The two day performance brought a […]
