The story was updated with video footage on March 17, 2014 Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem took the stage receiving a blazing round of applause from a sold out crowd on Thursday, March 6, at Western Carolina’s Bardo Arts Center. As anticipated, Steinem talked about inequality in the workforce, gender and race wage-gape and issues […]
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 […]
What is the Maze?
February 23, 2014 by
The question that has been all over the Western Carolina Campus has puzzled students for weeks. Finally, they got their answer in a magic show on Feb. 20 in the University Center’s Grand room. Jim Munroe came to WCU to share his magic, faith and show us what the Maze is. “I thought it was […]
Echoes of the Cotton Club to hold auditions tomorrow
February 21, 2014 by
From WCU News Open auditions for or the speaking roles in the radio cast The Echoes of the Cotton Club spring radio show recreation at Western Carolina University will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 22 in room 216 of Breese Gym. 17 roles are being cast by Director Steve Carlisle including […]
