It’s time to let the colors fly. Homecoming week is here. The first Homecoming Kick-off Event was Monday afternoon on the University Center Lawn. Local ice-cream favorite Jack the Dipper was on hand to satisfy the WCU sweet tooth, as well as the carnival-style desires of deep fried Oreos and funnel cakes. And that was […]
Pride of the Mountains hosts Tournament of Champions
October 15, 2013 by
The past weekend WCU was anything but quiet. The campus was filled sounds of band music and proud parents. Western Carolina’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band hosted the 13th annual Tournament of Champions Invitational at E.J. Whitemire Stadium last Saturday, October 12. This event featured around 3000 high school musicians from 25 top high school bands from […]
Gaming Club hosts fall LAN
September 30, 2013 by
“It’s beautiful when a bunch of nerds can all come together and celebrate the things we love,” said one student on Saturday when the WCU gaming club converted the University Centers Illusions venue into a hub for all things gaming. “I love the atmosphere, its amazing” remarked Michael “Kaz-Ka” Huffman, a senior at WCU. From […]
Mountain Heritage Day draws crowds celebrating the mountains and its diverse culture
September 30, 2013 by
The annual Mountain Heritage Day festival is always an event that many members of the community look forward to. Located on the WCU intramural fields, in just a few hours community members came together to celebrate the culture and history of the mountains. It has a special place in the hearts of those who return […]
Catfish brought to WCU
September 25, 2013 by
Nev Schulman, the host of MTV’s reality show, Catfish: The TV Show, brought inspiring advice to hundreds of fans packed into the UC Grand Room on Monday, Sept. 23, hosted by Last Minute Productions. An hour after the doors opened, Schulman made his way up the center aisle, videoing fans, shaking hands, and even kissing […]
Tibetan Monks welcomed at WCU
September 16, 2013 by
Western Carolina University welcomed Tibetan Monks to campus to show students and faculty about their culture and experiences. Hosted by Last Minute Productions, this group showed students “The Mystical Art of Tibet,” a five-day ceremony emphasizing the creation of the Sand Mandala. The Sand Mandala shows the dedication and story of monks as well as […]
