All seats were taken in the Bardo Art Center by students, staff, faculty, and community members for both presentations of The Global Poverty Project (GPP) on September 7. “I had no idea going into it what it was about or anything,” says Cody Groesser a WCU Junior. “I thought it was a nice project and […]
“Paddle hard and have fun”
September 11, 2011 by
There was a light chill in the air and the sun was shining for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom on Saturday, September 10. Outdoorsmen of all ages came out to spend a morning racing canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards on the Tuckasegee River near downtown Old Cullowhee. “It’s a great place to […]
Jackson County Get Fit Challenge
September 8, 2011 by
The Jackson County Get Fit Challenge kicked off August 29 and will continue with the first round through December 5. The challenge is to get Jackson County residents off the couch and have them put their running shoes on and be active. For a segment on the radio Power 90.5 Dr. Randy Provost of Med […]
New SGA leadership established and gives back to the community
April 29, 2011 by
The new SGA leaders were inaugurated on Tuesday April 26. President, TJ Eaves, and Vice President, Alecia Page presented their speaches and had time to sit for a short Q&A with the WCJ.
The rise of prescription drug abuse in Jackson County, NC
April 26, 2011 by
She got her hair from her mom, her eyes from her dad and her drugs from her grandmother’s medicine cabinet. Is this what you want people to say about someone close to you? Jackson County, in April, hosted a “Lunch and Learn” class at the Community Service Center about the growing prescription drug abuse problem. The […]
Growing to the fall: Catamount spring football
March 22, 2011 by
The official beginning of spring induces thoughts of fall as the football Catamounts finish their first week of spring practice. Just like the mountainous surroundings the young team is ready to grow this spring. The goals set out for the team to work on during practice revolve around being competitive and consistent to bring a […]
