The meal plans for 2020-2021 may look different, both in the amount of swipes and the price tag you’ll be paying for it, say the officials at the WCU dining services. At the latest meeting of the WCU Dining advisory board on Oct. 23, they also covered bugs (again), safety, and various customer service complains. […]
The meaning behind homecoming court at WCU
October 28, 2019 by
Western Carolina University celebrated Homecoming this week and crowned Paolo Balladares and Samantha Carter as this year’s king and queen at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Homecoming is a tradition held by many colleges or universities to welcome back alumni to their campus. But what is the purpose of a homecoming court, and […]
Food, fun and friends at the Homecoming Carnival
October 28, 2019 by
The air was crisp as students and Sylva locals flocked to the WCU fountain to enjoy the Homecoming Carnival. The area surrounding the fountain is usually quiet but on Oct. 22 it was filled with rides, games and a large crowd of students and locals. The smell of popcorn and cotton candy greeted them as […]
Cherokee art shines through in 2019 Mountain Heritage Day
October 7, 2019 by
Mountain Heritage Day celebrated the history and culture of Western North Carolina, with music, food and local artists selling their work. Brothers and Cherokee artists, Bill and Rob Radford, keep some distance between their booths, as their work has a similar style, both with a focus on knives, pipes and gorgets. They carve knife handles […]
WCU students and administrators talk food and bugs
September 26, 2019 by
Western Carolina’s students and dining services discussed bugs, money and new ideas and offerings for food in 2019-2020 school year during the meeting on Sept 25. Six Western Carolina employees and over 25 Western students representing Resident Hall Counsels, SGA, and nutrition and dietetic major were all in attendance to the open forum. The bug situation […]
The drag show is back with Miz Cracker headlining
September 25, 2019 by
Life can be a drag sometimes. But the drag queens coming to WCU on Friday, Sept. 27 certainly bring some color to your night! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker will be joining local drag queens for a drag show to be held at the Ramsey Center. Tickets can be picked up on the second […]
