It has been about a month since Apple made iOS 7 available for all of those iPhone gurus out there (including myself). And now that people have had time to digest the new-look update, let’s take a look at the feedback. Celebrities voiced their thoughts and took to none other than Twitter to make it […]
Gaming Club hosts fall LAN
“It’s beautiful when a bunch of nerds can all come together and celebrate the things we love,” said one student on Saturday when the WCU gaming club converted the University Centers Illusions venue into a hub for all things gaming. “I love the atmosphere, its amazing” remarked Michael “Kaz-Ka” Huffman, a senior at WCU. From […]
The state of the music industry
Music and technology are two key aspects of society that are forever changing. As advancements in technology are made, the music industry will have to react. The industry has dealt with significant changes before, from the popularization of iTunes and digital downloading to increased accessibility of music creating resources. With today’s technology, it is possible […]
Wi-fi at WCU expands
Wireless internet access is a concern for virtually every student at Western Carolina University. Wi-fi access is a great convenience, but it is not available everywhere on campus and often has slow load times. Smart phones, tablets, laptops and other devices are additionally overloading the network. With the increasing demand of internet access, WCU is […]
WCU’s 2013 LEGO Summit: Improving science literacy
WCU held its second annual LEGO Summit and other open house events Saturday, April 13 in the Stillwell building on campus in an attempt to improve “science literacy” by participating in the statewide science festival. Dr. Enrique Gomez, an associate professor of physics at Western and leader of the stargazing event that kicked off the […]
WCU’s “Star Party” kicks off N.C. Science Festival for 2013
Have you ever looked up at the shimmering night sky and formed lingering questions about the universe, the planets, and the constellations that you simply didn’t understand? WCU’s “Star Party” event gave you a chance to ask those questions and get some answers, as well as gave a chance to see some amazing things in […]