There was a feeling of anxiety and excitement in the air at Highland Brewing Company for the Buncombe County Democratic watch party on Election night. A big screen in the front of the room projected the national coverage and a smaller screen beside it showed the numbers from the Buncombe County races. The room would […]
2018 Election results: Democrats successful on local level; easy win for Mark Meadows; Voter ID amendment passes
November 7, 2018 by
Hasan Davis presents York at Western Carolina University
November 5, 2018 by
WCU students and community got to learn a bit of American history through the story of York t as performed by Hasan Davis on Oct. 25 in University Center Theater in front of a small audience of around 30 people. Written and starred by Davis, the monologue production tells a story of disappointment and trial as the […]
“Liberal Redneck” and crew told stories from the South
November 2, 2018 by
Comedians Trae Crowder, Corey Forrester, Drew Morgan and D.J. Lewis entertained WCU students and Jackson County residents with personal stories. Around 400 WCU students and community crowded into Bardo Arts Center to see the stand-up comedians on Oct. 29. Crowder, Forrester, Morgan and Lewis regaled the crowd with raunchy anecdotes and jokes dealing with topics like […]
WCU Open House – Choose Greatness
November 2, 2018 by
Western Carolina University welcomed prospective students at the first open house of the year on Saturday, Oct. 27, with a campus-wide information fair. Open house allows interested students and family members to get a taste of everything that campus has to offer and see what it is like to be a Catamount. They were able to meet […]
Rosa Clemente inspires fight for social equality
November 2, 2018 by
Western Carolina’s third annual Civil Discourse Speaker Rosa Clemente spoke about the importance of organized activism when faced with social injustice on Oct. 23 in the UC Grand room full of students, faculty, staff and guests. Clemente is a political commentator and journalist who has dedicated most of her life to grassroots organizing and activism […]
The Director of Campus Activities on Clemente’s disclaimer statement
November 2, 2018 by
Rosa Clemente, a political commentator and journalist, spoke to WCU students on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a luncheon in the UC Illusions Room and a keynote speech at 7 p.m. in the UC Grand Room. However, prior to both her presentations, a disclaimer from the Department of Student Activities was read. The disclaimer stated that […]
