The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) submitted an Executive Report to President Obama in September 2010 that outlined the importance of teaching and inspiring young students in the United States to take an interest in math and science. PCAST’s report, titled “Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
Dance Marathon committee reviews this year’s event
March 29, 2013 by
The Western Carolina University Dance Marathon committee members have already started to look toward next year’s event in order to work to make the event better. They are reviewing what worked well at the second annual Dance Marathon this year, and what they want to change for next year. This year the WCU Dance Marathon […]
Fire destroys mobile home in Sylva; no injuries
March 20, 2013 by
SYLVA, N.C. – A mobile home went up in flames late Tuesday evening, March 19, in the Mountain Creek Estates mobile home park, causing damage to surrounding units and prompting emergency personnel to evacuate residents. No one was injured in the blaze which destroyed one mobile home and damaged two others before firefighters brought it […]
Fun and games at the Cat’s Den leisure center
March 19, 2013 by
This semester the Cat’s Den will be offering free games and activities Tuesday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Cat’s Den, located in the Brown Building, has multiple arcade games, ping pong tables, billiard tables, air hockey, board games and more. When you enter have one of the workers swipe your cat card or […]
WCU Dining Services seeks student input
March 19, 2013 by
WCU Dining Services hosted an open forum to gather student feedback on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center Multipurpose Room B. Representing Dining Services at the event were Sarah Caruso, Marketing Coordinator; Mike Doppke, Senior Food Service Director; and Greg Smith, Assistant Food Service Director. WCU Dining Services holds […]
The sequester and what it means in the eyes of WCU experts
March 19, 2013 by
Congress did not act to prevent the reductions in projected spending, known formally as the “sequester,” from taking effect at the beginning of March. Dr. Chris Cooper, associate professor of political science, has his concerns in the short-term, but thinks that there will eventually be a compromise on the issue of government spending. Dr. Stephen […]
