Award-winning music executive speaks to WCU students

Students gathered in the University Center Grand Room on Thursday, April 10, to hear Grammy winner and A&R Music Executive of the Year, Amir Windom, deliver a powerful message. “Be more than successful; be significant….Because success is tangible, but significance creates a legacy.” He was the keynote speaker for Black Awareness Week at WCU.

WCU hosts 35th annual International Festival

April 10 marked the 35th time that Western Carolina’s community has gathered to celebrate cultural diversity. Over that span of time, the International Festival has become one of the more popular events on campus. This year’s event included performances based around Japanese, Saudi Arabian and Cherokee cultures, along with stands providing intercultural information and offering […]

WNC teachers voice their concerns about education reform in the state

In June 2013, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory shifted his attention to the state’s education system, hoping to create a new, refreshing method of increasing teacher pay while catering those who perform at a high level. Thus far, it has not gone as planned. Less a year later, North Carolina remains 46th in the United […]

The 2014 North Carolina Science Festival: More events equals more fun

The North Carolina Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) spanning from March 28 to April 13 in which students from across the state travel to compete in fun, engaging STEM-related activities. Students in all of WNC gathered on Western’s campus this past weekend for their 2014 NC Science Festival […]

We want you to go vote!

The Western Carolina University Student Government Association (SGA) is currently holding elections for the 2014 – 2015 Student Body President, Vice President and up to 25 senators, according to the emails that have been sent out to the student body today. Students may have been surprised to learn about the elections, given the lack of […]

The Point Market offers deals for local residents and students

 Balancing class and work can be hard enough for a college student without having  to worry about what they’re going to do for dinner that night. Often, students will  pick up a slice of pizza or microwave a packet of ramen when the mood hits,  because most can’t afford nicer meals from a grocery store. […]