Winter weather strikes again

Cullowhee is turning into a “winter wonderland” as we speak, with snow falling to the ground and classes being cancelled. However, this wonderland can be as dangerous as it is pretty. Governor Pat McCrory said in a statement around noon today, ““It is going to be a tough 48 hours. Heavy snow, ice and gusty […]

The 2014 Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair: Celebrating 125 years of science and looking to the future

WCU celebrated 125 years of science by hosting the 2014 Western Regional Science and Engineering Fair Feb. 5 and 6 and by providing a variety of activities in the Ramsey Center for young students across the region. Feb. 5 featured the Elementary Division (grades 3-5), and Feb. 6 featured the Junior and Senior Divisions (grades […]

2014 Winter Olympic Games begin!

Sochi will become the center of the world this February. The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, start tonight [Feb. 7] with a broadcast of the opening at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. The Opening Ceremonies will kick off the festivities and get the most expensive Olympics going on a high note. There is a slight difference […]

WCU is back on a regular schedule

Story updated Jan.29 at 2:20 p.m. Classes at Western Carolina University for Thursday, Jan. 30, resumed. The East, main campus, this morning was back to the normal schedule and the West (HHS) Campus, started with two hours delay at 10 a.m. Classes at Biltmore are also on the regular schedule. Cat-Tran operation to the Health […]

Melissa Harris-Perry gives keynote speech in front of a large WCU audience

“Remembering A Different King.” This was the title of the presentation that Melissa V. Harris-Perry delivered in front of a packed UC Grand Room on Wednesday night. As the keynote speaker for the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, a week filled with events in honor of King’s legacy, Harris-Perry conveyed a message that not […]

Let the celebration begin!

The Cullowhee community huddled into the University Center Grand Room Thursday afternoon to get the party started in style. Festivities began on the catwalk as university students, alumni, faculty, and staff modeled clothing designs ranging from the late 1800’s to now. A brand new line of clothing closed out the show, with a variety of […]