For redshirt senior Janae’ McKinney, basketball has been a part of her life from a young age. She grew up playing pick-up games at the local Boy’s and Girl’s Club and the game stuck. McKinney said she faced a lot of challenges being a female basketball player. “Basketball, for a female to want to come […]
Republican control of North Carolina is scary for many
December 13, 2012 by
This election cycle was very successful for Republicans in North Carolina unlike the one on the national level. Starting in 2013, North Carolina GOP will have control over all three branches of the government, which has never happened before, and some people are not very optimistic. “Well I believe most people are just happy the negative campaign ads are […]
Softball player competes at all costs
December 10, 2012 by
When Robyn Burnette was four years old, she craved the athleticism and competition that most people her age couldn’t even comprehend. For this WCU softball player sports is everything and is worth the pain. “I bugged the crap out of her [Burnette’s mom] and my dad until signups came along and they signed me up […]
From California Dreamin’ to Fried Chicken Eatin’
December 10, 2012 by
Michelle Bello has what people call it “golf in her genes” and you could say she is destined to play. When Bello was six years old her dad got her into golf and liked it a lot. But, as she got older her interest changed and she began playing softball. That took a toll on […]
Western Carolina student prepares to launch music career
December 10, 2012 by
Western Carolina junior Dustin “Dutter” Richardson has always had music in his heart. But music hasn’t always come first in his life. The former college baseball player has spent the majority of his life playing the game he so dearly loves. But last spring Richardson gave up on his aspirations of playing in the major […]
Native American Heritage Month is much more than a celebration of the past
December 5, 2012 by
Western Carolina University celebrated Native American Heritage Month this November with its fourth annual Native American Heritage Expo featuring a wide variety of events on November 19 and 20. The expo is the largest Native American event held at Western each year and included a presentation of songs in the Cherokee language and a panel […]
