The story of gypsy’s is soon to unfold at Western Carolina University. Put on by the School of Stage and Screen the classic musical “Gypsy.” The production is scheduled to show at the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 14 through Saturday, April 16 and 3:00 p.m. on April 17. Tickets […]
WCU Chancellor addresses campus diversity issues
April 13, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Chancellor, David Belcher, proposed his three-point plan at increasing diversity and inclusion on campus during a one-on-one interview Tuesday, April 12. Belcher said providing information about campus policies, engaging people in conversation and using feedback to create a list of approaches is his plan to make WCU more diverse. “What I’m trying to do […]
‘Home away from home’ in Japan
April 12, 2016 by
Jessica Nash, a third year student at Western Carolina University, has always been interested in Japanese culture since she discovered what anime was. “That was the door that introduced me to so many amazing and culturally pique things about Japan,” said Nash. To further explore the language, entertainment, anime, the way people live there and the […]
Get ready for a cultural experience
April 11, 2016 by
Western Carolina University will have its 37th annual International Festival on Wednesday, April 13, from 11 – 2:30 p.m. on the University Center lawn. WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services is hosting the event. The festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions of WCU’s international student population. Its purpose is to share awareness of […]
Students & faculty protest to bring awareness to racial tensions at Western Carolina University
April 7, 2016 by
A group of protesters gathered at Western Carolina University staged a silent protest to bring awareness to racial tensions on campus. WCU community standing with Black Lives Matter, April 4, 2016. Photo by Alec Simkiss. A group of about 30 to 40 people gathered around the fountain with hand-made signs on Monday evening, April 4, writing […]
Put your best cosplay on
April 7, 2016 by
Cosplayers and comic lovers will gather on Saturday, April 9, for the Third Annual Whee-Con at Western Carolina University. It will take place in the UC Grandroom from 10-6 p.m. Whee-Con is an event sponsored by The Comic Club and the Student Government Association (SGA). It is the annual comic book convention that WCU’s students put […]
