WCU’s University Participant (UP) Program is a program designed to provide a two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for persons between the ages of 18 and 25 with developmental disabilities. With federal and state budget cuts on the rise, Western Carolina’s UP program may be coming to an end in 2011. Some Western Carolina students […]
Oil on the rise
March 10, 2011 by
With travel seasons on the way many are worried about the continuous rise in gas prices. In the past month gas prices have soared to a record high and look to have no signs of stopping. According to AAA’s website, North Carolina’s average gas prices are $3.50 a gallon and that is almost equal with […]
The Community Table is growing and relocating
March 10, 2011 by
The Community Table welcomes volunteers and students to help prepare for the big move towards the end of the year.
Academic Integrity Forum reveals Greek Life stereotypes
March 8, 2011 by
Greek students spoke out about being stereotyped as a “cheater” during an Greek Academic Integrity Forum.
WCU baseball tailgating: A dying trend?
February 26, 2011 by
Last week, Western Carolina University’s baseball team opened up the season with a home series against Morehead State. Much to the delight of the fans, the Catamounts swept the series 3-0. However, some fans were not able to enjoy the game from their usual seats. In past years, students were allowed to tailgate around the back […]
Mark Sterner shares eye-opening story with WCU students
February 22, 2011 by
To support alcohol awareness, several WCU students gathered to listen to Mark Sterner, a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, who had quite a tragic story to tell.
