Mountain Faith to Perform at WCU

America’s Got Talent semifinalist Mountain Faith will perform at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov.5. The Jackson County-based bluegrass-gospel band prides itself in being a family collective. The lead vocalist and fiddler is Summer McMahan. Her father, Sam McMahan, on bass, and her brother, Brayden McMahan, on […]

Tim Montana and the Shrednecks visit Cullowhee

Western Carolina students came out to the University Plaza to enjoy the southern rock styles of Tim Montana and the Shrednecks. The band played songs ranging from country and rock to pop and hip-hop as well as their many hit singles. About 500 students visited the concert, some hung out with friends on the steps while others […]

Catfish brought to WCU

Nev Schulman, the host of MTV’s reality show, Catfish: The TV Show, brought inspiring advice to hundreds of fans packed into the UC Grand Room on Monday, Sept. 23, hosted by Last Minute Productions. An hour after the doors opened, Schulman made his way up the center aisle, videoing fans, shaking hands, and even kissing […]

Tibetan Monks welcomed at WCU

Western Carolina University welcomed Tibetan Monks to campus to show students and faculty about their culture and experiences. Hosted by Last Minute Productions, this group showed students “The Mystical Art of Tibet,” a five-day ceremony emphasizing the creation of the Sand Mandala. The Sand Mandala shows the dedication and story of monks as well as […]

LMP Spring Movie Line-up

Students and local residents can view movies that were recently at the box office for “dirt cheap.” How? Last Minute Productions (LMP) brings movies that were recently in theaters to the campus big screen. Student tickets are $2 and non-student tickets are $4. All tickets include popcorn and a drink. Candy can also be purchased […]

WCU hosts family weekend

Families from all over the United States came to Western Carolina University the first weekend in October to celebrate Family Weekend. Every year, WCU welcomes student’s families with a weekend packed full of events. Many WCU clubs and organizations got on board by hosting events to show off what makes WCU so great, giving students […]