In 1858, Abraham Lincoln challenged Stephen A. Douglas for the Illinois Senate seat. The two participated in a series of seven debates in the state, and Douglas won the election. These debates, which are taught in history classes across the nation because they were a “war of ideas,” are dubbed the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Organization […]
Needtobreathe concert rocked the Ramsey Center
April 19, 2013 by
Needtobreathe, a rock ’n’ roll band from South Carolina, played for a large audience of mostly students in Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center on April 11, with WCU graduate Randall Harris on drums. Needtobreathe plays a fusion of high-energy country and rock. Signed to Atlantic Records since 2005, the band consists of brothers Bear Rinehart […]
WCU hosts annual Relay For Life fundraiser
April 18, 2013 by
WCU hosted its 10th annual Relay For Life Fundraiser over Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. Students and volunteers spent the night on the UC lawn dancing, selling food and homemade items, playing games and sleeping in tents to raise money for cancer research. Each team had to have at least one person walking […]
First DigiX event finds success, gains traction for future
April 15, 2013 by
Students at Western Carolina University tend to forget the technology that surrounds them, especially in an area like Cullowhee. What new products have spurred out of an innovative idea? To answer that question, digital support specialist Jason Melvin with Coulter Faculty Commons brought the technology landscape to the university with the first annual DigiX. The […]
International Festival offers tastes from around the world
April 14, 2013 by
The 34th Annual International Festival at Western Carolina University brought sights, sounds and delicious foods from around the world to Cullowhee. Students, staff and area residents enjoyed the culinary treats from several countries, including Pakistan, Asia and Latin America. This annual event gives students the opportunity to experience traditions, crafts and foods from other cultures […]
Culture flourishes abound at International Festival
April 12, 2013 by
The parade of flags ended at the fountain. Photo by Bayleigh Davis. The midday air was hot but didn’t stop hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members from enjoying a day of cultural exploration. Western Carolina University hosted the 34th Annual International Festival (I-Fest) on April 11. Different events were scattered throughout the day […]
