Today is the day that determines the next four years for our country’s government. The polls of Jackson County have been open since 6:30 a.m. this morning having students, teachers, residents, etc. of the Cullowhee precinct voting. Outside the recreational center are democrats and republicans helping campaign for each side. First Vice Chairman of the […]
Revving up for Election Day
November 5, 2012 by
Tomorrow is finally the day. After a contentious campaign season marked by a whirlwind of advertising and controversy, the 2012 United States presidential election is this Tuesday, Nov. 6. A CNN national poll released today shows a statistical dead heat between incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. WCU’s CatTran shuttle service will […]
WCU’s take on debate
November 2, 2012 by
Presidential candidates, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, met one last time at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla, Oct. 22, for the third and final presidential debate. It resulted in mixed reactions from the Western Carolina community because of harsh statements and accusations by both candidates. The debate involved topics ranging from Syria to America’s […]
Glassblowing artist Fritz Dreisbach visits WCU
October 31, 2012 by
Studio glass artist Fritz Dreisbach visited WCU on Monday, Oct. 29 and gave glass demonstrations at the Green Energy Park of Dillsboro. “Glass is a fluid material and I want people to see it as still moving,” said Dreisbach, one of the founding fathers of the American Studio Glass Movement. His original plan did not […]
Third party presidential debate offers unheard voices, other choices
October 31, 2012 by
The day after Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney debated for the third and final time, four lesser-known third-party presidential candidates convened in Chicago for a debate at the Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The four candidates included Jill Stein of the Green Party, Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party, Virgil […]
