Western Carolina University is all about the 1960’s this year with their ‘Take It All In” theme, but something that hasn’t been touched on is the birth control pill. It was born in the 1960’s, although it wasn’t available to single women without a male signature until 1968. It’s been a very controversial topic in […]
The 2014 North Carolina Science Festival: More events equals more fun
April 9, 2014 by
The North Carolina Science Festival is a celebration of science, technology engineering and math (STEM) spanning from March 28 to April 13 in which students from across the state travel to compete in fun, engaging STEM-related activities. Students in all of WNC gathered on Western’s campus this past weekend for their 2014 NC Science Festival […]
We want you to go vote!
April 8, 2014 by
The Western Carolina University Student Government Association (SGA) is currently holding elections for the 2014 – 2015 Student Body President, Vice President and up to 25 senators, according to the emails that have been sent out to the student body today. Students may have been surprised to learn about the elections, given the lack of […]
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center commemorates the Trail of Tears
March 1, 2014 by
The “Cherokee Artistic Expressions of the Trail of Tears” traveling exhibit and lecture stopped by WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center this past week to honor the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. “Never forget” was the theme of the exhibit, which included government documents to give a broad timeline of the event, artwork from around […]
New sisters learning the rules
February 23, 2014 by
Sorority membership can be very rewarding, however one must know how to represent not only themselves, but an entire group. The College PanHellenic Council (CPC) held a seminar in the UC Theater for all new Greek women on Feb. 18. At the seminar, there was all of the CPC Executive members in attendance to present […]
Round table featured the presentation on Africans in the WW II
February 23, 2014 by
About 20 students gathered to listen to history professor Saheed Aderinto discuss Africans in WWII at the Carolina Round Table on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Black History month allows society to take the time and reflect how much African Americans have accomplished. This event recognized African cultures and their struggles on their native land. Aderinto wanted […]
