Fox & Beggar Theater presented their final performance on Aug. 25 of “Taracco: A Soldier’s Tale” in Bardo Arts Center, ending their summer 2016 tour. According to the Fox & Beggar website, “Tarocco tells the story of an Italian WWI infantryman, trapped behind enemy lines after barely escaping the gas attacks at Caporetto. To pass […]
WCU students discuss graduation angst
May 4, 2016 by
This weekend will be the final hoorah for Western Carolina University seniors. The graduation ceremony will be on the football field, barring any unpleasant weather. If it rains then the ceremony will move to the Ramsey Center. There will be three ceremonies. One at 7 p.m. on May 6 for WCU’s Graduate School. One at 10 a.m. on May 7 for […]
Caribbean street party to break down stress
April 22, 2016 by
Western Carolina’s Student Appreciation week is bringing a little taste of Caribbean ‘Carnival’ on Friday, April 22, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the picnic area. J’Ouvert is a large street party held during ‘carnival’ season that is normally celebrated early in May in the Eastern Caribbean region where they party from sun down […]
Student appreciation week to relieve student stress
April 19, 2016 by
Student Appreciation week kicked off on Monday, April 18 with bouncing, playing and funnel cakes. The day included Cat Bash, Repercussion Music and ended with screening of the movie Zoolander on the U.C. lawn. “I think this is a really good opportunity for the school, and I’ve never heard of any other school doing something like […]
Jackson Police educates students on alcohol awareness
April 15, 2016 by
“The Batmobile” was parked at the Forsyth parking lot on April 14 and Jackson County police officers were talking to students about drunk driving. “We want to raise the awareness of the consequences of alcohol violators, so hopefully we see less people coming through our checkpoints, getting in accidents, and getting stopped,” said Lieutenant John […]
The Office of Disability Services hosts Autism Week
April 14, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Office of Disability Services is sponsoring Autism Awareness Week , April 11-15. On Monday students could register for the “light it up blue” Alpha Xi Delta 5K Race on the UC lawn. Tuesday was “wear blue day” where students were asked to wear blue in support of Autism. Wednesday was “college on the Autism […]
