The end of the world and all the mystery’s that surround it has been the topic of conversation for years. But more recently the conversations have been focused on the thoughts of the Mayan prophecy ‘2012’. With the speculation surrounding the 2012 end of the world theory, WCJ spoke with students at Western Carolina University […]
WCU Night was a success in Dillsboro
December 13, 2012 by
WCU Night at the 29th annual Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries was a great success. The town was filled with WCU faculty, staff and students last Friday night, Dec. 7, like it’s never before. According to Lisa Potts, co-owner of Nancy Tut’s Christmas shop and co-president of the Dillsboro Merchants Association the night was very successful. […]
Western Carolina has an equestrian team?
December 10, 2012 by
Amongst volleyball, disc golf, ballet, softball, and more, Western Carolina University’s Equestrian team is a club sport that many students are unaware of. Many of you may be asking, what is an equestrian sport? Horseback riding defines the equestrian sport. Out of the many, two different equestrian riding styles are generally practiced at WCU: English […]
It’s WCU night in Dillsboro
December 5, 2012 by
The first horse-drawn carriage ride will trot off at 5:30 p.m. in the town of Dillsboro, to kick off the 29th annual Lights and Luminaries celebration with Western Carolina University’s new Provost, Angi Brenton and family. Following the carriage ride, Mrs. Belcher, wife of Western Carolina University’s chancellor, will fill the air with Christmas spirit […]
Wrestling with faith
November 28, 2012 by
Billy Ketchersid almost lost his livelihood, his family, and his life to alcohol and drugs. He was on the fast track to a dead end lifestyle until his faith in God, combined with his love of professional wrestling, saved his life. William Wayne Ketchersid, 40, abused drugs from the age of 12 to the age […]
WCU professor has passion for fitness
November 26, 2012 by
Unassuming; That is the first word that comes to mind when you see Betty Farmer walking through the hallways of Stillwell Building. This five foot tall, blond, former collegiate cheerleader may appear harmless but there are many people at the Jackson County Recreation Department that would argue that point with you. Farmer is a fitness […]
