The annual Valley of Lilies Half Marathon and 5k is just around the corner and runners are gearing up for the 13.1 trek through the scenic Cullowhee Valley. “I’ve never done a half marathon before, I’m excited to be out there with other people that I know at Western,” said 22-year-old WCU Senior, Kaykay Deardoff who is one […]
Base Camp Cullowhee Demo Day
March 14, 2012 by
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, March 17? Base Camp Cullowhee (BCC) has just the fun you are looking for! For the 7th year, BCC at Western Carolina University is hosting their Kayak Demo Days. Join BCC and representatives from Pyranha, Bliss Stick, WaveSport, Fluid, Jackson, Dagger, and Liquid Logic to test out […]
Dance till ya Drop!
March 13, 2012 by
WCU’s Recreation Center basketball courts became a dancing hall on March 10 with people dancing twist, rock-and-roll, and rumba for 12 hours. It was WCU’s first Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon is a fundraising event that involves thousands of college and high school students across the nation at over 150 schools. It was started in 1991 […]
Solar flares reach Earth early Thursday
March 8, 2012 by
As reported by CNN, two massive solar flares emitted from the sun on Tuesday have hit the Earth’s atmosphere early Thursday morning. The solar flares are associated with a coronal mass ejection, and can cause issues with satellite and high-frequency radio transmissions. The solar flares will produce colorful auroras that may reach as south as […]
Cullowhee Voter Intiative
March 7, 2012 by
Western Carolina University students coordinated the Cullowhee Voter Initiative, a nonpartisan effort to improve voter education and participation in Jackson County. Members of the North Carolina General Assembly participated in this informal debate Monday evening. Participants included Republican senators Jim Davis and Ralph Hise and Democratic representatives Ray Rapp and Rick Glazier. Gibbs Knotts, interim dean […]
Dancing for a Cause
February 29, 2012 by
This year is going to be a special one for Western Carolina University when they host its first ever Dance Marathon 2012 for the kids. Dance Marathon is a nationwide movement involving college and high school students who raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization which raises money for 170 children’s hospitals […]
