A collaboration of Western Carolina University faculty, staff, students and community members will be presenting a live radio broadcast of Tarzan of the Apes in the Bardo Arts Center on Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Steve Carlisle, director, Dr. Bruce Frazier, music director, Don Connelly, writer and producer, and Dr. Brian Gastle, literary researcher, along […]
Sexual Empowerment Week fills an educational void
February 15, 2013 by
I didn’t become thoroughly educated about sex from public school. Sure, in 7th grade they taught us about the human body and the biology of sexual reproduction, but that was strictly the most basic information. I learned about birth control and different forms of sexual expression the same way most kids my age did: from […]
808 West apartment complex to offer many features
February 15, 2013 by
Construction of the new 808 West apartment complex began in September 2012 and is expected to be completed by August 2013. 808 West is located across Highway 107 from the main entrance to the Western Carolina University campus. 808 West offers the basic amenities that everyone looks for: washer, dryer, built-in microwave, cable, and internet. […]
Hoss Howard Band to perform local benefit concert
February 15, 2013 by
Jeff “Hoss” Howard and his Hoss Howard Band will perform a benefit concert at the Cullowhee Valley School on Saturday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and prizes will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The Hoss Howard Band plays southern rock and country style music. In May 2012, the band embarked on a mini-tour […]
Wolfpack Classic road race
February 12, 2013 by
The WCU Cycling Team commuted to Raleigh over the weekend to participate in the Wolfpack Classic road race, hosted by NC State University. Allen Grosse, Brooks Forsell, Nick Lacombe, Patrick O’Neal and Troy Adams were representing WCU in the 2-day event. WCU had favorable results in the races as a team, with a 2nd place […]
Body Art and the Meaning Behind it
February 11, 2013 by
First impressions are usually physical and lots of people like to stand out to show their character, individualism, and sometimes that includes body art. Tattoos are just one representation of originality but have been scrutinized over time. They used to be seen as evil, trashy, or a disgrace by some people but in the past […]
