I can’t think of a better way to kick off my time as a staff writer for The Western Carolina Journalist than to review a show put on right in our neighborhood. Those of us addicted to concerts know that that’s a big deal because we are used to driving to Asheville to get our […]
Oscar season – What’s your pick?
February 20, 2015 by
It’s the time of year where we pay tribute to the best movies of the past year. This year’s Academy Awards has tons of great movies, actors, actresses, and directors that are nominated. There is a little animosity leading into this year due to the fact that some people believe that the movie Selma was […]
Why we should be more critical of popular media
February 16, 2015 by
The millennial generation has grown up with our identities being tied up in our favorite pop culture things. I, for example, have always been extremely bookish, but other people I grew up with are movie or TV buffs or gamers. We all have our own beliefs that we ascribe to, and that shows a […]
“You are beautiful”
July 19, 2014 by
It has been little over a year since we lost Shannon Christy but we still remember her smile and energy she spread where ever she went and did. She was the Journalist’s first Outdoor Editor covering the WCU and WNC outdoor and kayaking community with passion. Her college friend Morgan Carver said in her post: […]
Game Review: South Park: The Stick of Truth
March 18, 2014 by
Very few shows can lay claim to the type of legacy South Park has. Even after 17 seasons, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker still find ways to keep the adventures of the residents of a quiet mountain town in Colorado relevant. Since its announcement, there has been some question as to whether or not […]
Too much of an opinion
December 17, 2013 by
For any student in a fraternity or sorority, they wear the letters on their chest with pride. They are proud to be part of a Greek organization that can help them grow into an adult and help those around them. But for many non-Greek students and professors the letters prompt jokes and stereotypes that they […]
