WCU’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Western Carolina University’s Steve Carlisle, Bruce Frazier and Don Connelly combine their talents for the radio production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The production featured a talented orchestra, dancers, exquisite sound effects, and a gripping story that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. The decision to produce Dracula was in part due to […]

Christmas spirit at WCU

Western Carolina University started the Christmas festivities last week with the 3rd annual Holiday at the UC. Students, staff and the whole community came to share and enjoy the holiday spirits enjoying the carriage rides, hot cider and stuffing toys. “We try to provide family orientated activities geared towards the holidays,” said the director and […]

Silent Auction

From November 10th-13th WCU hosted a silent auction at the John Bardo Performing Art Center.   The event was accompanied by the students 2nd annual “Holiday Sale” and the “Sweeney Todd” performance thereafter. The auction featured items donated by the community including scripts of the production, jewelry and clothing.  Many paintings were also featured that were […]

Dennis Wagner era over at WCU

Western Carolina will have a different head coach on the sidelines of the upcoming home football game versus Coastal Carolina.  Dennis Wagner announced his resignation after a meeting with interim athletic director Fred Cantler Sunday morning. “Coach Wagner announced his resignation to the team and his assistants earlier today after meeting with me for a […]

Comedian Bo Burnham performs at Western

Bo Burnham left students laughing after the Wednesday, Oct. 26, show in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Burnham is a 21 year old satire comedian from Hamilton, Massachusetts. He started doing comedy at a young age, but he found his fame five years ago after posting his skits and songs on Youtube. Since […]

Black bear stirs up campus

A black bear cub was found Wednesday, Oct. 26, by Reid Gym on the campus of Western Carolina University. University police and wildlife officials quickly assessed the situation and decided to remove the bear from campus. Several students watched throughout the day as the bear hid in the bushes. Monica Papworth has the story, first […]