Large dreams for a large man

You cannot miss Alex Day when you see him on WCU’s campus or even during the long practices of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. He is taller than anybody around him but always has a wide smile on his face. He is also my little brother. Day is a sophomore at Western Carolina […]

WCU marching band will perform in 2014 Macy’s Parade

The Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be marching in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This is the first time that the WCU band has been invited to the Macy’s Parade. “When you are the best band in the land you have to share it with the nation,” […]

Musical entertainment expected to invade Cullowhee this weekend

The sounds of drums, timpani and other percussion instruments could be heard all over WCU during the week as a preparation for this weekend. The Color Guard Championships and Percussion Championships will be held in Ramsey Center on April 6 and 7. “For those of you who have never seen a been to a CIPA […]