At WCU there are over 5,000 parking spots on campus. Nearly 100 of those spots are reserved for handicap students and faculty. However, this does not appear to be enough. There have been several complaints going around the university claiming students and faculty who are not handicap, take the parking spaces at their own convenience. […]
After Poverty Project launch, students unclear about goals
October 11, 2011 by
The second event of WCU’s Poverty Project, a movie entitled “Inside Job”, was held at the end of September in the UC Theater, yielding less than 20 people and only a handful of those being students. The movie focuses on the economic crisis of 2008 and how key players on Wall Street bargained, made corrupt […]
Phoenix win shootout against Catamounts, 38-31
October 9, 2011 by
Senior wide receiver, Josh Cockrell had two receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown for Western Carolina, but it was not enough as the Elon Phoenix handed the Catamounts their third straight loss of the season on Saturday night, 38-31. Elon finished the game with four rushing touchdowns and 153 yards rushing led by senior tailbacks, […]
Local as a lifestyle
October 6, 2011 by
Every Saturday morning from April 1 till October 31 you can show up to Bridge Park in downtown Sylva and purchase in-season fruits and vegetables, along with other year round products. Currently you can find lots of pumpkins, peppers, lettuce, kale, and a few tomatoes and squash which are still toughing out the cold weather. […]
True roots
October 4, 2011 by
As early as noon on Friday, Sept. 23 vendors began setting up for one of Western Carolina University’s largest events of the year. Food and craft vendors as well as demonstrators come from all different areas to share their trade with festival visitors. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina are just a few states people […]
