Students get involved in school blood drive

WCU Police officer, Tom Walawender donates blood. Photo: Jarrett Frazier (Sept.2011) Western Carolina University conducted an annual blood drive with The American Red Cross from Sept. 21-23. In three days, well over 200 students donated blood. WCU junior, Emily Farrell, donated to the drive for her fifth time.  “I get kind of tired after but […]

Hazing Prevention at WCU

Part of the diversity week is the” Hazing Prevention Week” addressing issues of hazing on campuses in general. Representative from Sigma Phi Epsilon David Stollman spoke on Sept. 21 about hazing within the Greek organizations and the consequences of it. Stollman has been involved with Greek organizations for 15 years which allows him to give […]

I “mustache” you to come to Mountain Heritage Day

The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day.  The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24.  Festivities […]

The 2020 Commission

Chancellor Dr. David Belcher has opened a new chapter in the planning for the future of Western Carolina University. He brought many new ideas to WCU including one that involves a 36-member committee that will lead the university in development for the next decade.  The group, The 2020 Commission, is made up from university faculty, […]

Candlelight Vigil

Western Carolina University honored the 10 year anniversary of Sept. 11 by sharing memories, gratitude and a moment of silence during a candle light vigil at the central plaza fountain. The event began at 8:30 p.m. with a retrospective video footage and pictures from the tragedy as well as interviews with victims and their families.  […]

American adventure

Western’s international exchange partnership program has  welcomed over 50 new students from all over the world for 2011/2012 school year. Glamorgan University sophomore, David Rose is one of these international students who is already experiencing a very different style of education from what he is used to.  Only a month after arriving in WCU Rose has […]