The 4th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival was held at John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday April 27. Controlled Chaos was created to allow the Motion Picture & Television Production Majors to showcase their talent. Each year roughly 20 films from different classes have been presented. The different films that are shown […]
Bardo to be President for Wichita State University
May 1, 2012 by
Former Western Carolina University Chancellor, John Bardo, visited WSU April 17 after applying for the presidential position. He is now dubbed the 13th President of WSU which will take effect July 1.
A love for barrel racing
April 25, 2012 by
Amongst the loud, rowdy crowd at a rodeo, a rider’s mind is set solely on speed. Nothing else is there except the horse and the barrels. While the stands watch in anticipation, their adrenaline pumps and blood rushes just as much as the rider. The passion in the eyes of both the rider, and the […]
Effects of budget cuts in education visible in Western North Carolina
April 19, 2012 by
Since the economic downturn of 2008, state and federal budgets have been re-worked and reduced, in the hopes of saving money while still funding important public programs such as education. Although funding for public education has always been an issue of public debate, as budgets were reduced across the board, education has taken some of […]
Western Carolina Catamounts 2012 Football Preview
April 18, 2012 by
Senior sports writer, Doug Powell, takes a look at the Western Carolina Catamounts 2012 football team and how they performed during this past Saturday’s spring game.
Bardo applying for President of Wichita State University
April 18, 2012 by
Former Chancellor of Western Carolina University, John Bardo, is not really ready to retire. According to Wichita State University’s (WSU) website, Bardo is one of five presidential finalists. Bardo visited WSU on April 17. The Wichita Eagle reports that Bardo said this is the only position he has applied for. “If he becomes the next WSU […]
