Updated, February 28, 2013. The priority filing date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is tomorrow, March 1. With the economy where it is and many parents being laid off of work, how can students expect to pay for college? This is just one of the many questions that Western Carolina University’s Director […]
Internet sensation “shakes” WCU
February 20, 2013 by
Recently a Youtube sensation has been sweeping the web. People from all over the world have been creating their own version of the “Harlem Shake.” On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at roughly 5:30 p.m. the students of Western Carolina University met on the University Center lawn to produce their own version. Chancellor David Belcher and the […]
Sexual Empowerment Week fills an educational void
February 15, 2013 by
I didn’t become thoroughly educated about sex from public school. Sure, in 7th grade they taught us about the human body and the biology of sexual reproduction, but that was strictly the most basic information. I learned about birth control and different forms of sexual expression the same way most kids my age did: from […]
808 West apartment complex to offer many features
February 15, 2013 by
Construction of the new 808 West apartment complex began in September 2012 and is expected to be completed by August 2013. 808 West is located across Highway 107 from the main entrance to the Western Carolina University campus. 808 West offers the basic amenities that everyone looks for: washer, dryer, built-in microwave, cable, and internet. […]
Environmental health students gain hands-on experience
February 10, 2013 by
A team of Western Carolina University students teamed up with the Jackson County Health Department and the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River to monitor the quality of nearby creeks. WCU professor Tracy Zontek teaches a course on water quality every fall under the environmental health program. Last semester Zontek’s students began to monitor various […]
Third annual Valley of the Lilies race fast approaching
February 7, 2013 by
Western Carolina University will be holding its third annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5K event on April 6 and welcomes all skill levels. The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:15 a.m. Registration is now open and all proceeds go towards assisting WCU students for […]
